Gateway
GATE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs L. Ardern.
Recommended Prior LearningAn application process including an interview with Mrs Ardern. Proven reliability, honesty and trustworthiness and a readiness to represent Thames High School in a positive way. Ability to work in a self-directed, independent environment. Good attendance record.
Gateway (available for both Year 12 and Year 13 students)
The Gateway programme provides students an opportunity to participate in structured workplace learning integrated within their school programme. Students likely to join Gateway include those interested in a particular vocational pathway or who wish to collect a wide array of work related skills. With excellent relationships with the employers in Thames and the surrounds, students are placed, and must be committed to up to 10 days work placement. Students do a selection of credits (listed below) plus an individual programme of study. Because the course is funded by TEC, students must gain 20 credits and must be committed to the work based learning component.
Examples of programmes include:
Building and Construction, Customer Services, Hair
and Beauty, Barbering, Hospitality, Early Childcare,
Aged Care, Automotive Sector, Tourism,
Horticulture, Agriculture.
The programme is designed to provide a pathway from school to:
1. Apprenticeships
2. Tertiary study
3. Employment
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will start on core generic unit standards to get work ready and discover what career pathway they are interested in.
Students can complete a First Aid Course.
Students can complete a Health and Safety Course
Term 2
Students will be work ready to participate in workplace learning.
Students will work on individual units of learning that relate to their chosen career pathway.
Term 3
Students will be work ready to participate in workplace learning.
Students will work on individual units of learning that relate to their chosen career pathway.
Career Pathways
Office Administrator, Receptionist, Retail Manager, Automotive Electrician, Glazier, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Beauty Therapist, Boat Builder, Building Contractor, Carpenter, Farm Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Hairdresser/Barber, Health Care Assistant, Nanny/Child Carer, Travel Agent/Adviser
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryEquipment required for work placements will be provided by either the employer or the Gateway department.