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.
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.
External
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Write in plain English
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Speak to a known audience in a predictable situation
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Give oral instructions in the workplace
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Write a report
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Contribute within a team or group which has an objective
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Give feedback on performance in the workplace
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Listen actively to gain information in an interactive situation
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Undertake job safety analysis
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Demonstrate knowledge of the management of drug and alcohol-related problems in the workplace
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Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role
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Physical Education 3.4 - Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting
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Physical Education 3.8 - Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts
Pathway Tags
Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Emergency Management Officer, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Intelligence Officer, Marine Engineer, Helicopter Pilot, Helicopter Crewman, Aeronautical Engineer, Diver, Paramedic, Medic, Marine Technician, Police Officer, Military Police, Corrections Officer, Electronics Technician, Firefighter, Fishery Officer, Security, Health and Safety Inspector, Security Officer/Guard, Parking Officer, Automotive Technician, Chef, Communications Systems Operator, Intelligence Operator,
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.