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Careers and Personal Studies
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Career education and guidance is an integral part of the school curriculum.
Our Careers programme is designed to empower the career development of each student through a range of services, details of which are given below.
The Careers Centre has readily accessible careers and course information for students, parents and all departments within the school. The Careers Centre also facilitates links between the School and the community, employers, industry and tertiary institutions.
Please feel free to contact the Careers Advisor:
Lorraine Jackson
Phone: (09) 634 9443
Email: ljackson@ohs.school.nz
The Careers Centre, in A Block, is open during normal school hours, including before school, interval and lunchtime.
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Career Services:
* 1:1 career counselling
* Provides an integrated careers programme from Years 9 -13
* Provides an extensive library of careers resources for students exploring future options
* Organises regular weekly seminars
* Presentations at option information evenings and fact sheets provided about various tertiary options
* Facilitates attendance at interactive career workshops provided by tertiary and career services
* Offers extensive range of Careers Computer Programmes and Internet access
* Facilitates a wide range of off-site career exploration opportunities
* Offers a broad range of work opportunities from full-time to apprenticeship vacancies
* CV and Interview assistance
* Assists students to gain work experience in a voluntary capacity
* Actively seeks courses that will enhance our students' leadership qualitites |
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CAREERS
Subject Name: LEVEL 1 CAREERS & PERSONAL STUDIES (L1 CPS)
Qualification: NCEA Level 1
Course Description: This 2 year programme is designed to help students who are considering an apprenticeship or entry level job. Students will be encouraged to develop clear ideas of their career goals along with the skills to make realistic career decisions and plans. Subjects covered include producing a plan for the future; problem solving; writing CVs and participating in informal interviews.
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Credits Available
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L1
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AS
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Internal
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24
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External
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O
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TOTAL
24
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Pre-requisite: Approval of HOD Careers or Year 10 Dean.
Materials Fee: Nil
Other Costs: Nil
This course may lead to: Level 2 National Certificate in Employment Skills.
Subject Name: LEVEL 2 CAREERS & PERSONAL STUDIES (L2 CPS)
Qualification: NCEA Level 2
Course Description: This year students are further extended in terms of employment related units such as team work; career planning and operating a personal budget. They will also have the opportunity to be involved in Gateway where they get to try out different careers within the workplace.
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Credits Available
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L2
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AS
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Internal
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27
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External
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O
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TOTAL
27
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Pre-requisite: Satisfactory completion of Year 11 programme or approval of Dean.
Materials Fee: Nil
Other Costs: Nil
This course may lead to: Apprenticeship or entry level job.
Subject Name: LEVEL 2 EMPLOYMENT SKILLS (L2 ESK)
Qualification: National Certificate in Employment Skills Level 2
Course Description: This programme is a 'stand alone' option focussed on students becoming 'work ready' and getting prepared for the workplace during and at the end of Year 13. Students will explore employment options related to their interests and be able to make informed decisions about their future pathways. Subjects covered include writing targeted CVs; interviews in formal situations; tenancy law and recognising effective work practice.
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Credits Available
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L2
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Internal
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28
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External
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28
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Pre-requisite: Approval of HOD Careers of Year 13 Dean.
Materials Fees: Nil
Other Costs: Nil
This course may lead to: Level 3 Careers & Personal Studies, or Apprenticeship / entry level job.
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Going on to Tertiary? If you are contemplating going on to tertiary study when you leave school remember that there are specific entry requirements to meet for both Polytechnics and Universities.
To apply for a degree course, all applicants must gain the University Entrance Standard.
A person shall be qualified for entrance to a university in N.Z.
If he/she has obtained:
The list of subjects from the approved NZQA List at Level 3 taught at Onehunga High School are:
Accounting
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese (2nd Language)
Classical Studies
ICT Computing
Design (Practical Art)
DramaEconomics |
English
French
Geography
Graphics
History
History of Art
Mathematics (Calculus)
Mathematics (Statistics) |
Media Studies
Music
Painting (Practical Art)
Photography (Practical Art)
Physical Education
Physics
Te Reo Maori |
Some courses require you to have taken specific subjects and have gained a specific number of credits in those subjects.
Eg:
Engineering requires 18 credits in Physics and Maths with Calculus from Table B, plus ranked over best 80 credits at Level 3. Law requires a minimum of 16 credits in one subject from Table A, plus ranked over best 80 credits at Level 3.
Check in your University Prospectus or website as requirements vary from one University to another.
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Table B |
Classical Studies
English
Geography
History
History of Art
* These are considered language rich subjects. |
Accounting
Biology
Chemistry
Economics
Mathematics with CalculusStatistics and Modelling
Physics |
Plus
If you are planning to go to University, the safest option is to take 5 subjects from the approved list, as you may be ranked over your best 80 credits at Level 3 (Excellent 4, Merit 3, Achieved/ Unit Standard 2) depending on the number of places available in each University Faculty.
