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) = 40Total 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.
External
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Be interviewed in a formal interview
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Produce a personal targeted CV (curriculum vitae)
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Demonstrate knowledge of job search skills
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Manage first aid in an emergency situation
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Provide first aid
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Provide basic life support
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Contribute within a team or group which has an objective
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of communication process theory
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Produce a plan for own future directions
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Listen actively to gain information in an interactive situation
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Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety in the workplace
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Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency warden duties in the workplace
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Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role
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.