University Entrance
What level of NCEA do you need for University Entrance?
Level 3
Where is the Careers Centre at PHS?
What is the name of the school website that shares news, events and opportunities relating to careers?
Careerwise
What is a name for a training place that offers a more practical style of learning that is focused on the end job?
Polytech, or Institute of Technology
Name one major expense you will probably have when you are training for a career.
Tuition fees
Accommodation
Food
Books / device
How many approved NCEA subjects do you need for University Entrance (minimum)?
Three
What is the name of the Careers Advisor at PHS?
Mrs Jolly
What is the Māori name of the NZ Career Navigator Site?
Tahatū
What is the name of the training programme where you work for an employer and earn money while you learn a trade?
An apprenticeship
Name two benefits of having a scholarship.
Financial help, Prestige, Encouragement, Mentoring
What is the minimum number of credits needed in each university approved subject?
14 credits
What is the name of the school subject that focuses on preparation for work?
Future Pathways
How can you book an appointment with the Careers Advisor?
Go to the Career Appointment Booking tab on Careerwise.
A gap year
Name one area of focus for a scholarship? (e.g. leadership)
Academic achievement, ethnicity, service, need, military service, refugee, ...
How can you get University Entrance literacy?
You need to get at least 5 Reading credits and at least 5 Writing credits from approved standards - available from English and some other subjects.
What must you fill in before you have an appointment with the Careers Advisor?
A Career Planning Form
Name two things you should do before you apply for a job.
Create a CV
Get an IRD number
Get a driver's license
Write a cover letter
What is the highest degree that you can get at university?
A doctoral degree / a doctorate
What is the name of a website where you can find out more about scholarships?
Careerwise, Moneyhub, StudySpy, Tahatū
Name three different types of qualifications you can get at university? Here is one to get you started - an Honours Degree
3 from the following list: a certificate, a diploma, a bachelors degree, a masters degree, a post-graduate diploma, a doctoral degree
Name one of the careers programmes that we have at PHS.
MIT Trades Academy, Gateway, STAR, Pathways Programme
Where can you get copies of your NCEA certificates?
My NZQA
If you are planning to go to university, why are your year 12 results particularly important?
These are the results you use when you apply for a university / scholarship in year 13.
Name a type of financial assistance that may be available to you when you are doing tertiary education.
Student allowance
Student loan
Scholarship
Bank of Mum and Dad