Taupo-nui-a-Tia College Taupo-nui-a-Tia College

NCEA Level 1 Explore

11EXP
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. Trent.

Recommended Prior Learning

No prior learning required.

Through career exploration and personal development ākonga will gain the insight, confidence and skills to get work, keep work and create careers. Together we will explore: 

  • Personal strengths and values
  • Communication
  • Employability skills and employment opportunities
  • Local industries
  • Community service
  • Workplace preparedness
  • Financial literacy which includes: Bank Accounts; Credit & Debit Cards; Careers & Employment; KiwiSaver; Personal Budget; Renting; Home Ownership; Investing through the Stock Exchange and Insurance using the Banqer High Platform.
  • Wellbeing

The Explore course includes: self-awareness; exposure to the world of work; exploring different types of work and career pathways; employability skills; creating a CV; workplace visit; voluntary work experience; health & safety in the workplace (could include a visit to Tenon); financial literacy (could include an employment services visit); and possible work experience (could be through Gateway). 

Course Overview

Term 1
Whakawhanaungatanga – building relationships and connections
- Self awareness
- Employability skills
- Communication - US3483; US1293
- Exploring career options
- Creating a CV - US504

Term 2
Exposure to the World of Work & Workplace Preparedness
- Workplace visits
- Health & safety - US497
- Rights and responsibilities - US1978
- Employee obligations - US4249
- Community service

Term 3
Towards Independence
- Managing your money - Banqer High Platform
- Budgeting - US24709
- Wellbeing - US548

Term 4
Where to next?
- Catch up on outstanding assessments
- Drivers Licence

Faculties:

Vocational Pathways


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Assessment Information

There are 21 credits available across the course.

Pathway

Year 12 Licence to Work

Students’ progress onto the Year 12 Licence to Work Programme then into the workforce, further training or the Year 13 Learning Hub.

Career Pathways

Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Arborist, Army Soldier, Electronics Engineer, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Glazier, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Baker, Cafe Worker, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Beauty Therapist, Brick and Blocklayer, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Butcher, Cabinet Maker, Line Mechanic, Carpenter, Flooring Installer, Painter and Decorator, Telecommunications Engineer, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Crop Worker, Crop Farmer/Manager, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Electronics Trades Worker, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Engineering Machinist, Plasterer, Welder, Fencer, Furniture Finisher, Gardener, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Industrial Spray Painter, Joiner, Locksmith, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Packhouse Worker, Roading Construction Worker, Roofer, Scaffolder, Signmaker, Travel Agent/Adviser, Network Administrator, Orchard Farmer/Manager



			
					
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POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
Credits listed may change.