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Below are STAR courses throughout your region. There are 3 different ways of searching for a particular offering:
Vocational Pathway
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Month
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Contents
Distance Options 5
Agriculture by Distance 5
Animal Care by Distance 5
Automotive by Distance 5
Career Options by Distance 6
Communication by Distance 6
Creative Remote Marketing Internship (Gateway Program) by Distance 6
Day Skipper by Distance 7
Early Childhood by Distance 7
Espresso by Distance 7
Equine by Distance 8
Leadership by Distance 8
Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate by Distance 9
Service Skills by Distance 9
Sport and Exercise by Distance 10
Teamwork by Distance 10
Wellbeing by Distance (Gateway Program) 11
Primary Industries 11
Construction and Infrastructure 12
Ace of Trades 12
Builder and Joiner for a Day 12
Carpentry 12
Carpentry/Joinery 13
Electrical 13
Plumber for a Day 13
Sparky for a Day 13
Manufacturing and Technology 14
Automotive 14
Automotive (Intermediate) 14
Automotive Invercargill 14
Automotive - Introduction to Vehicle Servicing 15
Automotive Block Course- Hands on 15
Basic MIG Welding 16
CAD Product Design 2 16
CAD Product Design 3 16
CAD Architectural Drawing 2 16
CAD Architectural Drawing 3 16
Engineering 17
Engine Concepts Course 17
Fabrication (Welding) 18
Flight Engineer- Taster 18
Mechanical Engineering Intro 18
Intro to Wheels & Tyres Servicing Course 19
“IT Girls” (Year 9 & 10) 19
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning 19
Play Video Games on a computer you have built 20
Programming 20
Welding Intro 20
Welding (Intermediate) 20
Welding Taster 21
Service Industries 21
Adventure Tourism 21
Barista 21
Barista 22
Barista 22
Barista 22
Barista Advanced 22
Barista Taster 23
Bar Service Mocktails 23
Bar Tending 23
Barbering Essentials 24
Beauty Therapy Essentials 24
Beauty Therapy 24
Beauty Therapy 24
Café Barista Level 2 25
Café Foods 25
Café Service Table 25
Chocolate 25
Coffee Lab 26
Customer Service-Basic 26
Customer Service-Advanced 26
Flight Attending 26
Food Processing 27
Food Safety 27
Food Safety 27
Food Safety 28
Hairdressing 28
Hairdressing Taster 28
Hairdressing Essentials 29
Hairdressing Salon Skills 29
Hospitality 29
Ice cream 29
Knife Skills and Food Safety-Basic 30
Passion for Patisserie 30
Retail Ready (Gateway Program) 30
Security 31
Table Service 31
Tourism and Hospitality Essential Skills 31
Tourism 32
Travel 32
Social and Community Services 32
Careers with Children 32
Comprehensive First Aid 32
Early Childhood Education Taster 33
Event Management 33
Midwifery Information Session 33
Nursing 34
Nursing Information Session 34
Pre-Health Study Preparation Information Session 34
Police Careers 34
VHF Marine Radio Operator 34
Personal Development, Work and Life Skills 35
Communication 35
Leadership in the Workplace 35
Life Skills 36
Resilience 36
Sport Coaching 36
Sport Coaching 37
Team Work 37
Te Reo Beginners 38
Te Reo- Intermediate 38
Work skills for Special Needs students 38
Creative 39
2 D Animation 39
Animation 39
Audio 40
Digital Design 40
Digital Illustration 40
Film Making 41
Film Making 41
Game Design 41
Makeup Artistry 42
Music 42
NASDA for a day 42
NZBS On Air Workshop 43
Pattern Making 43
Radio and Journalism Skills 43
VFX 43
Web Design 44
Distance Options
If you are unable to get to a face to face STAR course, then one of the below Distance options may suit. Also included here are facilitated Gateway offerings, which can be completed from home.
Animal Care by Distance
SIT
If you love working with and caring for animals, or you have interest in vet nursing, this Animal Care distance course from the Southern Institute of Technology may be a great introduction to this career pathway.
Agriculture by Distance
Telford
If you are interested in farming or livestock, Telford can offer you Agriculture unit standards to work on at home. Students may begin these booklet based studies at any time of the year.
Automotive by Distance
Fairview Education
Te Kura in association with Fairview Education Services, can offer you the opportunity to study Automotive unit standards. Both Car Ownership and Engineering papers are available.
Career Options by Distance
GET Training
This is a great course to help you decide where to head in terms of a career. Delivered either by workbooks couriered to your home or by e-portfolio online, these units will help you decide what your strengths are and in which directions to direct your energy and talents!
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|Distance by booklet or|At your own pace|Start anytime |At your own pace|4251 Plan a career path L3 C3 |
|Online | | | |2990 L3 C4 Read texts to research information |
Communication by Distance
-The Learning Place
Students learn and understand how communication process theory works. This is part of our wider communication course. It sits well on a CV as employers value communication skills as essential in modern workplaces.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |
|Online |At your own pace |Start whenever you like |Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the communication |
| | | |process theory -Unit 9694 –Level 3 Credits 4 |
Creative Remote Marketing Internship (Gateway Program) by Distance
-Get Training
For this Gateway Internship, students study a range of topics towards running an online business. The course includes developing the skills to create, market and sell your own products in a start-up company as well as entrepreneur skills. A distance course, you will need to keep in regular contact with your mentor from whom you will receive weekly support by email and video link.
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standards |
|On Line |Part time over |Start any time |NA |4251 L3 |
| |8-10 weeks | | |28098 L3 |
| | | | |16614 L4 |
| | | | |11818 L3 |
| | | | |1980 L3 |
| | | | |1307 L3 |
| | | | |2990 L3 |
| | | | |C3 |
| | | | |C3 |
| | | | |C3 |
| | | | |C2 |
| | | | |C3 |
| | | | |C3 |
| | | | |C4 |
| | | | | |
Day Skipper by Distance
Coastguard Boating Education
Day Skipper is CBE’s most popular course and is the best course for those new to boating. It is an introductory course for all members of the family or crew, and applies to a wide range of vessels including yachts, launches, powerboats, jet skis, sea kayaks, and waka.
The course covers boat handling, safety equipment, navigation, tides, weather, rules and regulations, emergencies, and knots. It is a broad course outlining the whole boating experience.
