PWS301

NCEA Level 3 Pathways 301

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Ewens.

Pathways 301
This course is designed to explore career pathways and develop student knowledge of employability skills as well as help prepare them for employment or tertiary study, including vocational training and apprenticeships. Units of work include career planning, contributing in a group and communications skills. Students taking this course are encouraged to explore career options through taster courses and other opportunities as they arise. The course outline below is indicative only and may change to respond to student needs an opportunities.

External courses could include Painting and Decorating, Carpentry, Animal Care, Baking, Hairdressing, Barista etc. Some of these courses come with industry based unit standards others are experience only. These courses are dependent on availability and students will need to demonstrate that they are reliable and committed.

Students wanting to take Gateway as well as Pathways will need to see the HOD to discuss options and gain an exemption.

Course Overview

Term 1
Life skills/Employability Skills

Decision making, major goods and services, 2cr
Group task, 3cr

Term 2
Employability Skills

Feedback in the workplace, 3cr
Communication process, 4cr

Term 3
Career Planning

Plan a career pathway, 3cr

Term 4
Society Issues

Write a report, 4cr

Recommended Prior Learning

None but students must have at least 30 credits from Level 2 or be interviewed by the HOD

Pathway

This course prepares students for vocational pathways, full time work and further study.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 3491 v8
NZQA Info
Write a report
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 4251 v9
NZQA Info
Plan a career pathway
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 7127 v8
NZQA Info
Make an informed choice in deciding on a major goods or service purchase
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 9681 v8
NZQA Info
Contribute within a team or group which has an objective
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 9694 v9
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of communication process theory
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 9705 v8
NZQA Info
Give feedback on performance in the workplace
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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