Coming Events:
- Candidate profiles for the BOT parent representatives will be on the web site as soon as possible
- We had a very successful Catholic Schools Day - thank you to everyone who came along and supported this special event
The Gateway programme is co-ordinated by Mrs Devine and Ms Wensvoort
‘Gateway’ is a programme funded by the Government through the Tertiary Education Commission. It is available to colleges, who apply to TEC and are approved as worthy of such a scheme. It is about introducing students to careers and job opportunities that they have an interest in, during their final year/s of college. This is done by placing the student in a place of work for one day a week, for the entire school year, where they not only gain experience, but industry unit standards.
While the majority of student who come onto the programme are looking at leaving school and entering the workforce after their final year, it can also work well for those students looking to pursue a tertiary course of study. In the case of a student who is planning on leaving college and entering the work-force at the end of the school year, it gives them the opportunity to get placed in that area of work, and to get an idea of what they can expect. Also, for example, in the case of a student interested in building, they can begin industry unit standards during the year as they work, and are better prepared for entering apprenticeships at the end of the year.
For a student who is unsure of what tertiary career they want to pursue when they finish their school year, it enables them to be placed at their area of interest so that they can see what it really involves. The beauty of ‘Gateway’ is that, if half way through the year, they decide they want to investigate their other option, we can amend their placement.
For a student to be registered with TEC once accepted on our course, there is a requirement that the student must complete 12 credits minimum during their placement. This must include 6100, 6101 and 6102 – First Aid training, which is provided through school. 2005 was Chanel’s first year in this programme, and in 2006, the selected students will be required to complete these units before they can begin any placement – 100% attendance!!! The rest of their credits will be made up of the units they cover during their work-based learning.
There are only limited spaces each year, so there is an application process – Yr 11 – 13, although Yr 12-13 are given preference. This involves filling out a form, and having an interview with Mrs Devine, Ms Wensvoort, yourself, and one of your parents. You will need to have some idea of what you want to do, and be focused. It is not an easy option out for a day off school – you are required to catch up on all work during your delegated ‘Gateway’ subject periods, complete a weekly diary, have full attendance at school, be a reliable, honest student, have the permission from your parents and your Dean, and have a reasonable report from your previous year. Applications will be requested in September – please wait for further information, as we will keep you posted!
“Chanel College – opening the Gateway to your future …”
QUALIFICATIONS
Unit Standards achieved in STAR programmes can be added to NCEA qualifications and / or to a National Certificate in Employment Skills or other National Certificates.
ENTRY PREREQUISITES
As many of these national certificates require study at Level Two successful completion of NCEA Level One is desirable for many of these courses.
COURSES AVAILABLE
STAR Courses are outside conventional school subjects and the list below gives an idea of some of the courses that we are able to offer in conjunction with outside providers. Further details of some of these courses are given on the pages to follow. In STAR programmes you can start working on the following national certificates. Many of these take longer than one year to complete as you are only working part time on these courses.
These courses are delivered by a variety of providers outside the school. Some courses have theory components completed within the school day by distance study and practicals arranged by the course provider or through work experience.
ASSESSMENTS
1. Topic tests.
2. Unit Standard tests.
3. Written and practical assignments.
COST
These are STAR funded courses and students only incur costs in some instances for accommodation.
QUALIFICATION
NCEA Level One and Two Unit Standards.
ENTRY PREREQUISITES
None.
AIMS
1. The National Certificate in Employment Skills is awarded to
students who have demonstrated competence in literacy,
oratory, numeracy and other personal and technical skills. These skills have been identified by a wide range of employers as being important in the workplace.
2. In addition, this qualification is intended to act as a springboard from which students may progress toward other qualifications.
DESCRIPTION
The National Certificate in Employment Skills (NCES) requires students to gain between 58 and 63 credits. A minimum of 12 credits are required from anywhere on the National Qualifications Framework and may be the start of other National Certificates in say, hairdressing, agriculture, tourism and motor trades. Four compulsory Unit Standards not covered in core subjects are taken in Vocational Studies time alongside their trade studies. The remainder of the credits required for a N C E S are covered in all core NCEA Level One classes.