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |
|online |US12349 |Level 2 |
| |Demonstrate knowledge of time management. |Credits 3 |
| | | |
| |US27563 | |
| |Describe team and team leadership. |Level 3 |
| | |Credits 4 |
| |US24874 | |
| |Demonstrate knowledge of performance | |
| |management. |Level 3 |
| | |Credits 4 |
| |US4252 | |
| |Produce a personal targeted CV | |
| | |Level 2 |
| |US9694 |Credits 2 |
| |Demonstrate and apply knowledge of | |
| |communication | |
Espresso by Distance
GET Training
Get an insight into the art of the Barista this intermediate level Espresso Training course. Delivered either by workbooks couriered to your home or by e-portfolio online, these units will give you all the background information to begin work in the café sector.
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|Distance by booklet or|At your own pace|Start anytime |At your own pace|17285 L2 C4, Demonstrate knowledge of |
|Online | | | |commercial espresso coffee equipment and |
| | | | |prepare espresso beverages under supervision |
| | | | |17284 L3 C3 Demonstrate knowledge of coffee |
| | | | |origin and production |
Equine by Distance
NZEET
Do you love working with horses? We can buy Equine units from Equine Education Trust that you can take by distance.
Leadership by Distance
The Learning Place
A part of our Leadership course, knowledge of performance management provides a solid basis for taking leadership roles in the workplace. Another great skill that employers’ value.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |
|Online |At your own pace |Start whenever you like |Demonstrate knowledge of performance management -Unit |
| | | |24874 – Level 3 Credits 4 |
Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate by Distance
Coastguard Boating Education
The Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate course covers the general features and functions of a maritime VHF radio, correct distress, and urgency procedures for ‘Mayday’ and ‘Pan-Pan’ calls, pro-words and phonetic alphabet, trip reports, weather services, callsigns, EPIRBS and other search-and-rescue equipment.
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |
|Online |At your own pace |Start whenever you like |Describe teams and team leadership -Unit 27563 –Level 3|
| | | |Credits 4 |
Wellbeing by Distance (Gateway Program)
-Get Training
For this Gateway Internship, students study a range of topics towards Preparation for working in the Wellness Industry. The course includes building confidence and managing self effectively. Guided by a workbook, you will keep in regular contact with a mentor who will help you to develop a wellness event. You will use email and video to connect with your mentor. This course is taken by distance.
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|On Line |Part time over 8-10 weeks |Available 2021 |NA |Entrepreneur & Wellbeing Skills units |
| | | | |L3/4 C19 |
Primary Industries
This industry includes agriculture, horticulture, dairy, forestry, and fishing.
A fantastic pathway for students interested in exploring scientific and outdoor careers. Also available are paper based and online distance resources.
Agriculture, rural veterinary tech, or equine TASTER CAMPS
Telford Southern Institute of Technology
|location |date |
|Waitepeka |13 – 17 July |
| |5-9 October |
| |7-11 December |
Construction and Infrastructure
The Construction and Infrastructure Industries are a great pathway for practical students who are keen to learn on the job.
The STAR options below may present an opportunity to get an idea of what is involved in moving forward into a career in a trade.
Ace of Trades
-Ara
Get an overview of all the Trades at Ara, check out our workshops and see the masters at work. Learn what it takes to be a builder, plumber, welder, panel beater, electrician and much more. Bring your family, whānau and friends. All welcome.
|Venue |Date |
|Woolston, Christchurch | |
|Timaru | |
Builder and Joiner for a Day
-Ara
Try a range of hands-on experiences in the construction industry and see if being a builder or Joiner is the right career for you
|Venue |Date |
|Christchurch |9th April |
|1 Day |2nd July |
| |24th September |
|Timaru |1st April |
|1 Day |1st July |
| |23rd September |
Carpentry
-Southern Institute of Technology
Students interested in exploring the Building Trade can choose either of these short courses.
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standards |
|Invercargill |10 Thursdays |10 June-26 August |12932 |
Carpentry/Joinery
-NMIT
Descriptor Available on Request
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standards |
|Nelson |2 |3-4 June |Nil |
Electrical
-Southern Institute of Technology
The skills demonstrated in this course apply to most electrical and electronic trades, including Registered Electrician, Electronic Manufacturer, Electronic Security, Appliance Serviceman, Radio and TV Servicing, Industrial Electronics and Motor Rewinding.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Invercargill |TBC |15845; 15849; 18243 |L2 C12 |
Plumber for a Day
-Ara
Try a range of hands-on experiences in the plumbing industry and see if being a plumber is the right career for you.
|Venue |Date |
|Woolston |14th May |
| |6th August |
Sparky for a Day
-Ara
Try a range of hands-on experiences in the electrical industry and see if being an electrician is the right career for you
|Venue |Date |
|Woolston |7th May |
| |30th July |
| |10th September |
Manufacturing and Technology
From hands-on production and assembly to cutting-edge research, from massive machines and busy production lines to individual crafts or computer design, this sector covers a range of working styles and options.
Automotive
-Southern Institute of Technology
Aimed at students who wish to enter the motor industry. Students credited with this unit standard will learn to - assemble and secure components, drill holes in materials, use hand threading tools to repair a component, remove broken stud and insert new stud and use a grinder in the motor industry.
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |5 consecutive |TBA |21617 |L2 C4 |
Automotive (Intermediate)
-Nelson Marlborough Institute Technology
Students learn about safe work practices and the basic knowledge and skills to strip and reassemble a four-stroke engine. Students will learn how to demonstrate good work habits and practice in the Automotive workshop, explain aspects of the operation of 2 and 4 stroke petrol engines and disassemble the engine and reassemble the engine to a running state.
|Venue |Number of Days |Dates |Credits |
|Nelson |2 |3-4 August |Nil |
Automotive Invercargill
-Southern Institute of Technology
This course provides an opportunity to put into practice the theory that students learn in the classroom. They will be learning in our fully equipped automotive workshop at SIT. If students are interested in working on cars or any type of vehicle, we suggest they try their hand at this popular trade.
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Invercargill |10 Weeks (Thursdays) |6th May |TBA |TBA |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| |10 weeks | | | |
| |(Thursdays) |29th July | | |
Automotive - Introduction to Vehicle Servicing
-Ara
Try a range of hands-on activities in an automotive workshop and see if this is the right career for you. This one day course will cover the fundamentals of vehicle servicing in a practical workshop environment.
|Venue |Date |
|Woolston | |
|Timaru |16th september |
Automotive Block Course- Hands on
-Avon City Ford
This course is designed for students who have a keen interest in cars and are looking at a career in the automotive industry. The course will equip them with the knowledge and skills to change a wheel on their car, if they have a puncture. The students will also be able to dismantle and reassemble an engine to test their practical abilities and problem-solving techniques. The students will have an understanding of a range of components in their car so when a Technician talks to them about problems they have with their car in the future, they will know what they are talking about.
Practical Activities
Remove, balance and refit a wheel from a vehicle
Identify tyre wear and sizes
Hoist and jack up a vehicle to remove a wheel from a vehicle
Remove a wheel and use an off-vehicle wheel balancer to balance a wheel
Refit a wheel correctly on to a vehicle using the correct tools
Engine strip and reassemble practical exercise
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standards | |
|Christchurch |4 |TBA |Choice of Unit Standards: |
| | | |16113 - Level 2, Credit 2: DKO of safe working |
| | | |practices in an Automotive Workshop |
| | | |21679 - Level 2, Credit 2: DKO of interchanging and |
| | | |balancing road wheels in the motor |
| | | |industry |
| | | |21722 - Level 2, Credit 2: Balance wheels off a |
| | | |vehicle in the motor industry |
| | | |21869 - Level 2, Credit 1: Remove and replace road |
| | | |wheels on a vehicle |
Basic MIG Welding
-Ara
Learn basic MIG welding skills and safe practices, then have a go at a range of practical activities and find out about career and study options in welding.
|Venue |Date |
|Timaru |25th June |
CAD Product Design 2
-Ara
Learn how to create and edit drawing entities and attributes and how to create 3D models and 2D technical drawings related to the electrical or mechanical industries.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |TBA |2433 |L2 C6 |
CAD Product Design 3
-Ara
Students will learn how to create and modify 3D models, produce output from 3D engineering models and 2Dtechnical drawings related to the electrical or mechanical industries. Build on skills gained from the Level 2 CAD experience.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |TBA |2436 |L3 C5 |
CAD Architectural Drawing 2
-Ara
Learn how to create and edit entities and attributes and create 2D orthographic technical drawings using AutoCAD Software. This course focuses on skills used more commonly in architectural
studies.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |TBA |2433 |L2 C6 |
CAD Architectural Drawing 3
-Ara
Learn how to determine drawing requirements, tolerances, and dimensions to produce 2D engineering drawings using AutoCAD software.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |TBA |20802 |L3 C6 |
Engineering
-Southern Institute of Technology
Descriptor provided on request
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Invercargill |10 Thursdays |6 May-8 July; or 29 |US21911 |L2 Cr 9 |
| | |July-30 Sept |US21907 | |
| | | |US29651 | |
Engine Concepts Course
-Avon City Ford
This course has been created for those students who may have an interest in the automotive industry. It is designed for students who are working towards achieving their NCEA Level 1 or 2 and will give them some knowledge, experience and the opportunity to ask Tutors questions about the automotive industry and employment opportunities.
Unit standard 231 will need to be completed prior to coming into the dealership to allow enough time to complete the practical component of the course. This can be delivered at the school and we will supply the marking schedules for these. Assessments can be completed at the school under supervision and once finished, these have to be sent back to us for marking.
When the students come to the dealership to do the practical component, we will give them a tour so they can look at the different trade employment opportunities available to them. We will also discuss the importance of achieving the core NCEA subjects they need so they can pursue these opportunities. We will also finish any 231 assessments and/or reassessments.
The students will be coached in completing practical skill developments so that they can then perform the practical tasks to meet the unit standard assessment criteria. The students will be using workshop equipment and tools as well as working under strict Health & Safety guidelines; this will allow them to experience working and carrying out tasks in a real work environment.
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standards | |
|Christchurch |2 |TBA |231 - Level 2, Credit 4: Demonstrate knowledge of the|
| | | |operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel |
| | | |engines |
| | | |Assessed at Avon City Ford (2-Day Course) |
| | | |21691 - Level 1, Credit 2: Disassemble and reassemble|
| | | |a single cylinder or multi-cylinder four stroke |
| | | |engine under supervision |
Fabrication (Welding)
-Southern Institute of Technology
With the following courses, students will gain basic fabrication skills in the use of welding tools and materials used in the automotive and engineering industry. The opportunity to practice the practical skills under supervision and guidance from experts will be available.
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |Mon-Fri |1-5 March |US21684 |L3 C3 |
|MIG Welding | |14-18 June |US21685 |L3 C3 |
| | |28 Jun – 2 Jul | | |
| | |12-16 Jul (HOL) | | |
| | |19-23 Jul (HOL) | | |
|Christchurch |Tue-Fri |27-30 April (HOL) | | |
|Gas Welding | | | | |
Mechanical Engineer Taster
-Ara
Explore machine-shop fundamentals and try a range of hands-on experiences in the mechanical engineering industry to see if being a mechanical engineer is the right career for you. Designed for year 11, 12 and 13 students
|Venue |Date |
|Christchurch |6th August |
|Timaru |11th June |
Mechanical Engineering Intro
-Ara
Engage in a range of practical activities aimed at enabling you to demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe work practises in an engineering workshop environment.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Timaru |3 |TBA |21911; 21912 |L2 C4 |
Intro to Wheels & Tyres Servicing Course
-Avon City Ford
This course is designed for students who have a keen interest in cars and are looking at a career in the automotive industry. The course will equip them with the knowledge and skills to change a wheel on their car, if they have a puncture. The students will also be able to understand about tyre construction, sizing and how to balance the wheels to ensure the tyres wear evenly. The students will understand a range of components in their car so when a Technician talks to them about problems they have with their car in the future, they will know what they are talking about.
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standards | |
|Christchurch |3 |TBA |16113 - Level 2, Credit 2: DKO of safe working |
| | | |practices in an Automotive Workshop |
| | | |21679 - Level 2, Credit 2: DKO of interchanging and |
| | | |balancing road wheels in the motor |
| | | |industry |
| | | |21722 - Level 2, Credit 2: Balance wheels off a |
| | | |vehicle in the motor industry |
| | | |21869 - Level 2, Credit 1: Remove and replace road |
| | | |wheels on a vehicle |
“IT Girls” (Year 9 & 10)
-Ara
Get hands-on with IT – including gaming, the internet and robotics – and explore the enormous array of career opportunities available in this fast-evolving industry.
|Venue |Date |
|Christchurch |TBA |
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
-Southern Institute of Technology
With the following unit standards, students will gain basic skills in the use of metal joining, purge brazing and engineering hand tools in two very practical courses where students are given the opportunity to work on refrigeration projects.
Students can apply to attend one or both of the following short courses.
Create a Metal Sculpture
|Venue |Total days |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |5 |TBA |2679 |L3 C6 |
Build a Fridge
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |4 |TBA |2395 |L2 C4 |
Play Video Games on a computer you have built
-Yourcorps
Want to play Multiplayer Video Games on computers you’ve learnt to build? Yourcorps can show you how. Build your own Computer from individual components. Learn how to nuke a computer back to factory condition. Learn how to Host Video game servers. Play Multiplayer games!
|Venue |Number of Days |Times |Dates |Credits |
|Invercargill, Aurora College |1 |9am-3pm |4 March 2021 |Nil |
Programming
-Vision
To provide students an introduction to the possibilities of Computer programming
|Venue |Number of Days |Dates |Credits |
|Christchurch |4 |27-30 April |L2 Cr 3; L3 Cr6 |
Welding Introduction
-Ara
Engage in a range of hands-on activities in a welding workshop, get introduced to and explore aspects of this trade to help you decided on possible career and study options.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Timaru |21st May |21907 |L2 C3 |
|Woolston, Christchurch |4th June | | |
Welding (Intermediate)
-Nelson Marlborough Institute Technology
An in-depth understanding of basic Gas and Mig welding, as well as an introduction to Arc and Tig welding. The course will focus on practical welding skills in the workshop and will also introduce students to a range of careers and pathways in the mechanical engineering field, including tertiary study and apprenticeship options.
|Venue |Number of Days |Dates |Credits |
|Nelson |2 |5-6 August |Nil |
Welder Taster
-Ara
Try a range of hands-on experience in the welding industry, using Arc, MIG and Gas welding, and see if being a welder is the right career for you.
|Venue |Date |
|Woolston |28th May |
| |10th September |
|Timaru |19th August |
Service Industries
This is a great sector for young people. If you enjoy working with people, you’ll get a kick out of it. Good communication and presentation skills are important. Working in teams and dealing with people means you’ll need to speak and listen well to others and relate to people from all walks of life
Adventure Tourism
-International Travel College
Take part in an adventure tourism activity from Bungy jumping to High Rope Climbing. Meet a
professional from the industry, understand the role and the responsibility that comes with being in
adventure tourism.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |2 |19 – 20 May |1312 |L3 C3 |
Barista
- Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
An introduction to foundation barista skills and the history of coffee, in this course students will learn how to use a commercial espresso machine and standard industry techniques.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Nelson |3 |19-21 April (Nelson) |US17285 |L2 C4 |
| | |24-26 May (Nelson) | | |
| | |5-7 July (Nelson) | | |
| | |4-6 October (Nelson | | |
Barista
-The Learning Place
An introduction to foundation barista skills and the history of coffee, in this course students will learn how to use a commercial espresso machine and standard industry techniques.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Nelson |2 |18-19 February |17284 |L3 C3 |
|Christchurch | |8-9 April |17285 |L2 C4 |
|Timaru | | | | |
|Ashburton | | | | |
|Dunedin | |13-14 March | | |
|Invercargill | |15-16 March | | |
Barista
-Otago Polytech
During this course, you will learn how to prepare espresso beverages using specialised equipment and gain knowledge about coffee production.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Dunedin & Cromwell |TBA |17284 |L3 C3 |
| | |17285 |L2 C4 |
Barista
-Vision College
An introduction to foundation barista skills and the history of coffee, in this course students will learn how to use a commercial espresso machine and standard industry techniques.
|Venue |Total Days | |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |2 |Term Holidays-April 2021 |17284 |L3 C3 |
| | | |17285 |L2 C4 |
Barista Advanced
-The Learning Place
On this two-day Advanced Barista course students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of espresso machine skills. The course will cover creating a wide range of espresso beverages, to an acceptable industry standard. This course is perfect for students who have completed introductory Barista courses or have had prior experience working on espresso machines
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |8-9 April |17288 |L3 C5 |
|Dunedin |TBA | | |
Barista Taster
-Ara
Have fun creating your own beverages and find out what it takes to become a barista. Includes a tour of the hospitality department, kitchens and restaurant.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |1 |16th April |Nil |Nil |
| | |2nd July | | |
| | |7th July | | |
| | |24th September | | |
| | |26th November | | |
|Timaru |1 |10th November |Nil |Nil |
Bar Service Mocktails
- Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
Gain hospitality skills in a bar service environment. Students will prepare and serve a range of non-alcoholic drinks to customers while learning about Mocktail recipes and ingredients, food safety techniques and how to use and care for mocktail equipment.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standard |
|Nelson |2 |22-23 April (Nelson); |21057 |
| | |7-8 October (Nelson) | |
Bar Tending
-The Learning Place
An exciting two-day course that prepares students for a position as bar staff in a range of hospitality establishments. The course begins with a unit standard around responsible drinking environments and practices, followed by critical knowledge around serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Students also make and create mocktails
|Venue |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |22-23 March |21075 |L1 C2 |
|Dunedin | |4645; 14420 |L3 C5 |
|Invercargill | | | |
Barbering Essentials
-ARA
Try out popular barbering techniques, meet our expert tutors and experience our modern facilities to help you decide if barbering is the career for you.
|Venue |Number of days |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |4 |12th July |19808 |L2 C4 |
Barbering Taster
ARA
Learn how to do a cutthroat shave and have a go on a balloon, apply professional treatments and discover how to make artistic clipper patterns like steps and fades. This offering is for year 11-13 students only.
|Venue |Number of days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |1 |18th May |nil |nil |
| | |9th June | | |
Beauty Therapy Essentials
-Ara
Learn how to perform facials, tinting, manicures, pedicures, and basic beauty massage. Pick up some great skills and find out if beauty therapy is the career for you.
