12SFL

12 Skills For Life

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. James.

The focus of this course is to provide students with the experiences and the employment, communication and team skills that will assist them in their transition into employment and/or further education and training. The students will also be given opportunities to attend career-specific courses and work placements. The Skills for Life course is a timetabled subject, different to the STAR and Gateway programmes which are available to all students at the college.


Guideline(s)/Minimum Entry

  • By invitation and/or Faculty Manager approval.


Core Course Content Objectives

Students will

  • Learn and apply skills for career exploration, job search, CV writing and job interviews. 
  • Undertake a comprehensive First Aid course, in addition to a workplace Health and Safety programme.
  • Participate in a 2-day Communications and Teamwork course.

Subject and Associated Costs

No costs - STAR funded.

Assessment Information

Total number of credits available towards the Level 2 NCEA (13 at L2 plus 27 at L3) = 40
Total number of credits available towards the Level 3 NCEA = 27
*Note: Successful completion of secondary-tertiary courses and/or work experience will provide additional NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 credits.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 40
Internal Assessed Credits: 40
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 1294 v8
NZQA Info

Be interviewed in a formal interview


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 4252 v9
NZQA Info

Produce a personal targeted CV (curriculum vitae)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 4253 v8
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of job search skills


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6400 v8
NZQA Info

Manage first aid in an emergency situation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6401 v7
NZQA Info

Provide first aid


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 1
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6402 v9
NZQA Info

Provide basic life support


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 9681 v8
NZQA Info

Contribute within a team or group which has an objective


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 9694 v9
NZQA Info

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of communication process theory


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 10781 v7
NZQA Info

Produce a plan for own future directions


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 11097 v6
NZQA Info

Listen actively to gain information in an interactive situation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 17586 v7
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety in the workplace


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 18408 v6
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency warden duties in the workplace


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30265 v2
NZQA Info

Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 40
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.