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Tena koutou katoa Greetings from the Principal Young people of the 21st century will graduate into a world of exponential change. It is important that

our school prepares them for such a world. We do this by encouraging students to develop a love of

learning along with the ability to manage and monitor their own learning progress. In a rapidly changing

world, this ability is crucial for future success.

Ruapehu College offers a broad curriculum that offers a solid base of skills that will be transferable to any

further learning or workplace. For this reason, all senior students are assured of a set of generic skills in

key areas. These areas include the staples of reading, writing and mathematics capability.

Seniors will now have compulsory courses to further develop skills in English along with either

Mathematical or Financial literacies. At level 2 and 3 there is flexibility as to how students may meet this

condition (for example, taking History and Accounting meets the criteria). Ruapehu College believes that

skills in English and Numeracy are critical for future success whether seeking vocational employment, a

business path or seeking higher academic achievement.

In addition, we offer additional opportunities so students can gain credits while enjoying the great

outdoors.

Ruapehu College has it all.

Noho ora mai ra

Kim Basse

Principal

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STAFF

SENIOR LEADERSHIP Principal Kim Basse KB Deputy Principal/Principal Nominee Marama Allen MA Deputy Principal Steve Mackrell SM

GUIDANCE Senior Dean Maxine Hakaraia MH Junior Dean Karl-John Allen KJ Careers Advisor / Gateway Liz Hall LH Specialist Classroom Teacher Ann Stuckey AS

EXPERT TEACHERS

HUMANITIES Arts Ann Stuckey AS English / Literacy Johnny Greene JG Performing Arts David Sims DS Psychology KJ Allen KJ Social Sciences Mike Clamp MC Te Reo Maori Kiani Rowe KR Visual Arts Ann Stuckey AS

MATHEMATICS & SCIENCE Faculty Leader/Biology Meredith Wilson MW Chemistry Shelagh Buck SB Mathematics Raj Prasad RP Numeracy Raj Prasad RP Physics Steve Mackrell SM Science Shelagh Buck SB

TECHNOLOGY Faculty Leader Michael Darmody MD Design & Innovation Food Technology Maxine Hakaraia MH Design & Innovation Resistant Materials Michael Darmody MD Design & Innovation Textiles technology Louise Beukes LB Design & Visual Communication Michael Darmody MD Physical Education & Health Campbell Hart CH Physical Education & Health Ang Bam AB

SUPPORT STAFF Anne McIver Front office AM Robin Thomas SENCO/Learning Support RT1 Kerren Dixon Technical Support KD Hanlie Bam Finance officer HB Kay Sutton Canteen KS Phillip Sutton Property Manager PS Rachel Wills Lab Technician RW Rauna Te Huia Alternative Education RT Wendy Darmody Exam Centre Manager WD Leah Rogers Sports Co-ordinator/Tech Support LR Glenda Higginson Teacher aide

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RUAPEHU COLLEGE CURRICULUM

VISION

Achievement is the primary focus at Ruapehu College. All students are encouraged to believe in their own ability. Developing

this potential so that our students achieve to the best of their ability, is the driving force at our school.

A culture of continuous school improvement exists, where achievement in broad terms -academic and social - is emphasized.

Our Curriculum is broad, designed to meet the diverse needs of our school community. Ruapehu College is committed to the

delivery of the curriculum as outlined in the New Zealand Curriculum document.

A close partnership with local Iwi has been forged through our involvement in Te Kākahu. Ongoing development and support in

through this initiative will ensure we continue to reflect and challenge our assumptions and practices.

Ruapehu College provides the best possible education for its students by promoting quality teachers and teaching, thereby

providing opportunities for all students - leading to an engagement in, and success from, the challenges of learning. Our small

size means no student is neglected; we do not talk percentages, we talk people.

RUAPEHU COLLEGE AIMS TO:

encourage students to respect their heritage yet aspire to be world citizens

enhance the viability of rural education, and provide opportunities in our unique environment for students to develop

and excel to their potential in academic, sporting, cultural, aesthetic, spiritual and social activities

foster pride in the college

In this way, our students learn in an inclusive, authentic learning community which focuses on students’ individual and

collective needs.

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WHAT IS NCEA?

NCEA stands for the National Certificate of Educational Achievement. It is the main qualification for secondary school students in New Zealand and it comes in three levels. Gain credits in two ways:

Internal assessment: Assessments to be completed in class time or home time

External assessment: Examinations to be sat in the hall under controlled conditions

It is also possible to get NCEA with a mixture of Achievement and Unit Standards, but not in the same Curriculum Area. Teachers and curriculum leaders will discuss external exam entries with students and possibly parents/caregivers, but there is no specific requirement for students to sit external examinations.

HOW MANY CREDITS ARE NEEDED?

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LEVEL

LEVEL

LEVEL

80 credits, including Level 1 Literacy

(10 credits) and Numeracy (10 credits)

60 credits at Level 2 or Level 3 + 20 credits from

having passed Level 1. Level 1 Literacy and

Numeracy is also required

60 credits at L3 + 20 credits from having passed L2.

All students are expected to achieve UE literacy. These

credits come from both L2 and L3, but from specific

Achievement Standards.

ACHIEVEMENT

STANDARDS

EXCELLENCE (E)

MERIT (M)

ACHIEVED (A)

NOT ACHIEVED (N)

UNIT

STANDARDS

ACHIEVED (A)

NOT ACHIEVED (N)

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UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE (UE)

University Entrance (UE) is the minimum requirement to go to a New Zealand university. To qualify students will need:

NCEA Level 3 (60 L3 credits)

Three approved Curriculum Areas at L3, made up of 14 credits each, in three approved Curriculum Areas (a total of 42 credits)

Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: 5 reading credits + 5 writing credits

Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above

Once students have met the requirements for University Entrance it will appear on their Record of Achievement.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 14 credits must be gained in a subject to successfully progress to the next level.

COURSE OUTLINES

Curriculum Leaders or classroom teachers will provide students with an outline of their course. This is also available on the school website. Course outlines will include: Unit or Achievement Standard code and title, version, number of credits, approximate date of assessment and vocational pathways.

ENTRIES AND WITHDRAWALS

The school electronically instructs NZQA to make student entries and

withdrawals from standards. A file is usually sent on the 1st of each month

from April to December

KAMAR electronic mark books are set up carefully by teachers which record

actual entries and grades for each student.

Withdrawals from internally assessed standards need to be made by mid-

September or a SNA (Standard not assessed) result will be reported.

ENDORSEMENT

Certificate Endorsement is a recognition of outstanding achievement. To get ‘Merit’ endorsed’, students need to get at least 50 credits at Merit; to get ‘Excellence endorsed’, they need to get at least 50 credits at Excellence.

Course Endorsement is when a student has performed exceptionally well in an individual course. To get this, students need 14 credits from any one Curriculum Area at Merit or Excellence. 3 of these credits MUST come from an external (PE, Art and Religious Studies are excluded from this exam requirement).

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/approved-subjects-for-university-entrance/


http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/literacy-requirements/

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/subjects/literacy-and-numeracy/level-1-requirements/lit-num-subjects/

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LITERACY, NUMERACY AND UE LITERACY

Students will need to get the following credits, but they can get them in a lot of Curriculum Areas. Course outlines will show which assessments offer literacy and numeracy endorsements.

