NCEA Level 3 Pathways 301
PWS301 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs M. Ewens.
Recommended Prior LearningNone but students must have at least 30 credits from Level 2 or be interviewed by the HOD
Pathways 301
This course is designed to help prepare students for employment or tertiary study, including vocational training and apprenticeships. They will explore career pathways and develop knowledge of employability skills. 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
Students will complete a group task and learn how to give and receive effective feedback in a workplace situation.
Feedback in the workplace, 3cr
Group task, 3cr
Term 2
Life Skills/Employability Skills
Students will gain knowledge of effective communication and learn what to consider when making a major purchase.
Communication process, 4cr
Decision making, major goods and services, 2cr
Term 3
Career Planning
Where to from school? What are your next steps?
Plan a career pathway, 3cr
Term 4
Society Issues
Students will engage with issues relevant to society and of interest to them.
Write a report, 4cr
Career Pathways
Sales Representative, Sales and Marketing Manager, Registered Nurse, Product Assembler, Veterinary Nurse, Retail Manager, Artist, Baker, Cafe Worker, Beauty Therapist, Boat Builder, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Buyer, Carpenter, Retail Sales Assistant, Chef, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Interior Designer, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Technician, Stonemason, Street/Park Cleaner, Oral Health Therapist, Radio Presenter, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driving Instructor, Health Care Assistant, Nursery Grower/Worker, Roading Construction Worker, Roadmarker