|Venue |Number of days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |2 |19th April |US27640 |L2 C3 |
| | | |US27641 |L2 C3 |
Beauty Therapy Taster
ARA
|Venue |Number of days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |1 |8th June |nil |nil |
Beauty Therapy
-Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
A practical opportunity to learn beauty therapy skills in a clinic environment, and to explore fashion trends and influences. Students will be introduced to nail services, make-up design, skincare, manicures and facial services.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Nelson |3 |12-14 July |25439 |L2 C2 |
|Blenheim | |5-7 July | | |
Beauty Therapy
-Southern Institute of Technology
Study beauty therapy in a practical learning environment. Students interested in this growing industry will learn skills and techniques for makeup services while on this course
|Invercargill |10 Thursdays |6 May-8 July; or 29 |27647 |L3 C10 |
| | |July-30 September | | |
Café Barista Level 2
-Ara
Get an introduction to coffee making and commercial equipment, and gain work-related skills for the hospitality industry.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |30 – 3 March |17285 |L2 C4 |
| |15 – 16 September | | |
Café Foods
-Ara
Thinking of working in a kitchen or wondering what it would be like to be a chef? This course provides hands-on opportunities to work in a commercial kitchen environment, find out if this is the career for you and learn how to prepare a range of sandwiches and bakery goods that would be served in cafes.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Timaru |6 |TBA |13329; 13282 |L3 C5 |
|Christchurch | |TBA | | |
Café Service Table
-Nelson Marlborough Institute Technology
Students will participate in Rata Room café services (a café service environment) with a focus on preparing and clearing customer dining and service areas and equipment
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |
|Nelson |3 |27-29 September |14434 |
Chocolate
-Ara
Use chocolate in every dish within this course! You’ll learn about baking with chocolate (think cookies, brownies and slices), how to use it in sauces and garnishes and discover the exciting career pathways for bakery and patisserie.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |3 from |30 July |13272 |L2 C2 |
Coffee Lab
-The Learning Place
On this three-day barista course students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of espresso machine skills. The course will cover the history and evolution of coffee and students will have ample opportunity to work on commercial espresso machines, creating a wide range of espresso beverages.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |TBA |17284; 17288 |L3 C8 |
Customer Service-Basic
-The Learning Place
This two-day course gives students an introduction to the basic principles of customer service, in any work environment that has a customer service interface.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |2 |21st – 23rd April |57; 11941; 28295 |L2 C9 |
| | |(T1 Holiday) | | |
|Timaru | |TBA | | |
|Dunedin | |TBA | | |
Customer Service-Advanced
-The Learning Place
This intensive three-day course is perfect for students who aspire to a career in customer service or retail. Made up of eleven Level Three credits, this course covers communication processes, active listening, and retail and distribution skills through tutor led delivery and an individual student project.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Nelson |3 |12-14 April |11815 |L3 C3 |
| | | |11818 |L3 C2 |
| | | |11831 |L3 C6 |
|Christchurch | |3-5 March | | |
|Timaru | | | | |
|Dunedin | |23-25 March | | |
|Invercargill | |7-9 April | | |
|Christchurch |3 |21st - 23rdApril | | |
| | |(T1 HOL) | | |
Flight Attending
-International Travel College
2 practical days in an Airport Training Centre environment. Participate in various tasks of a Flight
Attendant and learn the reality & role of a Cabin Crew Member using real equipment.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |2 | 19 – 20 April (HOL) |23755 |L3 C3 |
| | |10 – 11 August | | |
| | |14 – 14 Oct (HOL) | | |
|Nelson | |29 – 30 June | | |
|Queenstown | | | | |
|Invercargill | |TBA | | |
|Dunedin | | | | |
Food Processing
-Ara
Discover how to handle food and food equipment safely within the food processing industry.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Timaru |4 |TBA |13284; 20666; 167 |L2 C8 |
Food Safety
ARA
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |
|Christchurch |30th June |US167 L2 C4 |
|Timaru |24th March |US167 L2 C4 |
| |18th August | |
Food Safety
-The Learning Place
This course develops learners’ use of food safety methods in a supervised environment. Students will demonstrate effective food practises while preparing food. This unit standard is a common workplace requirement and perfect for students wanting to or currently working in the food industry.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |
|Dunedin |1 |8 March |167 L2 C4 V8 |
|Christchurch | | | |
Food Safety
-Otago Polytech
A practical course that is intended for students wishing to or currently working in food businesses. Students will learn how to maintain effective personal hygiene and work in a safe manner with food.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Dunedin & Cromwell |TBA |167 |L2 C4 |
Food Safety
-Ara
Gain the practical skills and knowledge required to prepare food safely in a commercial kitchen environment. This course covers all basic skills and etiquettes when cooking and handling different types of food.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |2 |30th Jun |167 |L2 C4 |
|Timaru | |24th Mar | | |
| | |18th Aug | | |
Hairdressing
-Southern Institute of Technology
A very practical course where methods for caring for and styling long and short hair are learnt and practised. Perfect for any students interested in the hairdressing trade or who simply wish to learn how to do a variety of styles as a skill for the benefit of friends and whanau.
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |6 weeks (Friday) |21st May |US25792 |L3 C8 |
|Invercargill |10 Thursdays |6 May-8 July; or 29 |US28025 |L2 C5 |
| | |Jul-30 September |US28026 | |
Hairdressing Taster
-Ara
Get a taste of the hairdressing and beauty therapy industries as a possible career! Receive your “look” brief then create the hair and make-up to suit. This offering is for Year 10 students only
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Time |Credits |
|Christchurch | |21 June |9am-3pm |Nil |
| | |27 July | | |
| | |10 August | | |
| | | | | |
Beauty Therapy Essentials
-Ara
Learn how to perform a range of beauty salon treatments. Experience the hairy and beauty fashion industry and enrich your knowledge to beauty therapy practices.
|Venue |Total Days |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |19 April – 22 April |27640 |L2 C3 |
| | |27641 |L2 C3 |
Hairdressing & Beauty (Introduction)
ARA
Get a taste of the hairdressing and beauty therapy industries as a possible career! Receive your “look” brief then create the hair and make-up to suit. This offering is for year 9 and 10 students only.
Designed for year 9 and 10 students
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Credits |
|Christchurch |2 Days |21st June |nil |
|Timaru |2 Days |27th July |nil |
| | |10th August | |
Hairdressing Essentials
-Ara
Try out popular hairdressing techniques, meet Ara’s expert tutors and experience their modern facilities. This course can help you decide whether hairdressing is the career for you.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |TBA |2891 |L2 C5 |
|Timaru |TBA | | |
Hairdressing Salon Skills
-Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
A practical opportunity to learn professional hairdressing skills in a salon environment. Students will be introduced to the tools and products of the trade. Learn to shampoo hair and dress long hair into simple styles.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Nelson |5-7 July |25439 |L2 C2 |
| | | | |
Hospitality
-Southern Institute of Technology
A fantastic foundation course for those focused on future employment in the hospitality industry. The students will practice these skills in the Bungalow, which is a training café on campus. Students will need to bring a white crew neck t-shirt, black trousers and leather covered in shoes, preferably black. No jewellery is to be worn and long hair must be tied back
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Invercargill |Tuesdays |9 March-25 May |14434 |L2 C3 |
| | | |14425 |L2 C5 |
|Invercargill |Mondays |26 July-27 September |17288 |L3 C5 |
| | | |17284 |L3 C3 |
Ice cream
-Ara
Learn how to make ice cream, from classic vanilla to your own amazing combinations. Compare commercial flavours to homemade and discover the exciting career pathways for bakery and patisserie.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |3 from |11 June 2021 |13284 |L2 C2 |
Knife Skills and Food Safety-Basic
-Ara
Become skilled in an essential area of any commercial kitchen environment. This course will prepare you to be able to work in a kitchen or food business and provides compliance for most food service premises for safe food practices
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |2 |TBA |US13285 |L2 C2 |
| | | |US167 |L2 C4 |
|Timaru | |TBA | | |
Passion for Patisserie
-Ara
Get a taste for the patisserie and bakery industries and turn your love for baking into a deliciously creative career. Discover the art of creating delectable pastries and baked goods by learning classic and contemporary trends and techniques.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch | | | |
|All About Ice Cream |11 – 13 June |13284 |L2 C2 |
|All About Chocolate |30 Jul – 1 Aug |13272 |L2 C2 |
Retail Ready (Gateway Program)
ServiceIQ
This is a new programme that has been developed for students who wish to complete a Gateway placement at either a Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Countdown, or other store. ( Formally the program was known as “Red Shirts”, “Blue Shirts”, “SEEDS”).