LITERACY: Minimum of 10 credits through specifically identified achievement or

unit standards.

NUMERACY: Minimum of 10 credits through either achievement or unit standards.

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE (UE) LITERACY: Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or

above, made up of: 5 credits in reading + 5 credits in writing.

LEVEL 2: WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT?

NCEA Level 2 is often an entry-level (the most basic) requirement for jobs and some tertiary courses. The Government has a target of 85% of students passing NCEA Level 2. Our school is committed to having all of our students gain Level 2 NCEA.

FINDING OUT ABOUT NCEA CREDITS

Throughout NCEA programmes, teachers will be talking with their students about how many credits they have and ways that they could get more. Teachers will use KAMAR to look at student credits. Teachers may provide students with printouts from KAMAR, but students can also find out about their credits in other ways:

Credit summary from NZQA: login using NSN number (a teacher will help with getting this from KAMAR) and a password. Go to https://secure.nzqa.govt.nz/for-learners/records/login.do to register. Contact NZQA if there any problems logging in. Due to privacy laws, schools are not able to access student information on NZQA. The college cannot reset NZQA passwords.

School reports which come out twice a year

Parent-Teacher Interviews

NCEA smartphone app

FURTHER ASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITIES

One opportunity may be offered, and where one is offered to one student, it must be offered to all students. Further assessment opportunities must be marked and moderated according to marking and moderation procedures.



https://secure.nzqa.govt.nz/for-learners/records/login.do

https://secure.nzqa.govt.nz/for-learners/records/login.do

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RESUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENT

A resubmission opportunity should be offered where a teacher judges that the student has made a mistake which they should be capable of discovering and correcting themselves

resubmission should be limited to specific aspects of the assessment and only one resubmission is to be provided.

resubmission must take place before the teacher gives feedback to the whole class (or student) on the work done

resubmission should be closely supervised to manage authenticity

If more teaching on the topic has occurred after the first assessment opportunity, resubmission is not possible.

Resubmission is not possible if teacher marking clearly indicates where the mistake lies.

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE (UE)

University Entrance (UE) is the minimum requirement to go to a New Zealand university. To qualify students will need:

NCEA Level 3 (60 L3 credits)

Three approved Curriculum Areas at L3, made up of 14 credits each, in three approved Curriculum Areas (a total of 42 credits)

Literacy: 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of: 5 credits in reading + 5 credits in writing

Numeracy: 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of Curriculum Areas, or unit standards – package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required). Once students have met the requirements for University Entrance it will appear on their Record of Achievement.



http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/subjects/literacy-and-numeracy/level-1-requirements/lit-num-subjects/

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APPROVED SUBJECTS FOR UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE

Accounting 91404, 91405, 91406, 91407, 91408, 91409

Agriculture & Horticulture 91528, 91529, 91530, 91531, 91532

Biology 91601, 91602, 91603, 91604, 91605, 91606, 91607

Business Studies 91379, 91380, 91381, 91382, 91383, 91384, 91385

Calculus 91573, 91574, 91575, 91576, 91577, 91578, 91579, 91587

Chemistry 91387, 91388, 91389, 91390, 91391, 91392, 91393

Chinese 91533, 91534, 91535, 91536, 91537

Classical Studies 91394, 91395, 91396, 91397, 91398

Construction and Mechanical Technologies

91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626 and 91627, 91628, 91629, 91630, 91631 and 91632, 91633, 91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642 and 91643, 91644 and 91608, 91609, 91610, 91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91619

Cook Islands Maori 91538, 91539, 91540, 91541, 91542

Dance 91588, 91589, 91590, 91591, 91592, 91593, 91594, 91595

Design (Practical Art) 91440, 91445, 91450, 91455 and 91460

Design and Visual Communication

91627, 91628, 91629, 91630, 91631 and 91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626 and 91632, 91633, 91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642 and 91643, 91644 and 91608, 91609, 91610, 91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91619

Digital Technologies

91632, 91633, 91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642 and 91627, 91628, 91629, 91630, 91631 and 91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626 and 91643, 91644 and 91608, 91609, 91610, 91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91619

Drama 91512, 91513, 91514, 91515, 91516, 91517, 91518, 91519, 91520

Earth and Space Science 91410, 91411, 91412, 91413, 91414, 91415

Economics 91399, 91400, 91401, 91402, 91403

Education for Sustainability 90828, 90829 (expiring 31/12/2015), 90831, 90832, 91735, 91736

English 91472, 91473, 91474, 91475, 91476, 91477, 91478, 91479, 91480

French 91543, 91544, 91545, 91546, 91547

Geography 91426, 91427, 91428, 91429, 91430, 91431, 91432, 91433

German 91548, 91549, 91550, 91551, 91552

Health Education 91461, 91462, 91463, 91464, 91465

History 91434, 91435, 91436, 91437, 91438, 91439

History of Art 91482, 91483, 91484, 91485, 91486, 91487, 91488, 91489

Home Economics 91466, 91467, 91468, 91469, 91470, 91471

Indonesian 91645, 91646, 91647, 91648, 91649

Japanese 91553, 91554, 91555, 91556, 91557

Korean 91558, 91559, 91560, 91561, 91562

Latin 91506, 91507, 91508, 91509, 91510, 91511

Mathematics 91573, 91574, 91575, 91576, 91577, 91578, 91579, 91587 and 91580, 91581, 91582, 91583, 91584, 91585, 91586

Media Studies 91490, 91491, 91492, 91493, 91494, 91495, 91496, 91497

Music Studies 91416, 91417, 91418, 91419, 91420, 91421, 91422, 91423, 91424, 91425

Painting (Practical Art) 91441, 91446, 91451, 91456 and 91460

Photography (Practical Art) 91442, 91447, 91452, 91457 and 91460

Physical Education 91498, 91499, 91500, 91501, 91502, 91503, 91504, 91505, 91789

Physics 91521, 91522, 91523, 91524, 91525, 91526, 91527

Printmaking (Practical Art) 91443, 91448, 91453, 91458 and 91460

Processing Technologies

91643, 91644 and 91632, 91633, 91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642and 91627, 91628, 91629, 91630, 91631 and 91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626 and 91608, 91609, 91610, 91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91619

Religious Studies 90824 (expiring 31/12/2015), 90825, 90826, 90827, 91725

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Samoan 91563, 91564, 91565, 91566, 91567

Science 91601, 91602, 91603, 91604, 91605, 91606, 91607 and 91387, 91388, 91389, 91390, 91391, 91392, 91393 and 91410, 91411, 91412, 91413, 91414, 91415 and 91521, 91522, 91523, 91524, 91525, 91526, 91527

Sculpture (Practical Art) 91444, 91449, 91454, 91459 and 91460

Spanish 91568, 91569, 91570, 91571, 91572

Social Studies 91596, 91597, 91598, 91599, 91600

Statistics 91580, 91581, 91582, 91583, 91584, 91585, 91586

Technology

91608, 91609, 91610, 91611, 91612, 91613, 91614, 91615, 91616, 91617, 91618, 91619 and 91643, 91644 and 91632, 91633, 91634, 91635, 91636, 91637, 91638, 91639, 91640, 91641, 91642and 91627, 91628, 91629, 91630, 91631 and 91620, 91621, 91622, 91623, 91624, 91625, 91626

Te Reo Māori 91650, 91651, 91652, 91653, 91654

Te Reo Rangatira 90536, 90785, 90786, 90787, 90788, 90789, 90790, 90791

Tongan (new) 91679, 91680, 91681, 91682, 91683

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LITERACY STANDARDS REQUIRMENTS FOR UE Level 2 and 3 Assessment Standards that contribute

10 credits from the standards below (5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing) are required to meet the University

Entrance literacy requirements.

