St Catherines College (Kilbirnie) St Catherines College (Kilbirnie)

Level 3 Gateway

GY300
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mandy Page.

Recommended Prior Learning

Visit the Gateway coordinator for an application form.


Background and purposes
Gateway supports students to undertake learning and assessment in the workplace. The programme provides broader educational options and strengthens pathways to further education and training or employment. While students complete a work placement, they have their learning assessed against unit standards. Gateway may lead to employment opportunities. Each student has their own individual learning plan which is integrated into their school-based learning to ensure coherence in the school year. We endeavour to align the learning plan with one of the six Vocational Pathways

Creative Industries
Construction and Infrastructure
Manufacturing and Technology
Social and Community Services
Service Industries
Primary Industries

Students most suited for Gateway are:
Motivated to learn in the workplace
Able to manage individualised learning and assessment
Able to display a strong interest in a particular industry or career direction
Capable of undertaking a structured work placement and achieving credits in the workplace
Reliable with good attendance and
Work ready
Year 12 and 13

In preparation for work placement all students complete First Aid and Health and Safety Courses.
Previous students have had success in the following placements/ programmes
Red Shirts in Schools Programme
Blue Shirts in Schools Programme
Get Training
Wellington Rugby Union; Sport Management and Organisation

NZIS - new Zealand Instiute of Sport

HITO- Hairdressing Industry Training Organisation
BCITO- Building and Construction Training Organisation
 Youthline Support Services
Early Childhood Education- Kidzone Centre
St Patrick’s Primary School; sports coaching, music sessions
Salvation Army Retail Services

Red Cross Retail

Vinnies Retail
Pak n Save Bakery
Cafe and Barista experiences


Course Overview

Term 1
GET Started

Term 2
Placements

Learning Areas:

Vocational


Career Pathways

Holiday Park Manager, Registered Nurse, Animal Care Attendant, Veterinary Nurse, Zookeeper, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Deckhand, Surveyor, Textile Process Operator, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Caretaker, Carpenter, Carpet Cleaner, Flooring Installer, Farm Assistant, Dental Assistant, Science Technician, Cleaner, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Diver, Dairy Farmer, Street/Park Cleaner, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Oral Health Therapist, Driller, Laundry Worker/Dry-cleaner, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Forklift Operator, Health Care Assistant, Horse Trainer, Library Assistant, Train Driver, Ship's Master, Nanny/Child Carer, Nursery Grower/Worker, Occupational Therapist, Parking Officer, Printer, Roadmarker, Social Worker, Stevedore, Test Analyst, Career Consultant


Equipment/Stationery

Costs to this course are covered by Gateway funding. However, a laptop/device connected to the school wifi is recommended. A positive attitude, punctuality and reliability are essential.