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Auckland Seventh-day Adventist High School
Student Course Information for 2016
Published August 2015
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Contents
Welcome letter
ASDAH Staff
NCEA Facts
Year 9 to 13 Subject pathways
Planning your subjects
Tertiary Courses Information
Auckland University Course Requirements - Guide
UE NCEA Level 3 approved subjects
Vocational Pathways
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WELCOME
Dear Parents and Students
This document contains information to assist in choosing subjects in Year 11 to 13 for 2016.
Information provided will assist you in helping your child to make informed choices about the
pathway they need to take towards their career choice.
A variety of information has been provided to assist students in long-term planning towards a
career path. Information about how to achieve NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 is provided. Students are
encouraged to plan their career path and locate information that will support them to achieve
these goals. Some tertiary information is provided to give an indication of subject choices that
relate to some career pathways along with entry requirements to these courses. It is important
that students know about this, particularly as they enter Year 12. Vocational Pathways
information provides another layer of support, linking NCEA achievement to different career
paths that may be accessed through tertiary study or by directly entering the work force.
Subject pathways need to be very carefully considered when students approach Year 11 as they
will want to choose subjects that they will pursue through to Year 13. Students are encouraged
to continue a broad range of subjects at this level.
Good subject choices will be made if students consult with parents/caregivers, teachers and the
careers counselor. Student’s subject choices will initially be collected. This information will help
the school work out a timetable. It is important that subject choices are carefully made.
While the information in this booklet is accurate at the time of going to print, reviews by NZQA
or subject teachers may result in some changes to the Achievement or Unit Standards offered
for a subject. Students are notified of the assessment programme for a subject at the beginning
of term one in the new year.
If you require further help, please contact the Dean or the Careers counselor.
We hope that this information may start you thinking about the various options available to
you.
Ms R Burnett
Assistant Principal
Curriculum
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Auckland Seventh-day Adventist High School Staff
SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Principal:
Deputy Principal:
Assistant Principal:
Mrs S Dalzell
Mrs G Teulilo
Ms R Burnett
Girls:
Boys:
Mrs L Corcoran
Dr F Mone
DEANS:
HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS (HODs)
English/Languages:
Mathematics:
Science:
Social Sciences:
Ms L Hala
Mr G Lal
Mr E Ellis
Mrs S Upton
TEACHERS IN CHARGE (TICs)
Art:
Careers/Transition:
Computers:
Geography:
History:
Learning Support (SENCO)
Technology:
Te Reo:
Mr G Arnold
Mrs R Duckett
Mr D Nandigam
Mr C Bootsman
Mrs F Dausabea
Mrs R Andrews
Mr Nandigam
Miss T Tuoru
Other Teachers that can give support with choosing options:
Hospitality and Food Technology Mrs L Corcoran
Physical Education/Health:
Mr R Koopman
CAREERS COUNSELLOR
CHAPLAIN
COUNSELLOR
Mrs R Duckett
Pastor Chris Sululoto and Pastor Paliekani
Miss M Latu
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The National Certificate of Educational Achievement NCEA
This is an introduction to assessment against achievement standards and unit standards and
the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) at Auckland Seventh-day Adventist High School.
HOW TO GAIN NCEA
In years 11, 12 and 13 subjects will offer a range of standards which assess different areas of
knowledge and skills. These are called standards. Each standard is worth credits which will
contribute towards gaining NCEA at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. Each subject will offer up to
24 credits.
How to achieve standards to gain credits:
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Achievement Standards are assessed by internal assessment, which takes place in
school throughout the year (quality assured by NZQA), and by external assessment
which is assessed by NZQA at the end of the year. The results have levels of
achievement: Not Achieved (N), Achieved (A), Achieved with Merit (M) and Achieved
with Excellence (E).
Unit Standards are assessed internally in school or the workplace and usually assess a
more vocational based skill. They lead to a more specific qualification, eg Building
and Construction Certificate. Results are either Achieved (A) or Not Achieved (N).
The minimum requirements for the NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3
NCEA
Level
Credits required
80 credits: At Level 1 or above
Literacy and Numeracy
credits required
10 literacy, 10 numeracy
Level 1
80 credits: 60 at Level 2 or above plus 20 at any
level
10 literacy, 10 numeracy
Level 2
80 credits: 60 at Level 3 or above plus 20 at
Level 2 or above
10 literacy, 10 numeracy
Level 3
NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy Requirements
Students will achieve 10 Literacy and 10 Numeracy Credits through either:
 Achievement standards - available through a range of subjects with a minimum of 10
credits, or
 Unit standards - package of 3 unit standards worth a total of 10 credits.
