13 HUB
13HUB Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs H. Pink.
Recommended Prior LearningNo prior learning required.
The Year 13 Learning Hub is intended for students who have identified a clear career pathway and are committed to pursuing a vocation in the trades. This structured three-part programme provides hands-on experience in their chosen trade while fostering a deeper understanding of real-world work environments. It comprises a Level 3 Trades course delivered by Toi Ohomai in Rotorua, a Gateway placement within a local business aligned to the student's chosen trade, and a classroom-based theoretical component.
Trades Course at Toi Ohomai: Students participate in a Level 3 Trades course aimed at preparing them for apprenticeships in their chosen trade. This course provides practical experience that helps confirm and reinforce their career choices. Available credits vary by trade, with most programmes offering at least 25 credits.
Gateway Workplace Experience: The Gateway component provides students with practical workplace experience in a local business aligned with their chosen trade. This hands-on exposure offers valuable insights into daily operations and workplace culture in their chosen trade. As part of the Gateway experience, students complete unit standards that contribute to their Level 3 qualification. The Health & Safety in the Workplace and First Aid courses are compulsory, and together they allow students to learn 14 Level 3 credits and 3 Level 2 credits.
Classroom Theory Component: This section of the programme focuses on unit standards covering topics such as career planning, employment relations, personal financial management, and workplace knowledge. Students are required to achieve a minimum of 20 Level 3 credits from this component to be successful in the overall course.
Course Overview
Term 1
Career Planning and Employment Relations
● Exploring Career Options
● Investigating Career Pathways and Strategies
● Constraints on Career Development
● Identifying skills, qualifications and knowledge
● Navigating Employment relationships and the Law
● Personal Grievances
● Employment Contracts and Knowledge of a workplace
Term 2
Financial Planning
● Evaluating options to increase personal income
● Financial income vs outgoings and expenses
● Wage and salary deductions
● Budgeting for the future
● Investment advice
● Setting financial Goals
Term 3
Managing Debt
● Evaluate credit options
● Debt management strategies
● Buy now pay later (BNPL)
Term 4
Finalise outstanding assessments
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
There are 20 Level 3 credits available from the in-classroom component and 14 Level 3 credits & 3 Level 2 credits available by completing the health & safety in the workplace courses. The remainder of the credits are gained from the trades course.