CAREERS Introduction
Here at Hagley we have great support for students when they leave school, preparing them for the outside world. The Careers team can offer you • Career planning • Help with applying for scholarships or for university • CV and cover letter preparation • Campus and university visits • Apprenticeship information • Short Courses and taster courses • Customer service preparation The Careers department is regularly visited by ARA, the universities, trades organisations, NZ Police and the Defence Forces etc, keep a look out on the noticeboard for the next visit. The Careers’ room is located next to the Hagley café.
Overview 12 Employment Skills Short Courses (credits available)
Taster Course Gateway
Dual Enrolment
NCEA
2 12EMP 12 Employment Skills In this course you will develop practical life and workplace skills. This course offers structured workplace experience in areas of your choice.
Course Components • Explore career options and prepare a career plan • CV development • Work preparation skills - time management skills, budgeting, etc • Work experience placement options available (Gateway) • Explore career options and prepare a career plan
INTERNAL CREDITS
External Achievement standards optional
Unit standards
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Available
Taster courses For one day you can try out a free course in any area you may be interested in… art and design, business, computing, health, hospitality, science, animal science, trades and tourism.
To find out more...
Check noticeboards and the Hagley and Careers’ newsletters
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• Animal Care
• Care for the Aged.
• Opportunities to visit and talk with industry experts
EXTERNAL CREDITS
Options include
• Retail services
• Prepare for job interviews
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Gateway is a flexible programme that sits alongside your regular school timetable. It offers you a structured workplace experience in an area of your choice. You will gain credits through completing book work and attending offsite courses. This programme is only available to 16-19 year olds and is subject to interview.
• Sports & recreation
• Look at short and long term future study options
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12/13GAT 12/13 GAT Gateway
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Aged 16-19 Self-motivated, have a willingness to learn and be self-directed Interview is required on enrolment
Short Courses (credits available) Short courses are Government funded courses for 16-19 year olds. Earn credits in job-related areas you may be interested in, such as first aid, customer service, automotive, fork lift, welding, barista etc, the list is endless.
To find out more...
Check noticeboards and the Hagley and Careers’ newsletters
Dual enrolment Hagley Student + Outside Provider Dual enrolment is available to committed Hagley students who are interested in trades, hospitality or animal science. Spend 1-2 days for a full year at ARA or the National Trades Academy and study for the rest of the week at Hagley. Interviews by Careers upon request.
