Macleans College

12VPS - Vocational Pathway Studies - NCEA Level 2*

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms B. Tuialii.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students should:

Have a good attendance record
Be able to keep up-to-date with academic studies if industry experiences are available
Have a desire to explore a particular career path
Be ready to enter the working world or tertiary study, but want to gain prior experience (genuinely interested)

Students who apply will go through a selection process with the Year level Dean, Careers and Head of Faculty.

12 Vocational Pathway Studies - NCEA Level 2*

The course is for selected students only. Apply directly to Mrs Bushé, Mrs Winn or Ms Tuialii.

Course Statement	Vocational Pathway Studies is designed to recognize achievement in a broad range of skills identified by employers as being important in the workplace. These skills include communication, personal goal setting and career planning. These credits count towards your overall NCEA qualification. This course will assist students in becoming ‘work ready’. Vocational Skills: these are taught in the class and on short courses which include basic employment rights and responsibilities, self-awareness, curriculum vitae writing, career planning, and some practical trade skills. 'On the job' experience will be offered as opportunities arise or through short courses. These opportunities will ensure students can investigate first hand, occupations of interest, collect information on careers, and assess the suitability of these options. Such experiences will provide insight into what it takes to be in a full-time working environment. This is a terminating Vocational Pathways Studies course. It does not lead to NCEA Level 3 Vocational Pathways Studies. This is a Unit Standards course.
Topics:	Career Planning / CV Writing / Job Interview Skills / Budgeting / First Aid
Student Voice:

Faculties:

Creative Arts, Design & Industry, Vocational Pathways