Level 3 Pathways
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Meulenbroeks.
Option 1: Employment Focus
Are you wanting to gain Level 3 credits and skills for the workplace?
This course offers Level 3 credits through a mix of three components: classroom based learning, work placements and short courses. The classroom based component focuses on Job Preparation Standards such as Career Planning. Students will also have the option of undertaking a Gateway placement relevant to their career focus. Short courses focus on gaining skills useful for the workplace such as Health and Safety or First Aid qualifications.
We aim to provide a flexible, individualised learning environment which has an emphasis on supporting your achievement.
Option 2: Te Kura
Students can choose a subject or course that is not taught at SMC. These courses are delivered online. Have a look at the list provided below.
Option 3: University Courses
A Year 13 student may want to extend themselves by trying a University course. Canterbury and Waikato University provide a selection of courses that are suited to secondary students.
Canterbury University Distance Courses
Waikato University Waikato for Schools
Option 4: Work Experience
A flexible opportunity to experience time with an employer of your choice. Pathway into training or employment.
Option 5: Healthcare
Assisted learning in the Healthcare industry. This can be a gateway course through Careerforce, Porse ,Youthline and Sign language courses. These courses are usually a mix of theory and work placements .
Option 6: External Providers
Occasional one-off courses eg barista, bartending, first aid and health and safety courses. These courses are generally one to two days long and carry a number of credits with them. Students gain great work skills and they look great on a CV.
Option 7: Trades Academy
A range of courses delivered through Whitireia/Weltec. The student is committed to being at Whitireia for 1 or 2 days a week for the year.
Option 8: Star
A range of courses that can be studied at Whitireia/Weltec or other ITO providers. These are taster courses that allow the student to experience a vocational pathway option. Usually involves 1 day per week for 5 weeks or a 2 day course.
Disclaimer
All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:
- meeting any course entry requirements
- minimum class sizes
- the availability of teaching staff
and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.