For Art and Design, Architecture or any form of Graphic Design you will need a portfolio which is best gained from Art, Painting or Art Design (Graphics or Photography could be taken in addition to this).
Any students considering Health Sciences or Science should take Science subjects and 1 Mathematics subject.
Check Check Check !
With the Careers Advisor, your Dean or in the
University Prospectus or website
BEFORE
you choose subjects that may not be on the approved list!
Note: This is a guide only. Some tertiary institutions have compulsory subject requirements, others do not.
Check with Careers Staff or visit the appropriate website if you are in any doubt.
Full range of University and Polytechnic prospecti in the Careers Centre. |
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Suggested Subject Requirements & Recommendations for Career Choices
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Useful and Recommended Subjects |
| ACCOUNTANCY |
Degree |
A broad range of subjects. Maths with Calculus & Statistics, English. Accounting / Economics are useful. |
| AGRICULTURE & HORITCULTURE |
Degree |
Agriculture/Horticulture, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Computer Skills and English |
| APPRENTICESHIPS,TRADES (Building, Plumbing, Automotive, Electrical etc) |
Level 2 English, Maths and Sciences.Workshop Technology, Employment Skills. |
| ARCHITECTURE |
Degree |
Level 3 wide range of subjects recommended including Maths, Art, Graphics, Science, Humanities (History / Geography) Physics and 1 subject from Table A. Portfolio required. |
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Diploma |
Level 2 Maths, Graphics and English. |
| ARMED FORCES |
OfficersTrades |
Level 3, Maths, PE, English, Geography, Physics.Level 2 English, Maths, Science, PE. |
| AVIATION |
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Level 3 Physics, Maths with Calculus and/or Statistics, English, Geography, Computing. Normal colour vision. |
| BANKING |
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Level 2 minimum.
Good command of English , Mathematics |
| BROADCASTING |
Degree |
University Entrance standard including English. |
| BUSINESS |
Degrees |
Level 3 Maths, Accounting and/ or Economics, English, Entrepr |
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Diploma |
Level 2 English, Maths, Accounting and/or Economics |
| CHEF, CATERING |
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Level 2 English, Maths, Food Technology, Science, Accounting, Economics, French useful. |
| CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
Degree |
Level 3 Maths with Calculus, Physics, Chemistry and English. |
| CHILD CARE |
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Level 2 general subjects including English. Check Training Providers. |
| CLERICAL / RECEPTION |
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Level 2 English, Maths, Word Processing, Computer skills and Accounting useful. |
| CLOTHING DESIGNER |
Degree |
University Entrance Standard, Level 3 Art, Graphics and Design, Clothing and Textiles, Accounting, Maths. |
| COMPUTING |
Degrees |
Level 3, Broad range of subjects including Maths with Statistics and/or Calculus, Physics, Computing. Aim for excellence. |
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Diploma |
Level 2 Subjects as above. |
| DENTAL THERAPY |
Technician/Hygienist Assistant |
Level 3 English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, PE & Health.
Level 1 English, Maths Biology, Chemistry, PE & Health. |
| DENTISTRY |
Degree |
Level 3 Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths with Statistics and/or Calculus plus 1 subject from Table A. |
DESIGN / ART
PHOTOGRAPHY |
Degrees |
Level 3 Art/Design/Photography/Graphics plus a broad range of subjects. Portfolio required. |
| DRAUGHTING |
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Level 2 Maths, Physics. Design Technology, Computer Skills, Graphics and Design. |
| ENGINEERING |
Degree |
Level 3 Maths with Calculus and Physics, Chemistry |
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Diploma |
Level 2 Maths with Calculus, Physics, English, Chemistry. |
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Trade |
Level 1/2 Maths, Science, Metal Shop or Hard Materials Technology. |
| ELECTRICIAN |
Trade |
Level 2 English, Maths, Science or Physical Science minimum. |
ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING |
Degree |
Level 3 English Maths with Calculus, Chemistry, Physics. |
| ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN |
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Level 2 English, Maths and Physics. |
| FINE ARTS |
Degree |
2 x Level 3 Practical Arts plus 2 from approved list. Plus Interview & Portfolio. |
| FITNESS INDUSTRY |
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Level 2 or higher Science, Physical Education, Biology useful. Maths with Statistics recommended. |
| FOOD SCIENCE, BIO-TECHNOLOGY / DIETITIAN |
Degree |
Level 3 Maths with Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, PE & Health plus 1 subject from Table A. |
| GRAPHIC DESIGNER |
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Level 2 Art, Art History, Graphics and Design, English & Mathematics. |
| HAIRDRESSING |
Apprenticeship |
Level 1 English, Maths, Science. |
| HEALTH SCIENCES (Including Medicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy) |
Degree |
