HUTT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Course Book NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2016 Course Selection Process 3 Social Sciences Information for Year 11 Students 5 Level 1 Accounting 30 Information for Year 12 Students 7 Level 2 Accounting 31 Information for Year 13 Students 9 Level 3 Accounting 32 Key (Explanation of Abbreviations) 10 Level 1 Business Studies 32 Vocational Pathways 11 Level 2 Business Studies 33 Curriculum Flow Chart 12 Level 3 Business Studies 33 Level 1 Classical Studies 34 Level 2 Classical Studies 34 Level 3 Classical Studies 35 Level 1 Economics 35 Level 2 Economics 36 Level 3 Economics 36 Level 1 Geography 37 Level 2 Geography 37 Level 3 Geography 38 Level 1 History 39 Level 2 History 40 Level 3 History 41 Level 2 Tourism 42 Level 3 Tourism 1 42 Level 3 Tourism 2 43 English Level 1 English 13 Level 1 English Modified 14 Level 2 English 14 Level 2 English Modified 15 Level 2 Media Studies 16 Level 3 English 16 Level 3 Media Studies 17 Mathematics Level 1 Mathematics with Algebra 18 Level 1 Mathematics with Statistics 19 Level 1 Numeracy (Mathematics) 19 Level 2 Mathematics with Algebra 20 Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics 21 Level 3 Calculus 21 Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics 22 Level 3 Statistics 22 Science Level 1 Science 23 Level 1 Science Internal 24 Level 2 Biology 24 Level 3 Biology 25 Level 2 Chemistry 25 Level 3 Chemistry 26 Senior Horticulture 26 Level 2 Physics 27 Level 3 Physics 28 Level 2 Electronics 29 Level 3 Electronics 29 Physical Education Level 1 Physical Education 44 Level 1 Sport and Leadership 45 Level 2 Physical Education 46 Level 2 Sport and Outdoor Education 47 Level 3 Physical Education 47 Level 3 Sport 48 Level 3 Sport and Outdoor Education 48 The Arts Level 1 Art 49 Level 1 Art with Photographic & Digital Media 50 Level 2 Art Design 50 Level 2 Art Painting 51 Level 2 Art Photography 51 Level 2 Art History 52 1 The Arts cont. Languages Level 3 Art Design 52 Level 1 French 79 Level 3 Art History 53 Level 2 French 80 Level 3 Art Painting 53 Level 3 French 80 Level 3 Art Photography 54 Level 1 German 81 Level 1 Dance 55 Level 2 German 81 Level 2 Dance 56 Level 3 German 82 Level 3 Dance 57 Level 1 Japanese 82 Level 1 Drama 57 Level 2 Japanese 83 Level 2 Drama 58 Level 3 Japanese 83 Level 3 Drama 58 Level 1 Spanish 84 Level 1 Music 59 Level 2 Spanish 84 Level 1 Music Performance 60 Level 3 Spanish 85 Level 2 Music 61 Level 1 Te Reo Māori 85 Level 2 Music Performance 62 Level 2 Te Reo Māori 86 Level 3 Music 63 Level 3 Te Reo Māori 86 Level 1 English Language (Foundation) 87 Level 1 English Language (Senior Beginners) 88 88 Technology Level 1 Digital Technology 64 Level 1 English Language (Academic) Level 2 Digital Technology 65 Level 2 Digital Technology for Employment 65 Level 2 English Language (Beginner/Intermediate)89 Level 2 Computer Science 66 Level 2 English Language (Academic) 89 Level 3 Digital Technology for Employment 66 Level 3 Digital Technology – Programming 67 Level 3 English Language (Academic Purposes) 90 Level 1 Materials Technology 68 Level 2 Materials Technology 69 Level 3 Materials Technology 70 Level 1 FITEC (Furniture ITO) 70 Level 2 FITEC (Furniture ITO) 71 Level 1 Mechanical Engineering 71 Level 2 Mechanical Engineering 72 Level 1 Design & Visual Communication (Graphics) 72 Level 2 Design & Visual Communication (Graphics) 73 Level 3 Design & Visual Communication (Graphics) 74 Level 1 Fashion Technology 74 Level 2 Fashion Technology 75 Level 3 Fashion Technology 75 Level 1 Practical Food and Nutrition 76 Level 2 Hospitality 77 Level 3 Hospitality 78 2 Employment Skills & Gateway Level 1 Employment Skills 91 Level 2 Employment Skills 92 Level 2/3 Gateway 93 Level 3 Employment Skills 94 2016 COURSE SELECTION PROCESS This book contains information on the content of the many subjects offered to students at Hutt Valley High School in Years 11, 12 and 13, and the prerequisites for entry to them. Step 1 – Read the information relevant to your level of study in this booklet. Step 2 – Choose your course. • Talk over the possibilities with the adults you live with, your teachers, Deans, or the Careers Adviser. • Check what previous qualifications and entry requirements you need to take a subject or course, or for a future career. • Check the prerequisites for entry into the subjects you need to take. Note that once you have reached a particular year level you may select other subjects at any lower level. For example, you may take a mixture of Year 11 and Year 12 subjects if you are a Year 12 student, and a mixture of Year 12 and Year 13 subjects if you are a Year 13 student. It depends on the level of qualification that you need. In all cases you need to meet the entry requirement listed under the subject in this booklet. Step 3 – In Term 3 you will select your courses for 2016 online. This needs to be done by 21 August. For Year 12 and Year 13 Courses only: Your final course is likely to depend on your examination results, available mid January. You must attend Course Confirmation Day in 2016 which will be at the start of the school year, on Tuesday 2 February, unless you have been informed by the school that your course is approved. If there are issues created by your examination results in January, your Dean may request you to attend Course Confirmation Day to discuss alternative subjects. Staffing and Course Viability Selecting a course from the subjects offered in the Year 11 – 13 Course Book is not a guarantee that you will be given entry to your complete selection, particularly at Years 12 and 13. Staffing is allocated to schools according to Government determined teacher –student ratios. If the number of students electing to study a given subject falls below the determined ratio there may not be sufficient teacher time available to continue with the related programme of study. In some cases classes will not run because of insufficient numbers. In the case of language classes it is often necessary to combine Year 12 and Year 13 students to give viable numbers. Every endeavour will be made to accommodate student requests but where classes are below the viable size one of the following may occur: 1. combine levels e.g. Years 12 and 13 2. apply for Correspondence School programmes 3. students select an alternative subject All credits offered in this booklet are Achievement Standards (either internally or externally assessed) unless stated otherwise. All Unit Standards are internally assessed. The standards listed are subject to change and may vary from those printed in the course outline. 3 Your Career and Subject Choice Pathway In choosing a Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 course you are partly bound by what you have taken in the previous year. Beyond that you should make sure that your choice of subjects allows for future flexibility and is relevant to your possible career needs. It is wise for students to think in terms of several possible career areas. Unless you have a definite career path in mind, keep your options open. Here are a few simple principles by which you can avoid career limitation: 1.If you are to be in Year 11, plan both your Year 12 and Year 13 courses as well, with a view to future career choice. The decision to drop Science at Year 11 is a critical one, as entry to Level 2 Chemistry, Biology and Physics is limited to those who have successfully studied Science at Level 1. 2.If you are to be in Year 12, plan your Year 13 course as well so that your choice of Year 12 subjects leads to an effective Year 13 course with a view to future career choice, keeping the requirements for University Entrance in mind. 3.If you are to be in Year 13, choose subjects that meet the requirements of University Entrance, the Guaranteed Entry Score, and your future desired qualifications and career. The Careers Adviser and Deans are able to advise you here. There is also information on the various university and polytechnic websites which you can find. 4. Most occupations require Mathematics to Level 2 at least. 5.English and other English rich subjects such as History at Level 3 are of considerable benefit for university study as assessment is often through essays and written assignment work. 6.A maximum of 3 of the following subjects may be taken in one year in Years 12 or 13: Art Painting/Printmaking, Art Design, Art Photography, Applied Technology, Fashion Technology and Design and Visual Communication (Graphics). 9. Important – Students must consult the NCEA examination timetable for the year in which they will sit to make sure they do not have 3 exams on one day. If this occurs, a different subject will need to be selected. This timetable will be available when students do course confirmation in early February. Any problems must be discussed with the Principal’s Nominee. All students have access to career pathway information and advice both in school and online. Useful website: www.careers.govt.nz or www.youthguarantee.net.nz you will be able to check that your subjects and career choices match up. If you want further direction, see the Careers Adviser or your Deans. While every effort was made to ensure the information about credits offered was correct at the time of printing, HODs reserve the right to change these without notification. 4 INFORMATION FOR YEAR 11 STUDENTS NCEA NCEA stands for the National Certificate of Educational Achievement, and is part of the National Qualification Framework. HOW DO STUDENTS GAIN AN NCEA? The NCEA will be awarded at Levels 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 is normally done in Year 11, Level 2 in Year 12 and Level 3 in Year 13. High achieving Year 13 students will also be able to enter the Scholarship examinations. Each subject is divided into standards, each standard being worth a number of credits with most subjects offering about 20 credits. The standards may be achievement standards or unit standards. The results for achievement standards are given as: • Excellence • Merit • Achieved • Not Achieved [Please note: The number of credits available for an achievement standard is fixed. Students are encouraged to strive for Excellence and Merit results even though these do not earn students extra credit.] All unit standards are internally assessed. The results for unit standards are given as: • Achieved • Not achieved To gain NCEA at Level 1, Year 11 students will need to earn at least 80 credits. These can come from: • external assessment against achievement standards (NZQA examinations at the end of the year) • internal assessment against achievement standards or unit standards (assessed by the classroom teacher in school throughout the year) An NCEA Level 1 certificate will be issued to learners who have achieved 80 credits at Level 1 or higher, which must include 10 credits showing literacy skills and 10 credits showing numeracy skills. ENDORSED CERTIFICATES An NCEA Level 1 certificate will be endorsed with Merit if the student gains 50 credits at Merit or Excellence at Level 1 or higher. An NCEA Level 1 certificate will be endorsed with Excellence if the student gains 50 credits at Excellence at Level 1 or higher. ENDORSED SUBJECT CERTIFICATES At all three NCEA levels, students will be able to gain a Merit or Excellence Endorsement in a course (subject). A student must gain 14 credits or more in a course, in the school year, to get the endorsement. A Merit Endorsement can be made up of Excellence credits, i.e. 8 Excellence credits and 6 Merit credits will equal a Merit Endorsement. At least 3 of the 14 credits must be from internally assessed standards and 3 from externally assessed standards (national exams). PE, and Level 3 Visual Arts will be exempt from this rule. Students can study at different year levels in a course, but the standards being used towards an endorsement can only be used once, and will be awarded at the lower level course. 5 NCEA FEES At the time of printing the fee structure for 2016 had not been determined by NZQA. In 2015 New Zealand students paid $76.70 (International students paid $383.30). These fees are indicative only and may not be the same for 2016. A New Zealand Scholarship fee of $30 (GST incl) per subject will be charged. The $76.70 NCEA assessment fee no longer covers entry to any New Zealand Scholarship subjects. International students will continue to pay the full fee of $102.20 (GST incl) per Scholarship subject. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance will continue to be available for those students who meet the financial assistance criteria based on income, benefit or multiple-candidate applications from one family. Application forms are available on the NZQA website. For more information on the Financial Assistance Scheme please go to this link: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualificationsstandards/qualifications/ncea/entry-into-ncea/fees-for-ncea/financial-assistance/ Subjects Some Year 11 subjects can be chosen only when that subject has been studied in Year 9 or Year 10. Once you have checked these entry requirements in this booklet make sure your course: • is a broad one allowing future flexibility • suits your possible career needs • will interest you, and therefore help you to succeed NUMBER OF SUBJECTS All students in Year 11 will take six subjects which will include English, Mathematics and Science plus three other subjects. IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE CONSIDERED • English is a compulsory subject. • Mathematics is a compulsory subject. • Science is compulsory at Hutt Valley High School. Science covers Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Horticulture. • M ost careers which require Physics or Biology also require Chemistry. Examples are careers in medicine, agriculture, horticulture, consumer and applied science, physiotherapy, pharmacy, marine biology, and environmental science. • F or engineering, electrical and electronics careers, and many apprenticeships, Science and Mathematics are considered essential. • S tudents who are intending to follow careers in Commerce, Music, Art, Languages or the Social Sciences should very carefully check their requirements for future training or education with their Deans or the Careers Adviser. 6 INFORMATION FOR YEAR 12 STUDENTS Year 12 Students Students are normally placed in a Year 12 form class regardless of NCEA Level 1 results. The work at NCEA Level 2 is much more demanding than at Level 1. Students must refer to the entry requirements for Level 2 courses in this booklet when selecting their course. Students with 75 Level 1 credits will qualify for a full Level 2 programme. A full course is five subjects. A limited number of students will be allowed to take six subjects with the approval of the SLT. You need now to choose four subjects from the Year 11 – 13 Course Book in addition to an English course which is compulsory. Remember your course in Year 12 can be a combination of Year 11 and Year 12 (Level 1 and Level 2 NCEA) subjects. When choosing your course you need to bear in mind what you would like to study in Year 13 and ensure that the requirements for University Entrance and the Guaranteed Entry Score are being met. Students in Year 12 need to be aware that their results are used for decision making about entry to a number of Trade based training programmes, University programmes, Halls of Residence and Scholarships because these decisions are made before Level 3 results are available. In some situations an ‘offer of place’ is made conditional on satisfactory Level 3 results. Courses at Year 12 • English is compulsory (along with a strong recommendation that Mathematics and a Science subject be taken). • A minimum of 10 numeracy credits at any level are required for University Entrance. • Students should select a course that is well –balanced and meets their future needs. Qualifications There are two levels of NCEA available to Year 12 students. Students at Year 12 should base their subject choices around the level of qualification that they require. These are: 1.NCEA LEVEL 2 At the beginning of the year each subject teacher will provide students with a course outline indicating the standards to be attempted in that year. NCEA Level 2 will follow a similar pattern to NCEA Level 1. 2.NCEA LEVEL 1 Year 12 students may take one or more Level 1 subjects as part of their Year 12 course. These students will obtain standards at two different levels: NCEA Level 1 in some subjects, NCEA Level 2 in others. To gain a Level 2 certificate students need to achieve 60 credits at Level 2 or higher and 20 credits at Level 1 or higher (These Level 1 credits may have been gained in Year 11). ENDORSED CERTIFICATE An NCEA Level 2 certificate will be endorsed with Merit if the student gains 50 credits at Merit or Excellence at Level 2 or higher. An NCEA Level 2 certificate will be endorsed with Excellence if the student gains 50 credits at Excellence at Level 2 or higher. ENDORSED SUBJECT CERTIFICATES At all three NCEA levels, students will be able to gain a Merit or Excellence Endorsement in a course (subject). A student must gain 14 credits or more in a course, in the school year, to get the endorsement. A Merit Endorsement can be made up of Excellence credits, i.e. 8 Excellence credits and 6 Merit credits will equal a Merit Endorsement. At least 3 of the 14 credits must be from internally assessed standards and 3 from externally assessed standards (national exams). PE, and Level 3 Visual Arts will be exempt from this rule. Students can study at different year levels in a course. But the standards being used towards an endorsement can only be used once, and will be awarded at the lower level course. 7 NCEA FEES At the time of printing the fee structure for 2016 had not been determined by NZQA. In 2015 New Zealand students paid $76.70 (International students paid $383.30). These fees are indicative only and may not be the same for 2016. A New Zealand Scholarship fee of $30 (GST incl) per subject will be charged. The $76.70 NCEA assessment fee no longer covers entry to any New Zealand Scholarship subjects. International students will continue to pay the full fee of $102.20 (GST incl) per Scholarship subject. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance will continue to be available for those students who meet the financial assistance criteria based on income, benefit or multiple-candidate applications from one family. Application forms are available on the NZQA website. For more information on the Financial Assistance Scheme please go to this link: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualificationsstandards/qualifications/ncea/entry-into-ncea/fees-for-ncea/financial-assistance/ Subject Entry to Year 12 Courses STUDENTS WHO GAIN NCEA LEVEL 1 1.Students who have gained their NCEA Level 1 are entitled to attempt a full five subject Level 2 course in subjects where they meet the entry requirements. 14 or 15 credits is usually the minimum requirement in each subject. 2.Entry to specific subjects is determined by the entry requirements set by each department. A rough guide to these are listed these are listed in this booklet. If a student does not meet the specific entry requirement, HOD approval may be sought depending on the student’s particular circumstances. 3. This decision is made in consultation with the HOD and is determined by a student’s particular circumstances. STUDENTS WHO DO NOT GAIN NCEA LEVEL 1 1.Students who achieve fewer than 75 credits will need to take a combination of Level 1 and Level 2 subjects in Year 12. The number of Level 2 subjects that may be taken will be dependent on meeting individual subject entry requirements. 2.For students who do not gain sufficient credits in any subject at Level 1, it may still be possible for them to take one NCEA Level 2 subject. However, they must request permission from the HOD of the subject that they are particularly interested in. ALL STUDENTS 1.For students who gain the number of Level 1 credits required to continue in a subject at Level 2, but choose not to carry on in that subject, they may substitute another subject in its place, provided they meet the entry requirements. 2. For subjects that ‘split’ into more than one subject at Year 12: • You may take more than 2 Science subjects. • Y ou may take a maximum of 3 of the following – Art Painting/Printmaking, Art Design, Art Photography, Applied Technology, Fashion and Design and Visual Communication (Graphics). • Y ou may take up to two courses of either Physical Education or Sport and Leadership or Sport and Outdoor Education but you must discuss this with the Dean. Please note: Auckland University will require 17 credits in English at either Level 2 or 3 for a guaranteed place from 2016. In all cases the entry requirement for the individual subject must be met, and the approval of the HOD is required. 8 INFORMATION FOR YEAR 13 STUDENTS The following information offers guidelines for course selection for Year 13 courses of study. Senior students are advised to contact their Deans, or the Careers Adviser, if they have queries regarding their programmes. Most students will be studying for the NCEA Level 3 qualification. Those students who have not achieved NCEA Level 2 will take a combination of Level 2 and Level 3 subjects. The number of Level 3 subjects that may be taken will be dependent on the student’s results at Level 2. Students with 55 or more Level 2 credits qualify for a full five subject Level 3 programme. Entry to specific subjects is determined by the entry requirements set for each subject. These are listed in this booklet. The HOD may approve entry according to the student’s circumstances. High achieving students will be encouraged to enter the New Zealand Scholarship written examinations. Points to Consider 1.All Year 13 students are required to undertake a full course of study, which involves at least five subjects and twenty hours tuition per week. 2. Because tertiary institutions apply different criteria to NZ citizens, permanent residents and international students, all students are responsible for checking entry details with the tertiary institution they plan to attend. 3.Students intending university study should choose NCEA Level 3 subjects from the approved list produced by NZQA, (and listed on the page 11), provided they meet the specific subject entry requirements. Universities in both Australia and New Zealand are selecting students for entry to first year courses based on the number of credits at Excellence, Merit and Achieved levels in subjects drawn from the Approved Subjects List (on page 11). Victoria University recommends students intending to go to any university should take at least four subjects from the Approved Subjects List. Students are responsible for checking the requirements for their preferred university. Note that these vary. 4.Students should aim for the highest achievement possible in each standard. This is advised because tertiary institutions may rank students on the basis of their best Level 3 credits. 5.To achieve University Entrance all students (domestic and international) must meet the literacy and numeracy requirements as listed on the next page. Students in English Language courses need to be clear as to what course provides the relevant credits. Further information is available from the Head of the English Language Department. 6. Some Australian universities have a more strict language requirement than New Zealand University Entrance. Students intending to study at a university in Australia should consider taking Level 3 English as this is often required. 7.Students should consult tertiary institutions to ensure they choose any required subjects for the courses they are interested in studying. Students are advised to access websites and published material available through the Careers Adviser. 8.Careful choice of subjects is essential. It is difficult to make course changes in the NCEA system. In addition, the cumulative workload of specific subjects must be given careful consideration in the selection process. 9.You may take a maximum of 3 of the following – Art Painting/Printmaking, Art Design, Art Photography, Applied Technology, Fashion and Design and Visual Communication (Graphics). NCEA FEES At the time of printing the fee structure for 2016 had not been determined by NZQA. In 2015 New Zealand students paid $76.70 (International students paid $383.30). These fees are indicative only and may not be the same for 2016. A New Zealand Scholarship fee of $30 (GST incl) per subject will be charged. The $76.70 NCEA assessment fee no longer covers entry to any New Zealand Scholarship subjects. International students will continue to pay the full fee of $102.20 (GST incl) per Scholarship subject. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance will continue to be available for those students who meet the financial assistance criteria based on income, benefit or multiple-candidate applications from one family. Application forms are available on the NZQA website. For more information on the Financial Assistance Scheme please go to this link: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualificationsstandards/qualifications/ncea/entry-into-ncea/fees-for-ncea/financial-assistance/ 9 The Common University Entrance Standard A person shall be qualified for entrance to a university in New Zealand if he/she has obtained: 1.A completed NCEA Level 3 Certificate with at least 14 credits in each of 3 subjects from the Approved Subject List (page 11) and 2. 10 credits (from a specified list) at NCEA Level 1 or higher for numeracy, and 3. 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or higher) for literacy (also from a specified list) 5 in reading, 5 in writing. For detailed information refer to: www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/univerity-entrance University Entrance Level 3 NCEA – Minimum of 60 Level 3 credits 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in an approved subject 10 numeracy credits at Level 1 or higher University Entrance 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in an approved subject 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in an approved subject 10 literacy credits at Level 2 or higher: 5 reading and 5 writing GUARANTEED ENTRY SCORES Gaining University Entrance does not give an automatic right of entry to a university in New Zealand. Students must check the individual websites of the universities for current information about what is needed to gain a place, especially in subjects such as medicine, engineering, architecture and law. Please note: Auckland University will require 17 credits in English at either Level 2 or 3 for a guaranteed place from 2016. *LIST OF APPROVED SUBJECTS Note: Not all of the subjects listed below are offered at Hutt Valley High School Accounting Agriculture and Horticulture Biology Business Studies Calculus Chemistry Chinese Classical Studies Construction & Mechanical Technologies Cook Island Maori Dance Design (Practical Art) Design & Visual Communication (Graphics) Digital Technologies Drama Earth & Space Science Economics Education for Sustainability English French Geography German Health Education History History of Art Home Economics Indonesian Japanese Korean Latin Mathematics Media Studies Music Studies Painting (Practical Art) Photography (Practical Art) Physical Education Physics Printmaking (Practical Art) Processing Technologies Religious Studies Samoan Science Sculpture (Practical Art) Spanish Social Studies Statistics Technology Te Reo Maori Te Reo Rangatira Explanation of abbreviations used in individual subject statements L1 Lit – credits qualify for Level 1 Literacy Num – credits qualify for Level 1 and University Entrance numeracy UE Lit – credits qualify for University Entrance literacy in either reading or writing as listed 10 VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS & HUTT VALLEY HIGH Your son/daughter may receive a Vocational Pathways Award with their Level 2 or 3 NCEA results. Vocational Pathways help identify the skills and learning a young person has achieved that could relate to different employment sectors. The pathways have been designed to enable students to be better informed when making choices for their school subjects and future career or education goals. In order to earn a Vocational Pathway Award, students will need NCEA Level 2, including Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements. Of the credits they achieve, they require a minimum of 20 from the same sector pathway to get an award. There are six Sector Pathways that make links between assessment and industries clearer. The Sectors are: • Primary Industries • Services Industries • Social & Community Services • Manufacturing & Technology • Construction & Infrastructure • Creative Industries The student’s individual Pathway graph can be accessed when they log in to the NZQA website using their personal log in details. http://www.nzqa.govt.nz To find out more detail about the different sectors go to http://youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways The school team are excited about the personalised career information this puts in front of the students to help them identify their strengths. The vocation information assists with, but should not dominate, students’ subject selections. The aim of the Ministry’s Vocational Pathways is to open students’ eyes to the range of opportunities available to them. In this book, each Level 2 subject has a graphic depicting which Vocational Pathways are relevant to it. Not every standard is relevant. Look for the following as a guide: Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 11 HUTT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM FLOW CHART 2016 Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Year 13 NCEA Level 3 English1 English1 or English Modified English1 or English Modified Media Studies English Mathematics1 Mathematics with Algebra1 or Mathematics with Statistics or Numeracy (Mathematics) Mathematics with Algebra Calculus Mathematics with Statistics Mathematics with Statistics Statistics Year 9 Year 10 English1 Mathematics1 Media Studies Science1 Science1 Science1 Science Internal Biology Chemistry Physics Electronics Senior Horticulture Biology Chemistry Physics Electronics Senior Horticulture Social Studies1 Social Studies1 History Geography Classical Studies History Geography Classical Studies Tourism History Geography Classical Studies Tourism 1 Tourism 2 Economics Accounting Business Studies Economics Accounting Business Studies Economics Accounting Business Studies Physical Education & Health1 Physical Education & Health1 Physical Education Sport and Leadership Physical Education Sport & Outdoor Education Physical Education Sport Sport & Outdoor Education Art Art or Art Enrichment Art Art with Photographic & Digital Media Art Painting Art Design Art Photography Art History Art Painting Art Design Art Photography Art History Dance or Dance Enrichment Drama Dance Dance Dance Dance Drama Drama Drama Drama Music or Music Enrichment Music Band Music Music Music Music Music Band Music Performance Music Performance Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Materials Technology Materials Technology or Workshop Technology Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) Fashion Technology Food Technology Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) Fashion Technology Food Technology Materials Technology Furniture ITO Mechanical Engineering Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) Fashion & Textiles Design Practical Food and Nutrition Digital Technology Digital Technology for Employment Computer Science Materials Technology Furniture ITO Mechanical Engineering Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) Fashion & Textiles Design Hospitality Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) Fashion & Textiles Design Food and Nutrition Hospitality French German Japanese Spanish Te Reo Māori Literacy Support Numeracy Support English Language French German Japanese Spanish Te Reo Māori Literacy Support French German Japanese Spanish Te Reo Māori French German Japanese Spanish Te Reo Māori French German Japanese Spanish Te Reo Māori English Language English Language Foundation English Language Senior Beginners English Language Academic English Language (Beginner/Intermediate) English Language Geography English Language Academic English Language Academic Purposes Employment Skills Employment Skills Gateway Employment Skills Gateway 1 = Compulsory Staffing and other forward planning may result in changes to the subjects scheduled above. For more detailed information, see relevant subject information booklets. 12 Digital Technology for Employment Digital Technology Programming Materials Technology ENGLISH Head of Department – Fiona Pearson Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Year 13 NCEA Level 3 English English English or English Modified English or English Modified English Media Studies Media Studies LEVEL 1 ENGLISH 11ENGL Guidelines for Course Entry: Open Entry Course Content: This course will continue to develop and stretch students in reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and presenting. Students will complete studies of two extended texts (play/novel), a film, and short texts (short stories and/or poetry) over the course of the year. They will make choices about some of the internal assessments they attempt. This will allow students to tailor their course to their strengths and develop an individual learning pathway. Standard Title Type AS90849 English 1.1 – Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence External AS90850 English 1.2 – Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), using supporting evidence AS90851 Credits Lit/Num Method 4 L1 Lit Exam External 4 L1 Lit Exam English 1.3 – Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, using supporting evidence External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS90052 English 1.4 – Produce creative writing Internal 3 L1 Lit Assignment AS90053 English 1.5 – Produce formal writing Internal 3 L1 Lit Assignment AS90857 English 1.6 – Construct and deliver an oral text Internal 3 L1 Lit Speech AS90852 English 1.8 – Explain significant connections across texts, using supporting evidence Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment AS90853 English 1.9 – Use of information literacy for form conclusions Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment Costs: Nil Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 13 LEVEL 1 ENGLISH MODIFIED 11ENGM Guidelines for Course Entry: Open Entry Course Content: This course offers a complete programme of assessment in reading, writing, viewing and speaking tasks. It allows students more time for some assessments and will allow them to make a decision, with the support of their teacher, about how many standards to attempt in the exam. Standard Title Type AS90849 English 1.1 – Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence External AS90850 English 1.2 – Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), using supporting evidence AS90851 Credits Lit/Num Method 4 L1 Lit Exam External 4 L1 Lit Exam English 1.3 – Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, using supporting evidence External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS90855 English 1.7 – Create a visual text Internal 3 L1 Lit Assignment AS90857 English 1.6 – Construct and deliver an oral text Internal 2 L1 Lit Speech AS90852 English 1.8 – Explain significant connection(s) across texts, Internal using supporting evidence 4 L1 Lit Assignment AS90856 English 1.11 – Show understanding of visual and/or oral texts through close viewing and/or listening, using supportive evidence 3 L1 Lit Assignment Internal Costs: Nil Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List LEVEL 2 ENGLISH 12ENGL Guidelines for Course Entry: At least 14 credits in Level 1 English. Course Content: Reading and writing will make up the biggest components of this course. In particular, students will be expected to develop analytical skills during their literature studies. Every student will complete at least four such studies: a novel, a Shakespearean play, short texts (short stories and/or poetry), and a film. Students will also be required to undertake a text connections task, and to keep a portfolio of original writing. A speech achievement standard will be offered additionally to all students on an opt-in basis. Standard Title AS91098 Type Credits Lit/Num Method English 2.1 – Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written External text(s), supported by evidence 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91099 English 2.2 – Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence External 4 UE Lit Writing Exam AS91100 English 2.3 – Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91101 English 2.4 – Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing Internal 6 UE Lit Writing Portfolio AS91104 English 2.7 – Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment Costs: Nil Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 14 C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI LEVEL 2 ENGLISH MODIFIED 12ENGM Guidelines for Course Entry: 6 credits at Level 1 English or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Students who have not met the pre–requisite for Level 2 English will be given the opportunity to enrol in this modified Year 12 English course. This course will develop the skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking and viewing. Students will complete a text connections study in which they make comparisons, between a number of different texts. They will also be offered a choice between analysing a visual text or writing a Media text which appeals to a specific audience. Students will be assessed at either Level 1 or Level 2 for each achievement standard they attempt, depending on their ability and need. A speech achievement standard will be offered additionally to all students on an opt–in basis. Students will make a decision, with the support of their teacher, about how many standards to attempt in the exam. Standard Title AS91098 Type Credits Lit/Num Method English 2.1 – Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written External text(s), supported by evidence 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91099 English 2.2 – Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence External 4 UE Lit Writing Exam AS91100 English 2.3 – Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91103 English 2.6 – Create a crafted and controlled visual and verbal text Internal 3 L1 Lit Assignment AS91104 English 2.7 – Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment AS91107 English 2.10 – Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence Internal 3 L1 Lit Assignment AS91255 Media Studies 2.8 – Write developed media text for a specific target audience Internal 3 UE Lit Writing Assignment Costs: Nil Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 15 LEVEL 2 MEDIA STUDIES 12MEDA Guidelines for Course Entry: 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 English. Course Content: Students will investigate the conventions of television, film and print media. They will also produce a film trailer when completing their media production task. Proven ability in English is a pre–requisite for this course. Standard Title Type AS91250 Media Studies 2.3 – Demonstrate understanding of representation in the media Internal AS91251 Media Studies 2.4 – Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a media genre AS91252 Media Studies 2.5 – Produce a design and plan for a developed media product using a range of conventions AS91253 Credits Lit/Num Method 3 L1 Lit Assignment External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment Media Studies 2.6 – Complete a developed media product Internal from a design and plan using a range of conventions 6 L1 Lit Assignment Costs: $20 to cover a field trip We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 ENGLISH 13ENGL Guidelines for Course Entry: 14 credits in Level 2 English. Course Content: Students will continue to focus on reading, writing, listening, speaking and viewing skills. They will be trained in how to develop logical written arguments in response to their literature studies. All students will study a written text and film over the course of the year. Some classes will study a Shakespearean play and complete the research task, others will study a non–Shakespearean drama and complete the connections task. Students will be enrolled in two of the three external standards. They will make a decision, with the support of their teacher, about whether or not to attempt the third external standard. They may also be offered the opportunity to deliver an oral presentation as an extra assessment task. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91472 English 3.1 – Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91473 English 3.2 – Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence External 4 UE Lit Writing Exam AS91474 English 3.3 – Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91475 English 3.4 – Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas Internal 6 UE Lit Writing Portfolio AS91478 English 3.7 – Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment AS91479 English 3.8 – Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts Internal 4 UE Lit Reading Assignment Costs: $20.00 for Shakespeare Text for students who wish to purchase their own copy This subject is on the UE Approved List 16 LEVEL 3 MEDIA STUDIES 13MEDA Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits in Level 2 Media Studies. Course Content: This course will give students the opportunity to investigate the language, conventions, and audiences of film and television. Students will plan and produce their own film. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91493 Media Studies 3.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a relationship between a media genre and society External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91494 Media Studies 3.5 – Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment AS91495 Media Studies 3.6 – Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief Internal 6 L1 Lit Assignment AS91497 Media Studies 3.8 – Write a complex media text for a specific audience Internal 3 UE Lit Writing Assignment We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: $40 covers 2 field trips This subject is on the UE Approved List 17 MATHEMATICS Head of Department – James Hurring Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Year 13 NCEA Level 3 Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics with Algebra or Mathematics with Algebra Calculus Mathematics with Statistics or Mathematics with Statistics Mathematics with Statistics Statistics Numeracy (Mathematics) Numeracy Requirement for NCEA Level 1: All students need a minimum of 10 credits in Numeracy for the award of NCEA Level 1. All Mathematics standards count towards Numeracy as well as selected papers in other subjects. “NZQA advises that students are disadvantaged if they do not have a graphics calculator.” We recommend the Casio fx-9750GII Graphics calculator LEVEL 1 MATHEMATICS WITH ALGEBRA 11MATH Guidelines for Course Entry: Demonstrated competency at Year 10 including Algebra and Numeric Reasoning. Students will be placed at the discretion of the HOD and on the recommendation of their Year 10 Mathematics teacher. Course Content: Algebra, trigonometry, geometric reasoning, statistics, graphs and probability. Emphasis is on using Mathematics in a realistic situation. For successful students this course leads either to 12MATH or 12MAST. Standard Title Type AS91035 Mathematics and Statistics 1.10 – Investigate a given multivariate data set using the statistical enquiry cycle Internal AS91032 Mathematics and Statistics 1.7 – Apply right –angled triangles in solving measurement problems AS91031 Lit/Num Method 4 L1 Lit Num Exam Internal 3 Num Exam with a practical component Mathematics and Statistics 1.6 – Apply geometric reasoning in solving problems External 4 Num Exam AS91028 Mathematics and Statistics 1.3 – Investigate relationships between tables, equations and graphs External 4 Num Exam AS91027 Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 – Apply algebraic procedures in solving problems External 4 Num Exam Costs: A Nulake Workbook is available for purchase (approximately $14.95) Highly recommended: Casio fx-9750GII Graphics calculator Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 18 Credits LEVEL 1 MATHEMATICS WITH STATISTICS 11MAST Guidelines for Course Entry: As recommended by their Year 10 Mathematics teacher, in consultation with HOD Mathematics and the Deans. Course Content: This course is designed for those students who struggle with algebra but demonstrate a sound understanding of the basics in other topics. It covers measurement, trigonometry, statistics, probability and linear algebra. For successful students this course leads to 12MAST. Alternative Standards may be offered to students at risk of not achieving the numeracy requirements for NCEA Level 1. Standard Title Type AS91036 Mathematics and Statistics 1.11 – Investigate bivariate numerical data using the statistical enquiry cycle Internal AS91035 Mathematics and Statistics 1.10 – Investigate a given multivariate data set using the statistical enquiry cycle AS91032 Credits Lit/Num Method 3 L1 Lit Num Exam Internal 4 L1 Lit Num Exam Mathematics and Statistics 1.7 – Apply right –angled triangles in solving measurement problems Internal 3 Num Exam with a practical component AS91027 Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 – Apply algebraic procedures in solving problems External 4 Num Exam AS91029 Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 – Apply linear algebra in solving problems Internal 3 Num Exam Costs: A Nulake Workbook is available for purchase (approximately $6.50) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List LEVEL 1 NUMERACY (MATHEMATICS) 11NUMS Guidelines for Course Entry: As recommended by their Year 10 Mathematics teacher, in consultation with HOD Mathematics and the Deans. Course Content: This alternative course concentrates on the three numeracy standards to help ensure students are able to meet the numeracy requirement for NCEA Level 1. The numeracy standards cover the basics of measurement, numeric reasoning and statistics. Once a student has completed the numeracy standards there will be an opportunity to work towards three mathematics standards covering numeric reasoning, transformation geometry and linear algebra. This course does not lead to any Year 12 course. Standard Title Type US 26627 Use measurement to solve problems Internal US 26626 Interpret statistical information for a purpose US 26623 Credits Lit/Num Method 3 Num Portfolio Internal 3 Num Portfolio Use number to solve problems Internal 4 Num Portfolio AS91026 Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 – Apply numeric reasoning in solving problems Internal 4 Num Exam AS91034 Mathematics and Statistics 1.9 – Apply transformation geometry in solving problems Internal 2 Num Exam AS91029 Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 – Apply linear algebra in solving problems Internal 3 Num Exam Costs: Nil Does not lead to any Level 2 or Level 3 Mathematics course 19 LEVEL 2 MATHEMATICS WITH ALGEBRA 12MATH Guidelines for Course Entry: Minimum of 16 Achievement Standard credits (though preferably more) from NCEA Level 1 Mathematics with Algebra including algebra and graphs (preferably at Merit level), or by negotiation with the HOD Mathematics. Course Content: Algebra, graphs, an introduction to calculus, co–ordinate geometry, sequences and series and probability. The course prepares students for both Mathematics with Calculus and Statistics and Modelling at Year 13. Standard Title Type AS91269 Mathematics and Statistics 2.14 – Apply systems of equations in solving problems Internal AS91267 Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 – Apply probability methods in solving problems AS91262 Credits Lit/Num Method 2 Num Exam External 4 L1 Lit Num Exam Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 – Apply calculus methods in solving problems External 5 Num Exam AS91261 Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 – Apply algebraic methods in solving problems External 4 Num Exam AS91259 Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 – Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems Internal 3 Num Exam AS91256 Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 – Apply co –ordinate geometry methods in solving problems Internal 2 Num Exam Costs: A Nulake Workbook is available for purchase (approximately $13.95) Highly recommended: Casio fx-9750GII Graphics calculator Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 20 C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI LEVEL 2 MATHEMATICS WITH STATISTICS 12MAST Guidelines for Course Entry: Minimum of 18 Achievement Standard credits from NCEA Level 1 Mathematics with Statistics or 16 Achievement Standard