COST
This course is STAR funded.
QUALIFICATION
Unit Standards towards National Certificate in Farm Skills (Level Two).
OFF SITE PROVIDER
Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre.
ENTRY PREREQUISITES
None, though a genuine interest in agriculture is essential. This is a two year course.
COURSE COMPONENTS
1. Unit Standards covering all the skills at Level Two including the
following:
ASSESSMENTS
1. Written assignments.
2. Practical assignments.
COST
This course is STAR funded. The only costs to students would be accommodation if required and the purchase of the following gear - steel toe capped boots, work clothes and wet weather gear.
DESCRIPTION
This will involve five practical courses of four days each per year at the Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre. Four practical courses will be in school term time (one each term) and one practical course will be in holiday time. Accommodation could be available if required at $40.00 per night. Eight to ten units will be undertaken through Taratahi’s extramural programme each year and can be completed at school. The course allows students who are interested in agriculture to obtain an industry recognised qualification whilst at school. Students would choose this as an alternative to a line option.
QUALIFICATION
Unit Standards towards a National Certificate in Motor Trades.
OFF SITE PROVIDER
Universal College of Learning (UCOL).
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand .
ENTRY PREREQUISITES
Automotive studies require a good back ground in Maths and Science at NCEA Level One.
ASSESSMENTS
1. Topic tests.
2. Unit Standard tests.
3. Written assignments.
4. Practical assignments.
COST
This course is STAR funded. Steel toe capped boots are required.
DESCRIPTION
The hands on UCOL course is for 12 weeks only one day a week,
usually run during terms one and two. Other automotive units can be taken upon completion with the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.
QUALIFICATION
40 - 42 credits mainly at Level Two toward the National Certificate in Tourism and Travel. The whole certificate would require two years of study for the majority of students.
OFF SITE PROVIDER
Travel Careers and Training Ltd (TCT).
ENTRY PREREQUISITES
Year 12 minimum and students complete Level Two Units first.
ASSESSMENTS
These will be open book competency based assessment projects depending on the requirements for the individual Unit Standard based on the ATTTO (industry standards).
COST
This course is STAR funded.
DESCRIPTION
This course recognises the industry generic knowledge and skills required to work in all facets of the tourism and travel industries. People awarded this qualification are able to demonstrate customer service and communication skills and work as a team. The qualification also recognises the skills involved in using the internet and email, English language, Mathematics and Computing in the context of the tourism and travel industry. Some work experience may be offered to students if and when required.
QUALIFICATION
This is an introductory certificate with Level One and Two Unit Standards, which contribute toward National Certificates in Hairdressing (Practice and Barbering).
ENTRY PREREQUISITES
None, although a genuine interest in hairdressing is essential. Hairdressers have to be very accurate, tidy and friendly.
COURSE COMPONENTS
1. Identify and maintain tools of the hairdressing trade.
2. Shampoo the hair and scalp.
3. Apply treatments to the hair and scalp.
4. Remove colouring and / or decolouring products from the hair .
5. Neutralise a permanent wave.
6. Provide client service and care in a hairdressing salon.
ASSESSMENTS
1. Written assignments.
2. Unit standard tests.
3. Practical and theory exams are sat in Hawke’s Bay and require 100% to pass.
COST
This course is STAR funded. Students only incur costs for accommodation and food if no work experience is found locally to meet the practical requirements of the course. In this, instance students have to attend the E I T in Hawkes Bay for three to four days until they are ready for assessment later in the year.
DESCRIPTION
This course is completed over two years as an alternative to a line option. Regular work experience removes the need to spend days at the end gaining the necessary practical skills at the E I T in Hawkes Bay .
Come and have a chat with Ms Wensvoort if you have a particular vocation that you would like to start your national certificate in. There are many other courses available that are not listed.