Page 58 - Pathways Book for 2020

CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR

Many of the traditional trades such as plumbing, electrician, builder, painter and decorator,
surveying fall into this area. As New Zealand moves forward into the future there will a great
demand for people with these skills and there is high demand for women as half the
customer base is female

We have students interested in electrical and we encourage students to investigate these
trades.

Programmes of work could be developed to meet student interest and needs and will also
reflect the recommendations of employment sectors.

SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES SECTOR

This is a large and growing area of employment with jobs and services that are essential for
community wellbeing and safety. It is a high-employment, high growth sector – and demand
for the kind of frontline jobs in these areas are expected to continue in future years.
Students from Sacred Heart have chosen to do courses in areas such as Health Care, Aged
Care, Animal Care, Social Work, Youth Work, Law, Education at a variety of levels, Fire
Service, Occupational Therapy.

Programmes of work will be developed to meet student interest and needs and will also
reflect the recommendations of employment sectors.

STAR

STAR courses facilitate transition to further education training and employment by
providing or purchasing tertiary type courses. These courses will better meet students’
needs which will motivate them to achieve to their full potential. This year STAR courses
have included Barista, Hospitality, Sound Technology, Occupational Health and Safety.

Gateway students are committed to completing a number of hours in a work place and in
gaining work related and generic standards. The hours in the workplace are at the
convenience of the employer. Students will be expected to do at least 80 hours over the
year. This can be done as days, half days or in holidays. These programmes aim to allow
students to experience the world of work in areas they are interested in. Among this year’s
work places that have allowed our students to work with them are: The Dept, Stationery
Warehouse, Bliss.

EMPLOYMENT

Employment helps students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills for
effective communication in the work place. Students must be able to work independently
on purchased units of work. If students wish, work placement can be arranged.