Gateway
GATE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Vicki Cotton, Alison Crean.
Pre-requisitesStudents must be in Year 12 or 13 and have a good level of literacy and numeracy. Acceptance is subject to an interview with the Gateway coordinator to check the course is suitable for individual student needs and because there are limited places in the Gateway programme.
Internal Credits: 20 External Credits: Nil
The Gateway programme enables Year 12 and 13 students to access workplace learning, integrated with school-based learning around work-ready skills. Students work closely with the Gateway coordinator to gain an understanding of the workforce by completing a placement in their area of interest and developing an understanding of their values, qualities and skills.
Gateway has 2 main parts:
1. A work placement based on the individual student's interests and possible career pathway.
2. Classes at school looking at work-ready skills, including learning about career pathway planning (e.g. CV writing and interview skills), communication and interpersonal skills, employment rights etc.
Students will also complete a First Aid course and Health and Safety course with an outside provider to gain the relevant certificate.
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Assessment Policy & Procedures Equipment/Stationery/Trips
Nil.