Teacher in Charge: Mr D. White.
Recommended Prior LearningThis is open to all year 11 students
This is an introduction to the business world. Concepts taught include the use of ‘models’ eg supply and demand, financial statements and more. There is a focus on decision-making and problem solving, the sustainable use of scarce resources and interdependence.
External Assessments: AS92030 TBC OR AS92031TBC
Retail Manager, Hotel/Motel Manager, Farmer/Farm Manager, Property Manager, Building Contractor, Buyer, Cafe/Restaurant Manager, Motor Vehicle Salesperson, Insurance Claims Officer, Community Development Worker, Event Manager, Debt Collector, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Civil Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Economist, Game Developer, Payroll Officer, Management Consultant, Data Analyst, Bank Worker, Animator/Digital Artist, Cook, Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Actuary, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Product Assembler
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryThere are no costs associated with this course.
Commerce workbooks will be provided by the Commerce department, at no charge. These will be distributed to you by your Commerce teacher.
Stationery Requirements:
1 ring binder
1 lined refill
1 highlighter
1 subject dividers
1 calculator
1 ruler
1 40-page clear file
Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.
Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.