credits from NCEA Level 1 Mathematics with Algebra or by negotiation with HOD Mathematics. This must include either Chance and Data or Multivariate Data, though preferably both. Course Content: This course has a statistics focus and prepares students for Year 13 Mathematics with Statistics. It covers statistical inference, probability methods, simulation, sequences and series, trigonometry, systems of equations, networks and co–ordinate geometry. * Students with Merit Endorsement can apply to do Year 13 Statistics and Modelling Standard Title Type AS91268 Mathematics and Statistics 2.13 – Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation Internal AS91267 Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 – Apply probability methods in solving problems AS91264 Credits Lit/Num Method 2 L1 Lit Num Exam External 4 L1 Lit Num Exam Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 – Use statistical methods to make an inference Internal 4 L1 Lit Num Exam AS91260 Mathematics and Statistics 2.5 – Apply network methods in solving problems Internal 2 Num Exam AS91259 Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 – Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems Internal 3 Num Exam AS91258 Mathematics and Statistics 2.3 – Apply sequences and series in solving problems Internal 2 Num Exam AS91256 Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 – Apply co –ordinate geometry methods in solving problems Internal 2 Num Exam Costs: A Nulake Workbook is available for purchase (approximately $12.00) Recommended: Casio fx-9750GII Graphics calculator C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 CALCULUS 13MCAL Guidelines for Course Entry: A minimum of 16 credits (though preferably more) from NCEA Level 2 Mathematics including algebra and calculus, preferably at Merit level. Course Content: Differentiation, integration, algebra of complex numbers, trigonometry and conic sections. Standard Title Type AS91579 Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 – Apply integration methods in solving problems External AS91578 Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 – Apply differentiation methods in solving problems AS91577 Credits Lit/Num Method 6 Num Exam External 6 Num Exam Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 – Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems External 5 Num Exam AS91573 Mathematics and Statistics 3.1 – Apply the geometry of conic sections in solving problems Internal 3 Num Exam AS91575 Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 – Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems Internal 4 Num Exam Costs: A Nulake Workbook is available for purchase (approximately $14.95) Recommended: Casio fx-9750GII Graphics calculator This subject is on the UE Approved List 21 LEVEL 3 MATHEMATICS WITH STATISTICS 13MAST Guidelines for Course Entry: 16 credits from NCEA Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics, including Probability Methods and inference or 12 credits from NCEA Level 2 Mathematics with Algebra including Probability Methods or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Time series, expected values, probability models, statistical investigations, bivariate data and linear programming. This course will concentrate on Achieve level material in each of the topics studied. Standard Title Type AS91574 Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 – Apply linear programming methods in solving problems Internal AS91576 Mathematics and Statistics 3.4 – Use critical path analysis in solving problems AS91580 Credits Lit/Num Method 3 Num Exam Internal 2 Num Exam Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 – Investigate time series data Internal 4 L1 Lit Num Exam AS91581 Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 – Investigate bivariate measurement data Internal 4 L1 Lit Num Exam AS91582 Mathematics and Statistics 3.10 – Use statistical methods to make a formal inference Internal 4 L1 Lit Num Exam AS91587 Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 – Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems Internal 3 Num Exam Costs: A Nulake Workbook is available for purchase (approximately $13.00) This subject is on the UE Approved List LEVEL 3 STATISTICS 13STAT Guidelines for Course Entry: A minimum of 16 credits (though preferably more) from NCEA Level 2 Mathematics with Algebra credits including Probability Methods, preferably with Merit or a Merit Endorsement from NCEA Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics. Course Content: Time series, probability, statistical inference, probability distributions and bivariate data. Standard Title Type AS91586 Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 – Apply probability distributions in solving problems External AS91585 Mathematics and Statistics 3.13 – Apply probability concepts in solving problems AS91582 Lit/Num Method 4 Num Exam External 4 Num Exam Mathematics and Statistics 3.10 – Use statistical methods to make a formal inference Internal 4 L1 Lit Num Exam AS91581 Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 – Investigate bivariate measurement data Internal 4 L1 Lit Num Exam AS91580 Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 – Investigate time series data Internal 4 L1 Lit Num Exam Costs: A Nulake Workbook is available for purchase (approximately $13.95) This subject is on the UE Approved List 22 Credits SCIENCE Head of Department – Evan Sutherland Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Year 13 NCEA Level 3 Science Science Science Biology Biology Science Internal Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics Electronics Electronics Senior Horticulture Senior Horticulture LEVEL 1 SCIENCE 11SCIE Guidelines for Course Entry: Open entry Course Content: 1 Biology – genetics and evolution 2 Chemistry – acids and bases, carbon chemistry 3 Physics – mechanics 4 Carry out a practical investigation We are continually developing and improving our Science programme. As a result, in the Level 1 Science course there may be classes that use an inquiry based learning model offering alternative standards including classes that have units from ‘Education for Sustainability’ included in the course. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS90948 Science 1.9 – Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic variation External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS90945 Science 1.6 – Investigate implications of the use of carbon compounds as fuels Internal 4 Research paper AS90944 Science 1.5 – Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and bases External 4 Exam AS90940 Science 1.1 – Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics External 4 Num Exam AS90935 Physics 1.1 – Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship, with direction Internal 4 Num Practical Test Costs: A Level 1 NCEA Science Workbook is available for purchase (approximately $25.00) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 23 LEVEL 1 SCIENCE INTERNAL 11SCII Guidelines for Course Entry: As recommended by the student’s Year 10 Science teacher, in consultation with the HOD Science and the Dean. Course Content: 1 Horticulture – growing plants from seeds 2 Physics – heat in everyday life 3 Biology – micro –organisms 4 Chemistry – chemical reactions This is a course for students who will probably not need entry into Level 2 Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US23783 Grow and maintain plants in containers from seed Internal 5 Portfolio/Test US18974 Demonstrate knowledge of chemical change Internal 2 Test US18969 Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of living things, organs, and an organ system Internal 2 Test AS90950 Science 1.11 – Investigate biological ideas relating to interactions between humans and micro –organisms Internal 4 Portfolio AS90943 Science 1.4 – Investigate implications of heat for everyday life Internal 4 Num Portfolio Not Eligible for Course Endorsement Costs: Nil Does not lead to a Level 3 subject LEVEL 2 BIOLOGY 12BIOL Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits NCEA Level 1 Achievement Standards in Science or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: This subject involves the study of living things. It includes: • Gene Expression – how genes work • Cells – structure, function and diversity of cells and organelles • Genetics – variation and change Standard Title Type AS91159 Biology 2.7 – Demonstrate understanding of gene expression External AS91158 Biology 2.6 – Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, with supervision AS91157 Credits Lit/Num Method 4 L1 Lit Exam Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment Biology 2.5 – Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91156 Biology 2.4 – Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91153 Biology 2.1 – Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision Internal 4 Num Practical Costs: A workbook is available for purchase (approximately $35.00) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 24 C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI LEVEL 3 BIOLOGY 13BIOL Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits NCEA Level 2 Biology or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: This subject involves the study of living things. It includes: • Plants and animals – behaviour and responses to environmental factors • Evolution – processes and patterns leading to the development of the biotic world • Human Evolution – trends in the development of Homo sapiens Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91607 Biology 3.7 – Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological implications Internal 3 UE Lit Reading Assignment AS91606 Biology 3.6 – Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91605 Biology 3.5 – Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91603 Biology 3.3 – Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment External 5 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91601 Biology 3.1 – Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance Internal 4 L1 Lit Num Practical Costs: A workbook is available for purchase (approximately $35.00) This subject is on the UE Approved List LEVEL 2 CHEMISTRY 12CHEM Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits NCEA Level 1 Science (8 from external achievement standards) or by negotiation with the HOD. Students will be required to wear closed shoes. Course Content: Atomic structure and bonding including energy changes, organic compounds, acid–base titrations, principles of chemical reactivity, oxidation and reduction. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91167 Chemistry 2.7 – Demonstrate understanding of oxidation–reduction Internal 3 AS91166 Chemistry 2.6 – Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91165 Chemistry 2.5 – Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91164 Chemistry 2.4 – Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes External 5 L1 Lit Exam AS91161 Chemistry 2.1 – Carry out quantitative analysis Internal 4 Num Practical and Test Practical and Test Costs: Workbooks are available for purchase (approximately $40.00) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 25 LEVEL 3 CHEMISTRY 13CHEM Guidelines for Course Entry: 11 credits in NCEA Level 2 including 8 credits from external achievement standards or by negotiation with the HOD. Students will be required to wear closed shoes. Course Content: Atomic structure and bonding including thermochemical principles, equilibrium of aqueous solutions, organic reactions and properties, oxidation and reduction, the use of spectroscopic data. Standard Title Type AS91393 Chemistry 3.7 – Demonstrate understanding of oxidation–reduction processes Internal AS91392 Chemistry 3.6 – Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems AS91391 Credits Lit/Num Method 3 L1 Lit Practical and Test External 5 L1 Lit Num Exam Chemistry 3.5 – Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds External 5 L1 Lit Exam AS91390 Chemistry 3.4 – Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances External 5 L1 Lit Exam AS91388 Chemistry 3.2 – Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in Chemistry Internal 3 UE Lit Reading Writing Test Costs: Workbooks are available for purchase (approximately $40.00). Lab visit to Victoria University approximately $15.00 is offered This subject is on the UE Approved List SENIOR HORTICULTURE 12HORT Guidelines for Course Entry: Open entry Course Content: • Planting and growing plants • Learning about a range of plants, trees and shrubs • Investigations into a primary product • Photosynthesis • Environmental sustainability Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91528 Ag Hort 3.1 – Carry out an investigation into an aspect of a New Zealand primary product or its production Internal 4 L1 Lit Ongoing assignment AS90829 Education for Sustainability 3.2 – Investigate the interrelationship between Humans and a biophysical environment in relation to a sustainable future Internal 4 Ongoing assignment US22178 Demonstrate knowledge of plant processes and plant life cycles Internal 5 Ongoing assignment US24648 Identify trees, shrubs, and climbers used in amenity horticulture Internal 10 Ongoing assignment Not Eligible for Course Endorsement Costs: Nil This course does not lead to University Entrance (even though Horticulture is on the Approved List) Students intending to do tertiary study should take Level 3 Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 26 C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI LEVEL 2 PHYSICS 12PHYS Guidelines for Course Entry: Achieved grade at Level 1 Science Achievements Standard 1.6 Physics, and Achieved grades or better at Level 1 Achievement Standard Maths (eg: algebra, trigonometry, graphs) or by negotiation with the HOD. Course Content: Practical skills and the use of graphs for the analysis of data. Mechanics: • Kinematics – straight line and vector motion, relative motion • Dynamics – force and momentum • Circular and projectile motion • Work, energy and power Electricity and Electromagnetism: • Electric Fields • DC Circuits • Magnetism • Electromagnetism Atoms and Radioactivity: • Atomic Models • Radioactivity • Nuclear Reactors Waves: • Light as a particle – reflection and refraction • Light as a wave – reflection, refraction, diffraction and interference Standard Title Type AS91173 Physics 2.6 – Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism External AS91172 Physics 2.5 – Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics AS91171 Credits Lit/Num Method 6 L1 Lit Num Exam Internal 3 L1 Lit Test Physics 2.4 – Demonstrate understanding of mechanics External 6 L1 Lit Num Exam AS91170 Physics 2.3 – Demonstrate understanding of waves External 4 L1 Lit Num Exam AS91168 Physics 2.1 – Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non –linear mathematical relationship Internal 4 L1 Lit Num Practical Costs: A study guide text is provided but optional workbooks can be purchased Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 27 LEVEL 3 PHYSICS 13PHYS Guidelines for Course Entry: Achieved Level 2 Physics Achievement Standards 2.4 Mechanics and 2.6 Electricity and Electromagnetism or by negotiation with the HOD. Course Content: Practical skills and the use of error values in experiments. Mechanics: • Momentum and Centre of Mass • Circular Motion and Forces • Rotational Motion • Simple Harmonic Motion Waves: • Waves Systems and Interference • Standing Waves • Doppler Effect Modern Physics: • The Photoelectric Effect • The Bohr Model of the Atom • Fission, Fusion and Binding Energy • Relativity • Quarks and Leptons Electricity: • DC circuits • Capacitors • Electromagnetic Induction • AC circuits Standard Title Type AS91526 Physics 3.6 – Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems External AS91525 Physics 3.5 – Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics AS91524 Lit/Num Method 6 L1 Lit Exam Internal 3 L1 Lit Test Physics 3.4 – Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems External 6 L1 Lit Exam AS91523 Physics 3.3 – Demonstrate understanding of wave systems External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91521 Physics 3.1 – Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non –linear relationship Internal 4 L1 Lit Practical Costs: A study guide text is provided but optional workbooks can be purchased This subject is on the UE Approved List 28 Credits LEVEL 2 ELECTRONICS 12ELEC Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits Level 1 Science and Maths, or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Students learn how the basic electronic components work and what they do in a circuit; how to test components for reliability; use a multi–meter to measure electronic quantities; understand ratings on components; draw component layout diagrams; etch PCBs and solder. This knowledge is used to design electronic circuits and build them into finished products, which can be entered into the NZ Bright Sparks competition at the end of the year. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US18243 Construct simple electronic products from supplied circuit schematics Internal 6 Practical US18242 Construct a simple printed circuit Internal 3 Practical US18241 Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic systems Internal 5 Test US18240 Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic components Internal 5 Test US18239 Demonstrate introductory knowledge of circuit concepts and measurements for electronics Internal 5 Test Not Eligible for Course Endorsement We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $50.00 C&I Does not lead to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 ELECTRONICS 13ELEC Guidelines for Course Entry: 14 credits in Level 2 Electronics or Level 2 Physics, or by negotiation with the HOD. Course Content: This course covers the areas required for people looking for jobs in the various electrical, electronic, engineering and telecommunications industries. The areas covered are advanced semi–conductors, digital and analogue data, logic circuits, wireless signals, microcontrollers, reliability and product development. Students will learn what semi– conductor devices are made from and how that allows their functioning; examine typical circuits for the semi–conductor devices we investigate; build wireless radio; research an occupation in the electro–technology industry and build a high class specification electronic product of your own design, ideally to solve a real world issue. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US9221 Demonstrate knowledge of the development of an electronic product Internal 3 Test US26122 Demonstrate knowledge of and build circuits using digital electronic devices that interface with ADC and DAC functions Internal 3 Practical US26121 Plan, construct, modify, and report on an electronic prototype Internal 6 Practical US26120 Describe and construct circuits to demonstrate the operation and properties of electronic devices Internal 3 Practical US 26119 Construct, and report on the performance of, a simple electronic programmable circuit Internal 4 Practical Not Eligible for Course Endorsement We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $50.00 Is not a subject on the UE Approved List 29 SOCIAL SCIENCES Head of Department – Tim Overton Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Year 13 NCEA Level 3 Social Studies Social Studies History History History Geography Geography Geography Classical Studies Classical Studies Classical Studies Tourism Tourism 1 Tourism 2 Economics Economics Economics Accounting Accounting Accounting Business Studies Business Studies Business Studies LEVEL 1 ACCOUNTING 11ACCO Guidelines for Course Entry: Open entry Course Content: The course enables students to develop the knowledge and skills to manage the financial affairs of individuals, communities and small businesses. Students will cover the following Accounting practices: • Prepare and maintain financial records • Manage financial affairs • Act with integrity • Contribute to the wider community Standard Title Type AS90980 Accounting 1.5 – Interpret accounting information for sole proprietors External AS90979 Accounting 1.4 – Prepare financial information for a community organisation's annual general meeting AS90978 Credits Lit/Num Method 4 L1 Lit Exam Internal 4 L1 Lit Test & Report Accounting 1.3 – Prepare financial statements for sole proprietors External 5 Exam AS90977 Accounting 1.2 – Process financial transactions for a small entity Internal 5 Test AS90976 Accounting 1.1 – Demonstrate understanding of accounting concepts for small entities External 3 L1 Lit Costs: Workbooks and revision cards are available (approximately $45.00). Purchase is highly recommended Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 30 Exam LEVEL 2 ACCOUNTING 12ACCO Guidelines for Course Entry: Have passed Achievement Standard 1.3 – Prepare financial statements for sole proprietors, or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: The course enables students to develop the knowledge and skills to manage the financial affairs of businesses with an emphasis on sub-systems. Students will cover the following Accounting practices: • Processing Accounting information • Reporting financial information • Interpreting financial information and making decisions • Developing digital literacy Standard Title Type AS91386 Accounting 2.7 – Demonstrate understanding of an inventory subsystem for an entity Internal AS91177 Accounting 2.4 – Interpret accounting information for entities that operate accounting subsystems AS91176 Credits Lit/Num Method 3 L1 Lit Num Test & Report External 4 L1 Lit Num Exam Accounting 2.3 – Prepare financial information for an entity that operates accounting subsystems External 5 Num Exam AS91175 Accounting 2.2 – Demonstrate understanding of accounting processing using accounting software Internal 4 Num Assignment AS91174 Accounting 2.1 – Demonstrate understanding of accounting concepts for an entity that operates accounting subsystems External 4 L1 Lit Exam Costs: Workbooks and revision cards are available (approximately $45.00). Purchase is strongly recommended. Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 31 LEVEL 3 ACCOUNTING 13ACCO Guidelines for Course Entry: Students must have passed Accounting Achievement Standard 2.3 – Prepare financial information for an entity that operates accounting subsystems, or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: The course enables students to develop the knowledge and skills to manage the financial affairs of businesses with an emphasis on partnerships, companies and manufacturing entities. Students will cover the following Accounting practices: • Processing: gather and sort financial information that can be used to prepare financial statements • R eporting: prepare financial statements for a variety of users to provide information about their financial performance and position • Decision-making: demonstrate understanding of job-cost sub-systems Standard Title Type AS91409 Accounting 3.6 – Demonstrate understanding of a job cost subsystem for an entity Internal AS91408 Accounting 3.5 – Demonstrate understanding of management accounting to inform decision –making AS91406 Credits Lit/Num Method 4 L1 Lit Num Test & Report External 4 L1 Lit Num Exam Accounting 3.3 – Demonstrate understanding of company financial statement preparation External 5 Num Exam AS91405 Accounting 3.2 – Demonstrate understanding of accounting for partnerships Internal 4 Num Test & Report AS91404 Accounting 3.1 – Demonstrate understanding of accounting concepts for a New Zealand reporting entity External 4 UE Lit Reading Exam Costs: Workbooks and revision cards are available (approximately $45.00). Purchase is strongly recommended This subject is on the UE Approved List LEVEL 1 BUSINESS STUDIES 11BUSI Guidelines for Course Entry: An interest in Business and Enterprise. Course Content: This course covers business formation, function and management of a small business. Important ideas are developed in the classroom and also through links with the local business community. The internal assessments are all research based and cover recruitment and marketing, as well as running a small business to produce and sell at the school Market Day. Standard Title Type AS90842 Business Studies 1.6 – Carry out and review a product – based business activity within a classroom context with direction Internal AS90841 Business Studies 1.5 – Investigate aspects of human resource processes in a business AS90840 Lit/Num Method 6 L1 Lit Assignment Internal 3 L1 Lit Assignment Business Studies 1.4 – Apply the marketing mix to a new or existing product Internal 3 L1 Lit Assignment AS90839 Business Studies 1.3 – Apply business knowledge to an operational problem(s) in a given small business context External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS90838 Business Studies 1.2 – Demonstrate an understanding of external factors influencing a small business External 4 L1 Lit Exam We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $20.00 Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 32 Credits LEVEL 2 BUSINESS STUDIES 12BUSI Guidelines for Course Entry: 14 credits in Business Studies NCEA Level 1, including an external assessment, or 14 credits in English NCEA Level 1 or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: This course covers business formation, function and management of a large business. Important ideas are developed in the classroom and also through links with the local business community. The internal assessments are all research based and cover market research and motivation, as well as setting up and running a small business to sell at a Market Day in the local community and (hopefully) make a profit. Standard Title Type AS90848 Business Studies 2.6 – Carry out, review and refine a business activity within a community context with guidance Internal AS90847 Business Studies 2.5 – Investigate the application of motivation theory in a business AS90846 Credits Lit/Num Method 9 L1 Lit Portfolio Internal 3 L1 Lit Assignment Business Studies 2.4 – Conduct market research for a new or existing product Internal 3 L1 Lit Num Assignment AS90845 Business Studies 2.3 – Apply business knowledge to a critical problem(s) in a given large business context External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS90844 Business Studies 2.2 – Demonstrate understanding of how a large business responds to external factors External 4 L1 Lit Exam We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $20.00 C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 BUSINESS STUDIES 13BUSI Guidelines for Course Entry: 14 credits in Business Studies NCEA Level 2 including an external assessment, or 14 credits English NCEA Level 2 or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: This course covers business formation, function and management of businesses that operate in the global environment. Important ideas are developed in the classroom and also through links with the local business community. The internal assessments are all research and group based and cover marketing as well as setting up and running a small business through the Young Enterprise Scheme to (hopefully) make a profit. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91384 Business Studies 3.6 – Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable business activity Internal 9 UE Lit Reading Portfolio AS91382 Business Studies 3.4 – Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product Internal 6 UE Lit Reading Assignment AS91381 Business Studies 3.3 – Apply business knowledge to address a complex problem(s) in a given global business context External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91380 Business Studies 3.2 – Demonstrate understanding of strategic response to external factors by a business that operates in a global context External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $20.00 Young Enterprise fee $35.00 This subject is on the UE Approved List 33 LEVEL 1 CLASSICAL STUDIES 11CLAS Guidelines for Course Entry: Open entry. Course Content: Classical Studies is the study of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome by exploring their art, history, literature, religion and philosophy. Students learn how the past continues to influence the present. A selection from: • Mythology • The Odyssey • Architecture and Sculpture of Fifth-Century Greece • The Trojan War • Roman Art and Architecture Standard Title Type AS91025 Classical Studies 1.5 – Demonstrate understanding of links between aspects of the classical world and another culture Internal AS91024 Classical Studies 1.4 – Demonstrate understanding of social relationships in the classical world Credits Lit/Num Method 6 L1 Lit Assignment Internal 6 L1 Lit Assignment AS91022 Classical Studies 1.2 – Demonstrate understanding of the External significance of features of work(s) of art in the classical world 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91021 Classical Studies 1.1 – Demonstrate understanding of ideas and values of the classical world 4 L1 Lit Exam External Costs: Nil Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List LEVEL 2 CLASSICAL STUDIES 12CLAS Guidelines for Course Entry: At least 12 credits in Level 1 Classical Studies or English Achievement Standards (excluding 1.6) or History, or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Classical Studies is the study of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome by exploring their art, history, literature, religion and philosophy. Students learn how the past continues to influence the present. A selection from: • Mythology • The Persian Wars • Athenian Socio-Political Life • Greek Tragedy Standard Title Type AS91204 Classical Studies 2.5 – Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between aspects of the classical world and aspects of other cultures Internal AS91203 Classical Studies 2.4 – Examine socio –political life in the classical world AS91202 AS91200 Credits Lit/Num Method 6 UE Lit Reading Assignment External 6 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam Classical Studies 2.3 – Demonstrate understanding of a significant event in the classical world Internal 4 UE Lit Reading Assignment Classical Studies 2.1 – Examine ideas and values of the classical world External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam Costs: Nil Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 34 C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI LEVEL 3 CLASSICAL STUDIES 13CLAS Guidelines for Course Entry: 14 credits in Level 2 Classical Studies, or English Achievement Standards, or History, or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Classical Studies is the study of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome by exploring their art, history, literature, religion and philosophy. Students learn how the past continues to influence the present. A selection from: • Attic Old Comedy • Virgil’s Aeneid • Roman Religion • Roman Art and Architecture Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91398 Classical Studies 3.5 – Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influences of the classical world on other cultures across time Internal 6 UE Lit Reading Assignment AS91397 Classical Studies 3.4 – Demonstrate understanding of significant ideology(ies) in the classical world Internal 6 UE Lit Reading Assignment AS91395 Classical Studies 3.2 – Analyse the significance of a work(s) External of art in the classical world 4 UE Lit Reading Exam AS91394 Classical Studies 3.1 – Analyse ideas and values of the classical world 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam External Costs: Nil This subject is on the UE Approved List LEVEL 1 ECONOMICS 11ECON Guidelines for Course Entry: Open entry Course Content: Economics is the study of how people and society make choices to satisfy their wants and needs. Students will be introduced to the New Zealand economy, then focus on the decision making of individuals, producers and Government and how markets operate. Standard Title Type AS90988 Economics 1.6 – Demonstrate understanding of the interdependence of sectors of the New Zealand economy Internal AS90987 Economics 1.5 – Demonstrate understanding of a government choice where affected groups have different viewpoints AS90986 Credits Lit/Num Method 3 L1 Lit Assignment Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment Economics 1.4 – Demonstrate understanding of how consumer, producer and/or government choices affect society, using market equilibrium External 5 L1 Lit Exam AS90985 Economics 1.3 – Demonstrate understanding of producer choices using supply External 3 L1 Lit Exam AS90983 Economics 1.1 – Demonstrate understanding of consumer External choices, using scarcity and/or demand 4 L1 Lit Exam Costs: A workbook is recommended for purchase (approximately $22.00) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 35 LEVEL 2 ECONOMICS 12ECON Guidelines for Course Entry: Previous experience of Economics necessary. 12 credits NCEA Level 1 in Economics or comparable subject required, or with HOD approval. Course Content: This is a very topical course, using current events to examine the following economic issues: economic growth; inflation and trade. Economic models are used to gain an understanding of these issues, and the impact of associated Government policies on various groups within society. Standards will be selected from: Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91227 Economics 2.6 – Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact Internal 6 UE Lit Reading Writing Assignment AS91226 Economics 2.5 – Analyse statistical data relating to two contemporary economic issues Internal 4 L1 Lit, Num Assignment AS91224 Economics 2.3 – Analyse economic growth using economic concepts and models External 4 UE Lit Writing Exam AS91223 Economics 2.2 – Analyse international trade using economic concepts and models External 4 UE Lit Writing Exam AS91222 Economics 2.1 – Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models External 4 UE Lit Writing Exam AS91403 Economics 3.5 – Demonstrate understanding of macroeconomic influences on the New Zealand economy External 6 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam Costs: A workbook is available for purchase (approximately $22.00) C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 ECONOMICS 13ECON Guidelines for Course Entry: Previous experience of Economics. 12 credits in NCEA Level 2 Economics, or with HOD approval. Course Content: Students will develop an understanding of the efficiency of markets and how Government intervention is sometimes appropriate to deliver more efficient or equitable outcomes. Micro economic models will be used to assist in this analysis. The state of the overall economy will also be studied, through the use of macro models and economic indicators. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91402 Economics 3.4 – Demonstrate understanding of government interventions to correct market failures Internal 5 UE Lit Reading Writing Assignment AS91401 Economics 3.3 – Demonstrate understanding of micro – economic concepts Internal 5 UE Lit Reading Assignment AS91400 Economics 3.2 – Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of different market structures using marginal analysis External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91399 Economics 3.1 – Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of market equilibrium External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam Costs: A workbook is available for purchase (approximately $26.00) This subject is on the UE Approved List 36 LEVEL 1 GEOGRAPHY 11GEOG Guidelines for Course Entry: Open entry Course Content: An introduction to geographic skills and the New Zealand environment; the study of extreme natural events in New Zealand and population studies in New Zealand and Asia. There is a one day field trip to Martinborough for the research internal assessment. Standard Title Type AS91013 Geography 1.7 – Describe aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale Internal AS91012 Credits Lit/Num Method 3 L1 Lit Test Geography 1.6 – Describe aspects of a contemporary New Internal Zealand geographic issue 3 L1 Lit Test AS91011 Geography 1.5 – Conduct geographic research, with direction Internal 4 L1 Lit Num Inquiry AS91010 Geography 1.4 – Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91008 Geography 1.2 – Demonstrate geographic understanding of population concepts External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91007 Geography 1.1 – Demonstrate geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme natural event(s) External 4 L1 Lit Exam We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $50.00 Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List LEVEL 2 GEOGRAPHY 12GEOG Guidelines for Course Entry: 14 credits NCEA Level 1 in Geography or English or Science, or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: The course covers: natural landscapes in New Zealand and urban settlements in Wellington and looking at disparities within countries (Brazil). There is a four day field trip to the Tongariro Volcanic Centre and a one day trip to Wellington City. Note: Students considering careers involving geographic skills should also take Mathematics with Statistics to Level 3. Standard Title Type AS91246 Geography 2.7 – Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale Internal AS91244 Credits Lit/Num Method 3 L1 Lit Test Geography 2.5 – Conduct geographic research with guidance Internal 5 L1 Lit Num Inquiry AS91243 Geography 2.4 – Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91242 Geography 2.3 – Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91241 Geography 2.2 – Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern Internal 3 L1 Lit Test AS91240 Geography 2.1 – Demonstrate geographic understanding of a large natural environment External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Trip costs approximately $280.00 Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 37 LEVEL 3 GEOGRAPHY 13GEOG Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits NCEA Level 2 Geography, or similar number of English credits, or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: The course examines two sections: Section A is the study of the natural processes that form the Greater Wellington environment, with particular focus on the tectonic and fluvial processes. Section B is the study of the cultural process of tourism development in a New Zealand setting, Rotorua. There is a four day field trip to Rotorua in May. Note: Students considering careers involving geographic skills should also take Mathematics with Statistics to Level 3. Standard Title Type AS91432 Geography 3.7 – Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale Internal AS91431 Geography 3.6 – Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue AS91430 Lit/Num Method 3 L1 Lit Test Internal 3 UE Lit Reading Test Geography 3.5 – Conduct geographic research with consultation Internal 5 L1 Lit Num Inquiry AS91429 Geography 3.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through selection and application of geographic concepts and skills External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91427 Geography 3.2 – Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s) External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91426 Geography 3.1 – Demonstrate understanding of how interacting natural processes shape a New Zealand geographic environment External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Trip costs approximately $350.00 This subject is on the UE Approved List 38 Credits LEVEL 1 HISTORY 11HIST Guidelines for Course Entry: Open entry Course Content: Level 1 Theme: Protest and Change. This course introduces students to a wide range of skills including research, interpretation and communicating key historical ideas. Two or three contexts selected from: • I Have a Dream: Black Civil Rights (USA) • Apartheid on Notice: The Sharpeville/Soweto Massacre • Nuclear ‘Fall Out’: Anti –Nuclear Aotearoa • On Equal Terms: Suffragette Movement • People Power: Fall of the Berlin Wall • The Demon Drink: Prohibition in the USA Standard Title Type AS91005 History 1.5 – Describe the causes and consequences of an historical event External AS91004 History 1.4 – Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people in an historical event of significance to New Zealanders AS91003 Credits Lit/Num Method 4 L1 Lit Exam Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment History 1.3 – Interpret sources of an historical event of significance to New Zealanders External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91002 History 1.2 – Demonstrate understanding of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment AS91001 History 1.1 – Carry out an investigation of an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $15.00 (1 day field trip) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 39 LEVEL 2 HISTORY 12HIST Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits at Level 1 History or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Level 2 Theme: Fight for Freedom. This course builds upon skills introduced at Level 1. There is a focus on political change and conflict. Two contexts selected from: • The Easter Rising: The Irish Rebel • The Salt March: Gandhi’s Challenge • Whose Promised Land? Palestine/Israel • A Superpower Humbled: Vietnam War • Samoa Mo Samoa: The Mau Rebellion Standard Title Type AS91234 History 2.6 – Examine how a significant historical even affected New Zealand society External AS91233 History 2.5 – Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event AS91231 Credits Lit/Num Method 5 L1 Lit Exam External 5 L1 Lit Num Exam History 2.3 – Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91232 History 2.4 – Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders Internal 5 UE Lit Reading Writing Assignment AS91230 History 2.2 – Examine an historical event or place that is of Internal significance to New Zealanders 5 L1 Lit Assignment Assessment will be selected from the standards above to create a course worth 20 credits We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $115.00 (one night field trip to Waiouru to study New Zealand at War: A campaign/battle) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 40 C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI LEVEL 3 HISTORY 13HIST Guidelines for Course Entry: 14 credits at Level 2 History or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Level 3 Theme: Turning Points. This course will see students explore historiography which is the debate historians have about the past. Two or three contexts selected from: • A Balance of Terror: 19th Century Musket Wars • The Cold War Ends: The Fall of Soviet Communism • Kristallnacht (Night of Crystal): Prelude to Genocide • 20th Century Terrorism: 9/11 or the Munich Massacre • The Road to Revolution: The English Civil War Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91436 History 3.3 – Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91438 History 3.5 – Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event External 6 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS 91439 History 3.6 – Analyse a significant historical trend and the force(s) that influenced it External 5 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91437 History 3.4 – Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders Internal 5 UE Lit Reading Assignment AS91435 History 3.2 – Analyse an historical event or place of significance to New Zealanders Internal 5 UE Lit Reading Assignment Assessment will be selected from the standards above to create a course worth 20 credits We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Possible field trip (approximately $250.00) This subject is on the UE Approved List 41 LEVEL 2 TOURISM 12TOUR Guidelines for Course Entry: Interest in a career in Tourism, New Zealand’s top growth industry. Level 1 literacy is preferred. Course Content: This course incorporates the compulsory units of the National Certificate in Tourism and Travel, Level 2, as well as three of the elective credits. The remaining 20 elective credits can be completed in Year 13. The core topics include study of: • tourist characteristics • business of tourism • work roles • social and cultural impacts of tourism • world tourist destinations • New Zealand as a tourist destination Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US24732 Demonstrate knowledge of tourist characteristics and needs Internal 3 Assignment US24731 Demonstrate knowledge of destination New Zealand Internal 4 Assignment US 24730 Demonstrate knowledge of the business of tourism Internal 4 Assignment US24729 Demonstrate knowledge of world tourist destinations Internal 4 Assignment US24728 Demonstrate knowledge of work roles in tourism Internal 3 Assignment US24726 Describe and compare social and cultural impacts of tourism Internal 3 Assignment Costs: Nil C&I Does not lead to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 TOURISM 1 13TOUR Guidelines for Course Entry: Interest in a career in Tourism, New Zealand’s top growth industry. Priority will be given to students who have completed Year 12 Tourism. Course Content: This course incorporates the Level 3 components of the National Certificate in Tourism and Travel. Students who have completed the Year 12 course and the Year 13 course, plus NCEA literacy and numeracy requirements, will gain the National Certificate. Students taking Tourism for the first time in Year 13 will gain credits towards NCEA Level 3. The core topics include a study of the Pacific Islands and Australia as tourist destinations and promotion of a specific New Zealand tourist destination. There will also be an overnight field trip. Standard Title Type US3727 Demonstrate knowledge of Pacific Island countries as tourist destinations Internal 8 Assignment US24733 Describe and promote a New Zealand tourist destination Internal 4 Assignment US18211 Demonstrate knowledge of Australia as a tourist destination Internal 8 Assignment We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Costs of overnight field trip approximately $350 This subject is not on the UE Approved List 42 Credits Lit/Num Method LEVEL 3 TOURISM 2 13TOUM Guidelines for Course Entry: Interest in a career in Tourism, New Zealand’s top growth industry. Can be taken in association with the other Tourism course. Course Content: This course incorporates Level 3 components of the National Certificate in Tourism and Travel and is a Unit Standard only course. Students will gain credits towards NCEA Level 3. The course examines the importance of using Maori greetings and cultural practices to Tourism in New Zealand. Standards could include, but are not limited to, the following. The exact assessment load will be determined in consultation with the students. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US17383 Explain the importance, and demonstrate correct pronunciation, of Maori place names in tourism. Internal 3 Assignment US17384 List and use a range of te reo Maori greetings and farewells in tourism. Internal 3 Assignment US17784 Examine and recite appropriate karakia in tourism Maori Internal 5 Assignment US17788 Identify and explain kaitiaki practices in tourism Maori Internal 5 Assignment We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: To be determined This subject is not on the UE Approved List 43 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Head of Department – Mark Oates Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Year 13 NCEA Level 3 Physical Education & Health Physical Education & Health Physical Education Physical Education Sport and Leadership Sport & Outdoor Education Physical Education Sport Sport & Outdoor Education LEVEL 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11PEHL Guidelines for Course Entry: A keen interest in Physical Education and Health. Course Content: The course has a balance of physical activity and theory. Practical sessions include volleyball, Lacrosse, rock climbing and kayaking. The theory includes anatomy, biomechanics and interpersonal skills. A one day rope course is also part of the programme. Standard Title Type AS90963 Physical Education 1.2 – Demonstrate Understanding of the function of the body as it relates to the performance of physical activity Internal 5 AS90964 Physical Education 1.3 – Demonstrate quality movement in the performance of a physical activity Internal 3 AS90965 Physical Education 1.4 – Demonstrate understanding of societal influences on physical activity and the implications for self and others Internal 4 L1 Lit Practical & Assignment AS90966 Physical Education 1.5 Working as a Team – Demonstrate interpersonal skills in a group and explain how these skills impact on others Internal 4 L1 Lit Practical & Assignment AS90968 Physical Education 1.7 Play it Safe – Demonstrate, and show understanding of, responsible behaviour for safety during outdoor education activities Internal 3 L1 Lit Practical & Assignment We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $100.00 HVHS PE uniform Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 44 Credits Lit/Num Method L1 Lit Practical & Test Practical LEVEL 1 SPORT AND LEADERSHIP 11SPLE Guidelines for Course Entry: A keen interest in physical activity. Course Content: The course has a balance of physical activity and theory. Practical sessions include fitness training, sports performance and coaching. Theory topics include coaching and participation strategies and interpersonal skills. A one day rope course is also part of the programme. