Level 1 Futures and Finance
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Clyne.
This is a unit standard based course which aims to give students an introduction to financial literacy.
This course is designed to give students the opportunity to develop a relationship with money they may receive, earn and inherit. Students will gain hands on money tips to make informed decisions that will equip them to meet their personal financial goals, and to enhance studying or job opportunities.
This is done through establishing what their money personality is, Needs v Wants , development of a budget and cash flow forecast, information of services that banks and finance companies offer, money traps, how to avoid debt, loan sharks, taxation and other deductions relating to personal income and Investing.
This course will be assessed to a selection of Level One Financial Capability Unit Standards.
Recommended Prior Learning
This is an open entry course.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Perform income-related calculations for personal finances
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Produce a budget to manage personal finances
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Explain regulatory compliance in boatbuilding
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Demonstrate knowledge of the effect of life stages on personal income
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Describe credit and debt and their impacts on personal finances
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Describe risks and select risk management strategies for personal finances
Pathway Tags
Sales Representative, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Product Assembler,
Disclaimer
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.