Level 2 Pathways
12PAT Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms M. Meulenbroeks.
Option 1: 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. Te Kura students need to be self-motivated independent learners. If you select this option, your current teachers and parents/caregivers will be contacted to ensure that online learning will be a good fit for you.
Option 2: Gateway / Courses
This subject is ideal for students who enjoy working at their own pace, are interested in exploring pathways beyond school and who want a flexible subject that supports them to learn. It offers Level 2 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 and CV writing. The work placement component involves gaining credits whilst working on the job (Gateway). Examples of Gateway placements St Mary's students have undertaken in recent years are: aviation, hairdressing, mechanic, carpentry, aged care, rehabilitation assistant, retail (Woolworths, Mitre10), hospitality, tourism (Te Papa). You attend a placement one school day a week for five to ten weeks. The short courses component offers opportunities to attend short, skills based, courses run by outside providers both in and out of school.
Option 3: Wellington Trades Academy
A range of courses delivered through Whitireia/Weltec. The student is committed to study at Whitireia/Weltec for 1 or 2 days a week for the whole year. This is an awesome option but due to the time spent out of school, students need to be quite sure that the course they are selecting is an area they would seriously consider further study or a career in. Check out the course options here:
Wellington Trades Academy Website
More information on each of the above options can be found here
If you select Pathways as an option please explain which of the three options above you are interested in and the subject/course you would like to take.
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