Careers and Pathways

The Careers and Pathways Learning Area fulfils a key function of secondary schools in preparing students for their future. This involves delivering curriculum and non-curricula opportunities to support students’ interests, strengths and aspirations, and assists them to make informed decisions about their subject choices and pathways. 

Learners can become much more engaged in education and highly motivated about the future when they have a clear understanding of themselves and how they might live and work when they leave school. There are economic and social benefits when learners are supported to make effective transitions from secondary school to tertiary education and training. Having information about the labour market can help students make decisions about tertiary study and training. Informed decisions also support young people’s overall quality of life, sense of purpose and the contributions they make to their families and communities. 

Careers education and guidance has an important role to play in a successful curriculum that supports: 

• students’ interests, strengths and aspirations 

• students’ achievement 

• students at risk of poor outcomes 

• students making informed decisions about their subject choices and pathways. 

Year 11 and 12 Transition (TRN):  All Year 11 and 12 students follow a life skills curriculum through their timetabled semester-based Transition course. Here they develop valuable knowledge and skills including Career Pathways Planning; Employability; Financial Literacy and Healthy Eating.

Year 12 and 13 Pathways (PAT): The Pathways course is an option for students in Year 12 and 13.  The courses are designed to engage students through future pathways planning and tailored needs.  The nature of the class and the flexibility in curriculum enables the teacher to cater for all abilities. (Students who are intending to go to University to study a degree programme, are advised to take 5 approved subjects to give them the best chance to meet any rank score requirements for entry. However, this is looked at on a case by case basis.) Students should seek guidance from their Dean and the Careers and Pathways Learning Area should they be interested in applying for this course at either year level.

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