This course requires 2 options.
Level 3 Skills for Your Future
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss A. Cording.
This course offers the opportunity to develop a range of life and work skills that will be useful
while at school and as you transition into further study or work.
1. Development of interpersonal skills, and the skills needed to work successfully as a team.
2. Financial literacy; purchasing a house and comparing goods and services.
3. Service to the local community.
Not a UE approved subject.
Subject Overview
Term 1
The Global Workplace
In Term One we focus on cultural responsiveness and working effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds. This enables us to work across the globe, have solid professional relationships in our workplace and work effectively interpersonally.
Term 2
Financial Capabilities, Team Work Skills.
In Term 2 we focus on comparing products and making wise financial decisions.
We also look at our skills in working within and team, and in soft skills that enhance performance in a workplace.
Term 3
Service
In term 3 we do a service project within the local community and look at ways we can give back to those around us.
Term 4
Service
Term 4 gives us a chance to wrap up the theme work from the previous 3 terms and to participate in a service project.
Recommended Prior Learning
none needed
Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery
none.
Pathway
This course is designed to enhance the work, interpersonal and personal strengths of students as they look towards life after High School.
Assessment Information
All assessment is internally assessed.As assessments are all Unit Standards, this course does not count towards University Entrance requirements.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
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