Level 2 Employment Skills

Employment Skills is a course designed to support students in becoming job ready. The course focuses on future planning, developing positive habits, job searching, preparing for interviews, and managing personal wellbeing, including stress and time management. Students will take part in practical activities to build skills needed for work and career readiness.

This course offers up to 19 Unit Standard credits at Level 2, contributing to NCEA Level 2. While some students may also choose to take part in the Gateway programme, Employment Skills is a standalone course and Gateway is open to all Year 12 and 13 students.

The course includes the following unit standards:

• US10781 – Produce a plan for own future decisions

• US12383 – Explore career options and their implications

• US4252 – Produce a personal targeted CV

• US4253 – Demonstrate knowledge of job search skills

• US12349 – Demonstrate knowledge of time management

• US12355 – Demonstrate strategies to manage stress

• US1294 – Be interviewed in a formal interview

Employment Skills is most relevant for students who intend to move into employment or further training after leaving school in 2027. The course helps build the tools, confidence, and skills needed for a successful transition into the workplace or tertiary study.