L3GATE

L3 Gateway

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms E. Stephen.

Gateway

L3 GATE

 

Gateway builds the links between school and industry, allowing students to experience the real world of work while focusing on Employability Skills in the classroom. Students are able to get first-hand experience of what it is like in the workforce and also begin to gain the qualifications needed in today’s job market. 

It is compulsory for all students to complete a minimum of 8 days of work placement which will be organised in conjunction with the Gateway Work Placement coordinator.  Students have the opportunity to complete the work placement in an industry area they would like to investigate for their future pathway.  All students are supported within their work placements by the employer, the Gateway Placement Coordinator and the Otumoetai College Pathways Manager.

Examples of previous work placements include: The Warehouse, Torpedo 7, Countdown, Elite Face and Beauty, Early Childhood Centres, Primary Schools, Marine workplaces, Engineering companies, Automotive Engineering, Electricians, Plumbers, Hospitality, Building and Journalism.

In addition, each student will have the opportunity to complete Level 2 or 3 standards assessed via Industry Training Organisations; these could be courses such as First Aid, Forklift, Health and Safety - dependent on the Industry area, students are interested in. 

This course will be assessed to a selection of Core Unit Standards and Pre-Trade related Unit Standards; each student will have an individual learning programme.  

Selection into the Gateway programme requires a written application to be handed to the Careers Department and in some cases, an interview may be required.


Required Prior Learning

Students apply for entry and will be interviewed to decide suitability.  Suitability will be based on the following:

  • Written Application form to be handed into Careers and Pathways prior to September 1st.
  • Commitment to complete a work placement 
  • General attitude and motivation.

Pathway

Gateway is a vocationally orientated course for students that would like to gain work experience and learning related to an industry area of their choice. Gateway is the one course specified by Trades Employers that they would like potential apprentices to have completed. Gateway students have the opportunity to experience all the trades, retail, hair and beauty, marine and any others that students are considering as a career pathway. Level 3 Gateway can lead to Apprenticeships, Full-time work and Tertiary level education.

Career Pathways

Subject Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 1279 v8
NZQA Info
Write in plain English
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 1980 v10
NZQA Info
Describe, from an employee perspective, ways of dealing with employment relationship problems
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 3492 v8
NZQA Info
Write a short report
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 4251 v9
NZQA Info
Plan a career pathway
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 9694 v9
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of communication process theory
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30911 v2
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of a specified workplace
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Pathway Tags

Animator/Digital Artist, Cook, Mining Engineer, Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Office Administrator, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Loader, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Business Analyst, Retail Manager, Building Surveyor, Arborist, Architectural Technician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Heavy Truck Driver, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Electronics Engineer, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Glazier, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Baker, Bartender, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Beauty Therapist, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Metal Worker, Brick and Blocklayer, Boat Builder, Fabrication Engineer, Deckhand, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Cabinet Maker, Line Mechanic, Surveyor, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Fishing Skipper, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Carpenter, Flooring Installer, Kitchenhand, Retail Sales Assistant, Chef, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Fashion Designer, Trainer, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Diver, Interior Designer, Telecommunications Engineer, Community Development Worker, Information Technology Manager, Hotel Porter, Event Manager, Stonemason, Quantity Surveyor, Crane Operator, Storeperson, Make-up Artist, Oral Health Therapist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Maitre d’Hotel, Visual Merchandiser, Electronics Trades Worker, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driving Instructor, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Engineering Machinist, Welder, Fencer, Ranger, Marine Engineer, Forklift Operator, Furniture Finisher, Furniture Packer/Mover, Upholsterer, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Gardener, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Health and Safety Adviser, Industrial Spray Painter, Veterinarian, Primary School Teacher, Joiner, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Locksmith, Massage Therapist, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Vehicle Groomer/Cleaner, Nanny/Child Carer, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Nursery Grower/Worker, Office Manager, Packhouse Worker, Pulp and Paper Mill Operator, Recreation Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Youth Worker, Recycler/Dismantler, Signmaker, Stevedore, Tow Truck Operator, Tyre Technician, Management Consultant, Case Manager, Security Analyst, Security Consultant, Facilities Manager,