NCEA Subject Detail

Vocational Pathways Studies NCEA Level 2

12VPS

UE:

Background:

The Vocational Pathways Programme provides opportunities for Year 12/13 students to gain foundation skills leading to further study and employment. They will have the opportunity to develop specific career related knowledge and skills while achieving NCEA credits. The focus is on students achieving NCEA Level 2 and gaining a Vocational Pathways Award in a particular sector. Students will be selected for the course after an interview.

Course Description:

This course offers students a course that is a balance between their academic programmes and opportunities to gain experience through MIT Academy courses. Students will be out for one day a week at MIT completing a Level 2 course. At MIT students can choose between a wide range of courses and can gain 30 Level 2 credits in addition to the 12VPS course credits listed below. Some examples are: Engineering and Refrigeration, Building and Plumbing, Building and Electrical, Engineering and CAD, Automotive Engineering, Horticulture, Early Childhood Education, Hospitality, Tourism, Retail and Business Administration and Logistics. Course Outline: Career Planning CV Writing Job Interview Skills Budgeting Motor Vehicle Ownership First Aid

Unit Standards:

Level	Standard	Description	Credits	Int\Ext	Opt\Comp
1	6400*	Manage First Aid in Emergencies	1	Internal	Compulsory
2	12383	Explore Career options and their implications	3	Internal	Compulsory
2	1294*	Be interviewed in a formal situation	2	Internal	Compulsory
2	4252	Produce a targeted resume (c.v.)	2	Internal	Compulsory
2	4253	Obtain Job search skills	3	Internal	Compulsory
2	4261	Identify legal rights and obligations in relation to registering and operating a private motor vehicle	3	Internal	Compulsory
2	56*	Attend to Customer Enquiries	2	Internal	Compulsory
2	57*	Provide Customer Service	2	Internal	Compulsory
2	62*	Maintain Personal Presentation and a positive workplace attitude	2	Internal	Compulsory
2	6401*	Provide First Aid	1	Internal	Compulsory
3	28097	Evaluate and select personal banking products and sevices	3	Internal	Compulsory
3	6402*	Provide Resuscitation	2	Internal	Compulsory

Assessment Summary:

Level	Type	Int\Ext	Opt\Comp	Standards	Credits
1	Unit	Internal	Compulsory	1	1
2	Unit	Internal	Compulsory	9	20
3	Unit	Internal	Compulsory	2	5

Notes:

* These unit standards are run at school through an external provider