For standards that meet both reading and writing requirements it is possible to split the standard to fulfil the literacy

requirement. For example, Art History 3.1 (91482) can contribute 2 credits to the reading requirement and 2 credits to

the writing requirement. Updated 18 January 2017. Standards in bold indicates what is currently offered.

CURRICULUM AREA: ID CR IN/EX R W CURRICULUM AREA ID Cr IN/EX R W

Accounting: L3 91404 4 EX Y N English: L2 91099 4 EX N Y

Accounting: L3 91407 5 IN Y Y English: L2 91100 4 EX Y Y

Agriculture: L3 91529 6 IN Y N English: L2 91101 6 IN N Y

Agriculture: L3 91530 5 EX Y Y English: L2 91105 4 IN Y N

Agriculture: L3 91531 4 EX Y Y English: L2 91106 4 IN Y N

Agriculture: L3 91532 5 EX Y Y Academic English 22750 5 IN N Y

Art History: L3 91482 4 EX Y Y Academic English 22751 5 IN Y N

Art History: L3 91483 4 EX Y Y Generic Tech: L3 91617 4 IN N Y

Art History: L3 91484 4 EX Y Y Generic Tech: L3 91612 4 EX N Y

Art History: L3 91485 4 IN Y N Generic Tech: L3 91613 4 EX N Y

Art History: L3 91486 4 IN Y N Generic Tech: L3 91614 4 EX N Y

Art History: L3 91487 4 IN Y N Generic Tech: L3 91615 4 IN Y N



Art History: L2 91180 4 EX N Y Geography: L3 91426 4 EX Y Y

Art History: L2 91181 4 EX N Y Geography: L3 91427 4 EX Y Y

Art History: L2 91182 4 EX N Y Geography: L3 91428 3 IN Y N

Art History: L2 91184 4 IN Y N Geography: L3 91429 4 EX Y Y

Biology: L3 91602 3 IN Y Y Geography: L3 91431 3 IN Y N

Biology: L3 91603 5 EX Y Y Geography: L2 91240 4 EX Y Y

Biology: L3 91604 3 IN Y N Geography: L2 91242 4 EX Y Y

Biology: L3 91605 4 EX Y Y Health: L3 91461 5 IN Y N

Biology: L3 91606 4 EX Y Y Health: L3 91462 5 EX Y Y

Biology: L3 91607 3 IN Y N Health: L3 91463 5 IN Y N

Business studies: L3 91379 4 EX Y Y Health: L3 91464 4 IN Y N

Business studies: L3 91380 4 EX Y Y Health: L3 91465 5 EX Y Y

Business studies: L3 91381 4 EX Y Y History: L3 91434 5 IN Y N

Business studies: L3 91382 6 IN Y N History: L3 91435 5 IN Y N

Business studies: L3 91383 3 IN Y N History: L3 91436 4 EX Y Y

Business studies: L3 91384 9 IN Y N History: L3 91437 5 IN Y N

Business studies: L3 91385 3 IN Y N History: L3 91438 6 EX Y Y

Chemistry: L3 91387 4 IN N Y History: L3 91439 6 EX Y Y

Chemistry: L3 91389 3 IN Y Y History: L2 91229 4 IN Y N

Classical Studies: L3 91394 4 EX Y Y History: L2 91230 5 IN Y N

Classical Studies: L3 91395 4 EX Y Y History: L2 91231 4 EX Y Y

Classical Studies: L3 91396 6 EX Y Y History: L2 91232 5 IN Y N

Classical Studies: L3 91397 6 IN Y N History: L2 91233 5 EX Y Y

Classical Studies: L3 91398 6 IN Y N History: L2 91234 5 EX Y Y

Classical Studies: L2 91200 4 EX Y Y Home Economics: L3 91466 5 IN Y N

Classical Studies: L2 91201 4 EX Y Y Home Economics: L3 91468 5 IN Y N

Classical Studies: L2 91202 4 IN Y N Home Economics: L3 91469 5 IN Y N

Classical Studies: L2 91203 6 EX Y Y Home Economics: L3 91470 4 EX Y Y

Classical Studies: L2 91204 6 IN Y N Home Economics: L3 91471 4 EX N Y

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Dance: L3 91594 4 EX N Y Home Economics: L2 91300 4 EX N Y