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num AS90962 Physical Education 1.1 My Active Lifestyle –Participate actively in a variety of physical activities and explain factors that influence own participation Internal 5 Practical & Assignment AS90964 Physical Education 1.3 Practical – Demonstrate quality movement in the performance of a physical activity Internal 3 Practical AS90966 Physical Education 1.5 Working as a Team – Demonstrate interpersonal skills in a group and explain how these skills impact on others Internal 4 AS90969 Physical Education 1.8 Coaching/Tournament – Take purposeful action to assist others to participate in physical activity Internal 3 AS90970 Physical Education 1.9 Self –Management – Demonstrate self –management strategies and describe the effects on participation in physical activity Internal 2 US505 Manage Fitness Manage personal physical fitness with guidance Internal 2 L1 Lit Method Practical & Assignment Practical L1 Lit Practical Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $100.00 HVHS PE uniform Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 45 LEVEL 2 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 12PEHL Guidelines for Course Entry: A keen interest in physical activity and also some success at NCEA Level 1 or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: The course has a balance of practical and theory. Performance and coaching are included in the practical; anatomy and biomechanics in the theory. Standard Title Type AS91328 Physical Education 2.2 Biophysical Principles – Demonstrate understanding of how and why biophysical principles relate to the learning of physical skills Internal AS91329 Physical Education 2.3 Training Programme – Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical principles to training for physical activity AS91330 Credits Lit/Num Method 5 L1 Lit Test Internal 4 L1 Lit Practical & Assignment Physical Education 2.4 Practical – Triathlon. Lawn Bowls – Perform a physical activity in an applied setting Internal 4 AS91331 Physical Education 2.5 Self, Others, and Society – Examine the significance for self, others and society of a sporting event, a physical activity, or a festival Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment AS91336 Physical Education 2.10 Group Processes – Analyse group processes in physical activity Internal 3 L1 Lit Practical & Assignment Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $100.00 HVHS PE uniform Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 46 C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI LEVEL 2 SPORT & OUTDOOR EDUCATION 12SPOE Guidelines for Course Entry: A keen interest in physical activity and the outdoors. Course Content: The course has a balance of practical and theory. Theory topics include: leadership, risk management and mountain bike maintenance. Practical sessions are based around fitness training and sports performance. Students will also participate in two trips totalling five days duration, based around mountain biking and tramping. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91327 Physical Education 2.1 Significance of physical activity – Examine the role and significance of physical activity in the lives of young people in New Zealand Internal 3 L1 Lit Assignment AS91330 Physical Education 2.4 Practical – Triathlon and lifesaving – Perform a physical activity in an applied setting Internal 4 AS91332 Physical Education 2.6 Leadership – Evaluate leadership strategies that contribute to the effective functioning of a group Internal 4 L1 Lit Practical coaching AS91333 Physical Education 2.7 Risk Management – Analyse the application of risk management strategies to a challenging outdoor activity Internal 3 L1 Lit Practical US459 Mountain Biking – Complete a cycle tour Internal 3 Practical US407 Mountain Biking – Ride on intermediate to expert terrain Internal 2 Practical Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $120.00 HVHS PE uniform C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 13PEHL Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits in NCEA Level 2 Physical Education or at the HOD’s discretion. Course Content: This is an NCEA course in which students work through Achievement Standards. The course involves both theoretical and practical sessions. The units of work are based around planning, reviewing, appraising, demonstrating and critically examining physical activity. The standards are completed through different media including golf, aerobics, swimming and gym visits. Standard Title Type AS91499 Physical Education 3.2 – Analyse a physical skill performed by self or others Internal AS91500 Physical Education 3.3 – Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme AS91501 Credits Lit/Num Method 3 L1 Lit Assignment Internal 4 L1 Lit Num Assignment Physical Education 3.4 – Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting Internal 4 Num Practical AS91503 Physical Education 3.6 – Evaluate the use of health promotion to influence participation in physical activity Internal 5 L1 Lit Num Assignment AS91504 Physical Education 3.7 – Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies Internal 3 L1 Lit Assignment We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $120.00 HVHS PE uniform This subject is on the UE Approved List 47 LEVEL 3 SPORT & OUTDOOR EDUCATION 13SPOE Guidelines for Course Entry: Year 12 PE, Year 12 Sport & Outdoor Education or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: This is an NCEA course in which students work through Achievement Standards. This course encompasses practical place based learning throughout the Wellington Region, leadership opportunities and fitness enhancement. The theory focuses on principles and methods of training end environmental awareness. The standards are assessed via essay, verbal and practical methods. Standard Title Type AS91500 Physical Education 3.3 – Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme Internal 4 AS91501 Physical Education 3.4 – Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting Internal 4 AS91504 Physical Education 3.7 – Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies Internal 3 AS91505 Physical Education 3.8 – Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts Internal 4 AS91789 Physical Education 3.9 – Devise strategies for an outdoor activity outcome Internal 4 We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $140.00 HVHS PE uniform This subject is on the UE Approved List 48 Credits Lit/Num Method L1 Lit Num Assignment Practical L1 Lit Assignment Assignment L1 Lit Assignment THE ARTS Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Year 13 NCEA Level 3 Art Art or Art Enrichment Art Art Painting Art Painting Art with Photographic & Digital Media Art Design Art Design Art Photography Art Photography Dance or Dance Enrichment Art History Art History Dance Dance Dance Dance Drama Drama Drama Drama Music Music Music Music Music Band Music Performance Music Performance Drama Music or Music Enrichment Music Band Head of Art – Catherine Betham LEVEL 1 ART 11ART Guidelines for Course Entry: Achievement in Junior Art or with a portfolio and approval from the HOD. Course Content: This course will draw on the students’ own cultural backgrounds and interests as the inspiration for themes, ideas and subject matter. These will be incorporated into artwork using a variety of media. Students will formulate, develop and refine their own ideas in response to their interpretation of artist models’ work. They will learn drawing and media skills by recording from observation. As part of their year’s programme, students will produce a two panel digital portfolio of resolved works. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS90916 Visual Arts 1.4 – Produce a body of work informed by established practice, which develops ideas, using a range of media External 12 Portfolio AS90915 Visual Arts 1.3 – Use drawing conventions to develop work in more than one field of practice Internal 6 Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $70.00 for personal art stationery and class projects fee Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 49 LEVEL 1 ART WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC & DIGITAL MEDIA 11ARDP Guidelines for Course Entry: Achievement in Junior Art or with approval from the HOD. Course Content: This course begins by developing students’ practical skills in photography. It will follow on to introduce students to a range of photographic and digital media techniques and methods which they have not yet experienced. The course will draw on students’ individual approaches to a set theme. Their ideas and interests will be incorporated into artwork using a variety of new and familiar media. Students will formulate, develop and refine ideas in response to their interpretation of artist models’ work and demonstrate knowledge of photographic and design conventions in their work. As part of their year’s work, students will produce a two panel digital portfolio of work. This course leads on to Year 12 Design and Photography. Students wishing to take Year 12 Painting will need to seek HOD approval and may need to complete a small portfolio of drawings. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS90916 Visual Arts 1.4 – Produce a body of work informed by established practice, which develops ideas, using a range of media External 12 Portfolio AS90915 Visual Arts 1.3 – Use drawing conventions to develop work in more than one field of practice Internal 6 Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $50.00 for personal art stationery and class projects fee Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List LEVEL 2 ART DESIGN 12ARDE Guidelines for Course Entry: Achievement in Level 1 Art. Interested and able students who did not do Level 1 Art, may submit a portfolio and seek approval from the HOD. Course Content: This course will enable students to develop their skills in graphic communication, as well as moving image and text, using Photoshop and other digital aids. Students will research artists and apply their ideas to their own artwork. They will develop artwork in response to their own interests and selected artist models. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91320 Visual Arts 2.4 – Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within design External 12 Portfolio AS91315 Visual Arts 2.3 – Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established design practice Internal 4 Practical AS91310 Visual Arts 2.2 – Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design Internal 4 Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $40.00 for personal art stationery and class projects fee Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 50 C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI LEVEL 2 ART PAINTING 12ARPA Guidelines for Course Entry: Achievement in Level 1 Art. Interested and able students who did not do Level 1 Art, may submit a portfolio and seek approval from the HOD. Course Content: This course will enable students to develop their skills in the following areas: drawing and painting. Students will research artists and apply their ideas to their own artwork. They will develop artwork in response to their own studies and selected artist models and art movements. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91321 Visual Arts 2.4 – Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within painting External 12 Portfolio AS91316 Visual Arts 2.3 – Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established painting practice Internal 4 Practical AS91311 Visual Arts 2.2 – Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to painting Internal 4 Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $100.00 for personal art stationery and class projects fee C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 2 ART PHOTOGRAPHY 12ARPH Guidelines for Course Entry: Achievement in Level 1 Art. Interested and able students who did not do Level 1 Art, may submit a portfolio and seek approval from the HOD. Course Content: This course will enable students to develop their skills using a range of photographic conventions. Students will research artists’ work and apply their ideas to their own work. They will develop artwork in response to their own interests and selected artist models. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91322 Visual Arts 2.4 – Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography External 12 Portfolio AS91317 Visual Arts 2.3 – Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice Internal 4 Practical AS91312 Visual Arts 2.2 – Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography Internal 4 Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $60.00 for personal art stationery and class projects fee. In addition, they will need a digital camera. Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 51 LEVEL 2 ART HISTORY 12ARHI Guidelines for Course Entry: Suitable for students taking practical art subjects and students with at least 12 credits in English or History, or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Course content and assessment will be negotiated with the teacher and tailored to meet individual student needs. There will be a mix of Internal and External Standards on offier. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91181 Art History 2.2 – Examine the meanings conveyed by art works External 4 UE Lit Writing Exam AS91182 Art History 2.3 – Examine the influence of context(s) on art works External 4 UE Lit Writing Exam AS91184 Art History 2.5 – Communicate understanding of an art history topic Internal 4 UE Lit Reading Assignment AS91185 Art History 2.6 – Communicate a considered personal response to art works Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment AS91183 Art History 2.4 – Examine how media are used to create effects in art works Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment AS91186 Art History 2.7 – Demonstrate understanding of art works in relation to the physical environments in which they are seen Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $15.00 C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 ART DESIGN 13ARDE Guidelines for Course Entry: Achievement in Level 2 Design. Interested and able students who did not do this course at Level 2, may submit a portfolio and seek approval from the HOD. Course Content: Students will extend foundation knowledge of graphic communication in its historical context. The programme will seek to enhance and develop practical design skills with a broader, more individual focus of study. Standard Title Type AS91320 3.4 – Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within design External 12 Portfolio AS91315 3.3 – Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established design practice Internal 4 Practical AS91310 3.2 – Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design Internal 4 Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $35.00 for personal art stationery and class projects fee This subject is on the UE Approved List 52 Credits Lit/Num Method LEVEL 3 ART HISTORY 13ARHI Guidelines for Course Entry: Suitable for students with an interest in Art, English or History and who have achieved 14 credits at Level 2 in any such combination of these subjects, or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: • Style in art works • Meaning in art • Art contexts • Media and processes in art works • Research an art history topic • Values placed on art works • A theory in art Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91489 Art History 3.8 – Analyse texts about art Internal 4 UE Lit Reading Assignment AS91488 Art History 3.7 – Examine the relationship(s) between a theory and art works Internal 4 UE Lit Reading Assignment AS91485 Art History 3.4 – Examine the impact of media and processes on art works Internal 4 UE Lit Reading Assignment AS91484 Art History 3.3 – Examine the relationship(s) between art and context External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91482 Art History 3.1 – Demonstrate understanding of style in art works External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam Costs: Longman’s write on book is available for purchase (approximately $20.00) This subject is on the UE Approved List LEVEL 3 ART PAINTING 13ARPA Guidelines for Course Entry: Achievement in Level 2 Painting. Interested and able students who did not do this course, may submit a portfolio and seek approval from the HOD. Course Content: Students will develop their skills and ideas through experimentation and practice using examples of work from established practice and contemporary painters. Gradually they will be given the opportunity to develop their own programme. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91456 3.4 – Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within painting practice External 14 Portfolio AS91460 3.5 – Produce a resolved work that demonstrates purposeful control of skills appropriate to a visual arts cultural context Internal 4 Practical AS91451 3.3 – Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established painting practice Internal 4 Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $100.00 for personal art stationery and class projects fee This subject is on the UE Approved List 53 LEVEL 3 ART PHOTOGRAPHY 13ARPH Guidelines for Course Entry: Achievement in Level 2 Photography. Interested and able students who did not do this course, may submit a portfolio and seek approval from the HOD. Course Content: Students will develop their own skills and ideas through experimentation and practice using examples of work from established practice and contemporary photographers. Gradually they will be given the opportunity to develop their own programme. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91457 3.4 – Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice External 14 Portfolio AS91452 3.3 – Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by established photography practice Internal 4 Practical AS91447 3.2 – Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography Internal 4 Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $91.00 for personal art stationery and class projects fee. In addition, students will need a digital camera. Students should request further information before purchasing cameras. This subject is on the UE Approved List 54 Head of Dance and Drama – Tama Smith LEVEL 1 DANCE 11DANC Guidelines for Course Entry: Interest in the performing arts and at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge. Previous training recommended Course Content: Students will learn a variety of dance genres/styles such as: • Modern Jazz • Hip Hop • Ballet • Musical Theatre • Creative and Contemporary Dance • Cultural Dance By exploring these contrasting dance forms students will develop technical dance skills, strength, flexibility and creativity whilst learning about rhythmical patterns and movement combinations. Students will have the opportunity to create their own choreography, learn movement sequences from specialised tutors and showcase their dance work within the community. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS90861 Dance 1.5 – Demonstrate understanding of a dance performance External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS90859 Dance 1.3 – Demonstrate ensemble skills in a dance Internal 4 Practical AS90858 Dance 1.1 – Compose dance sequences for given briefs Internal 6 Practical and portfolio AS90002 Dance 1.2 – Perform dance sequences Internal 6 Practical Costs: Compulsory dance uniform Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 55 LEVEL 2 DANCE 12DANC Guidelines for Course Entry: Interest in the performing arts. Previous training is recommended as well as completion of Year 11 Dance. Approval is at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge. Course Content: Students will explore a variety of dance disciplines such as: • Modern Jazz • Hip Hop • Body Percussion • Creative and Contemporary dance • Musical Theatre • Production Technologies This course heavily relies on performance and artistic expression and is an extension of Level 1 Dance. By exploring these contrasting dance forms students will develop new technical dance skills, strength, flexibility and creativity whilst learning about rhythmical patterns and movement combinations. Students will have the opportunity to create their own choreography, learn movement sequences from specialised tutors and showcase their dance works in both individual and group performances throughout the year. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91211 Dance 2.7 – Provide an interpretation of a dance performance with supporting evidence External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91208 Dance 2.4 – Perform a theatre dance to communicate understanding of the dance Internal 4 Practical AS91207 Dance 2.3 – Perform an ethnic or social dance to communicate understanding of the style Internal 4 Practical AS91206 Dance 2.2 – Choreograph a solo dance to communicate an intention Internal 4 Practical and portfolio AS91205 Dance 2.1 – Choreograph a group dance to communicate an intention Internal 4 Practical and portfolio Costs: Compulsory dance uniform Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 56 C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI LEVEL 3 DANCE 13DANC Guidelines for Course Entry: Interest in the performing arts. At least 13 credits at Level 2 Dance or at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge. Previous training is recommended. Course Content: This is an entirely performance based subject with a major focus on choreography and production techniques. Students are required to produce and choreograph a dance performance including set design, props and media etc. Students will also have the opportunity to learn from specialised tutors and showcase their dance works in both individual and group performances throughout the year. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91591 Dance 3.4 – Perform a group dance Internal 4 Practical AS91590 Dance 3.3 – Perform a solo or duet dance Internal 4 Practical AS91589 Dance 3.2 – Choreograph a dance to develop and resolve ideas Internal 4 Practical and portfolio AS91588 Dance 3.1 – Produce a dance to realise a concept Internal 8 Practical and portfolio AS91593 Dance 3.6 – Demonstrate understanding of dance performance practices Internal 4 Portfolio Costs: Compulsory dance uniform This subject is on the UE Approved List LEVEL 1 DRAMA 11DRAM Guidelines for Course Entry: An interest in English/Drama/Performing Arts. Course Content: Students participate in a variety of individual and group exercises, including production design, improvisation, performance technique, script writing and devising. They learn about different dramatic forms, and attend one or more productions as a class. They will be involved in a production process performing to a public audience. Standard Title Type AS90999 Drama 1.4 – Select and use features of a drama/theatre form in a performance Internal AS90998 Drama 1.3 – Demonstrate understanding of features of a drama/theatre form AS90997 Credits Lit/Num Method 4 L1 Lit Practical External 4 L1 Lit Exam Drama 1.2 – Devise and perform a drama Internal 5 L1 Lit Practical AS90009 Drama 1.6 – Perform an acting role in a scripted production Internal 5 L1 Lit Practical AS90006 Drama 1.1 – Apply drama techniques in a dramatic context Internal 4 L1 Lit Practical Costs: Nil Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 57 LEVEL 2 DRAMA 12DRAM Guidelines for Course Entry: An interest in English/Drama/Performing Arts. Course Content: Students participate in a wide variety of individual, group and class exercises, in role –play, improvisation, script interpretation and analysis, voice, performance skills, script writing and devising. They learn about different dramatic styles and theatre history. They attend as many productions as possible, as well as being involved in a significant production performed to a public audience. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91218 Drama 2.6 – Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production Internal 5 UE Lit Reading Practical AS91216 Drama 2.4 – Use complex performance skills associated with a drama or theatre form or period Internal 4 UE Lit Reading Practical AS91215 Drama 2.3 – Discuss a drama or theatre form or period with reference to a text External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91214 Drama 2.2 – Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention Internal 5 L1 Lit Practical AS91213 Drama 2.1 – Apply drama techniques in a scripted context Internal 4 UE Lit Reading Practical Costs: Nil C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 DRAMA 13DRAM Guidelines for Course Entry: 15 credits in Drama at Level 2 or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Typical topics are: using drama elements and conventions to devise an extended script; script analysis; using drama techniques to communicate meaning in performance; selecting and integrating a range of drama techniques of movement and space in the interpretation of a single character from a contemporary script; performing or taking a technical production role in a significant performance. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91517 Drama 3.6 – Perform a substantial acting role in a significant production Internal 5 UE Lit Reading Practical AS91514 Drama 3.3 – Interpret a prescribed text to demonstrate knowledge of a theatre form or period External 4 UE Lit Reading Writing Exam AS91513 Drama 3.2 – Devise and perform a drama to realise a concept Internal 5 L1 Lit Practical AS91512 Drama 3.1 – Interpret scripted text to integrate drama techniques in performance Internal 4 UE Lit Reading Assignment Costs: Nil This subject is on the UE Approved List 58 Head of Music – Grace Davey LEVEL 1 MUSIC 11MUSC Guidelines for Course Entry: Completion of Year 10 Music, or at least two years of instrumental tuition, or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: This course covers a wide variety of musical aspects that includes assessment in: • solo performance • group performance • composition • music works • aural (external – available on request for advanced students) • score reading (external) There are opportunities for advanced students to do some Level 2 standards. Standard Title Type AS91095 Music 1.6 – Demonstrate knowledge of two music works from contrasting contexts Internal AS91094 Music 1.5 – Demonstrate knowledge of conventions used in music scores AS91093 Credits Lit/Num Method 6 L1 Lit Portfolio External 4 L1 Lit Exam Music 1.4 – Demonstrate aural and theoretical skills through transcription External 4 Exam AS91092 Music 1.3 – Compose two original pieces of music Internal 6 Portfolio AS91091 Music 1.2 – Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a piece of music as a member of a group Internal 4 Practical AS91090 Music 1.1 – Perform two pieces of music as a featured soloist Internal 6 Portfolio Assessment will be selected from these standards based on individual need. A minimum of 20 credits will be gained if successful Costs: A Music Pack is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 59 LEVEL 1 MUSIC PERFORMANCE 11MUPR Guidelines for Course Entry: Open entry but preferred completion of Year 10 Music option, or at least one year of instrumental tuition, or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: This is a largely practical course including assessments in: • solo performance • group performance • composition • setting up and running a PA system Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US26687 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound technology for a performance context Internal 4 Practical Assignment Test AS91092 Music 1.3 – Compose two original pieces of music Internal 6 Portfolio AS91091 Music 1.2 – Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a piece of music as a member of a group Internal 4 Practical AS91090 Music 1.1 – Perform two pieces of music as a featured soloist Internal 6 Portfolio Assessment will be selected from these standards based on individual need. A minimum of 20 credits will be gained if successful Costs: Nil Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 60 LEVEL 2 MUSIC 12MUSC Guidelines for Course Entry: 14 credits in Level 1 Music, or at least three years of instrumental tuition with the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Students will select their own course of study from either Music Studies and/or Making Music sides of NCEA Level 2. Making Music: • solo performance • solo performance on a second instrument • group performance • composition • aural Music Studies: • *score reading • music works • instrumentation • *New Zealand music research *These standards will be compulsory in 2015 There are opportunities for advanced students to do some Level 3 standards. Standard Title Type AS91278 Music Studies 2.9 – Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music Internal AS91277 Music Studies 2.7 – Demonstrate understanding of two substantial contrasting music works AS91276 Credits Lit/Num Method 4 L1 Lit Assignment External 6 L1 Lit Exam Music Studies 2.6 – Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91275 Making Music 2.5 – Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation External 4 Exam AS91274 Making Music 2.2 – Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument Internal 3 Portfolio AS91273 Music Studies 2.8 – Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble Internal 4 Assignment AS91272 Making Music 2.3 – Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group Internal 4 Practical AS91271 Making Music 2.4 – Compose two substantial pieces of music Internal 6 Portfolio AS91270 Making Music 2.1 – Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist Internal 6 Portfolio Assessment will be selected from these standards based on individual need. A minimum of 20 credits will be gained if successful Costs: A Music Pack is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 61 LEVEL 2 MUSIC PERFORMANCE 12MUPR Guidelines for Course Entry: 9 credits at Level 1 Music, or at least three years of instrumental tuition, or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: This is a largely practical course and students will select their own course of study from the following standards: • solo performance • group performance • composition • solo performance on a second instrument • NZ music research • sound technology • instrumentation Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91278 Music Studies 2.9 – Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment AS91274 Making Music 2.2 – Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument Internal 3 Portfolio AS91273 Music Studies 2.8 – Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble Internal 4 Assignment AS91272 Making Music 2.3 – Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group Internal 4 Portfolio AS91271 Making Music 2.4 – Compose two substantial pieces of music Internal 6 Portfolio AS91270 Making Music 2.1 – Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist Internal 6 Portfolio Assessment will be selected from these standards based on individual need. A minimum of 20 credits will be gained if successful Not Eligible for Course Endorsement Costs: Nil Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 62 C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI LEVEL 3 MUSIC 13MUSC Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits at Level 2 Music, or at least four years of instrumental tuition with the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Students will select their own course of study from either the Music Studies and/or Making Music sides of NCEA Level 3. Making Music: • solo performance • solo performance on a second instrument • group performance • composition • aural Music Studies: • harmonic and tonal analysis • analyse a substantial music work • context of a music work • arrangement • research A highly recommended standard for future study in Music is Harmonic and Tonal Analysis. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91425 Music Studies 3.10 – Research a music topic Internal 6 UE Lit Reading Assignment AS91424 Music Studies 3.9 – Create two arrangements for an ensemble Internal 4 AS91423 Music Studies 3.8 – Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work Internal 4 L1 Lit Assignment AS91422 Music Studies 3.7 – Analyse a substantial music work External 4 L1 Lit Exam AS91421 Music Studies 3.6 – Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores External 4 Exam AS91420 Making Music 3.5 – Integrate aural skills into written representation External 4 Exam AS91419 Making Music 3.4 – Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music Internal 8 Portfolio AS91418 Making Music 3.3 – Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group Internal 4 Portfolio AS91417 Making Music 3.2 – Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument Internal 4 Portfolio AS91416 Making Music 3.1 – Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist Internal 8 Portfolio Portfolio Assessment will be selected from these standards based on individual need. A minimum of 20 credits will be gained if successful Costs: A Music Pack is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) This subject is on the UE Approved List 63 TECHNOLOGY Head of Department – Geoff Newby Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Year 13 NCEA Level 3 Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology Digital Technology for Employment Digital Technology for Employment Materials Technology Materials Technology or Materials Technology Workshop Technology Furniture ITO Computer Science Digital Technology – Programming Materials Technology Materials Technology Furniture ITO Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) Design and Visual Communication (Graphics) Fashion Technology Fashion Technology Food Technology Food Technology Fashion & Textiles Design Fashion & Textiles Design Fashion & Textiles Design Practical Food and Nutrition Hospitality Hospitality LEVEL 1 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY 11DTEC Guidelines for Course Entry: Open entry but Year 10 Digital Technology is a definite advantage. Course Content: This course enables students to extend their digital skills through exploring key Digital Technology areas. Digital Media – students will implement basic procedures to produce a professional media outcome through coding a website using HTML5 and CSS3 and integrating other media from the Adobe Design Suite. Programming – students will learn programming concepts and problem solving skills through developing an App to solve a problem. Throughout the year key concepts of computer operating systems, security and ethics along with project management and design skills will be taught. Standard Title Type AS91073 Digital Technologies 1.43 – Implement basic procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome Internal 4 AS91070 Digital Technologies 1.40 – Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of information management External 3 AS91045 Generic Technology 1.2 – Use planning tools to guide the technological development of an outcome to address a brief Internal 4 Portfolio AS91075 Generic Technology 1.46 – Construct a basic computer program for a specified task Internal 3 Portfolio AS91047 Digital Technologies 1.4 – Undertake development of a prototype to address a brief Internal 6 Portfolio We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $10.00 Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 64 Credits Lit/Num Method Portfolio L1 Lit Portfolio LEVEL 2 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY 12DTEC Guidelines for Course Entry: Successful completion of Level 1 Digital Technology course or at the discretion of the HOD. Good grades in English and other Technology areas are desirable for students wishing to join Digital Technology at Level 2. This course can be taken alongside Level 2 Computer Science. Course Content: This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of advanced concepts and procedures in Digital Media using a range of recognised industry standard software applications. In the first half of the year students will learn specific software techniques and applications and in the second half they will showcase their skills and abilities by working on an individually negotiated project. Students may choose to focus on Animation, Image Manipulation, Web Design and/or Desktop Publishing. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91363 Demonstrate understanding of sustainability in design External 4 L2 Lit Portfolio AS 91356 Develop a conceptual design for an outcome Internal 6 Portfolio AS91357 Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype Internal 6 Portfolio AS91370 Implement advanced procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome Internal 4 Portfolio We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $10.00 C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 2 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR EMPLOYMENT 12DTFE Guidelines for Course Entry: Entry is at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: • file management • desktop publishing • image manipulation • website creation • spreadsheets • presentation software Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US2784 Create and use a computer spreadsheet to solve a problem Internal 3 Practical US2788 Produce desktop published documents to meet a set brief Internal 5 Practical US5940 Produce a presentation using a desktop presentation computer application Internal 3 Assignment US6743 Demonstrate an understanding of ergonomic principles for computer workstations Internal 2 Practical US25655 Create a website using a dedicated web authoring tool to meet a set brief Internal 3 Assignment US111 Use a word processor to produce documents for a business or organisation Internal 5 Assignment We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $10.00 Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 65 LEVEL 2 COMPUTER SCIENCE 12COMP Guidelines for Course Entry: Level 1 Digital Technology, high achievement in Mathematics/Science or at the discretion of the HOD. This course can be taken alongside Level 2 Digital Technology. Course Content: Students who complete this course will gain an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental principles in advanced Computer Programming, Computer Science and Information Management. Knowledge of programming principles will give students an insight into software development across a range of disciplines and lead to careers in all areas of Information and Communications Technology as well as many other fields of study. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91371 Demonstrate understanding of advanced concepts from computer science External 4 L2 Lit Portfolio AS91368 Implement advanced procedures to produce a specified digital information outcome with dynamically linked data Internal 6 Portfolio AS91372 Construct a plan for an advanced computer program for a specified task Internal 3 Portfolio AS91373 Construct an advanced computer program for a specified task Internal 3 Portfolio We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $10.00 C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FOR EMPLOYMENT 13DTFE Guidelines for Course Entry: Entry is at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: • desktop publishing • file management • image manipulation • website creation • spreadsheets • presentation software Standard Title Type US2785 Create a computer spreadsheet to provide a solution for organisation use Internal 5 Assignment US2789 Produce desktop published documents for organisation use Internal 6 Assignment US25658 Create a website for a stakeholder using a dedicated web-authoring tool Internal 5 Assignment US112 Produce business or organisational information using word processing functions Internal 5 Assignment We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $10.00 This subject is not on the UE Approved List 66 Credits Lit/Num Method LEVEL 3 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY – PROGRAMMING 13DTPR Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits Level 2 Digital Technology – Programming, otherwise entry is at the discretion of the HOD. This course should not be taken concurrently with Digital Technology – Applications, and assessment clashes may occur if another Technology subject is taken. Course Content: • File Management • Image Manipulation and Design • Animation • Actionscript programming for Smart Device App development • Interface usability • Technological practice Standard Title Type AS91637 Digital Technologies 3.46 – Develop a complex computer program for a specified task Internal AS91635 Digital Technologies 3.43 – Implement complex procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome AS91617 AS91610 Credits Lit/Num Method 6 L1 Lit, Num Portfolio Internal 4 L1 Lit Portfolio Generic Technology 3.10 – Undertake a critique of a technological outcome's design External 4 L1 Lit Portfolio Generic Technology 3.3 – Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense Internal 6 L3 Lit Portfolio We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $10.00 This subject is on the UE Approved List 67 LEVEL 1 MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY 11TECH Guidelines for Course Entry: A good level of numeracy and literacy are required to enable the student to complete the research and design stage of this project successfully. Year 10 Art or Graphics would be beneficial. Course Content: This is a full year course in Materials Technology that covers areas such as: • research and design • materials technology • electronics • process and production technology • structures • mechanisms • basic workshop skills The students will complete two manufacturing projects over the course of the year, one of which relates to an identified storage issue. They will also research different types of materials and write a report on selected materials to enable an outcome to function correctly. Standard Title Type AS91057 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 1.20 – Implement basic procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product Internal 6 AS91049 Generic Technology 1.6 – Demonstrate understanding of how materials enable technological products to function External 4 AS91047 Generic Technology 1.4 – Undertake development to make a prototype to address a brief Internal 6 AS91044 Generic Technology 1.1 – Undertake brief development to address a need or opportunity Internal 4 We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $110.00 for equipment and materials Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 68 Credits Lit/Num Method Portfolio L1 Lit Portfolio Portfolio L1 Lit Portfolio LEVEL 2 MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY 12TECH Guidelines for Course Entry: Year 11 Technology, Art or Graphics and Level 1 English and Mathematics. Course Content: Students will work with a real client within a context of their choice. They will cover all the aspects of technological practice throughout their project and develop the project to its conclusion. Students will be graded on the whole process including technical construction skills and project management. Throughout the year students will also research different practising technologists and investigate life cycle analysis from which they will then produce a report on sustainable designs. Standard Title Type Credits AS91363 Generic Technology 2.10 – Demonstrate understanding of sustainability in design External 4 AS91357 Generic Technology 2.4 – Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype Internal 6 AS91354 Generic Technology 2.2 – Undertake brief development to address an issue Internal 4 AS91344 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.20 – Internal Implement advanced procedures using resistant materials to make a specified product with special features 6 Lit/Num Method L2 Lit Portfolio Portfolio L2 Lit Portfolio Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $120.00 for equipment and materials Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 69 LEVEL 3 MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY 13TECH Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits Level 2 Technology preferred. Students with other Level 2 credits will be considered at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: This is a full year course in applied technology that covers areas such as: • research and design • materials technology • electronics • process and production technology • structures • mechanisms • advanced workshop skills Students investigate and research an issue that they have identified and develop a conceptual design. They will further develop this to a fully working prototype. Throughout the course they will research existing technologists and produce a report on the concept of good design. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91620 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.20 – Implement complex procedures to integrate parts using resistant materials to make a specified product Internal 6 AS91617 Generic Technology 3.10 – Undertake a critique of a technological outcomes design External 4 L3 Lit Writing Assignment AS91611 Generic Technology 3.4 – Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense Internal 6 L3 Lit Assignment AS91608 Generic Technology 3.1 – Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context Internal 4 L3 Lit Assignment Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $120.00 for equipment and materials This subject is on the UE Approved List LEVEL 1 FITEC (FURNITURE ITO) 11FITO Guidelines for Course Entry: Year 10 Workshop would be an advantage, although not essential. Course Content: This course is a trade related course. Students develop practical furniture making skills using hand and machine tools common to the trade. Credits go towards a New Zealand Certificate in Furniture Making. Standard Title Type US2217 Select and use safety equipment for furniture work Internal 2 Practical US2216 Recognise and confirm furniture job specifications Internal 2 Assignment US20047 Hand turn wood to produce furniture articles Internal 4 Practical US18918 Construct a furniture carcase Internal 6 Practical US18917 Construct hand joints for furniture Internal 3 Practical Not Eligible for Course Endorsement We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $120.00 Does not lead to a Level 3 subject 70 Credits Lit/Num Method LEVEL 2 FITEC (FURNITURE ITO) 12FITO Guidelines for Course Entry: Students having achieved credits at Year 11 FITEC would be preferred, however, students with a keen interest in developing generic woodworking skills are welcome. Course Content: This course is a trade related course. Students develop practical furniture making skills using hand and machine tools common to the trade. Credits go towards a New Zealand Certificate in Furniture Making. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US2217 Select and use safety equipment for furniture work Internal 2 Practical US2216 Recognise and confirm furniture job specifications Internal 2 Practical US20047 Hand turn wood to produce furniture articles Internal 4 Practical US18918 Construct a furniture carcase Internal 6 Practical US18917 Construct hand joints for furniture Internal 3 Practical Not Eligible for Course Endorsement We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $120.00 C&I Does not lead to a Level 3 subject MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 1 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 11WKEN Guidelines for Course Entry: Year 10 Technology is an advantage. Course Content: This is a workshop based course in which students undertake a number of practical projects while developing metalworking skills and processes in: • occupational health and safety • engineering measurement • mechanical engineering technology Please note: This is not an automotive course Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US22926 Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures in a specific engineering workshop Internal 2 Practical US22924 Develop a simple product using engineering materials Internal 10 Practical US22923 Demonstrate basic engineering workshop skills under close supervision Internal 12 Practical Not Eligible for Course Endorsement We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $120.00 Does not lead to a Level 3 subject 71 LEVEL 2 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 13WKEN Guidelines for Course Entry: Year 11 Engineering or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: This is a workshop based course in which students undertake a number of practical projects while developing metalworking skills and processes. Please note: This is not an automotive course. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US4436 Select, use, and care for engineering marking-out equipment Internal 4 Practical US4435 Select, use, and care for engineering dimensional measuring equipment Internal 3 Practical US2432 Manually construct plane geometric shapes for engineering Internal 3 Test US2396 Select, use and maintain portable hand held engineering power tools Internal 4 Practical US2395 Select, use, and care for, engineering hand tools Internal 4 Practical Not Eligible for Course Endorsement We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $120.00 C&I Does not lead to a Level 3 subject MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 1 DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION 11DVCO Guidelines for Course Entry: Open but previous experience in Graphics is a definite advantage. Course Content: Graphics is a course in drawing and design which focuses on design themes that are relevant and of interest to the age group. It takes students through from conceptualisation and ideas refinement, to the formal presentation of design solutions in the form of detailed drawings and 3D models. Presentation skills are developed, and through evaluation of ideas, students learn to make informed decisions. Level 1 Achievement Standards cover freehand drawing, plane and solid geometry, 2D and 3D formal drawing, shading and colour rendering techniques, model making and the application of the design process. The use of digital media for visual communication will be part of this course. Standard Title Type AS91068 Design and Visual Communication 1.35 – Undertake development of design ideas through graphics practice Internal 6 Portfolio AS91067 Design and Visual Communication 1.34 – Use the work of an influential designer to inform design ideas Internal 3 Portfolio AS91066 Design and Visual Communication 1.33 – Use rendering techniques to communicate the form of design ideas Internal 3 Portfolio AS91065 Design and Visual Communication 1.32 – Produce External instrumental paraline drawings to communicate design ideas 3 Num Portfolio AS91064 Design and Visual Communication 1.31 – Produce instrumental, multi –view orthographic drawings that communicate technical features of design ideas External 3 Num Portfolio AS91063 Design and Visual Communication 1.30 – Produce freehand sketches that communicate design ideas External 3 We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $60.00 for Graphics Pack (if not purchased in Year 10) Approximately $30.00 consumables Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 72 Credits Lit/Num Method Portfolio LEVEL 2 DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION 13DVCO Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits Graphics Level 1 or with approval from the HOD, students with Level 1 Art credits may gain entry. Course Content: Graphics is a course in drawing and design which focuses on design themes that are relevant and of interest to the age group. It takes students through from conceptualisation and ideas refinement to the formal presentation of design solutions in the form of detailed drawings and 3D models. Presentation skills are developed and through evaluation of ideas students learn to make informed decisions. The course follows a National Graphics Curriculum which is formally assessed for NCEA Levels 1-3 over Years 11-13. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91342 Design and Visual Communication 2.35 – Develop a product design through graphics practice Internal 6 Portfolio AS91341 Design and Visual Communication 2.34 – Develop a spatial design through graphics practice Internal 6 Portfolio AS91340 Design and Visual Communication 2.33 – Use the characteristics of a design movement or era to inform own design ideas Internal 3 AS91339 Design and Visual Communication 2.32 – Produce instrumental perspective projection drawings to communicate design ideas External 3 Portfolio AS91337 Design and Visual Communication 2.30 – Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas External 3 Portfolio L2 Lit Portfolio We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $60.00 for Graphics Pack (if not purchased previously) Approximately $30.00 consumables Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 73 LEVEL 3 DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION 13DVCO Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits Graphics Level 2 or, with approval from the HOD, students with Level 2 Art credits may gain entry. Course Content: Graphics is a course in drawing and design which focuses on design themes that are relevant and of interest to the age group. It takes students through from conceptualisation and ideas refinement to the formal presentation of design solutions in the form of detailed drawings and 3D models. Professional presentation skills are developed and through evaluation of ideas students learn to make informed decisions. The course follows a National Graphics Curriculum which is formally assessed for NCEA Levels 1-3 over Years 11-13. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91630 Design and Visual Communication 3.33 – Resolve a product design through graphics practice Internal 6 Portfolio AS91628 Design and Visual Communication 3.31 – Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a design outcome to an audience Internal 6 Portfolio AS91627 Design and Visual Communication 3.30 – Initiate design ideas through exploration External 4 Portfolio We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $60.00 for Graphics Pack (if not purchased in Year 10) Approximately $30.00 consumables This subject is on the UE Approved List LEVEL 1 FASHION & TEXTILES DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 11FASH Guidelines for Course Entry: Year 10 Fashion Technology, Art, Design and Visual Communication, Workshop Technology or Digital Technology. Course Content: In the Year 11 Fashion Technology course students complete two major projects. The first focuses on fashion illustration and using fashion illustration techniques to inspire them to make a Cosplay outfit. For the second project students learn basic sewing techniques to create a wearable garment. All domestic sewing patterns are provided. Students must supply their own fabric. Standard Title Type AS91063 Design and Visual Communication 1.30 – Produce freehand sketches that communicate design ideas External 3 Portfolio AS91058 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 1.21 – Implement basic procedures using textile materials to make a specified product Internal 6 Portfolio AS91046 Generic Technology 1.3 – Use design ideas to produce a conceptual design to address a brief Internal 6 Portfolio AS91047 Generic Technology 1.4 – Undertake development to make a prototype to address a brief Internal 6 Portfolio We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $30.00 Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 74 Credits Lit/Num Method LEVEL 2 FASHION & TEXTILES DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 12FASH Guidelines for Course Entry: 10 credits NCEA Level 1 in Fashion Technology or Art, Design and Visual Communication, Materials Technology, Workshop Technology or Digital Technology. Course Content: In the Year 12 Fashion Technology course students complete two major projects. The first focuses on a conceptual design and prototyping to create wearable arts for a school fashion show. The second project looks at using advanced construction techniques and special features to make a wearable garment. All domestic sewing patterns are supplied. Students must supply their own fabrics. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91357 Generic Technology 2.4 – Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype Internal 6 Portfolio AS91356 Generic Technology 2.3 – Develop a conceptual design for an outcome Internal 6 Portfolio AS91345 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.21 – Implement advanced procedures using textile materials to make a specified product with special features Internal 6 Portfolio AS91337 Design and Visual Communication 2.30 – Use visual communication techniques to generate design ideas External 3 Portfolio We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $40.00 C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 FASHION & TEXTILES DESIGN TECHNOLOGY 13FASH Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits Level 2 NCEA Fashion Technology, or by approval of the HOD. Course Content: In Year 13 Fashion Technology students are allowed to choose and negotiate one or two projects to complete within the year. Examples of these are creating a collection of formal wear for the school ball, organising a school fashion show and designing for a client base. All Year 13 students also construct a garment implementing complex construction techniques and applied design of their choice. Standards listed below are a selection of those available. The student, with the support of their teacher, will select standards to be studied. All domestic patterns are provided. Students must supply their own fabric. Standard Title Type Credits AS91627 Design and Visual Communication 3.30 – Initiate design ideas through exploration External 4 AS91623 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.23 – Implement complex procedures to create an applied design for a specified product Internal 4 AS91621 Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.21 – Implement complex procedures using textile materials to make a specified product Internal 6 AS91611 Generic Technology 3.4 – Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense Internal 6 Lit/Num Method L1 Lit We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $50.00 This subject is on the UE Approved List 75 LEVEL 1 PRACTICAL FOOD & NUTRITION 11FOOD Guidelines for Course Entry: Year 10 Food Technology recommended. Course Content: This course is primarily a practical course available to Level 1 students. It is designed as an introduction to working in a kitchen environment and is a prerequisite for our Level 2 Hospitality course. The course utilises Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI) cookery Level 1 Unit Standards. It will offer students the opportunity to experience and take part in a wide range of activities in a variety of contexts with a strong focus on strengthening food preparation skills. This programme is assessed against Cookery Unit Standards. Work throughout the year will be internally assessed through written tests and practical tasks. Standard Title Type US15900 Prepare and present meat in the hospitality industry Internal 4 Practical US19770 Prepare and present egg and cheese dishes in the hospitality industry Internal 2 Practical US15914 Demonstrate complaint handling principles and procedures in the hospitality industry Internal 2 Written US15921 Prepare and cook a cake, a sponge and a batch of scones in the hospitality industry Internal 3 Practical US21059 Knife care, storage and carrying in the hospitality industry Internal 2 Practical US21057 Prepare, construct and garnish mocktails for the hospitality industry Internal 2 Practical US15919 Hot finger foods Internal 2 Practical US15892 Demonstrate knowledge of terminology used for food and recipes in commercial cookery. Internal 2 Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $120.00 Does not lead to a Level 3 subject in 2014 76 Credits Lit/Num Method LEVEL 2 HOSPITALITY 12FOHO Guidelines for Course Entry: It is expected that students will have a completed Level 1 Practical Foods and Nutrition, to provide the basis for more advanced work at this level. Course Content: This Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI) approved course is designed to give students specific industry training which will be advantageous for a career in Hospitality. The course has a large time sensitive practical component and students are expected to demonstrate a high performance level in a kitchen environment. The programme is assessed against Cookery Unit Standards. All work is internally assessed through written tests and practical tasks. Unit 167 must be gained before any other units can be assessed. Units may be changed to suit class needs. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method 167 Practice food safety methods in a food business Internal 4 Practical US13285 Handle and maintain knives in a commercial kitchen Internal 2 Practical US13276 Cook food items by grilling Internal 2 Practical US13283 Prepare and present salads for service Internal 2 Practical US13271 Cook food items by frying Internal 2 Practical US13278 Cook food items by roasting Internal 2 Practical US13280 Prepare fruits and vegetable cuts Internal 2 Practical US13281 Prepare and present basic sandwiches for service Internal 2 Practical US13272 Cook food items by baking Internal 2 Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $120.00 Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 77 LEVEL 3 HOSPITALITY 13FOHO Guidelines for Course Entry: In consultation with the Head of Department. Level 2 Hospitality is highly recommended. Course Content: This Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI) approved course is designed to give students specific industry training which will be advantageous for a career in Hospitality. The course has a large time sensitive practical component and students are expected to demonstrate a high performance level in a kitchen environment. All work is internally assessed through written tests and practical tasks. Unit 167 from the Food Safety domain must be gained before any other units can be assessed. Units may be changed to suit class needs. Standard Title Type 167 Practice food safety methods in a food business Internal 4 Practical US13282 Prepare, assemble, and present complex sandwiches for service in a commercial kitchen Internal 2 Practical US13331 Prepare and cook pickles, chutneys, and preserves in a commercial kitchen Internal 4 Practical US13343 Demonstrate knowledge of basic nutrition in commercial catering Internal 5 Practical US18497 Demonstrate knowledge of culinary products and terms Internal 8 Practical We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $120.00 Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 78 Credits Lit/Num Method LANGUAGES Head of Department – Jairo Trujillo –Ramirez Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Year 13 NCEA Level 3 French French French French French German German German German German Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese Japanese Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Te Reo Māori Literacy Support Literacy Support Numeracy Support LEVEL 1 FRENCH 11FREN Guidelines for Course Entry: Year 10 French or equivalent. Course Content: Varied language activities encourage greater skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Themes are: holidays, travel, sport and leisure, health, cafes and restaurants, communications, and talking about New Zealand. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS90882 French 1.5 – Write a variety of text types in French on areas of most immediate relevance Internal 5 Portfolio AS90881 French 1.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of French texts on areas of most immediate relevance External 5 Exam AS90880 French 1.3 – Interact using spoken French to communicate personal information, ideas and opinions in different situations Internal 5 Portfolio AS90878 French 1.1 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken French texts on areas of most immediate relevance External 5 Exam Costs: Online learning is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 79 LEVEL 2 FRENCH 12FREN Guidelines for Course Entry: 15 credits NCEA Level 1 or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Typical topics are: teenagers, the French-speaking world, health, sport, food and cooking, holidays, transport, Provence, and the world of work. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91122 French 2.5 – Write a variety of text types in French to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts Internal 5 Portfolio AS91121 French 2.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual French text(s) on familiar matters External 5 Exam AS91119 French 2.3 – Interact using spoken French to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations Internal 5 Portfolio AS91118 French 2.1 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken French texts on familiar matters External 5 Exam Costs: Online learning is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 FRENCH 13FREN Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits NCEA Level 2 French or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Typical topics are: the media, art and artists, technology, and the environment. A short novel is studied and students are expected to read independently. Standard Title Type AS91547 French 3.5 – Write a variety of text types in clear French to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives Internal 5 Portfolio AS91546 French 3.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual French texts External 5 Exam AS91545 French 3.3 – Interact clearly using spoken French to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations Internal 6 Portfolio AS91543 French 3.1 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken French texts External 5 Exam Costs: Online learning is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) This subject is on the UE Approved List 80 Credits Lit/Num Method LEVEL 1 GERMAN 11GERM Guidelines for Course Entry: Year 10 German or equivalent. Course Content: Varied language activities encourage greater skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Themes are the individual, the family and home, school and education, daily routine and health, shopping, city and town, sport and recreation, travel and holidays, social life and occasions and German film. Students are encouraged to increase their language and cultural knowledge within these themes using various resources and technology. Students can apply to participate in the two month exchange (New Zealand summer holidays) at the end of Year 11 or Year 12. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS90887 German 1.5 – Write a variety of text types in German on areas of most immediate relevance Internal 5 Portfolio AS90886 German 1.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of German texts on areas of most immediate relevance External 5 Exam AS90885 German 1.3 – Interact using spoken German to communicate personal information, ideas and opinions in different situations Internal 5 Portfolio AS90883 German 1.1 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken German texts on areas of most immediate relevance External 5 Exam Costs: Online learning is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List LEVEL 2 GERMAN 12GERM Guidelines for Course Entry: 15 credits NCEA Level 1 in German or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: The course is theme-orientated. Topics include: German film, friendship and family, health, future plans and ambitions, and cultural knowledge. The four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) are further developed. Students are encouraged to take part in the New Zealand/Germany Student Exchange at the end of the year. There are also a number of scholarships to Germany available. Exchange students from Germany will come in once during the year. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91127 German 2.5 – Write a variety of text types in German to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts Internal 5 Portfolio AS91126 German 2.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety External of written and/or visual German text(s) on familiar matters 5 Exam AS91124 German 2.3 – Interact using spoken German to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations Internal 5 Portfolio AS91123 German 2.1 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken German texts on familiar matters External 5 Exam Costs: A write-on workbook is available for purchase (approximately $26.00) Online learning is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 81 LEVEL 3 GERMAN 13GERM Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits NCEA Level 2 German or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: A continuation of the theme work i.e. current trends, planning for the future, significant events in Germany/German-speaking countries, a region in Germany, our changing world: media, technology, social cohesion and environmental issues. Project presentations and individual research are encouraged to further increase language and cultural knowledge. Literature studies are integrated into theme work. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91552 German 3.5 – Write a variety of text types in clear German to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives Internal 5 Portfolio AS91551 German 3.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual German texts External 5 Exam AS91550 German 3.3 – Interact clearly using spoken German to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations Internal 6 Portfolio AS91548 German 3.1 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken German texts External 5 Exam Costs: A write-on workbook is available for purchase (approximately $26.00) Online learning is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) This subject is on the UE Approved List LEVEL 1 JAPANESE 11JAPA Guidelines for Course Entry: Year 10 Japanese or equivalent. Course Content: Communication and intercultural competency skills are developed through learning about: milestones in young people’s lives, languages spoken/nationalities/identity, popular fast food in New Zealand and Japan, shopping, free time activities, city and country living, school trips, part time jobs, careers and aspirations, and Japanese houses. Students learn to read and write the third alphabet, Katakana. Cultural comparisons between New Zealand, Australia and Japan as well as other Asian nations are encouraged through discussions of various cultural conventions. Students will come to understand their identity and place in the world in relation to others. Varied language activities will foster the development of skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. Every alternate year there will be an exchange from our sister school, Minoh High School, to Hutt Valley High School in late July for one week. Students have the opportunity to host an exchange student. Standard Title Type AS90897 Japanese 1.5 – Write a variety of text types in Japanese on areas of most immediate relevance Internal 5 Portfolio AS90896 Japanese 1.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of Japanese texts on areas of most immediate relevance External 5 Exam AS90895 Japanese 1.3 – Interact using spoken Japanese to communicate personal information, ideas and opinions in different situations Internal 5 Portfolio AS90893 Japanese 1.1 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Japanese texts on areas of most immediate relevance External 5 Exam Costs: A write-on workbook is available for purchase (approximately $31.00) Online learning is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 82 Credits Lit/Num Method LEVEL 2 JAPANESE 12JAPA Guidelines for Course Entry: 15 credits NCEA Level 1 Japanese or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Communication and intercultural competency skills are further developed through learning about: fashion, daily family life and housing, food (including cooking in class and translating a recipe), the prison system in Japan, education, robots and technology as well as Japanese popular sports and pastimes. Varied language activities foster the development of the skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking. Every alternate year there will be an exchange from our sister school, Minoh High School, to Hutt Valley High School in late July for one week. Students have the opportunity to host an exchange student. