Kelston Boys’ High School Kelston Boys’ High School

Gateway Level 3

13GAT
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Shanley.

Entry Requirements

Given the importance of creating good working behavior and employment relationships, students must have attendance over 70% from year 12. In class unit standards will be taught and students are expected to be in class when required to achieve these on time.

Successful applicants must have a minimum of 8 credits in Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy plus good attendance, behavioral and work ethic records. 


This course aims to prepare students for their life after school and help them create a plan towards employment or further study. Unit standards are themed to focus on the student's context which allows them to use their own life situation as the basis for their future focus. Tuakiti ahurea (Identity) plays a major role in student learning and outcomes.

13 Gateway is a course that investigates career pathways. Students that want to know more about possible employment or study choices when they leave school would benefit from taking this course. In order to complete the course students are required to complete a total of 5 days work experience out of school. This can be done during school time or outside of school hours. Students are able to source their own placement as long as the teacher has all the information and contact details of the employer. Alternatively a placement that aligns with their chosen career path will be obtained for them.  They have the chance to gain 20+ credits as well as drivers license's and Health and Safety certificate.   

The main focus of the course is to strengthen skills and knowledge in:  

Awareness – Self, careers, pathways, relationships, research

Practical – work experience, CV and Cover letter writing, Job search, driver licensing

Preparedness – Student has a clear plan for when they leave school and strategies to obtain immediate and long-term goals




Course Overview

Term 1
22316 Knowledge of the management of drugs/Alcohol - Level 3, 4 credits
17602 Hazard identification and risk assessment - Level 3, 4 credits
4251 Career Plan - Level 3, 3 credits
3491 Write a Report - Level 3, 4 credits

Term 2
1296 Interview in Informal Situations - Level 3, 3 credits
1279 Write in Plain English - Level 3, 3 credits

Term 3
30911 Knowledge of a specified workplace - Level 3, 3 credits

Additional Credits
29365 Learner License - Level 1, 2 credits
29363 Restricted License - Level 2, 4 credits
29364 Full License - Level 2, 2 credits

Term 4
CV’s & Cover Letters 
Interview Skills 
How to apply for a job
How to apply for further study and Study Link

Learning Areas:

Careers, Gateway, Vocational Pathways


Assessment Information

All assessments are internal Unit Standards
There are no external exams for this subject


Disclaimer

Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2024.  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.