Level 3 Health Academy
13AHA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs W. McCarthy.
Recommended Prior LearningBy application. Students need excellent time management skills and a genuine interest in further study/career in the Health Industry. StudentsshouldalsobetakingLevel2orLevel3 Biology as one of their NCEA subjects at school. Completion of Level 2HealthPathways is an advantage. Students are required to complete an application and interview process to be considered for the Level 3 Health Pathways class.
Health Academy
Level3HealthPathwaysstudentsarerequiredto attend Level 3 Health Pathways classes at UNITEC1dayperweek(8:30am–3:00pm) for Terms 1, 2&3. We have developed a strong working partnership with UNITEC and this allows our students to enrol in their Level 3Health Pathways classes at their Mt Albert Campus. Students will be given the opportunity to gain theirFirstAidCertificateaspartoftheirLevel3 Health Pathways course.
The key differences between an academy and the traditional school subjects are:
1. Academy students may be taught collaboratively by both Secondary and Tertiary teachers.
2. Some time may be spent at school (including the other schools mentioned) and a tertiary campus.
3. Academies may have a work experience component integrated into the program.
4. There are a number of different academy timetables ranging from full time within the school day to also running outside of normal school hours, for example 2-6pm.
5. Students may attend an academy that is run by another school.
6. Students can choose any of the academies online in the Student Portal, as with other subjects, but will be required to have an interview to confirm placement in chosen academies.
The shared academies for 2025 are:
- Automotive Levels 2 and 3
- Building Level 3
- Health Pathways Levels 2 and 3
- Mechatronics Levels 2 and 3
- Mahi-a-Toi Levels 1, 2 and 3
Academies to be administered by Rutherford College: Automotive Level 3, Mechatronics Level 2 and 3, Mahi-a-Toi Level 1, 2 and 3
Academy administered by Waitakere College: Automotive Level 2
Academies administered by Pathways West: Health Pathways Levels 2 and 3
Academies administered by Massey High School: Building Level 3– see Mrs McCarthy or Mr Greaney
Course Overview
Term 1
Level 3 Health Pathways students are required to attend Level 3 Health Pathways classes at UNITEC 1 day per week (8:30am–3:00pm) for Terms 1, 2&3.
Term 2
Level 3 Health Pathways students are required to attend Level 3 Health Pathways classes at UNITEC 1 day per week (8:30am–3:00pm) for Terms 1, 2&3.
Term 3
Level 3 Health Pathways students are required to attend Level 3 Health Pathways classes at UNITEC 1 day per week (8:30am–3:00pm) for Terms 1, 2&3.
Assessment Information
Students will be given the opportunity to gain their First Aid Certificate as part of their Level 3 Health Pathways course.
Mining Engineer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Acupuncturist, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Paramedic, Pathologist, Animal Care Attendant, Statistician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Medical Physicist, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Baker, Beauty Therapist, Biomedical Engineer
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryTransport will be provided for students to get to and from their UNITEC classes each week.