Dance: L3 91595 4 EX Y Y Home Economics: L2 91304 4 EX N Y

Digital Tech: L3 91632 4 EX Y Y Latin: L3 91509 4 IN Y Y

Digital Tech: L3 91636 4 EX Y Y Latin: L3 91510 3 IN Y Y

Digital Tech: L3 91638 4 EX N Y Maths/Stats: L3 91584 4 EX N Y

Digital Tech: L3 91641 4 IN Y N Maths/Stats: L2 91266 2 IN Y N

Drama: L3 91512 4 IN Y N Media Studies: L3 91490 4 EX Y Y

Drama: L3 91514 4 EX Y Y Media Studies: L3 91493 3 EX Y Y

Drama: L3 91515 4 IN Y N Media Studies: L3 91497 3 IN N Y



Drama: L3 91518 4 EX N Y Media Studies: L2 91255 3 IN N Y

Drama: L3 91519 5 IN N Y Music Studies: L3 91425 6 IN Y N

Drama: L3 91520 5 IN Y N Physical Ed: L3 91502 4 IN Y N

Drama: L2 91213 4 IN Y N Physical Ed: L3 91505 4 IN Y N

Drama: L2 91215 4 EX Y Y Physics: L3 91527 3 IN Y N

Drama: L2 91216 4 IN Y N Religious Studies: L3 91725 6 IN Y N

Drama: L2 91217 4 IN Y N Religious Studies: L3 90826v2 6 IN Y N

Drama: L2 91218 5 IN Y N Religious Studies: L3 90827v2 6 IN Y N

Drama: L2 91219 4 EX N Y Social Studies: L3 91596 4 EX Y Y

Drama: L2 91220 4 IN N Y Social Studies: L3 91597 6 IN Y N

Drama: L2 91221 4 IN Y N Social Studies: L3 91598 4 EX Y Y

Earth/Space Sci: L3 91410 4 IN Y Y Te Reo Maori: L3 91652 6 EX Y N

Earth/Space Sci: L3 91411 4 IN Y Y Te Reo Maori: L3 91653 6 EX N Y

Earth/Space Sci: L3 91413 4 EX Y Y Te Reo Maori: L3 91654 6 IN N Y

Earth/Space Sci: L3 91414 4 EX Y Y Te Reo Rangatira: L2 91778 3 IN Y N

Earth/Space Sci: L3 91415 4 IN Y N Te Reo Rangatira: L2 91779 3 EX Y N

Economics: L3 91399 4 EX Y Y Te Reo Rangatira: L2 91780 3 EX N Y

Economics: L3 91400 4 EX Y Y Te Reo Rangatira: L2 91781 4 IN N Y

Economics: L3 91401 5 IN Y N Te Reo Rangatira: L2 91782 5 IN N Y

Economics: L3 91402 5 IN Y N Te Reo Rangatira: L2 91783 5 IN N Y

Economics: L3 91403 6 EX Y Y Te Reo Rangatira: L2 91787 4 IN Y N

Economics: L2 91222 4 EX N Y Te Reo Rangatira: L2 91788 4 IN N Y

Economics: L2 91223 4 EX N Y Reo Maori: L3 7259 v8 7 IN N Y

Economics: L2 91224 4 EX N Y Reo Maori: L3 7259 v7 7 IN N Y

Economics: L2 91227 6 IN Y N Reo Maori: L4 7260 v8 10 IN N Y

Economics: L2 91228 4 IN Y N Reo Maori: L4 7260 v7 9 IN N Y

Ed for Sustain: L3 90828 6 IN Y N Reo Maori: L2 7266 v6 5 IN Y N

Ed for Sustain: L3 90829v2 4 IN Y N Reo Maori: L2 7266 v7 6 IN Y N


Ed for Sustain: L3 91736v1 4 EX Y Y Reo Maori: L3 7267 v7 7 IN Y N

Ed for Sustain: L3 90831v2 5 EX Y Y Reo Maori: L4 7268 v8 10 IN Y N


Ed for Sustain: L2 90810v2 6 IN Y N Te Reo Rangatira: L2 90752 3 EX Y N

Ed for Sustain: L2 90811v2 4 IN Y N Te Reo Rangatira: L2 90754 4 IN N Y

Ed for Sustain: L2 91733v1 4 EX Y Y Te Reo Rangatira: L2 90755 3 INT N Y

Ed for Sustain: L2 90814v2 4 EX Y Y Te Reo Rangatira: L3 90786 3 IN Y N

English: L3 91472 4 EX Y Y Te Reo Rangatira: L3 90787 3 IN N Y

English: L3 91473 4 EX N Y Te Reo Rangatira: L3 90789 3 EX Y N

English: L3 91474 4 EX Y Y Te Reo Rangatira: L3 90790 3 EX N Y

English: L3 91475 6 IN N Y Reo Maori: L2 91286 6 EX Y N

English: L3 91479 4 IN Y N Reo Maori: L2 91287 6 IN N Y

English: L2 91098 4 EX Y Y Reo Maori: L2 91288 6 IN N Y

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WHAT ELSE DO WE NEED TO KNOW?

Teachers mark assessments according to special criteria. Teachers will share these with

students

NCEA assessments are moderated by another teacher who specialises in the Curriculum

Area being moderated

Credits are added to KAMAR. Teachers and Mentors may show students their own

profile on KAMAR. From KAMAR, credits are sent to NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications

Authority) at least once per month. NZQA who put them up on student NZQA profiles

Not all students are expected to do an exam for each Curriculum Area. Some Curriculum

Areas don’t even have exams

Star and Gateway courses also come with credits. These are usually given to schools

later in the year so they won’t appear on KAMAR or NZQA regularly. Student,

parents/carers and teachers shouldn’t worry as they’ll still be added, usually starting in

August/September

Twice a year, students and parents/carers will receive reports from the school, showing

how well students are doing. The school will also have IDP days to inform

parents/caregivers about their sons/daughter’s courses and exams. At those interview

evenings, Mentors will report on how students are progressing toward NCEA

certificates, endorsement, literacy and numeracy

Students and parents/caregivers are encouraged to talk with teachers, mentors or the

DP if there are any specific questions about Curriculum Areas, assessments or

procedures

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if I don’t know what I want to be?

Don’t panic. What you need to do is keep your options open. If you study the reverse career

chart, you will see many subjects appear multiple times, e.g. English, Math, History, Biology.

Take subjects that keep multiple pathways available.

Can I change my option choices later?

It depends on your reasons. Changes are possible, but only where they fit with our available

school resources and where the reason is justified. No change will be made without senior

management approval.

What if I don’t have a pre-requisite?

There are few senior courses that exclude students because of lack of prior knowledge.

However, you may need to demonstrate success in other areas, often English, to show your

capability. Discuss this with your Dean as we don’t want you setting yourself up for failure.

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NCEA APP

TRY OUT THESE OTHER HELPFUL APPS

NCEA Pal NCEA Credit Tracker Credit Watcher Credit Counter NCEA Stats NCEA Credits

NZQA have released the official NCEA Student App. Results on the go!

The NCEA Student App will help students, parents/caregivers and schools to

track how individual student progress. This is just another way everyone can

support students to be at their best.

With so many functions, students can:

Create a record of the Curriculum Areas and standards being studied

Select and set individual NCEA credit goals and targets

See how many credits students are getting, including Literacy, Numeracy and

University Entrance (UE)

Set reminders for each standard – like due dates

Record results

Use in English or Te Reo Māori

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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=appinventor.ai_sue_ingham2.NCEACreditCounter

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hayleyavw.nceatracker

https://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/ncea-credits/id959483858?mt=8

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PROFILE BUILDER: TRACKING STUDENT PATHWAYS http://youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways/profile-builder

Type the assessment standard code into

the search bar on the Profile Builder

webpage as shown in fig. 1. This will

allow students, parents/caregivers and

teachers to build a vocational profile that

gives students a lot of direction in each of

the pathway sectors. Click on each of the

coloured bars to reveal lists of jobs in

each of the sectors (see fig. 2 for an

example) Finally, click on one of these

jobs, and a profile pops up, describing the

kind of pay expected from each job, the

numbers of jobs in each industry (see fig.

3 for an example). Techers can also check

Vocational Pathways on KAMAR, but this

is not linked specifically to careers

information.

fig. 1

fig. 2

fig. 3

To give students guidance on the go, a smartphone or tablet app called Occupation Outlook 2016

is designed to help students make well-informed career choices. It provides vital information on 50

key occupations in New Zealand. Each occupation has three dials that indicate its relative income,

course cost and job prospects. Every occupation also has a summary of the ‘Prospects’ for a young

person entering the role in five years, as well as tabs with in-depth information on ‘How to Enter’,

‘Income + Jobs’, and ‘More Info’.

Guidance on the go!