Students first complete an online programme offering 15 credits at Level 2 and then they will be able to go on to complete a five day work placement in stores.
The online component enables students to complete theory learning over five online workshops with support from a ServiceIQ tutor. There will also be an option for students who have connectivity issues.
Students will be able to complete their programme with a five day work placement in one of the retail workplaces above.
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|Distance Learning, and|5 days Online |TBA |TBA |Online Component: L2 Cr15 |
|then in stores |then 5 days in| | |Face to Face Component: credits will vary depending on the |
|throughout NZ |store | | |individual store |
Security
-The Learning Place
An exciting two-day course that is the perfect taster for students wishing to enter the defence or Police force after school or would like to obtain employment in the security industry. This is the required mandatory training for the security industry and a great way for students to obtain credits at the same time.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |29-30 April |27364 |L2 C4 |
| | |27360 |L3 C4 |
| | |27361 |L3 C4 |
|Dunedin | | | |
|Invercargill |29-30 March | | |
|Christchurch |19th – 20th April | | |
Table Service
-The Learning Place
A two-day course that prepares students for a position as wait staff in a range of hospitality establishments. By the end of the course students will have an in-depth knowledge of menu types, food service styles, preparing areas for service and how to provide excellent table service.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |29-30 April |14431 |L2 C3 |
| |(T1 Holiday) |14434 |L2 C3 |
|Dunedin |TBA |14436 |L2 C4 |
Tourism and Hospitality Essential Skills
-Ara
Gain an understanding of the essential skills needed to work in the local tourism and hospitality sector, talk to our expert tutors and explore our modern facilities.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |TBA |24728 |L2 C3 |
Tourism
-International Travel College
2 action packed days including 4 exciting visits which may include a Backpackers, Hotel, Marine & Adventure Tourism sites.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |2 | 30-31 Mar |23769 |L3 C3 |
| | |12 – 13 Jul (HOL) | | |
Travel
-International Travel College
4 days of experiencing tertiary life at its best. Learn essential skills to communicate not only in a working environment but also between various cultures.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |2 |11 – 13 October (HOL) |28126 |L3 C9 |
Social and Community Services
This sector is all about enabling and support. It can be exciting, personally very rewarding, and physically and emotionally demanding. The range of jobs is huge – from monitoring and protecting people and property (as in corrections, defence, or firefighting) to caring for people in need (as in health care, community and social work, medicine, or therapy).
Careers with Children
-Vision College
This course offers an introduction to the basic concepts in Childcare, the role of a Nanny, Early Childhood Education, and the educational requirements for each field.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |19-22 April 2021 |26707 |L3 C6 |
Comprehensive First Aid
-New Zealand Red Cross
You will cover all the First Aid essentials and more. This course is the minimum requirement for high risk workplaces.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Whole South Island |On Request |6400 |L3 C2 |
| | |6401 |L2 C1 |
| | |6402 |L1 C1 |
Early Childhood Education Taster
-Ara
Discover the delights of working in the early childhood sector with hands-on activities including games, quizzes, teaching and creating, and meet current early childhood education students to get a feel for what it’s like.
|Venue |Date |Time |
|Christchurch |17 June; 16 Sept 2021 |9am-2.30pm |
|Timaru |17 June; 16 Sept 2021 | |
Midwifery Information Session
-Ara
Discover how you can study for a Bachelor of Midwifery and shape a career as a registered midwife guiding women through one of life's most meaningful events. The information session outlines the blended delivery model we use, and how this enables you to study and work in your own community. It also gives an overview of the support that is available from midwifery lecturers based in your region.
|Venue |Date |Time |
|Ashburton |24th March |4 pm – 5:30 pm |
|Timaru |17th March |4 pm – 5:30 pm |
|Christchurch |10th June |TBC |
|Zoom sessions | |1.5 hrs |
|Timaru & Ashburton |4th August | |
|Nelson |11th August | |
|Blenheim |12th August | |
|Offsite sessions | |1.5 hrs |
|Nelson NMIT |11th March | |
|Blenheim NMIT |16th March | |
Nursing
-Southern Institute of Technology
Career choices in Nursing are wide ranging. This course will enable students to discuss their areas of interest and give them an idea of the options available.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Invercargill |Fridays, 11 June-27 August |US27833 |L3 C12 |
| | |US28535 | |
| | |US26971 | |
Nursing Information Session
-Ara
Find out about our nursing qualifications and discover why Ara is considered one of the best places in New Zealand to study nursing.
|Venue |Date |Time |
|Christchurch |TBC |5:30pm-7pm |
Pre-Health Study Preparation Information Session
-Ara
If you’d like a career in the health sector, but you don’t meet the entry requirements for a diploma or degree programme, come along to our Pre-health Information Session to learn about our Certificate in Study and Career Preparation. This qualification is designed to equip you with the academic skills and confidence needed for higher-level study in subjects like nursing, midwifery and medical imaging
|Venue |Date |Time |
|Christchurch |TBA |7pm-7:30pm |
|Timaru |TBA |7pm-7:30pm |
Police Careers
-Vision College
This course is designed to familiarise students with industry requirements and educational pre-requisites for people entering a career in the Police Force.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |20-23 April 2021 |8454 |L2 C3 |
VHF Marine Radio Operator
-NMIT
The Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate course covers the general features and functions of a maritime VHF radio, correct distress, and urgency procedures for ‘Mayday’ and ‘Pan-Pan’ calls, pro-words and phonetic alphabet, trip reports, weather services, callsigns, EPIRBS and other search-and-rescue equipment
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Nelson |2 days: 1-2 November or 4-5 |US19491 |L3 Cr3 |
| |November | | |
Personal Development, Work and Life Skills
These courses are general confidence builders and skills to prepare for leaving school.
