3GAT - Level 3 Gateway

This course helps support students to transition into the workforce. Students will be on a weekly work placement for a minimum of one term. Set unit standards will be provided, located from Industry Training Organisations, which is relevant to the learners workplace. Possible outcomes are; apprenticeships, on-the-job training and developing work-ready skills.

Gateway students already know what career they wish to explore and are willing to be placed out in the community with a business, on a work placement.

- Suitable for students aiming for an apprenticeship or employment during 2024 or the following year

- Students must be ‘work ready’ i.e. positive attitude and willing to be engaged

- Capable of working independently in order to achieve 20 industry credits

- Be prepared to miss one day a week of school for at least one term

- Be able to catch up on other subjects independently or by using Gateway classroom time

- Can take Gateway ‘off-line’ which means outside of the school timetable (an extra subject)

- Students are unable to choose both 3PW and 3GAT, as there are clashing unit standards delivered