PWS101

Level 1 Pathways 101

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Pathways 101
This course is designed to develop students knowledge of employability skills and career exploration.

Topics covered include writing a CV and cover letter for a job, communication, team work, self-management skills and career exploration and planning. It is a theory based course with practical application where applicable. 


Course Overview

Term 1
Life skills theme and Introduction to career exploration
Students develop senior classroom work skills including research and self-management skills.

Impact of alcohol and other drugs
Community agencies and services provided
Team work

Term 2
Employability and careers skills
Students are beginning to search for part-time jobs - this package will help set them up.
They will develop the confidence and skills to gain (or change) employment

CV writing
Formal correspondence and cover letters
Interview skills

Term 3
Employability/life skills theme
Students develop future planning skills and knowledge required for independent living.

Completing Forms
Driving preparation
Decision making - Purchasing household consumables

Term 4
Career Exploration and Future Planning
Students explore options for future study and employment and produce a plan for their next steps.

Pathway

This course provides students with a range of skills and knowledge to support future pathway decisions.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 6
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 548 v10
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of alcohol and other drugs on self


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 12358 v6
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of purchasing household consumables


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 6
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0