3GAT - Level 3 Gateway

This course is designed to help you transition into the workforce. You will participate in a weekly work placement for a minimum of one term, providing you with the opportunity to explore a career pathway of your choice.

You will be assigned relevant unit standards, some of which are provided by Industry Training Organisations (ITOs). For example, our building students will receive BCITO standards, hairdressing HITO standards, and automotive students MITO standards. We also offer the First Aid Certificate qualification, and students may be required to complete a Health and Safety course for their workplace.

Possible outcomes include apprenticeships, on-the-job training, and the development of work-ready skills.

 As a Gateway student, you already have a clear idea of the career path you wish to explore and are ready to be placed in a community business for work experience.

• Suitable if you are aiming for an apprenticeship, careers exploration, further study in an industry or employment.
• You must be "work ready," meaning you have a positive attitude and are willing to engage fully.
• You should be capable of working independently to achieve 20 industry credits.
• Be prepared to miss one day of school per week for at least one term.
• Be able to catch up on your other subjects independently or during Gateway classroom time.
• Gateway can be taken "off-line," meaning outside of the regular school timetable (as an extra subject).
• You cannot take both Gateway and Trades Academy.
• You can not take both 3GAT and 3PW and some standards are the same.