STAR and GATEWAY
All year 11, 12 and 13 students have access to STAR and GATEWAY courses at Cheviot Area School.
STAR
A Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource (STAR) course introduces students to the
world of work. It can involve exploring and experiencing various industries and
trades by engaging in work observation and training, short-term programmes,
taster-courses and longer-term programmes leading into Gateway.
GATEWAY
The Gateway programme then offers longer term programmes which lead to industry
unit standard qualifications. Gateway is a programme tailored to each students
needs. Structured around work-based learning, it allows you to learn and work
while still at school. Full-time students in years 11-13 can select an industry
of interest and study areas that will give you confidence to go out and achieve
your dreams. Gateway courses may also be arranged for students in secondary
schools which qualify for support.
Over the past few years students have undertaken STAR and GATEWAY courses from
Cheviot Area School in the following areas.
| Equestrian |
Life skills |
| Building | Engineering |
|
Coffee Barrister |
Veterinary studies |
| Fencing | Plastering |
|
Adventure based learning (Outdoor Education) |
Drama |
|
Early Childhood |
ATV and Tractor operation and safety |
|
Nursing |
Chainsaw operation and safety |
|
Aviation - Flying fixed wing and Helicopter |
Television and Camera |
|
Scaffolding (building) |
Leadership and Outdoor education |
Student's wishing to undertake STAR and GATEWAY courses at Cheviot Area School are generously given access to these resources and adaptations of new courses to meet the needs of each individual.