Napier Girls’ High School Napier Girls’ High School

Year 12 Employment Skills (EMP)

12EMP
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. Verhoeven.

Recommended Prior Learning

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?

There are no prerequisites for this course


Year 12 Employment Skills (EMP)

This course aims to:

  • Develop core skills and attributes to enable the student to successfully undertake employment and/or higher learning.

  • Provide students with the opportunity to develop and grow as valued employees through work exploration

  • Provide students with the opportunity to achieve 23 credits towards NCEA Level 2

  • Develop skills that contribute to lifelong learning.


WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Skills and attributes identified by employers as being important to ensure a learner is equipped to operate and be productive in the workplace. 

Students will gain practical experience in the workplace during the year.


HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?

The course is a level 2 course that runs over 2 years. You will achieve 41 credits over this time, and also have the option of doing extra courses.


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?              

Mrs Bassett-Foss or Mrs Verhoeven


Learning Areas:

Social Sciences


Pathway

Year 13 Business Studies / Young Enterprise (BUS)

WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
The Gateway Programme
Skilled work and/or higher learning