Level 3 Gateway
13GTW Course DescriptionContact Person: A. Coombs-King, R. McLean.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen to ākonga who, through their schooling and extra curricular activities, demonstrate the NCG values. Ākonga will also need to display self-management and commitment to complete an individual learning plan. Ākonga are required to go through an interview process in order to be accepted into this programme.
This programme offers “hands on” workplace learning for ākonga while they gain industry and NCEA qualifications. It includes up to one day per week in the workplace where ākonga gain increased knowledge about the industry and workplace expectations. Ākonga can be placed anywhere in the Nelson Tasman region that has the ability to take on one or more work experience ākonga.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will complete a Workplace First Aid and Workplace Health and Safety Certificate in preparation for their work experience placement. Students will also complete a Career Pathway Planning unit to identify a career pathway option with links to education, learning and work.
Term 2
Students will start their individual learning plans which focus on industry specific units of work.
Students will also start work experience in the community.
Students will complete a self defense course through the Women's Self Defense Network - Wāhine Toa.
Term 3
Students will continue working on their individual learning plans and their work experience in the community.
Term 4
Students will complete their individual learning plans.