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University Entrance Requirements
Students begin preparing for University Entrance from NCEA Level 1. There will be some
requirements to meet in each NCEA level, from Level 1 to 3.
UNIVERSTIY ENTRANCE 2015
To achieve University Entrance, students must gain all of the following:
10 Numeracy credits at level
1 or higher – either
Achievement Standards OR
Unit Standards
NCEA Level 3
5 Literacy credits at level 2
or higher in Reading (English
or Te Reo Maori).
5 Literacy credits at level 2
or higher in Writing (English
or Te Reo Maori).
(These are selected from a schedule of
approved achievement standards and
unit standards).
(These are selected from a schedule of
approved achievement standards and
unit standards).
14 credits at level 3 or higher 14 credits at level 3 or higher 14 credits at Level 3 or
in subject 1 – from new
in subject 2 – from new
higher in subject 3 – from
achievement standards
achievement standards
new achievement standards
COURSE/SUBJECT ENDORSEMENT
Students may receive NCEA endorsement for individual subjects.
Merit endorsement: 14 credits at merit (or a mix of Merit and Excellence) in one year. At
least 3 credits must be internal and 3 credits must be external.
Excellence endorsement: 14 credits at excellence in one year. At least 3 credits must be
internal and 3 credits must be external.
NCEA CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENT
Students will require 50 credits at Excellence to gain an NCEA endorsed with Excellence, and
50 credits at Merit (or Merit and Excellence), to gain an NCEA endorsed with Merit.
Credits can be gained over more than one year and more than one level, but must be
gained at the level of the certificate or above. Eg, Level 2 credits will count towards
endorsement of a Level 1 NCEA, but Level 1 credits will not count towards endorsement of
a Level 2 NCEA.
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ASDAH Subject Structure – 2015
LEARNING AREAS
YEAR 9
YEAR 10
YEAR 11
NCEA Level 1
YEAR 12
NCEA Level 2
YEAR 13
NCEA Level 3
Bible/Religious
Education
English/Languages
Bible - Encounter
Bible - Encounter
Religious Studies
Religious Studies
Religious Studies
English
Te Reo Maori
English
Te Reo Maori
English
Te Reo Maori+
English
English
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Science
Science
Science
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics with Statistics
Mathematics with Calculus
General Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Social Sciences
Social Studies
Business Studies (YES)
Social Studies
Business Studies (YES)
Geography
History
Business Studies (YES)
Geography
History
Business Studies (YES)
Geography
History
Physical Education/
Health
Core PE/Health
Core PE/Health
Core PE
Option PE
Option PE
Option PE
The Arts
Music
Visual Art
Music
Digital Art
Visual Art
Music
Visual Art
Music
Visual Art
Music
Visual Art
Technology
Design Technology
Food Technology
Information Technology
Material Technology
Computers
Design Technology
Food Technology
Material Technology
Computers
Design Technology
Hospitality
Material Technology
Computers
Design Technology
Hospitality
Material Technology
Design Technology
Home Economics
Graphics
Computers
Learning
Support/SENCO
ESOL
Reading recovery
ESOL
Reading recovery
ESOL
ESOL
ESOL
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Vocational & Outside
Provider Courses
Correspondence School
Courses (for programmes
that ASDAH does not offer)
Correspondence School
Courses (for programmes
that ASDAH does not
offer)
Correspondence School
Courses (for programmes
that ASDAH does not
offer)
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GATEWAY Courses
Life Skills-Tourism
Secondary Tertiary Provider
Programmes
STAR courses
Correspondence School
Courses (for programmes
that ASDAH does not offer)
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NB: Bold type indicates compulsory subjects. ESOL = English as a Second Language
Not all courses offered will run. It will depend on the number of students selecting the course and the availability of staffing.
Select courses carefully as it may be difficult to change courses at a later time.
GATEWAY Courses
Tourism
Secondary Tertiary
Provider Programmes
STAR courses
Correspondence School
Courses (for programmes
that ASDAH does not
offer)
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Making Subject Choices Wisely
Use these questions as prompts to help you consider what subjects you need to be taking next
year:
Interest
Ability
Career
Pathway
Qualifications
Prerequisites
How I like to
learn
What do you enjoy learning?
