Transition - 1

J    Who can enrol?

Entry by interview with Dean/HOD

J    Costs:

Financial Literacy Module Completion Certificate $3.00.

Unit Standard workbooks $3.00.

Other costs still to be determined.

J    Course outline:

Students will undertake a series of modules which will include the following:

.   CV's & Job Search/Employment Rights

.   Career Planning

.   Social & Co-operative Skills including Health & Safety, Communicating & Assertiveness, Listening Skills & Anger and Stress Management

.   Financial Literacy Skills including Budgetting, Flatting, Credit, Insurance, Tax etc

.   A Work Experience Module

.   May also include Learner Licence and First Aid courses

J    Assessment:

Some modules will be Unit Standards based.  This will enable students to gain credits towards NCEA Level 1.

This course leads to:

Further NCEA or Unit Standards study.

Other Pathways courses.
 

J    For further information see:

Mrs Lee / Mr Wilson / Ms Stuart

Youth Award Scheme (NZ) - 2

Bronze Award

A new innovative way to learn

J    Who can enrol?

Entry by interview with Dean/HOD

J    Costs:

YAS workbooks $20.00 and certificate costs (yet to be determined).

J    About the Scheme:

This scheme offers a progressive series of awards at Bronze, Silver and Gold levels and is an imaginative way of assisting students to develop personal and social confidence and increase achievement and self esteem.  It was developed in the United Kingdom by a group of teachers, trainers and employers and has been adapted for New Zealand students.

J    Course outline:

Each award will contain a choice of self paced challenges which will help students become more skilled at:

E               Working with others

E               Communication

E               Problem solving

E               Improving own learning

E               Information technology

E               Application of number

Students will need to provide evidence to prove that they have completed their challenges.  Evidence can come in all forms such as written, photos, certificates, audio or video tapes, tickets, references, etc.

The challenges cover the areas of Information Handling, The Community, Sport & Leisure, Home Management, The Environment, Number Handling, Health & Survival, World of Work, Technology, Wider World, Expressive Arts, Maori and Beliefs & Values.

J    Assessment:

Credits towards the Youth Award Scheme Certificate (Bronze/Silver).

This course leads to:

YAS Silver/Gold Award

J    For further information see:

Mrs Lee

Recreation - 3

(Adventure Based Learning)

J    Who can enrol?

Entry by interview with Dean/HOD

J    Costs:

Course fee and workbooks cost yet to be determined.

J    Course outline:

It is envisaged that students will undertake a series of modules during the year which may include the following:

.   Working in a Team or Group Environment

.   Problem Solving

.   Making Decisions

.   Developing Personal Confidence & Healthy Lifestyles

J    Assessment:

Some modules may be Unit Standards based or NCEA Level 1.

This course leads to:

Further NCEA or Unit Standards study or other Pathways courses.

J    For further information see:

Mrs Lee

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