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Creative Industries sector

(CR):

Actor, advertiser, artist, author, beauty therapist, clothing designer, curator, dancer, director, editor, florist, game developer, graphic designer, jeweller, journalist, make-up artist, photographer, public relations officer, radio/TV presenter, screen printer, sculpture, web developer…

Primary Industries sector

(PI):

Agricultural/horticultural technician, aquaculture farmer, arborist, beekeeper, biochemist, diary products maker, dog trainer, farm worker, fencer, forestry worker, gardener, geologist, grounds person, horse trainer, hunter, meat processor, saw doctor, science technician, shearer…

Service Industries sector

(SI):

Accountant, aeroplane pilot, bartender, bank worker, barrister, bus driver, butcher, café worker, debt collector, house keeper, model, mortgage broker, office manager, payroll office, real estate agent, receptionist, secretary, security officer, sports coach, valuer, vehicle groomer, window cleaner…

Social and Community

Services sector (SC):

Acupuncturist, air force officer, army soldier/office, audiologist, community worker, corrections officer, counsellor, dental worker, firefighter, GP, immigration officer, lawyer, librarian, medical officer, nurse, navy personnel, physiotherapist, police officer, social worker, teacher, vet, youth worker…

Manufacturing and

Technology sector (MT):

Automotive mechanic, baker, brewer, butcher, chemist, jeweller, joiner, light technician, meat inspector, printer, programmer, recycler/dismantler, tailor/dressmaker, telecoms engineer, upholsterer, vehicle painter, winemaker, wood machinist…

Construction and

Infrastructure sector (CI):

Architect, bricklayer, builder, cabinet maker, caretaker, civil engineer, crane operator, driver, driller, electrician, glazier, interior designer, locksmith, metal worker, miner, painter and decorator, property manager, road construction worker, scaffolder, surveyor, welder…

VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS: CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

For further details, see your Mentor, the DP and the amazing resources in the Learning Centre.

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CURRICULUM AREAS LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3

ARTS

Visual Arts Performing Arts

Photography

Visual Art Performing Arts

Photography

Visual Arts*

Performing Arts* Photography*

DESIGN & INNOVATION

Design & Visual Communication Food Technology

Resistant Materials Textiles Technology

Design & Visual Communication Food Technology

Resistant Materials Textiles Technology

Food Technology* Resistant Materials* Textiles Technology*

ENGLISH English

(compulsory) English

English*

LANGUAGES

Te Reo Maori

International Languages^

Te Reo Maori

International Languages^

Te Reo Maori* International Languages*^

MATHEMATICS Mathematics (compulsory)

Mathematics Finance and Life Skills

Mathematics*

Finance and Life Skills Statistics & Calculus*

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Health Physical Education

Health Physical Education

Health Physical Education*

SCIENCES

Agriculture/Horticulture General Science

(compulsory)

Agriculture/ Horticulture

Biology Chemistry

Physics

Agriculture/Horticulture

Biology* Chemistry*

Physics*

SOCIAL SCIENCES

NZ History

History Psychology

Tourism Work Ready

History* Psychology

Tourism Work Ready

GATEWAY & APPLIED

PRACTICAL SKILLS

Automotive Cattle Farming Dairy Farming Sheep Farming

Automotive Business Services

Café Skills Cattle Farming Dairy Farming

Electrotechnology Early Childhood Education

Sheep Farming

Electrotechnology Engineering

Barista Mechanics

Young Enterprise

* UE Approved Subjects ^ Distance Learning (Video Conferencing or Te Kura)

SENIOR CURRICULUM OUTLINE Our curriculum designed to meet the needs of students: if a student wants a subject that is not offered, it is

our focus to explore all options to make their requests available. This may be through outside providers such

as Video Conferencing, Te Kura, STAR courses and Gateway. The opportunities are numerous, and could

extend to Economics/Business studies, Graphics, International Languages etc.

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Curriculum Pathways 2019 C = compulsory subject CT = compulsory taster for one semester

Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 (NCEA L1) Year 12 (NCEA L2) Year 13 (NCEA L3)

ENGLISH

English (C) English (C) English (C) English English

LEARNING LANGUAGES

Te Reo Maori (CT) Te Reo Maori Te Reo Maori Te Reo Maori Te Reo Maori

Foreign Languages Foreign Languages Foreign Languages Foreign Languages Foreign Languages

MATHEMATICS

Mathematics (C) Mathematics (C) Mathematics (C) Mathematics Mathematics

Accounting Accounting Accounting

SCIENCE

Science (C) Science (C) Science (C) Biology Biology

Chemistry Chemistry

Practical Science Agriculture and Horticulture

Physics Practical Science Agriculture and Horticulture

Physics Practical Science Agriculture and Horticulture

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Social Studies (C) Social Studies (C) History

History Tourism Work Ready

History Tourism Work Ready

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education and Health (C) Physical Education and Health (C) Physical Education Physical Education Physical Education

Health Health Health

Outdoor Education (C) Outdoor Academy Outdoor Academy Outdoor Academy

DESIGN AND INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY

Resistant Materials (CT) Resistant Materials Resistant Materials Resistant Materials Resistant Materials

Textiles Technology (CT) Textiles Technology Textiles Technology Textiles Technology Textiles Technology

Food Technology (CT)

Food Technology

Food Technology Hospitality



Digital Technology (C) Digital Technology (C) Visual Design and Communication Visual Design and Communication Visual Design and Communication

THE ARTS

Visual Art (CT)

Visual Art

Visual Art Photography



Performing Arts (CT) Performing Arts Performing Arts Performing Arts Performing Arts

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AGRICULTURE/HORTICULTURE (GATEWAY & ONSITE CLASS BASED)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 16-20



UE LITERACY CREDITS: 6 Reading

The Agriculture and Horticulture courses at Ruapehu College are an Ideal way for students to develop

an appreciation and understanding of some of the practical and theoretical aspects of the Agriculture

and Horticulture sectors in New Zealand. The courses offer students the opportunity to learn how

these industries interact with, and are influenced by, the environment, the economy and government.

On all of the Agriculture and Horticulture courses the students will be offered the opportunity to study

a range of both practical and theoretical standards at Achievement Standard and, industry bases, Unit

Standard level.

AHUREA MĀORI (MĀORI CULTURE)




UE LITERACY CREDITS: 0

WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME:

This course aims to nurture one’s sense of pride and identity by studying the customs, cultural

practices, and beliefs of the indigenous people of Aotearoa. This includes a combination of Māori

Performing Arts, Waka Ama and Tikanga Maori.

CONSTRUCTION CREATIVE PRIMARY

SERVICE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY



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ARTS (VISUAL ARTS)




(UE APPROVED) UE LITERACY CREDITS: 0


The Level 1 course allows students to develop skills in a range of art media and to gain an understanding of Art in a cultural context. Students produce a portfolio of their best work to demonstrate their art skills and their ability to express and clarify their ideas in art work for external assessment. The Level 2 allows students to plan an individual visual arts programme based on a range of art media that includes at least two internals and one external. A student may choose standards available in Painting, Sculpture, Photography and Printmaking. The Level 3 allows students to plan an individual visual arts programme based on a range of art media that includes at least one internal and one external. A student may choose. Standards are available in Painting, Sculpture, Photography and Printmaking.



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ARTS (PERFORMING ARTS)




(UE APPROVED) UE LITERACY CREDITS: 6 reading


NCEA Performing Arts begins in Year 11 at Level 1. Ideally, students will not only continue from their learning in Year 10, but have developed skills in either musicianship or drama equal to two years of private tuition. This standard of skill continues as they progress through the levels ie. 3 years at Level 2, 4 years at Level 3. Performing Arts offers a base course of standards and then the students select their supplementary standards based on interests and skills. These will come from Performance Music, Music Studies, Performing Arts Technology and Drama. Optional standards are carefully chosen in conjunction with guidance from the teacher and are aimed at providing the path to excellence in those fields in Level 3. Performing Arts is heavily practical and a high level of self-motivation and confidence is necessary. Students will be consistently challenged to go out of their comfort zones and must be committed to significant rehearsal and practice beyond the classroom in order to succeed in the course.



