NCEA Level 1 Explore
11EXP Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs D. Trent.
Recommended Prior LearningNo prior learning required.
Through career exploration and personal development akonga 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
- Financial literacy
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); employment services visit; and 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
- Community Service
- Workplace visits
- Health & safety - US497
- Rights and responsibilities - US1978
- Employee obligations - US4249
Term 3
Towards Independence
- Managing your money
- Budgeting - US24709
Term 4
Where to next?
- Wellbeing - US548
- Drivers Licence
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
There are 21 credits available across the course plus 3 credits (optional) on a work placement.
Students’ progress onto the Year 12 Licence to Work Programme then into the workforce, further training or the Year 13 Learning Hub.
Career PathwaysAir 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
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryPlastic sleeve folder - 20 pages