What subjects are you good at? Have you got ability in this subject?
What subjects do you need? What qualifications do you need?
What qualification/s do you need to achieve?
Have you got the prior learning needed?
Will the way learning occurs in this subject help me achieve my best
results?
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Use this chart to plan for your future in education. Try to consult with your family, careers and your teachers. The
more information you gather about your career option the more informed your final decisions will be.
When I leave School I hope to…..(choose ONE path)
 don’t know
 get a job immediately
 do a Certificate or
 Do a degree at
Diploma at a Polytechnic
or some other private
training
If I don’t know what I want
to do I must keep my course
as general as possible
I will get a job as a:
The training will possibly be
in:
Research what subjects you may need for your chosen job
http://www.careers.govt.nz/jobs/
Compulsory
subjects
My option
subjects
Year 11 Subjects
NCEA Level 1
Religious Studies
English
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education/Health
Pick 2 options
University or
Polytechnic
The degree will be
possible in:
Now check the list of available subjects as well as the
entrance requirements for university / polytechnics and
the recommended subjects for each course. Have you
checked degree / diploma / certificate requirements with
the Careers Advisor
Year 12 Subjects
NCEA Level 1 or 2
Religious Studies
English
Mathematics
Pick 3 options
Year 13 Subjects
NCEA Level 2 or 3
Religious Studies
Pick 4-5 subjects
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Entry to Tertiary Education - Information
1. Auckland University: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/for/future-undergraduates.html
2. AUT: http://www.aut.ac.nz/?gclid=CKa66uj-2ccCFQYAvAodtcoEqg
3. MIT: https://www.manukau.ac.nz/study-options/areas-of-study
Recommended Subjects for Tertiary Courses
This is a guide only for some study areas where a background in certain school subjects maybe
useful. There are many other study areas that do not make any recommendations.
Note: RE: = subjects RICH in English Language (i.e. English, Geography, History and Art
History).
Level 1
Art or DT
Mathematics
Science
Business
Mathematics
No specific subjects
Mathematics
Science
Mathematics
Science
Mathematics
Science
Level 2
Level 3
Architecture
Design and/or Painting or DVC/DT
Design and/or Painting or DVC/DT
Mathematics
Mathematics and Physics may be useful
Physics may be useful
Business
Business
Business
Mathematics
Statistics or Calculus
Law
No specific subjects but rich English language
Minimum 1 REL subject from:
subjects are recommended like:
English
English
Geography
Geography
History
History
Art History
Art History
Engineering
Chemistry
Calculus
Physics
Physics
Mathematics
Chemistry
Biological Sciences – REL recommended
Mathematics
Statistics
Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Chemistry
Health Sciences
(Dentistry, Medicine, Medical Science, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Veterinary)
Mathematics
Statistics
2 out of the 3 sciences:
Preferably 2 out of 3 sciences: Biology.
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Chemistry, Physics
1 REL subject: (English, Geography, History,
Art History)
(Veterinary requires all 3 Sciences)
Mathematics
Science
Mathematics
Science
Health Science
(Nursing, Occupational Therapy)
Mathematics
(optional)
Minimum of 1 out of 3 sciences:
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Technology/Physical Sciences
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Minimum 1 of the following: Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
Plus
1 REL subject (English, Geography, History, Art
History)
Calculus
Chemistry
Physics
REL is useful: (English, Geography, History, Art
History)
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Auckland University Entrance Requirements
NEW ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR 2016
From 2016 the University of Auckland a new entrance requirement for domestic students (i.e. students
living in NZ) called the Academic English Language Requirement. This requirement is to ensure that all
students are in possession of a basic level of functional competence in academic English. Students going
to University must have gained a minimum of 17 credits in NCEA English at Level 2 or 3. AU will offer a
course in academic English during the first year of university study for students that don’t gain the 17
credits. (This course will cost!).
RANK SCORE AND ENTRY FOR AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY
Your RANK SCORE is calculated by awarding 4 points for Excellence, 3 points for Merit and 2 points for
Achieved for up to 24 credits in each approved subject taken at Level 3 in the last 2 years. The maximum
available score is 320.
Here are the entry prerequisites for some courses at Auckland University:
Programme
(Bachelor degree)
Requirements from Table A
Requirements from
Table B
Other Requirements
Architectural Studies
Rank score + Minimum 16
credits in one subject
Minimum 16 credits in
one subject
Arts and Theology
Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score
Commerce
Rank score with a minimum 16 credits in 3 subjects from
Table A and/or Table B
Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score.