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DESIGN & INNOVATION (FOOD TECHNOLOGY)




(UE APPROVED) UE LITERACY CREDITS: 5 Reading, 4 Writing

WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: This course will explore the important part food plays in our lives. Students will demonstrate understanding of family and local community issues within the national setting affecting food and nutrition needs across the lifespan. Attitudes and values affecting food choices and sustainable food practices will be analysed in depth. Working towards increasing independence in practical applications of knowledge and cooking skills is important. Students will be encouraged into work based placements through gateway to reinforce their learning in this industry. Standards such as Food safety, service that sells and barista basics will be among some of the assessments offering 19 credits at level 2. This is exciting for students who wish to follow the pathway in the service industry, opening pathways for employment and business opportunity not only at a local level but also at a national and international level. It is a good transition for our students from school to work fitting in with vocational pathways while gaining credits.

DESIGN & INNOVATION (RESISTANT MATERIALS)






At each level the students are required to produce a product to a given plan in which they will develop their making skills. At Level 1 this product is a Blue Tooth Lamp, at Level 2 this product is a reversible chess table and at Level 3 this product is a kitchen work station incorporating a Butcher’s Block. Students at all levels are then required to write a brief, produce concepts and produce a prototype of a product of their choice. Students may work in wood, metal or plastic and incorporate knowledge of electronics, mechanisms and structures into their solutions.

DESIGN & INNOVATION (TEXTILES TECHNOLOGY)





WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of materials and develop techniques to create garments to meet specified briefs throughout the year. The Textiles Technology aims to do some cross curricular work with other departments for example Media Studies this year. They will be required to







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research designs, develop the briefs and construct the garments to meet the specifications of the brief. Ruapehu College has made a name for itself in recent years with the Brother Design Competition as well as the local Snow Queen Wearable Art Show and students will be encouraged to entries either one or both of these competitions. This course also give students the opportunity to develop creative designs ideas with the one external Achievement Standard that is offered in all levels.

DESIGN & INNOVATION (DESIGN & VISUAL COMMUNICATION)





WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: Students will work on Design Briefs at each level. At level one and two the briefs are given by the teacher and at level 3 there is the opportunity to develop your own briefs based on personal interest. Briefs are set in the context of Product Design, Interior Design and Architecture and students use graphic techniques including sketching, modelling and digital technology to produce and develop concepts to solve problems. Students will study the work of existing Design styles and Designers to assist their own Design thinking.

WORK READY PASSPORT





WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: A practical unit based course that covers soft skills required for the work force





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ENGLISH (LITERACY L.1) LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 16-20



(UE APPROVED) UE LITERACY CREDITS: MEETS ALL L1 AND UE LITERACY REQUIREMENTS


Why study English? By understanding how language works, students are equipped to make

appropriate language choices and apply them in a range of contexts. Students learn to deconstruct and

critically interrogate texts in order to understand the power of language to enrich and shape their own

and others’ lives. In other words:

English offers the freedom to explore.

English gives us the freedom to travel to other places, discover other cultures and visit other times.

English fosters creativity.

English develops creative thinking. It encourages us to use our imagination, both when we interpret

texts and when we create our own.

English enables learning.

We learn to consider other ideas and to form and explain our own.

English develops thinking.

English gives us the skills we need to take a stand – to research, evaluate information, think, justify,

argue an opinion and share it with confidence. English helps us to become critical thinkers and to make

better sense of the world around us.

English promotes participation.

Through studying English, we learn how to contribute with respect; we learn to value our own voice

and the voices of others.

No wonder English is a prerequisite for most tertiary courses and many employers see Level 2 English

as a necessary qualification.

In the Senior School, in consultation with parents, care-givers and teachers, students will decide

between an academic pathway and a vocational literacy pathway. The academic pathway will see

students being fully prepared for any tertiary education after college. The vocational literacy pathway

is comprised of unit and achievement standards. It involves cross-curricula teaching and assessment

and it is aimed at securing UE literacy.



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HEALTH


LEVEL 2 CREDITS: offered 2021

LEVEL 3 CREDITS: offered 2022

(UE APPROVED) UE LITERACY CREDITS: TBC

WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: To provide knowledge and understanding of a variety of skills and concepts required for a health

related career pathway as well as enhancing and/or maintaining relationships for individual health and

well-being.

LANGUAGES (TE REO)




(UE APPROVED STANDARDS) UE LITERACY CREDITS: 12 Reading, 12 Writing

WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: This course celebrates our language, linking people within our community and nationally. Our language is continually growing, and you will grow with it. It is becoming more widely spoken in the community, playing a role in the shaping of our world. We will study oral, written, and visual forms of Te Reo, linking us to our past, present and future.



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MATHEMATICS (GENERAL MATHEMATICS)





WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: Students will undertake a mathematical course at all levels. At levels 2 and 3, students can undertake a full academic mathematics course, a vocational financial literacy course, or a related mathematical subject such as physics or accounting. The academic course provides curriculum choice including statistics and/or calculus. The vocational course provides essential learning in areas such as financial management, the basics of taxation and how to earn and, more importantly, keep hold of your money. UE approved.

MATHEMATICS (L1 NUMERACY)





WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: This curriculum area is essential to so many workplaces, and to daily life. The skills you learn this year are vital for future employment and tertiary study. Numeracy Mathematics does not include examinations.

MATHEMATICS (STATISTICS & CALCULUS)





WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: This course is an academic one that includes examinations. You will specifically focus on statistics and calculus, demonstrating a high level of understanding. It will provide you with skills and knowledge essential for construction and technology industries.







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OUTDOOR EDUCATION (Outdoor Academy)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: TBC




Outdoor Academy is offered to Year 11, 12 and 13. Our classroom will be the great outdoors and each week we will embark on an adventure which will include white water kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, navigation, camping, survival, rock climbing, snow caving, mountain craft, skiing, and snowboarding. Over the year there will be eight units taught covering different outdoor disciplines. Students may choose to do all eight or select any combination of units. On completion of this course students may go onto tertiary outdoor adventure studies, employment in the outdoor/tourism sector or create their own business in this ever expanding market. Students will need to register and pay for each unit eight days before the start date.

PSYCHOLOGY (GENERAL)




(UE APPROVED) UE LITERACY CREDITS:

WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: Psychology will be offered through the Volcanics video conferencing online forum. This is for cool people only.

So if you do not consider yourself to be cool then check that attitude because you are welcome to Psychology.

In Psychology 2017 you will learn how to question everything, and in the process learn new things about

yourself and others.

I want to meet you all as a class in person during term 1, hopefully in Auckland. If we can get this done I’d like

to introduce you to psychology in action but in particular sports psychology and clinical psychology. So stay

tuned!

One thing that I insist on is that you must be a self-motivated person who is either really good at self-

management or who recognises that you suck in this area and that you want to get better. As long as you’re

honest and willing to push yourself, then you’re the kind of person I want to teach.





