Teacher in Charge: L. Carrick.
Recommended Prior LearningEntry to this course is by invitation only from the pastoral team and the HOD Foundation Studies.
Level 2 Foundation Studies further develops students' life and work skills. Skills standards will look at communication, the financial world, and how to find work. Through this, the students will gain the necessary skills to join the workforce or to go on to further study. Students who complete all 60 credits are eligible for the New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills Level 2. If they have passed their co-reqs, they are also eligible for NCEA Level 2
Content and skills
Identify self-management strategies (FST)
Interact appropriately with all people (FST)
Apply basic numeracy and literacy skills (MAN and ENF)
Identify leadership skills (ENF)
Students will work on their numeracy and literacy skills across all three options and may be eligible to sit the co-reqs in Year 12 if they have not already passed them. Students will choose three further options to complete their timetable.
This course does not lead to a University Entrance approved subject.
Contribution or cost towards relevant trips and activities depending on topics studied to be advised.
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.