A good standard of oral and written English is expected
Rank score with a minimum 17 external Level 3 credits in
Calculus and 16 external Level 3 credits in Physics
Portfolio, written statement,
ART, Design Technology, Math,
Physics may be useful
Range of Table A and B subjects
recommended
Calculus highly recommended
Education
Engineering
Health Sciences
Rank score with a minimum 18 credits in 1 subject from
Table A and 1 subject from Table B
Law
Students must be offered a place in another bachelor’s
degree. Entry will be based on the guaranteed scores for
the other bachelor’s degree. Entry to LLB is from stage 2.
Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score,
CV, music certificates, referees’ report and an audition
will be required for Classical Performance, Jazz
Performance, Popular Music and Composition
Rank score with a minimum 16 credits in 1 subject from
Table A and 16 credits from 1 of Biology, Chemistry or
Physics
Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score.
A good standard of oral and written language is
important
Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score
Music
Nursing
Physical Education
Science
Social Work/Human
Services
Sport & Exercise
Science
Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score.
A good standard of oral and written English is important
Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score
including 14 credits in Biological Sciences and/or NCEA
Level 3 Human biology
Interview, Police check and
Referee’s reports
Any of: Chemistry, Biology,
Calculus, English, Geography,
History, Art History
Biology, Chemistry, and at least
1 ERS recommended (English,
Geography, History, Art History)
English, Geography, History, Te
Reo Maori, Languages
A portfolio of 2-3 works is
required for applicants to
Composition
Biology is recommended
Interview, referees report and
Police check
ER subjects & computer based
subjects are useful
Interview, Referees’ reports,
Police check
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Technology
Students will be selected on the basis of their rank score
English rich subjects are useful
(English, Geography, History, Art
History)
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University Requirements
NCEA Level 3 Approved Subject List (current for 2015)
Approved Subject
Accounting
Agriculture & Horticulture
Biology
Business Studies
Calculus
Chemistry
Chinese
Classical Studies
Computing - Expired end 2013
Construction and Mechanical
Technologies
Cook Islands Maori
Dance
Design (Practical Art)
Design and Visual Communication
Digital Technologies
Drama
Earth and Space Science
Economics
Education for Sustainability
English
French
Geography
German
Graphics - Expired end 2013
Health Education
History
History of Art
Home Economics
Indonesian
Japanese
Korean
Latin
Mathematics with Calculus - Expired
end of 2013
Statistics and Modelling - Expired
end of 2013
Mathematics
Media Studies
Music Studies
Painting (Practical Art)
Photography (Practical Art)
Physical Education
Physics
Printmaking (Practical Art)
Processing Technologies
Religious Studies
Samoan
Achievement Standards
91404, 91405, 91406, 91407, 91408, 91409
91528, 91529, 91530, 91531, 91532
91601, 91602, 91603, 91604, 91605, 91606, 91607
91379, 91380, 91381, 91382, 91383, 91384, 91385
91573, 91574, 91575, 91576, 91577, 91578, 91579, 91587
91387, 91388, 91389, 91390, 91391, 91392, 91393
91533, 91534, 91535, 91536, 91537
91394, 91395, 91396, 91397, 91398
N/A
91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626 and 91627, 91628, 91629, 91630, 91631 and 91632, 91633,
91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642 and 91643, 91644 and 91608, 91609, 91610,
91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91619
91538, 91539, 91540, 91541, 91542
91588, 91589, 91590, 91591, 91592, 91593, 91594, 91595
91440, 91445, 91450, 91455
and 91460
91627, 91628, 91629, 91630, 91631 and 91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626 and 91632, 91633,
91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642 and 91643, 91644 and 91608, 91609, 91610,
91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91619
91632, 91633, 91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642 and 91627, 91628, 91629, 91630,
91631 and 91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626 and 91643, 91644 and 91608, 91609, 91610,
91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91619
91512, 91513, 91514, 91515, 91516, 91517, 91518, 91519, 91520
91410, 91411, 91412, 91413, 91414, 91415
91399, 91400, 91401, 91402, 91403
90828, 90829 (expiring 31/12/2015), 90831, 90832, 91735, 91736
91472, 91473, 91474, 91475, 91476, 91477, 91478, 91479, 91480
91543, 91544, 91545, 91546, 91547
91426, 91427, 91428, 91429, 91430, 91431, 91432, 91433
