STAR Bay of Plenty 2017version 1
For all Star Course enquiries (apart from Red Cross Comprehensive First Aid courses) contact:
Chris Berentson 0800 659988 ext 8479
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Red Cross
Hillary Outdoors
Tauranga
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Keen Coders
A Mean Bean
Animal Tech
Something Fishy
Draping Methods fashion design
Legally Speaking
Re-Fabricate
Travel & Tourism speed dating
Avonmore Tertiary Institute
IT Course
International Travel College
Flight Attending
Rotorua
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Rotorua Youth Centre
Lil’s Learner Licence
Aunty April’ Barista
The Learning Place
Communication and Leadership
Red Cross
Te Kura provides for secondary students to attend a one and a half day Comprehensive First Aid Course. The Red Cross have training rooms throughout the country, and offer courses many times a month. Because of this we do not list each individual course.
Unit Standards:
Level 1: 6402 – Provide resuscitation (1 credit)
Level 2:6401 – Provide First Aid (1 credit)
Level 3:6400 – Manage first aid in emergency situations (2 credits)
Times and Dates: 8.30am-5.30 pm day 1 and 8.30am-12.30pm day 2
Contact: Matthew Smith at 04 474 5226, 0800 65 99 88 xtn 8572, or
Hillary Outdoors
Our annual residential camp for North Island students at Hillary Outdoors Tongariro. The dates for this are: Sunday 28 May- Friday 2 June 2017. Applications are now open and close on Friday 21 April 2017 and the application form with further info can be found on our website at:
Tauranga
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Windermere Campus
Location:70 Windermere Drive, Windermere, Tauranga
Bongard Centre
Location:200 Cameron Road, Tauranga
Road Transport, Warehousing and Logistics Training Centre
Location:129 Maleme Street, Greerton, Tauranga
Keen Coders
About:
A series of brief encounters and Q&A with experts,to gain an overview of different areas of traveland tourism: Bring your questions about the dynamic world of traveland tourism and gain insights from specialists in thefield. Have the opportunity to find out about a dayin the life of a flight attendant, travel agent, eventcoordinator or hotel manager – our teaching staff allhave recent experience in these areas. There will alsobe opportunities for discussion of training and workopportunities in this exciting sector.
Unit Standard:
Level 2: 18740 –Create a simple computer programme to meet a set brief. (3 Credits)
Dates:
2 days, TBA
Location:
Bongard Centre
A Mean Bean
Become a certificated barista: Training as a barista takes much more than knowing your cappuccino from your mochaccino! This is a comprehensive course covering all the basics of coffee making – from blending and roasting through to serving the perfect cup.
Requirements:
Close-fitting, tidy clothes and closed-in leather shoes; hair tied up
Includes Assessment standards
Number Title Level Credits Version
Level 2:17285.7 – “Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision”, 4 Credits
Level 3:17284.6 – “Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production”, (3 credits)
17288.5 – “Prepare and present espresso beverages for service” (5 Credits)
Date:TBA
Duration:
6 days
Time:
9.15am-2.45pm
Location:
Windermere Campus and practice in your workplace of choice
Animal Tech
About:
We will introduce you to animal care and handling
tasks, science and lab work - and have a look at
what it would be like to be in a vet clinic
Career opportunities in the animal technology world are
numerous, from pet shop and doggy day care provision to
conservation and captive wild animal work or careers in
our traditional farming sectors.
Dates:
TBA,9.15am-2.45pm
Requirements:Clothes and gumboots / boots that can
get wet and dirty; a change of clothes
Location:
Windermere Campus
Something Fishy
Love the ocean? Come and see all the amazing under waterwork our Marine Studies students are doing. We’ll introduce you to marine surveying techniques for monitoring ocean wildlife in marine reserves. Get first-hand experience of fish. Tidy casual clothing and footwear; swimming togs, towel, mask and snorkel. Sausage sizzle included!
Date:
TBA
Time:
9.15am-2.45pm
Requirements: Tidy casual clothing and footwear;
swimming togs, towel, mask and snorkel
Location:
Windermere Campus
Draping Methods fashion design
Gain an understanding of draping for Fashion Design through experimental development of garment silhouettes on a tailor's mannequin. You will create a series of garment designs to help you establish an understanding of this innovative three dimensional pattern making method.
Date:
TBA
Time:
9.15am-2.45pm
Requirements:
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic will supply
calico for draping samples
Location:
Windermere Campus
Legally Speaking
Learn how the law impacts our lives. Experience a fun day of discussion and debate about how laws impact our daily lives.
Date:TBA
Time:
9.15am-2.45pm
Location:
Bongard Campus
Requirements:
Smart, tidy clothing; pens, paper
Re-Fabricate
This exciting, interactive workshop based on up-cycling and sustainable fashion practice will allow students tore-create 'urban street wear' styles with a difference. Using pre-loved denim clothing there will be creative freedom for the students to develop and create a one off original contemporary fashion garment. There will be an opportunity for students to have their finished garment photographed for their personal portfolio in an editorial, professional photo shoot at the conclusion of the day.
Date:
TBA
Time:
9.15am-2.45pm
Location:
Windermere Campus
Requirements:
Students need to bring two discarded pieces of denim clothing that can be recycled and pins, dress making shears
Travel & Tourism speed dating
A series of brief encounters and Q&A with experts,
to gain an overview of different areas of travel
and tourism
Bring your questions about the dynamic world of travel and
tourism and gain insights from specialists in the field. Have
the opportunity to find out about a day in the life of a
travel agent and event coordinator – our teaching staff
all have recent experience in these areas.
There will also be opportunities for discussion of
training and work opportunities in this exciting sector.
Date:
TBA
Time:
9.15am-noon
Location:
Windermere Campus
Requirements:
Smart, tidy clothing; pens, paper
Avonmore Tertiary Institute
Avonmore Tertiary Institute 38 Selwyn St,Tauranga
IT Course
Avonmore’s Introduction to IT programme is designed to be practical and informal and most assessment is by observation.Classes are handled with clear directions, explicit instructions and simple tasks.Learners on the IT programme are exposed to a range of practical activities and assessments – both formative and summative.
The students will receive a Certificate of Achievement for each module they complete, along with the credit value of each unit. Each IT programme will begin at 9:00am and finishes at 2:00pm and is broken up with two 15 minute breaks and 30 minutes for lunch. The Avonmore Introduction to IT programme provides you with a ‘taste’ of the technical and support aspect of the IT industry.
Further tertiary training in this area is offered by Avonmore’s Diploma at Level 5 on the NQF.
Introductory Module (Unit Level 2)
Aim:
This module focuses on the knowledge of personal
computers. Students will be able to identify the main
features and purposes of hardware components,
understand the differences between different
operating systems, identify common threats to stored
data and measures that can be used to minimised
these threats. They also learn about the relationships
between hardware and software and how to
troubleshoot issues in these areas
Content:
Manage and protect data in a personal computer
Demonstrate knowledge of the components of
personal computer systems
Use and maintain personal computer peripherals
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of
computer networks
Recommended hardware for personal computer
use
Identify and resolve users’ minor computer
Problems
Unit Standards:
2781 L2 cr3
2783 L2 cr 3
2790 L2 cr 3
2797 L2 cr4
18753 L2 cr5
18755 L2 cr 5
Date:Tuesdays 7 March-9 May 2017
Duration:1 day per week, ten weeks,
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Location:Tauranga
International Travel College
Tauranga venue is Classic Flyers Museum
9 Jean Batten Drive
Mount Maunganui
Tauranga
Flight Attending
This on board experience will take part in a simulated aircraft environment using real on-board equipment. Students will participate in various fun activities during the action packed 2 days which will help them explore the reality of the role and responsibility that comes with being a cabin crew member.
Unit: 23755 Identify and self-evaluate the demands of a specific role in a tourism workplace L3 cr 3
Wear: Professional attire. No jeans.
Dates: 8-9 June 2017
Times: 9.30am-3.30pm
Venue: Tauranga
Rotorua
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Courses TBA…
Rotorua Youth Centre
6 Te Ngae Road
Rotorua
Lil’s Learner Licence
This 3 day driver licensing courserun by Lil Emery prepares you for the actual Learners Licence test
The cost of the programme is paid for by Te Kura but does not cover the cost of the license itself, however it will mean that you have everything you need to ensure you don’t need to re-sit your test. Lil’s programme has a 98% success rate.
What you need to bring on the day of course and test:
Either: Original Birth certificate or Passport or 18+ card
Verification of Postal Address (Bank Statement)
Fee of $93.90 to be taken to AA to sit the test on the day.
Courses will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday once a month, please inquire for dates.
Aunty April’ Barista
Over the course of this 3 day program you will learn foundation Barista skills and learn how extracting the perfect shot is essential to being a great Barista. Including:
Standard industry techniques to make a range of espresso beverages
Milk techniques
Adjusting the grind of the coffee
Extracting the perfect shot!
With your choice of completing the practical only, or obtaining NZQA credits (17285 Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision (Level 2, Credits 4))
This 3 day course will run approximately once a month. Please inquire for dates.
The Learning Place
Communication and Leadership
About:
An interactive, action packed two days course teaches students key skills and knowledge in relationship management, performance management, and workplace organizational principles required for first line managers. Made up of three level three standards, this course is module one of the National Certificate in First Line Management and is perfect for students wanting to become Team leaders, supervisors, or charge hands likely to be responsible for managing people, resources, and/or work operations. This course is also ideal for students that need to get out of their comfort zone and build confidence before leaving school.
Unit Standards:
9705 – Give and respond to feedback on performance (Level 3, 3 Credits)
9681 – Contribute in a group or team which has an objective (Level 3, 3 Credits)
27563 – Describe teams and team leadership (Level 3, 4 Credits)
Dates: Monday 3 April –Tuesday 4 April 2017 (2 days)
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Venue: TBA