St Paul’s College (Ponsonby) St Paul’s College (Ponsonby)

Year 12 Service Academy

12ACA
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. McDermott.

This is a unit standard programme for students considering a career in the New Zealand Forces or more suited to Education outside the classroom. Students who are selected to be part the Service Academy will attend between 2 and 4 compulsory camps throughout the year offering an opportunity to develop or enhance leadership skills for the future.

A large component of services academy is fitness. Students will have access to weekly fitness training, strength/weights training and complete coaching & sport unit standards through MIT. Some students will also participate in gateway and workplace opportunities.


Subject Overview

Term 1
Compulsory induction camp for all students - 10 days.

Term 2
Bushcraft compulsory camp - 3 days for level 2 students.
* Possible basic leader's camp for 2 students with NZDF

Term 3
* Possible Advanced leader's camp for 2 students with NZDF

Departments:

Vocational Education


Career Pathways

Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Police Officer, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Ship's Officer, Diver, Sports Coach/Official, Professional Sportsperson, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer