Otumoetai College
L2 Gateway
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms E. Stephen.
Gateway
L2 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 to the Careers Department before the 1st of September.
- 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.
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of diversity in workplaces
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Be interviewed in a formal interview
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Describe, from an employee perspective, ways of dealing with employment relationship problems
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Plan a career pathway
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Produce a personal targeted CV (curriculum vitae)
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Complete a work experience placement
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Produce a plan for own future directions
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Explore career options and their implications
Pathway Tags
Sales Representative, Aircraft Loader, Retail Manager, Baker, Building Insulator, Beauty Therapist, Mechanical Engineer, Earthmoving Machine Operator, Cabinet Maker, Fishing Skipper, Retail Sales Assistant, Fashion Designer, Diver, Interior Designer, Crane Operator, Storeperson, Make-up Artist, Visual Merchandiser, Electronics Trades Worker, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Welder, Ranger, Marine Engineer, Forklift Operator, Furniture Finisher, Furniture Packer/Mover, Upholsterer, Hairdresser/Barber, Joiner, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Nanny/Child Carer, Packhouse Worker, Pulp and Paper Mill Operator, Youth Worker, Stevedore, Case Manager, Mining Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Product Assembler, Architectural Technician, Army Officer, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Electronics Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Metal Worker, Boat Builder, Animator/Digital Artist, Office Administrator, Business Analyst, Community Development Worker, Information Technology Manager, Event Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Personal Assistant, Office Manager, Recreation Co-ordinator, Project Manager, Management Consultant, Security Analyst, Security Consultant, Facilities Manager, Arborist, Stonemason, Fencer, Landscape Architect, Landscaper, Gardener, Groundsperson, Nursery Grower/Worker, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Refinisher, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Coachbuilder/Trimmer, Electrician, Engineering Machinist, Industrial Spray Painter, Locksmith, Vehicle Groomer/Cleaner, Recycler/Dismantler, Signmaker, Tow Truck Operator, Tyre Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Trainer, Oral Health Therapist, Diagnostic Radiologist, Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Veterinarian, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Massage Therapist, Survey Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Building Surveyor, Heavy Truck Driver, Glazier, Automotive Technician, Wall and Floor Tiler, Brick and Blocklayer, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Line Mechanic, Surveyor, Carpenter, Flooring Installer, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Telecommunications Engineer, Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Army Soldier, Bartender, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Deckhand, Waiter/Waitress, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Kitchenhand, Chef, Hotel Porter, Maitre d’Hotel, Health and Safety Adviser, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer,
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