Level 1 World of Work (WOW101)
WOW101 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr T. Baxter.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry. A positive attitude and the desire to achieve are essential.
This course will assist you to develop the skills required to move successfully beyond school and into employment. Get ready to embrace the adventure and challenges that lie ahead. Set goals. Know how to reach them. Develop skills that will stay with you for life. You will gain an understanding of your legal, work related, and consumer rights and the community services available to you. You will also have the opportunity to complete barista training (learning about coffee and how to make it) and you may gain a Sacred Heart College Certificate in Barista Skills.
This course is designed for students who may struggle in main stream subjects. Placement in this class will be done in consultation with your Dean and Ms Baird from Learning Support. This course offers Unit Standards and all units of work are internally assessed and provide credits towards NCEA Level One.
Course Overview
Term 1
Investigate potential career options.
Produce a personal CV (curriculum vitae).
Term 2
Make, implement and reflect on a plan for personal well-being.
Set personal and financial goals.
Term 3
Know your obligations as an employee.
Investigate community agencies and the services provided.
Term 4
Master the process of applying for jobs.
Level 1 optional courses, Transition to Work and Learning Support
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
Level 2 World of Work - Work Ready Passport (WOW202), Level 2, 3 Trades Academy (TRA232)
Career PathwaysRefrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Packhouse Worker, Brick and Blocklayer, Property Manager, Deckhand, Building and Construction Labourer, Roofer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Scaffolder, Cabinet Maker, Waiter/Waitress, Tour Guide, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Travel Agent/Adviser, Carpenter, Flooring Installer, Kitchenhand, Retail Sales Assistant, Chef, Fashion Designer, Painter and Decorator, Industrial Designer, Hotel Porter, Crane Operator, Jeweller, Storeperson, Make-up Artist, Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Crop Worker, Sales Representative, Maitre d’Hotel, Visual Merchandiser, Air Force Aviator, Retail Manager, Arborist, Plasterer, Army Soldier, Service Station Attendant, Furniture Finisher, Bartender, Hotel/Motel Manager, Cafe Worker, Hairdresser/Barber, Health and Safety Adviser, Joiner
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery1 x Ringbinder, 1 x A4 lined refill