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91137 Japanese 2.5 – Write a variety of text types in Japanese to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts Internal 5 Portfolio AS91136 Japanese 2.4 – Demonstrate under-standing of a variety of written and/or visual Japanese text(s) on familiar matters External 5 Exam AS91134 Japanese 2.3 – Interact using spoken Japanese to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations Internal 5 Portfolio AS91133 Japanese 2.1 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Japanese texts on familiar matters External 5 Exam Costs: Online learning is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 JAPANESE 13JAPA Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits NCEA Level 2 Japanese, or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: This course covers the topics of: comparisons of the physical environment of New Zealand and Japan, tourism/travel and hospitality in Japan, honorific language, polite language, work opportunities in Japan, women, the aging population and declining birth rate and possible solutions for the future challenges these present, social networking, and youth culture. Students develop their writing skills in the three main alphabets and practise listening, reading and speaking through varied language activities. While comparing Japan to New Zealand and other Asian nations, intercultural competency skills are developed through various class discussions of cultural and social conventions. Every alternate year there will be an exchange from our sister school, Minoh High School, to Hutt Valley High School in late July for one week. Students have the opportunity to host an exchange student. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91557 Japanese 3.5 – Write a variety of text types in clear Japanese to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives Internal 5 Portfolio AS91556 Japanese 3.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Japanese texts External 5 Exam AS91555 Japanese 3.3 – Interact clearly using spoken Japanese to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations Internal 6 Portfolio AS91553 Japanese 3.1 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Japanese texts External 5 Exam Costs: Online learning is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) This subject is on the UE Approved List 83 LEVEL 1 SPANISH 11SPAN Guidelines for Course Entry: Year 10 Spanish or equivalent. Students must be committed to daily homework, learning the day’s new language and revising previous work. Course Content: Varied language activities encourage greater skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing will be developed. Major topics are: personal information, home life, routine and leisure activities, school, food shopping, clothes, town and country, holidays. The main focus is on studying the language but aspects of the culture of Spain and Latin America will also be introduced. There will be a two week trip to Spain every two years starting in 2014. This will be in Term 2 using one week of the July school holidays. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS90912 Spanish 1.5 – Write a variety of text types in Spanish on areas of most immediate relevance Internal 5 Portfolio AS90911 Spanish 1.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of Spanish texts on areas of most immediate relevance External 5 Exam AS90910 Spanish 1.3 – Interact using spoken Spanish to communicate personal information, ideas and opinions in different situations Internal 5 Portfolio AS90908 Spanish 1.1 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Spanish texts on areas of most immediate relevance External 5 Exam Costs: A write-on workbook is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) Online learning is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List LEVEL 2 SPANISH 12SPAN Guidelines for Course Entry: 15 credits NCEA Level 1 Spanish or at the discretion of the HOD. Course Content: Level 1 work is reinforced. The four key skills are developed. Major topics are: holidays, tourism, geography, history, culture, sport, health and relationships. There will be a two week trip to Spain every two years starting in 2014. This will be in Term 2 using one week of the July school holidays. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91152 Spanish 2.5 – Write a variety of text types in Spanish to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts Internal 5 Portfolio AS91151 Spanish 2.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Spanish text(s) on familiar matters External 5 Exam AS91149 Spanish 2.3 – Interact using spoken Spanish to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations Internal 5 Portfolio AS91148 Spanish 2.1 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Spanish texts on familiar matters External 5 Exam Costs: Online learning is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 84 C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI LEVEL 3 SPANISH 13SPAN Guidelines for Course Entry: Year 10 Spanish or equivalent. Students must be committed to daily homework, learning the day’s new language and revising previous work. Course Content: Varied language activities encourage greater skills in listening, reading, speaking and writing will be developed. Major topics are: personal information, home life, routine and leisure activities, school, food shopping, clothes, town and country, holidays. The main focus is on studying the language but aspects of the culture of Spain and Latin America will also be introduced. There will be a two week trip to Spain every two years starting in 2014. This will be in Term 2 using one week of the July school holidays. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91572 Spanish 3.5 – Write a variety of text types in clear Spanish to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives Internal 5 Portfolio AS91571 Spanish 3.4 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Spanish texts External 5 Exam AS91570 Spanish 3.3 – Interact clearly using spoken French to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives in different situations Internal 6 Portfolio AS91568 Spanish 3.1 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Spanish texts External 5 Exam Costs: Online learning is available for purchase (approximately $15.00) This subject is on the UE Approved List LEVEL 1 TE REO MĀORI 11MAOR Guidelines for Course Entry: Years 9 and 10 Māori. Course Content: Students develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to a standard that enables them to manage their tasks in preparation for NCEA assessments. Topics include: whanau, school, marae, health and urban living. Students also study the traditional and contemporary Maori culture of Aotearoa. Standard Title Type AS91089 Te Reo Maori 1.5 – Waihanga tuhinga i te reo o tona ao Internal AS91087 Te Reo Maori 1.3 – Panui kia mohio ki te reo o tona ao Lit/Num Method 6 L1 Lit Portfolio External 6 L1 Lit Exam AS91086 Te Reo Maori 1.2 – Korero kia whakamahi i te reo o tona ao Internal 6 L1 Lit Speech AS91085 Te Reo Maori 1.1 – Whakarongo kia mohio ki te reo o tona ao 6 L1 Lit Exam Internal Credits Costs: A write-on workbook is available for purchase (approximately $20.00) Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List 85 LEVEL 2 TE REO MĀORI 12MAOR Guidelines for Course Entry: 13 credits NCEA Level 1 Māori. Course Content: Students develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to a standard that enables them to manage their tasks in preparation for NCEA assessments. Topics include: whanau, school, marae, health and urban living. Students also study the traditional and contemporary Maori culture of Aotearoa. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method AS91288 Te Reo Maori 2.5 – Waihanga tuhinga auaha, i te reo o te ao torotoro Internal 6 UE Lit Writing Portfolio AS91286 Te Reo Maori 2.3 – Panui kia mohio ki te reo o te ao torotoro External 6 UE Lit Reading Exam AS91285 Te Reo Maori 2.2 – Korero kia whakamahi i te reo o te ao torotoro Internal 6 L1 Lit Speech AS91284 Te Reo Maori 2.1 – Whakarongo kia mohio ki te reo o te ao torotoro Internal 4 L1 Lit Exam Costs: A write-on workbook is available for purchase (approximately $20.00) C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 3 TE REO MĀORI 13MAOR Guidelines for Course Entry: 12 credits NCEA Level 2 in Te Reo Māori. Course Content: Students develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to a standard that enables them to manage their tasks in preparation for NCEA assessments. Topics include: whanau, school, marae, health, entertainment and Maori organisations. Students also study the traditional and contemporary Maori culture of Aotearoa. Standard Title Type AS91654 Te Reo Maori 3.5 – Waihanga tuhinga whai take i te reo Maori o te ao whanui Internal AS91652 Te Reo Maori 3.3 – Panui kia mohio ki te reo Maori o te ao whanui AS91651 AS91650 Lit/Num Method 6 L1 Lit Portfolio External 6 L1 Lit Exam Te Reo Maori 3.2 – Korero kia whakamahi i te reo Maori o te ao whanui Internal 6 L1 Lit Speech Te Reo Maori 3.1 – Whakarongo kia mohio ki te reo Maori o te ao whanui Internal 4 L1 Lit Exam Costs: A write-on workbook is available for purchase (approximately $20.00) This subject is on the UE Approved List 86 Credits Head of English Language – Sarah Langley Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Year 13 NCEA Level 3 English Language English Language English Language Foundation English Language (Beginner/Intermediate) English Language Senior Beginners English Language Academic English Language Academic Purposes English Language Academic The English Language courses are for our students with a non-English speaking background and are intended to be flexible in order to respond to the needs of the specific students in the classes. Placement tests will determine which level is appropriate for each student. LEVEL 1 ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Foundation) 11ESOL Guidelines for Course Entry: Placement tests determine the appropriate English Language class and support needed for each student from a non-English speaking background. Course Content: This class is designed for English Language learners at beginner level. This class will help them develop language skills for survival and will help them access the NZ curriculum. Senior students in this class will study Level 1 English Language Unit Standards. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US27996 Write basic texts on very familiar topics Internal 8 Portfolio US27988 Participate in basic personal spoken exchanges Internal 10 Portfolio US27982 Read and understand basic texts on very familiar topics Internal 8 Practical Not Eligible for Course Endorsement Costs: Nil Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List (Level 3 English) 87 LEVEL 1 ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Senior Beginners) 11ELAN Guidelines for Course Entry: Placement tests determine the appropriate English Language class and support needed for each student from a non-English speaking background. Course Content: This class is designed for senior students who need substantial support to improve their English proficiency, but whose age and maturity make junior classes unsuitable. The course aims at preparing students for Year 11 English Language (Academic) and Year 12 English Language (Intermediate). Students will learn the most frequently used words in English and work on developing the vocabulary necessary for NCEA study. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US27999 Write simple texts on familiar topics Internal 8 Assignment US27983 Read and understand simple texts on familiar topics Internal 8 Practical US27991 Participate in simple spoken exchanges on personal and familiar topics Internal 10 Portfolio Not Eligible for Course Endorsement Costs: Nil Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List (Level 3 English) LEVEL 1 ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Academic) 11ELAC Guidelines for Course Entry: Placement tests determine the appropriate English Language class and support needed for each student from a non-English speaking background. Course Content: This class is designed to assist mainstream Year 11 students with English Language skills across the curriculum. Students will focus on Level 3 English Unit Standards. It will also introduce the academic vocabulary and skills students need for future success. Standard Title Type US28058 Read and demonstrate understanding of a range of written texts independently Internal 5 Portfolio US28062 Participate in a formal interview Internal 5 Practical US28051 Demonstrate understanding of spoken interaction on familiar topics Internal 5 Practical US28070 Write a response for a specific purpose Internal Not Eligible for Course Endorsement Costs: Nil Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List (Level 3 English) 88 Credits 5 Lit/Num Method Portfolio LEVEL 2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Beginner/Intermediate) 12ELAN Guidelines for Course Entry: Placement tests determine the appropriate English Language class and support needed for each student from a non-English speaking background. Course Content: This class is designed for students who are not taking a mainstream English class. Students will work towards achieving Level 1 Literacy. The course aims to help improve student’s academic achievement across the curriculum. As well as growing student’s vocabulary, this course will introduce reading and writing skills that students will need for future success. Standard Title Type US26622 Write to communicate ideas for a purpose and audience Internal US26625 Actively participate in spoken interactions US26624 Credits Lit/Num Method 4 L1 Lit Portfolio Internal 3 L1 Lit Portfolio Read texts with understanding Internal 3 L1 Lit Portfolio US28022 Demonstrate understanding of simple spoken information on familiar topics Internal 5 Practical US28000 Write simple texts for practical purposes Internal 7 Portfolio Not Eligible for Course Endorsement Costs: Nil C&I Leads to a subject on the UE Approved List (Level 3 English) MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways LEVEL 2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Academic) 12ELAC Guidelines for Course Entry: Placement tests determine the appropriate English Language class and support needed for each student from a non-English speaking background. Course Content: This class is for students who are studying at Level 2 and need assistance with English language across the curriculum. It is the first year of a two year academic English Language course. It aims to develop student’s reading and writing skills and prepare them to get literacy credits for University Entrance. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US28056 Read and understand texts on familiar topics Internal 5 Assignment US28068 Write texts on familiar topics Internal 5 Portfolio US28052 Demonstrate understanding of detailed spoken instructions Internal 5 Practical US28064 Present on a familiar topic Internal 5 Practical Not Eligible for Course Endorsement Costs: Nil This subject is not a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 89 LEVEL 3 ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Academic Purposes) 13ELAC Guidelines for Course Entry: English Language placement tests determine the appropriate English Language class and support needed for each student from a non-English speaking background. Course Content: The Year 13 English Language course is designed for students from a non-English speaking background to meet the literacy requirements of New Zealand universities. It also aims to develop the skills needed for university study. These skills include research, planning, listening, presenting and academic writing styles. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US22750 Write a crafted text using researched material in English to an academic purpose Internal 5 UE Lit Writing Assignment US22751 Read and process information in English for academic purposes Internal 5 UE Lit Reading Assignment US22892 Demonstrate understanding of spoken texts and process information in English for academic purposes Internal 5 Practical US22891 Deliver an oral presentation in English for an academic purpose Internal 5 Practical Not Eligible for Course Endorsement Costs: Nil This subject is not on the UE Approved List 90 EMPLOYMENT SKILLS & GATEWAY Head of Department – Lyn House Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 NCEA Level 1 Year 12 NCEA Level 2 Year 13 NCEA Level 3 Employment Skills Employment Skills Gateway Employment Skills Gateway LEVEL 1 EMPLOYMENT SKILLS 11EMPS Guidelines for Course Entry: Interest in gaining skills relevant in specific work placements. Course Content: Units of work will include: • How to protect health and safety in the workplace • Participating productively in group tasks • Describing community services • Managing personal wellness • Describing law enforcement • Producing a curriculum vitae • Writing formal personal correspondence/filling in forms • Driver safety Units of work will explore a wide range of topics employers have identified as being important in the workplace. Doing this course will help students in their future working life. Students will be shown what is needed to be an employable person. Students who demonstrate these qualities are eligible for entry on to the Gateway programme. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US526 Describe community services Internal 2 Assignment US504 Produce a CV (curriculum vitae) Internal 2 Assignment US497 Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements Internal 3 Practical US496 Manage personal wellness Internal 3 Practical US3503 Participate and communicate in a team or group to complete a routine task Internal 2 Practical US3483 Fill in a form Internal 2 Assignment US12358 Demonstrate knowledge of purchasing household consumables Internal 3 Assignment Not Eligible for Course Endorsement Costs: Nil Does not lead to a subject on the UE Approved List 91 LEVEL 2 EMPLOYMENT SKILLS 12EMPS Guidelines for Course Entry: Interest in gaining skills relevant in a wide variety of work placements. There will be work placements and opportunities to attend specific industry courses at WelTec or other industry providers. Course Content: Units of work will include: • Describe one’s own lineage, heritage and cultural identity • Explore career options • Produce a targeted resume • Identify support services within the community • Describe ways of managing and coping with change • Describe stress and ways of dealing with it • Describe the legal rights and personal responsibilities of secondary students. Units of work will explore a wide range of topics employers have identified as being important in the workplace. Doing this course will help students in their future working life. Students can gain entry on to the Gateway programme in Year 13 with a positive attitude. Standard Title Type Credits Lit/Num Method US8545 Describe factors contributing to, and consequences of, crime Internal 3 Assignment US4258 Describe ways of managing and coping with change Internal 2 Assignment US4252 Produce a targeted resume Internal 2 Assignment US3483 Fill in a form Internal 2 Assignment US12355 Describe stress and ways of dealing with it Internal 2 Assignment US12352 Describe aspects of one's own lineage, heritage, and cultural identity Internal 3 Assignment US10792 Write formal personal correspondence Internal 3 Assignment US10337 Describe the legal rights and personal responsibilities of secondary school students Internal 3 Assignment Assessment will be selected from these standards based on individual need. A minimum of 20 credits will be gained if successful Not Eligible for Course Endorsement Costs: Nil Does not lead to a subject on the UE Approved List Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 92 C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI LEVEL 2/LEVEL 3 GATEWAY 12GATE Guidelines for Course Entry: Positive attitude, at least 85% attendance and a strong work ethic. Students need to complete an application letter by the end of Term 3 and interviews will be conducted at the beginning of Term 4. Course Content: Gateway is a Government funded programme which provides opportunities for students to participate in workplace learning and achieve workplace qualifications while still at school. It is a formalised learning arrangement giving students a head-start to gain employment, (part time and full time), apprenticeships, further training opportunities and valuable networks. Students are able to attend placements that fit into their timetables; this can be up to the maximum of one day a week if appropriate. Gateway students attend normal classes when they are not on their placements. They are expected to catch up on any work missed as part of the programme and their attendance must remain at 85% during the year on the programme. Students are expected to achieve at least 20 credits on the programme and must complete specific generic unit standards in the first term before an Individual Learning Plan is created. Entry is then gained into courses offered and related unit standards are purchased for the student. Some of the employment placement opportunities include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Agriculture Animal care Art and Design Air stewarding Air NZ Automotive Audio –engineering Architecture Banking Beauty Therapy Baking Broadcasting Building Butchery Computing Conservation Dance Design • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Diving Drafting Early Childcare Electrical Engineering Event Management Fabrication and welding Fashion Floristry Graphic design Glazier Hairdressing Hospitality Horticulture Interior Design Joinery Media Medical • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Model making Music Nursing Performing Arts Personal training Pharmacy Photography Plumbing Radio and media Retail Sports and sports coaching Teaching Transport Tourism Zoology The courses offered include: • • • • • • • • • • • Health and Safety Level 2 (for Year 12 students) 12 credits Health and Safety Level 3 (for Year 13 students) 12 credits First Aid Certificate 4 credits BCITO – Level 3 20 credits Red Shirts – Level 2 27 credits Electrical – Level 2 13 credits SIT credits in IT and Health Tourism – Level 2 and 3 Agriculture Automotive – Level 2 10 credits Early Childhood Not Eligible for Course Endorsement Costs: Nil Does not lead to a subject on the UE Approved List C&I MT PI SI S&CS CI Credits achieved in this course may go towards the following Vocational Pathways 93 LEVEL 3 EMPLOYMENT SKILLS 13EMPS Guidelines for Course Entry: Students should have an interest in gaining skills relevant for a wide variety of work pathways. Students who select Employment Skills will want to improve their confidence and communication skills. Students should expect to work both independently and in group situations. Course Content: The course will involve some Tertiary Level 3 Units in Customer Service from WelTec and also cover several employment related Unit Standards. One day each fortnight the course will focus on skills in the area of hospitality. This will involve cooking, presentation, serving and setting tables. The end goal is for students of have credits outlining their skills that will support their involvement in the work force. The cost of the course is a fee as it covers the ingredients for the cooking classes. Generic units of work include: • Career planning • Customer service units in co-operation with WelTec • Interviews • Employment relationships Individual assessment programmes are developed using some of these standards. Standard Title Type US11831 Apply skills and qualities of a salesperson in a retail or distribution environment Internal 6 Practical and assignment US11817 Serve customers face to face in a wide range of contexts Internal 4 Practical and assignment US11818 Demonstrate and apply product and/or service knowledge Internal 2 Assignment US4251 Plan a career pathway Internal 2 Assignment US422 Create in-store displays in a retail or distribution environment Internal 3 Practical US22013 Create and maintain materials for presentation of products Internal 3 Practical US1980 Describe, from an employee perspective, ways of dealing with employment relationship problems Internal 2 Assignment We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs Costs: Approximately $60.00 for contribution to cooking ingredients This subject is not on the UE Approved List 94 Credits Lit/Num Method 95 96