They may also be useful in getting an idea of options for students unsure of which career they would like to pursue.
Communication & Marketing
-International Travel College
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |3 |19 – 22 July (HOL) | |L3 C11 |
Communication
-The Learning Place
Developed for students entering the workforce or tertiary studies. Activities include presenting ideas in front of others and communicating meanings and intent in practical situations such as work places.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Nelson |2 | |11097; 1307; 9694 |L3 C10 |
|Christchurch | | | | |
|Timaru | | | | |
|Dunedin | |11-12 March | | |
|Invercargill | | | | |
|Blenheim | | | | |
Leadership in the Workplace
-The Learning Place
Using videos, role plays and group discussion this intensive two-day course builds the capacity of students wanting to develop self-esteem and leadership skills.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Nelson |24-25 February |1312; 24874; 9705 |L3 C10 |
|Christchurch |22-23 February | | |
|Timaru | | | |
|Dunedin | | | |
|Invercargill |25-26 February | | |
Life Skills
-The Learning Place
This course will equip learners with time management, problem solving and CV writing abilities. Learners will explore real life scenarios and develop independence skills. Perfect for students moving into the workforce, taking on further study or leaving home. It is highly recommended that learners bring a device (tablet, laptop, Chromebook) to the course to type their CV on. Learners’ CVs must be submitted electronically for assessment within one week of course completion.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |6-7 April |12349; 28094; 12354 |L2 C10 |
|Nelson |TBA | | |
|Dunedin |18-19 March | | |
|Invercargill |TBA | | |
Preparing for Independence
ARA
They are designed to support a successful transition from secondary school to tertiary education. Students can do all four terms, or each term individually.
Learn about personal presentation and hygiene, and how to make healthy choices, ask for help and express your wants and needs. You’ll also identify responsibilities leading to greater independence, explore future study options and work out your next steps after leaving this course. Students can do all four terms or each term individually.
This offering is for year 11-13 students. There are also a limited number of places available for students who are no longer attending school.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |13th October |TBA |L1 |
Resilience
-The Learning Place
This course introduces students to ways of coping with life’s many stresses.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |29-30 March |13255 |L2 C9 |
|Timaru |TBA |7124 | |
|Oamaru |TBA |1299 | |
|Dunedin |TBA | | |
|Invercargill |TBA | | |
|Gore |TBA | | |
| | | | |
Sport Coaching
-NZ Institute of Sport
A STAR course held over one week during school holidays. Students choose either:
EXERCISE (Level 2) focuses on soft-skills and looking at correct exercise techniques for the body. Students will be fully engaged while learning about time management, communication skills, working as an efficient
team member within a group and much more.
COACHING (Level 3) focuses on transferrable skills that can be used in all categories of life. This programme teaches correct coaching of sport players, including competitive sports and learning about injury and risk prevention.
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|NZIS in Christchurch |5 |On request |TBA |L2 or L3 Cr 10 |
Sport Coaching
-The Learning Place
Perfect for students who are interested in or currently coaching a sports team. On the course students will learn the skills needed to effectively coach a sports team and how to plan a training session for maximum results. What better way to recognise students who are already doing the hard work, than with a course that develops their skills as well as gaining unit standard credits.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |3 |TBA |22711; 22768; 20673 |L3 C14 |
|Dunedin | |TBA | | |
|Invercargill | |TBA | | |
Team Work
-The Learning Place
This course teaches students the key skills involved in working in a team. Often moving into the workplace or interacting with unfamiliar groups can be daunting and challenging. Teamwork explores the dynamics of participating in a team like a workplace or with a group of unfamiliar people.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Nelson |2 |TBA |1296; 9681; 27563 |L3 C10 |
|Christchurch | |18-19 March | | |
|Dunedin | |TBA | | |
|Invercargill | |TBA | | |
Te Reo Beginners
- Ara
Get a thorough grounding in Maori culture, language and tradition while developing skills towards higher-level study. This course is a great addition to any curriculum and includes visits to places of significance
|Venue |Number of days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |17 |TBA |30766 |L2 C11 |
| | | |30758 | |
| | | |30754 | |
Te Reo- Intermediate
- Ara
Get a thorough grounding in Maori culture, language and tradition while developing skills towards higher-level study. This course is a great addition to any curriculum and includes visits to places of significance
|Venue |Number of days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |17 |TBA |7259 |L3 C18 |
| | | |7271 | |
Work skills for Special Needs students
- Ara
Our Supported Learning courses are specifically for individuals with intellectual or learning disabilities. They’re designed to support a successful transition from secondary school to tertiary education. Students can do all four terms, or each term individually.
Learn to communicate in ways that show respect for others and learn behaviours that are socially acceptable including manners, compliments, basic conversation, introductions, responding to questions, personal space, social networks and more. Students can do all four terms or each term individually.
This offering is for year 11-13 students. There are also a limited number of places available for students who are no longer attending school
|Venue |Number of days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |10 |TBA |Nil | |
Creative
The Creative Industries Pathway is for those people who work or study in visual and performing arts as artists or technicians, or in the design and development of products, including communications.
2 D Animation
-Yoobee
Design characters & landscapes
Creating simple characters and backgrounds in two-dimensional environments which are often used in advertisements, films, TV, computer games and websites. • Principles of animation • Storyboarding • Creating assets in Photoshop • Motion graphics in After Effects • Wacom Tablets are provided Software: After Effects & Photoshop
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|Christchurch |3 |27th – 29th April |9am-3pm |Nil |
| | |(T1 Holiday) | | |
An Audience with Metro News
Ara
Interested in journalism or screen and TV production? Watch a real-life news programme being broadcast and take a tour of the New Zealand Broadcasting School at Ara – the best broadcasting school in the country. Y12 & 13
|Location |Date |time |
|City campus |31-1 Jun |3.30-5pm |
| |2 - 4 Jun | |
Animation
-Southern Institute of Technology
Skills learnt during this course give the students a sneak peek at the competencies needed within the animation and gaming developing industries.
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Achievement Standards |Credits |
|Invercargill |10 Fridays |7 May-9 July |91343 |L2 C4 |
| | | |91634; 91635 |L3 C8 |
Audio
-Southern Institute of Technology
Skills learnt during this course give the students a sneak peek at the competencies needed within the audio and sound industries.