Preferred excellent results in Level 3 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Maths with Calculus or Statistics plus min 18 credits from List A. |
| HORTICULTURE |
Degree |
Level 3 Maths with Statistics or Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography |
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Diploma |
Level 2 English, Maths, Biology |
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Cadet |
Level 2 English, Maths and Science |
| INTERIOR DESIGN |
Diploma |
Level 2 English, Art, Art History, Graphics and Design, Maths. |
| JOINER |
Trade |
Level 1 English, Maths, Science, Workshop Technology - Wood, Graphics & Design |
| JOURNALISM / COMMUNICATION STUDIES |
Degree |
Wide range of subjects including a selection of Level 3 English, History, Geography, Classical Studies, Art History, Languages, Drama, Media Studies. Interview required. |
| LAW |
Degree |
Level 3, 80 Credits with Excellence or Merits.Choose strongest subjects. English, Maths, Geography, History, Science, Drama. |
| MARKETING |
Degree |
Level 3 English, Maths with Statistics, Economics, Accounting, Entrepreneurship |
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Diploma |
Level 2 English, Maths, Economics, Accounting, Business. |
| MEDICINE |
Degree |
Pref. excellence. Level 3 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths Calculus & Statistics and 1 subject from Table A. |
| MUSIC |
Degree |
Level 3 subjects including Music. |
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Diploma |
Audition and interview required, performance experience recommended. |
| NURSING |
Degree |
Level 3 English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
OFFICE
Receptionist/Clerical/Secretarial |
Preferred Level 2 in English, Maths, Computing, Business, Accounting. |
| OPTOMETRY |
Degree |
Level 3 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths with Statistics & Calculus, 1 subject from Table A. Excellence required. |
| PARKS & RECREATION |
Degree |
Level 3 English, Biology, Geography, Economics and Maths with Calculus and Statistics. |
| PERFORMING ARTS |
Degree |
Level 3 English, Classics, History, Media studies, Dance, Drama, Music. Audition required. |
| PHARMACY |
Degree |
Level 3 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths with Stats or Calc plus 1 subject from Table A. |
| PHARMACY ASSISTANT |
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Level 1 English, Maths and Science. |
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
Degree |
Level 3, Biology, Physics, Maths with Stats Level 2 English. |
| PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Degree |
Level 3 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths with Stats or Calc plus 1 subject from Table A. |
| PLUMBING |
Trade |
Level 1 in 3 subjects. Metal, Maths, English, Graphics & Design, Science useful. |
| POLICE |
Constable |
Level 2, Min 17 years old, First Aid Cert, Drivers Licence, Level 3 broad range of subjects including English, PE/Health, Maths, Computing.Second language useful. |
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Degree |
Good physical fitness including swimming, no criminal record |
| PRINTING |
Apprenticeship |
Level 1 completion and normal colour vision. |
| PSYCHOLOGY |
Degree |
Level 3 English or language rich subjects i.e. History, Geography. Maths with Stats, Biology. |
| RADIOGRAPHY |
Degree |
Level 3 English, Maths with Stats, Physics, Biology, Chemistry. |
| SCIENCE |
Degree |
Level 3 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths with Stats or Calc plus 1 subject from Table A.. |
| SOCIAL WORK |
Degree |
Common University Entrance Requirements.
Level 3 English, Science, Second language useful. |
| SPEECH THERAPIST |
Degree |
Level 3 English, Sciences and Language strongly recommended |
| SPORTS & RECREATION |
Degree |
Level 3 English, Biology PE & Health, Maths, Entrepreneurship. |
| SURVEYING |
Degree |
Level 3 English, Physics, Maths with Stats and Calc, Geography , Graphics and Design, Computing Skills. |
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Diploma |
Level 2 English, Maths, Geography, Physics, Computing Skills. |
| TEACHING / EDUCATION |
Nanny |
Level 2 completion including English.
Training Providers have different requirements. |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD |
Degree |
Common University Entrance requirements.Level 3 English, broad range of subjects. |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD - Primary |
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Languages useful. |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD - Secondary |
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Choose a wide range of subjects. |
| TRAVEL & TOURISM |
Degree |
Level 3 English, Maths with Stats, Languages, Geography, Business, Economics. |
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Diploma |
Level 2 English, Maths, Languages, Geography, Travel & Tourism, Computing, Employment Skills. |
| VETERINARY SCIENCE |
Degree |
Level 3 Chemistry, Biology, Physics & Maths with Statistics and/or Calculus, 1 Subject from Table A. |
| VETERINARY NURSE |
Diploma |
Level 2 English, Maths, Biology. |
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Choose your subjects carefully so you don't limit your choices. Many courses are restricted and will only take the top students so it is advisable to aim for Merits and Excellences in all your subjects.
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