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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (GENERAL)





WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: Physical Education Level 1 is about developing physical, social and mental skills. We learn through movement. This course has a mixture of practical and theory aspects. Students will throughout the year participate in a wide range of activities. They will have to demonstrate interpersonal skills, self-management and quality movement. We also spend a term looking at the human body such as anatomy and biomechanics and how it functions during physical activity. 3 of the 5 standards include L1 literacy. The Level 2 course continues to develop physical, social and mental skills by learning through movement. Students will develop and complete a training programme aimed at improving fitness in order to be assessed in turbo touch. You will also coach at Ohakune Primary School and plan and implement an overnight tramp. The Level 3 course is a challenging academic course. It looks to build on knowledge gained and developed in Level 1 and Level 2 physical education. You will plan and participate in a training programme aimed to prepare yourself for a triathlon. You will also analyse physical skills from a biomechanics perspective and plan and implement a two-day adventure journey. UE approved.



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SCIENCE (BIOLOGY)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 0





SCIENCE (GENERAL)





WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: All level 1 students will undertake a Science course. Science is not compulsory at Level 2 or Level 3 but is recommended. We offer an Academic pathway which is for students who have an interest in carrying on with Science into Year 12 and 13. The course covers aspects of The Living World, The Material World and the Physical World as well as experiment design. 4 of the 5 standards include L1 numeracy.

SCIENCE (PRACTICAL)





WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: This course is for students to further develop their use of Science in their everyday lives. It will encourage problem solving and develop thinking skills that will essential for both home life and the work place. Practical Science is a small class that focuses on independent learning programs, therefore no external examinations are offered in this course. There is opportunity to gain numeracy credits as these skills are essential for investigations and solving problems.







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SCIENCE (BIOLOGY)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 0





In Level 2 Biology, you will discover that life involves interactions at all levels of organisation: cells interact with their environment and with each other, so do organs, organisms and ecosystems. No living organism exists in isolation from its environment. You will investigate living and non-living factors that influence the Blue Duck or 'Whio' and investigate the life of macro-invertebrates in a stream. You will discover the different adaptations that relate to mammals’ survival and the genetic variation in different species and the changes to variation over time. In the Level 3 course continues to explore the relationships of living organisms and their interactions and responses with other organisms and the environment around them. It is more detailed investigation in the physiological adaptations of animals and plants especially the macro invertebrates and long finned eels that live in freshwater habitats. You will develop skills that will enable you to think critically about the biological and social implications of New Zealand's ecosystems.

SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 0





Level 2 Chemistry is the study of the chemicals and elements in our world, and how these elements interact. Three assessments are internal and practically based and two are external and more theoretical. Chemistry is an important subject for anyone who wishes to study more sciences or go into a career involving science subjects. The Level 3 course will facilitate the understanding of chemistry as it relates to the NZ Curriculum (level 8) and is aligned to the “material world” and the “nature of science” achievement objectives. 19 UE approved credits available. Students will research current scientific ideas and investigate the chemical and physical properties of a variety of substances (including ionic, molecular, organic compounds). We will also develop and understanding of oxidation/reduction and spectroscopy to help interpret observations. Prerequisites apply.





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SCIENCE (PHYSICS)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 0





SOCIAL SCIENCES (TOURISM))

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 0

LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 16

LEVEL 3 CREDITS: 16



This course is designed for those students with an interest in local and international travel.

You will be able to decipher mathematical and statistical information, learn about how

tourism is playing a greater role in our society, and in cultures around the world.





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SOCIAL SCIENCES (HISTORY & SENIOR SOCIAL STUDIES)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 0



(UE APPROVED) UE LITERACY CREDITS: Meets L1 and UE literacy requirements

WHAT THIS COURSE DOES FOR ME: A Mixture of History, Social Studies and Geography, primarily focussed on Mountains to the Sea. There will be significant Learning Experiences outside the Classroom opportunities with this course. This programme will have a themed link to English. The idea is to give students an experience of a diversity of assessments and skills development at this early stage of NCEA. Subject endorsement will only be available at Level 1 if students complete two external examinations at the end of the year and the subject focus will be agreed with the HOD early in term 3. Excellence Endorsement in History will provide students with an option to move directly to Level 3 History next year.

Level 2 offers a two strand focus on New Zealand and WW1 topics. Strand A (19 credits) is more suited for students with a tertiary focus or a particular interest in History. This programme will have a themed link to English. Throughout the year we will be looking at New Zealand protest movements plus NZ in WW1. The external examination will either be from content covered or a student’s particular choice of topic. Strand B (18 credits) is a more general course, developing from L1 NZ Heritage with a focus on Senior Social Studies and History. The year will focus on NZ protest movements as in Strand A, but will also have students engage in a personal Social Action following a reflective study of a Social Issue. There is no external examination with this Stream. Level 3 will focus on Samoa and NZ Wars topics. A single strand is for students with a tertiary focus in History. There will be a 10 Credit research topic, based around the Invasion of Parihaka and the Land Wars from Waikato to Whanganui 1845-1872. The second topic for the course will be the perspectives around the Occupation of Samoa by NZ at the start of WW1 and the subsequent administration of Samoa up to Independence in 1962. Level 2 and 3 will have a themed link to English. There will be at least one field trip component of this course, but there will be several opportunities for additional Learning Experience Outside the Classroom activities. It also encourages Scholarship entry (at the approval of HOD) and may also encourage entry into a Massey University 1st Year paper, but this will also require HOD approval and UE being achieved prior to commencement. http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/admission/entry-requirements/eligible_concurrent.cfm



http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/admission/entry-requirements/eligible_concurrent.cfm

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GATEWAY Gateway is a programme limited to 15 students who have been through a selection process to deem suitability. The course is designed to help students who are keen to move into the work place and/or have a keen interest in a particular area of work they are considering for their first employment. Each programme is made up of a combination of theory work as well as practical experience within a work environment and there are assessments tailored to each Individual Learning Plan Gateway students undertake. This is a great opportunity to begin developing work-based knowledge and skills that employers are looking for whilst still at school. Gateway programmes run throughout Terms 1, 2 and 3 and form part of a student’s Subject Selection. To apply please complete an Application Form and submit to Mrs Hall

GATEWAY (AGRICULTURE - CATTLE FARMING)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 3

LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 32

LEVEL 3 CREDITS: 0

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WHAT THIS PROGRAMME DOES FOR ME:

Agriculture-Cattle Farming If early mornings and outdoor work with livestock is for you then this

Gateway programme may be just the thing to help you begin your journey into a career in the Primary

Industries. The Primary Industries cover a wide range of careers and pathways including agricultural,

environmental, fisheries, forestry and much, much more. There are no limits as to where you can go

as farming is a huge sector and employer in New Zealand. The Gateway Cattle Farming Programme is

made up of a range of units and assessments both practical on-farm and also class-based theory

assessments. Subject areas include health and safety (not just for farm workers but also livestock);

livestock handling when moving & drafting cattle; the use, set up and maintenance of electric fences

and the correct (and legal) use of farm vehicles.

Students wanting to select this Gateway Programme must also select to take Agriculture/Horticulture

as one of their other subject choices. Additional School-Based Short Courses: First Aid; Workplace

Health & Safety; Chainsaw Safety.