91548, 91549, 91550, 91551, 91552
N/A
91461, 91462, 91463, 91464, 91465
91434, 91435, 91436, 91437, 91438, 91439
91482, 91483, 91484, 91485, 91486, 91487, 91488, 91489
91466, 91467, 91468, 91469, 91470, 91471
91645, 91646, 91647, 91648, 91649
91553, 91554, 91555, 91556, 91557
91558, 91559, 91560, 91561, 91562
91506, 91507, 91508, 91509, 91510, 91511
N/A
N/A
91573, 91574, 91575, 91576, 91577, 91578, 91579, 91587 and 91580, 91581, 91582, 91583, 91584, 91585, 91586
91490, 91491, 91492, 91493, 91494, 91495, 91496, 91497
91416, 91417, 91418, 91419, 91420, 91421, 91422, 91423, 91424, 91425
91441, 91446, 91451, 91456
and 91460
91442, 91447, 91452, 91457
and 91460
91498, 91499, 91500, 91501, 91502, 91503, 91504, 91505, 91789
91521, 91522, 91523, 91524, 91525, 91526, 91527
91443, 91448, 91453, 91458
and 91460
91643, 91644 and 91632, 91633, 91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642and 91627,
91628, 91629, 91630, 91631 and 91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626 and 91608, 91609, 91610,
91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91619
90824 (expiring 31/12/2015), 90825, 90826, 90827, 91725
91563, 91564, 91565, 91566, 91567
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Science
Sculpture (Practical Art)
Spanish
Social Studies
Statistics
Technology
Te Reo Māori
Te Reo Rangatira
Tongan (new)
91601, 91602, 91603, 91604, 91605, 91606, 91607 and 91387, 91388, 91389, 91390, 91391, 91392, 91393 and
91410, 91411, 91412, 91413, 91414, 91415 and 91521, 91522, 91523, 91524, 91525, 91526, 91527
91444, 91449, 91454, 91459
and 91460
91568, 91569, 91570, 91571, 91572
91596, 91597, 91598, 91599, 91600
91580, 91581, 91582, 91583, 91584, 91585, 91586
91608, 91609, 91610, 91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91619 and 91643, 91644 and
91632, 91633, 91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642and 91627, 91628, 91629, 91630,
91631 and 91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626
91650, 91651, 91652, 91653, 91654
90536, 90785, 90786, 90787, 90788, 90789, 90790, 90791
91679, 91680, 91681, 91682, 91683
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Vocational Pathways
Links:
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Get the info: http://youthguarantee.net.nz/vocationalBuild your own vocational pathway profile: http://youthguarantee.net.nz/vocationalpathways/profile-builder/
Info for Students and Whanau: http://youthguarantee.net.nz/vocationalpathways/students-and-whanau/
Questions answered: http://youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways/studentsand-whanau/faqs/
Need to do some career planning? http://www.careers.govt.nz/jobs/
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Vocational Pathways is a Ministry of Education tool that has been developed to help you plan
your journey from secondary school to the work force. It is a new way to achieve NCEA Level
2. Vocational Pathways help you to see how your Level 2 learning and achievement matches
against specific ‘sector-related’ standards with six industries.
The Vocational Pathways Award – shows on your Record of Achievement
NCEA Level 2
80 credits
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Vocational Pathways Award
60 Level 2 credits from the
recommended pathway(s)
Gain 10 credits – Literacy
Gain 10 credits – Numeracy
20 credits music be from
sector related standards
Vocational Pathways – 5 sectors of industry
The pathways will help you see how learning is relevant to a wide range of jobs and study
options, in five broad sectors of industry:
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Manufacturing and Technology
Construction and Infrastructure
Creative Industries
Primary Industries
Social and Community Services, and
Services Industries
Why is it good to know about your achievement against Vocational Pathways?
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You can show your family, whanau or aiga your strengths, interests and achievements.
You can identify your interests and link them to a career path.
You might identify subjects or assessments that you need to take to follow a particular
vocational pathway.
The Vocational Pathways identify many different occupations – some of which you
may never have considered before.
The pathways also show you what employers may expect to see you achieve in your
learning.
The pathways help you be sure that you are developing the right skills for a particular
career.
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A Vocational Pathways qualification could lead you into either further study or give
you entry into the workplace.
Source – Ministry of Education http://youthguanrantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways/
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