Gateway and Star Courses

GATEWAY

Applications are now open for Gateway placements in 2025.

Gateway is available to support Years 11-13 students by providing structured workplace learning across a range of industries while they are still studying at school.

The programmes are an opportunity to build skills for employment and to try out potential careers.

To be eligible for funding, students must complete a minimum of 20 credits and have 5-10 days of work experience.

Some students may receive approval to complete their placements during school hours, or alternatively, this can also be arranged where possible during the school holidays.

Students must display self-management, motivation, and reliability skills and have a good attendance record.

There is no cost for any programmes provided the student completes and achieves the programme in full as agreed before the placement.

Spaces are limited and subject to funding and availability. Students will be interviewed, and placements will be approved by Deans/DPs.

More information can be found here.

Students applications can be made here.

STAR

Two courses are running at the end of Term 3, which allow students to gain valuable employment skills or to earn extra credits towards NCEA.

Cafe Counter Service - Industry Training Solutions

Get a real taste of what hospo is like and feel ready for work in the industry. Learn about the safe food practices essential for all food handlers, required under the Food Act 2014. Taking orders, preparing counter food and beverages, and serving customers are all part of this exciting package.

Unit: US14440

Description: Prepare and clear areas for counter food service for a commercial hospitality establishment

Level: 2

Credits: 2

Unit: US28145

Description: Interact with customers in a service delivery context

Level: 2

Credits: 2

Unit: US14425

Description: Prepare and serve hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks for a commercial hospitality environment

Level: 2

Credits: 5

Unit: US167

Description: Practice food safety methods in a food business under supervision

Level: 2

Credits: 4

Bartenders Kickstarter

Learn how to be a responsible host and maintain a responsible drinking environment.  Two days of interactive learning in a simulated workplace environment which will give students an understanding of the real expectations of the industry and hone their hospitality skills.  This course involves making non-alcoholic drinks only.

Unit: US21853

Description: Provide hospitality sales and service opportunities to customers

Level: 3

Credits: 5

Unit: US4645

Description: DKO maintaining a responsible drinking environment as a server in a licensed premise

Level: 3

Credits: 2

Unit: US14420

Description: Describe alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Level: 3

Credits: 3

These are the last courses running this year.  Any students who may be at risk of being short of credits are strongly encouraged to sign up.

For more information on any of the above please contact:  Kym Plaisted - kplaisted@wdsg.school.nz