GATEWAY (AGRICULTURE - DAIRY FARMING)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 0

LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 14

LEVEL 3 CREDITS: 14





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If early mornings and outdoor work with livestock is for you then this Gateway programme may be just the thing to help you begin your journey into a career in the Primary Industries. The Primary Industries cover a wide range of careers and pathways including agricultural, environmental, fisheries, forestry and much, much more. There are no limits as to where you can go as farming is a huge sector and employer in New Zealand. The Gateway Dairy Farming Programme is made up of a range of units and assessments both practical on-farm and also class-based theory assessments. Subject areas include health and safety (not just for farm workers but also livestock); the milking process and livestock handling; the use, set up and maintenance of electric fences and the correct (and legal) use of farm vehicles.

Students wanting to select this Gateway Programme must also select to take Agriculture/Horticulture as one of their other subject choices. Additional School-Based Short Courses: First Aid; Workplace Health & Safety; Chainsaw Safety

GATEWAY (AGRICULTURE – SHEEP FARMING)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 6

LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 28

LEVEL 3 CREDITS: 0


If early mornings and outdoor work with livestock is for you then this Gateway programme may be just

the thing to help you begin your journey into a career in the Primary Industries. The Primary Industries

cover a wide range of careers and pathways including agricultural, environmental, fisheries, forestry

and much, much more. There are no limits as to where you can go as farming is a huge sector and

employer in New Zealand. The Gateway Sheep Farming Programme is made up of a range of units and

assessments both practical on-farm and also class-based theory assessments. Subject areas include

health and safety (not just for farm workers but also livestock); livestock handling, docking, wool shed

work during shearing operations and the correct (and legal) use of farm vehicles.

Students wanting to select this Gateway Programme must also select to take Agriculture/Horticulture

as one of their other subject choices.

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GATEWAY (AUTOMOTIVE)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 7

LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 14

LEVEL 3 CREDITS: 0


The automotive programme available through Gateway is provided by MITO (the Motor Industry Training Organisation). Their ‘StartUp’ programme is specifically for schools and enables Gateway Students to work towards nationally recognised qualifications whilst gaining valuable experience in the workplace. Their programme has two levels with the first one being their ‘Ignition’ programme; made up of 20 credits and four units that are compulsory elements.

Prior to going into a motor workshop environment, students must achieve two units that will teach them about all the various work roles and structure of the industry as well as safe working practices within an automotive workshop. On completion of these students begin the work placement element of the programme as they continue to work towards both theory and practical units related to this industry.

There is no other subject choice requirement for the Gateway Automotive pathway though students also taking Hard Technology will benefit in the use of hand tools and power tools.

Additional School-Based Short Courses: First Aid; Workplace Health & Safety; Chainsaw Safety MITO Ignition Programme (four compulsory units and some of the suggested additional units) his Barista block course gives you the basic skills required to work in the hospitality sector. Making coffee using professional barista equipment is a helpful and employable skill. You will also learn about the origins of coffee. This course also opens up further hospitality opportunities.

GATEWAY (BUSINESS STUDIES]

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 0

LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 18

LEVEL 3 CREDITS: 0


Business administration, customer service, keeping good records of business transactions, using technology within a business, communicating with customers and working as part of a team, these are all aspects of this Gateway Programme. This is a predominantly theory based programme with some practical elements based around the provision of customer service and the use of office equipment.

Students who are taking Business Studies and/or Financial Literacy will find this a useful addition to their studies as they will gain experience of working in an organisation, getting to understand the various processes and communication that is conducted there.

Additional School-Based Short Courses: First Aid; Workplace Health & Safety





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GATEWAY (TRAVEL AND TOURISM]

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 0

LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 6

LEVEL 3 CREDITS: 13


If you are considering a career in the Travel & Tourism Industry this programme provides a great starting point on a career path that has no boundaries. Tourism is a worldwide industry with many of our local businesses in Ruapehu trading with international companies and welcoming international travellers to this beautiful region. On this Gateway Programme students work through a series of units to learn about not only how the tourism industry in New Zealand works but also some of our most travelled to places and resorts. There is also opportunity to learn more about tourism on an international scale as students work through the programme. Each assessment has preparatory work and an open book paper to complete and, working alongside the team at the i-Site Information Centre, it’s a great opportunity to learn how a tourism facility operates and how the employees provide for a multitude of customers from all over the world.

Students on this programme will also need to select Tourism as another of their subject choices to take full advantage of the opportunity this programme provides. The programme is also flexible as there are a range of unit standards available so it can be tailored to an individual student for NCEA Level and any prior tourism studies the student has achieved.

There is no preparatory requirement to begin the work placement element of this Gateway Programme however, as students will be based in a work environment dealing with the public, the employer’s dress codes and employee behaviour standards must be adhered to (all of which are covered in the Induction Training).


GATEWAY (CAFÉ SKILLS)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 0

LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 26

LEVEL 3 CREDITS: 0


If you are considering a career in Hospitality e.g. accommodation, food & beverage, events, etc. then Café Skills provides a great starting point on that career path - whilst you are still in school. Students





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will need to also select Food & Nutrition as another of their subject choices to fully take advantage of the opportunity this programme provides.

Café Skills students first learn about how food and beverage outlets are run, the various roles and responsibilities of owners and employees. They also learn about food & beverage hygiene, food preparation and service delivery as they deal with ‘real’ customers. The theory assessments are under closed book conditions however students are fully prepared for these by completing a pre-assessment project and fully discussing the assessment with their Gateway Support Tutor beforehand. There are a range of practical assessments all of which take place in a real workplace environment.

Additional School-Based Short Courses: Food Safety; Coffee Essentials; First Aid; Workplace Health & Safety.

GATEWAY (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 0

LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 17

LEVEL 3 CREDITS: 0


Are you interested in understanding how children under 5 years develop and learn and what can

impact on that development? Would you like to help children as they progress through various stages

as they learn to communicate and develop language skills? If yes, a career in Early Childhood Education

(ECE) may suit you. Ruapehu College’s ECE Gateway Programme is provides through the training

division of PORSE, one of New Zealand’s largest providers of ECE both in the home as well as in the

community. Students learn about ECE provision in New Zealand as well as how an ECE Centre operates.

A large focus in this programme is child health and wellbeing and also the nutritional needs of children

at different ages. The work placement element of the programme will be within a local ECE Centre and

due to this the College is legally required to obtain a Police check prior to working in any ECE Centre.

Additional School-Based Short Courses: Food Safety; First Aid; Workplace Health & Safety

ECE Individual Learning Programme (based on 2016 programme)

GATEWAY (ELECTROTECHNOLOGY)

LEVEL 1 CREDITS: 0

LEVEL 2 CREDITS: 19

LEVEL 3 CREDITS: 4





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This Gateway Programme is for a student who is considering a career as an Electrician or an Electrical

Engineer. This area of work is incredibly varied across the domestic, commercial and industrial field;

basically, wherever there is electricity there’s invariably work for an Electrician. The programme is both

practical and theoretical as you complete unit standards focused on a range of work areas within an

electrical workplace.

Students on this programme can work towards gaining a Trainee Limited Certificate (Electrical

Engineering) which is issued by The Skills Organisation; the Industry Training Organisation for this

sector. The Trainee Limited Certificate will be a useful asset if you are wanting to progress onto an

electrical apprenticeship.


Documents

S E N I O R C U R R I C U L U M HANDBOOK - Cloudinary€¦ · Certificate Endorsement is a recognition of outstanding achievement. To get ‘Merit’ endorsed’, students need to