2CFP

Level 2 Civics and Future Prep

Course Description

Civics education is all about making sure you are ready for adulthood when you leave school. We could almost call this course 'adulting'! 

Civics and Future Prep will help build students’ skills surrounding community engagement, public speaking and effective communication with democratic institutions.


In your 2CFP class you will:

- Create a CV and get guidance in how to apply for jobs 

- Conduct an inquiry into an area of the Pacific of your choice 

- Learn about flatting and renters rights

- Look at savings and investment options 


Throughout your two years in CFP you will:

- Look at KiwiSaver and join if appropriate 

- Sign up for a MyIRD (Inland Revenue) so you have a tax number 

- Sign up for a RealMe so you are ready to access any government or services that require verification

- Enrol to vote 

- Open a bank account


Course Overview

Term 1
The bulk of Term 1 will look at CVs and job opportunities.

Term 2
Term 2 we will look at our inquiry skills, while researching an active aspect of society, these skills will help with your overall studies. We will also look at your rights as a renter / if you go flatting.

Term 3
Term 3 we look at savings and investment opportunities.

Term 4
In term 4 we may use this time to help with UE literacy (where it fits with our topics)

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 4252 v9
NZQA Info
Produce a personal targeted CV (curriculum vitae)
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 10781 v7
NZQA Info
Produce a plan for own future directions
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 12354 v6
NZQA Info
Describe legal rights and responsibilities under tenancy law and means to prevent and resolve related problems
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 17166 v5
NZQA Info
Draw a conclusion after an investigation into an aspect of Pacific change and development with guidance
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28095 v4
NZQA Info
Explain personal financial savings and investment options
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0