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Achievement Standards |Credits |
|Invercargill |10 Weeks |7th May |TBA | |
| |(Fridays) | | | |
Digital Design
-Southern Institute of Technology
An introduction to the concepts of digital media and how to implement them to produce and deliver a multi-media presentation.
|Venue |Total days |Date |Achievement & Unit Standards |Credits |
|Invercargill |10 Fridays |30 July-1 October |AS91903 |12 |
| | | |AS91445 | |
Digital Illustration
-Yoobee
Working through the basics of canvas setup, brush presets, colour theory and then to the fundamentals of how to create a series of illustrations with the skills you have learnt. Packed full of several exciting illustration mini projects and the ultimate introduction to the Wacom tablet. • Traditional drawing exercises • Introduction to Photoshop • Character design and other creative activities • Wacom Tablets/iPads are provided • Take home your printed creation
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|Christchurch |4 |19th – 22nd April |9am-3pm |Nil |
| | |(T1 Holiday) | | |
Digital Painting
YOOBEE
This four-day course will introduce you to the creative process behind effective concept art and painting beautiful scenery. You'll learn the skills required to quickly produce high quality and impressive artwork that will bring your ideas to life.
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|Christchurch |4 |27th – 30th April | | |
| | |(T1 Holiday) | | |
E-Sports
YOOBEE
Learn what goes into setting up an exciting E-Sports event. Explore different games and genres used in e-sports tournaments, event planning and preparation. You’ll create a mini tournament on campus including live streaming. An exciting introduction to e-sports and gaming communities.
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|Christchurch |3 days |27th – 29th April |9am-3pm |nil |
| | |(T1 Holiday) | | |
Ethical Hacking
-YOOBEE
Learn about common risks and threats to network and information security and how to protect yourself from hackers. You’ll explore legal and regulatory requirements including best practice for keeping your devices and network secure. Includes an introduction to ‘ethical hacking’ – using tools to test your own systems for weaknesses that a hacker might exploit.
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|Christchurch |3 days |20th – 22nd April |9am-3pm |nil |
| | |(T1 Holiday) | | |
Film Making
-Yoobee
Practical workshop in Film
Make your very own mini-film in a 4-day workshop by learning hands-on skills in filmmaking. Working in teams, you will learn some brand new skills in filming and then work through the production process. On the last day, there will be an in-class screening of your masterpiece! • Storyboarding & Pre-Production • Understanding camera basics for Film • Group work included Software: Premiere Pro Camera: Industry standard DSLR (provided
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|Christchurch |4 |19th – 22nd April |9am-3pm |Nil |
| | |(T1 Holiday) | | |
Game Design
-Yoobee
Create your own video game
Design and create assets for your very own game in industry level programmes: Unity & Maya. From introduction level, understand the basics of game creation and 3D modeling. • Pre-Production of Game Design • Modeling in Maya • Asset creation for your game • Level building • Programming in Unity • Play testing amongst your classmates • Learn how to export your game for PC and Mac
Bonus Activity – Experience and play with the on campus Virtual Reality headset
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|Christchurch |4 |19th – 22nd April |9am-3pm |Nil |
| | |(T1 Holiday) | | |
Live Facebook Broadcast
Ara
Participate in a live Facebook broadcast from the New Zealand Broadcasting School studio. Get online and join us to hear from tutors and current students, and ask questions.
|Location |Date |Time |
|nzbroadcastingschool |17 August |7pm-8pm |
Makeup SFX
-YOOBEE
Learn how to create a variety of SFX Burns and Trauma (cuts, wounds and bruises) and finish the course by creating an SFX character. Bring your own camera for some fun photos. Students get to take home a small Body FX kit, (included in the course price) that has latex, wax, blood, bruise wheel, and sponge in it so you can practice some more at home.
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|Christchurch |2 days |19th – 20th April |9am – 3pm |nil |
| | |(T1 Holiday) | | |
Makeup Artistry
-Southern Institute of Technology
Students will be able to choose a character (from myth or legend) and create a storybook to develop a look with makeup and special effects. The course will run for 1 day per week over 3 weeks (18 hours).
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |4 weeks |21st May |US26688 |L1 C4 |
| |(Fridays) | | | |
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| |4 weeks |12th July | | |
| |Mon-Thur | | | |
Music
-Southern Institute of Technology
Descriptor available on request
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Invercargill |Fridays |30 July-1 October |AS91271 |L2 C10 |
| | | |AS91272 | |
NASDA for a day
-ARA
Experience what it’s like to be a NASDA student. Observe the day’s activities and explore the performing arts options and specialised facilities at NASDA.
|Venue |Total Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |1 |3 March; 17 March; 24 |26688 |L1 C4 |
| | |March, 14 April; 19 May; | | |
| | |9 June; 23 June; 11 Aug | | |
NZBS Information Session and Tour
Ara
Learn more about the Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications programme, take a tour of our facilities and meet students and tutors. For all year levels.
|Location |Date |Time |
|(Ara Open Day) |10 June |3-4pm |
|City Campus |15 July |7-8.30pm |
NZBS On Air Workshop
-Ara
Get hands-on experience at the New Zealand Broadcasting School and give yourself a head start when applying to study with us.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |4 |12-15 July |TBA | |
Pattern Making
-Ara
Learn how to make pattern blocks for clothing using drafting and measuring equipment, plus basic flat patternmaking techniques and how to apply them to make patterns for a variety of outerwear.
|Venue |Number of Days |Date |Unit Standards |Credits |
|Christchurch |5 |TBA |13387 |L3 C6 |
VFX
-Yoobee
Visual Effects for Film
Have you ever wondered how a lightsaber works or how to cast spells like Harry Potter? Then check out the VFX holiday programme. This four day course will introduce you to Adobe After Effects and the key techniques required to make an epic VFX sequence. • VFX Fundamentals & Principles of Visual Effects • The VFX pipeline • Understanding After Effects • Rotoscoping & Tracking • Keying and Blending Modes • Compositing
|Venue |Total Days |Dates |Times |Unit Standard |
|Christchurch |4 |19th – 22nd April |9am-3pm |Nil |
| | |(T1 Holiday) | | |
Web Design
-Vision College
This course provides the chance to come away with the ability to create a simple website homepage with the use of text, graphics, and the aid of template use.
|Venue |Date |Unit Standard |Credits |
|Christchurch |19-22 April 2021 |26788 |L3 C5 |
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