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This course requires 2 options.

Level 3 Service Academy

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Bell.

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The purpose of a Service Academy is to:

  • Encourage students to stay engaged in learning by providing a motivating and disciplined programme.
  • Help students to gain improved qualifications and help them prepare to move successfully into the workforce or further education and training. 

This programme is part of the Government’s Youth Opportunities package, which aims to create new work, education and training opportunities for young people.

Target Student Group:

The target student group is year 13 students. Students participating in the Services Academy may already aspire to a career in the Defence Force or other uniform service. Others, including those who may be at risk of disengaging from education, will be seeking to reengage in education and develop their life and leadership skills

Subject Requirements:

2 option subjects from Service Academy and 3 other option subjects from the school Year 13 Course Guide.

Service Academy Courses will consist of:

  • Service Training, Induction Camp (compulsory), 
  • Bushcraft camp (compulsory) 
  • Basic and Advanced Leadership Courses (selected), 
  • Adventure Race (compulsory), 
  • Recruitment and Career Guidance, 
  • Fitness Development, 
  • Employment skills, 
  • Life Education, 
  • Social and Community Responsibility.

Other standards may be offered by outside Providers during the year.

Up to a total of 34 plus credits over the two option lines can be gained.  

For more information and Applications, contact Staff K. Bell

Course Overview

Term 1
Induction

Term 2
Bushcraft

Term 3
Health and Safety

Term 4
Service March Out

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements:

  • Medically fit
  • Turning 17 prior to or within 3 months of Services Academy programme ending
  • A real desire to become a member of the New Zealand Defence Force
  • Must have passed Level 2 

Supplementary Materials/ Equipment

$260.00 will be required to be paid before the end of Term 1. This will go towards uniform, travel and all external courses provided throughout the year as the course is partially funded by Ministry of Education as part of the Government Youth Opportunities Package.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 45
Internal Assessed Credits: 45
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 1279 v8
NZQA Info

Write in plain English


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 1307 v9
NZQA Info

Speak to a known audience in a predictable situation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 1312 v8
NZQA Info

Give oral instructions in the workplace


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 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. 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
U.S. 11097 v6
NZQA Info

Listen actively to gain information in an interactive situation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 19522 v5
NZQA Info

Undertake job safety analysis


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 22316 v6
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of the management of drug and alcohol-related problems in the workplace


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30265 v2
NZQA Info

Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91501 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91505 v2
NZQA Info

Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 45
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025.  You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.

Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.

New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.