STAR SOUTH ISLAND 2018
For all Star Course enquiries for the entire South Island Please contact Warrick McCutcheon.
PHONE - 0800 65 99 88 ext. 8374
EMAIL -
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REGION WIDE
RED CROSS
NELSON, BLENHEIM AND WEST COAST
COASTGAURD NZ
Day Skipper
Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate
NELSON MARLBOROUGH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
THE LEARNING PLACE
Communication Skills
Event Management
WHENUA ITI OUTDOOR EDUCATION
TAI POUTINI
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL COLLEGE OF NEW ZEALAND
Adventure Tourism
Tourism
Flight Attending
Travel Short Course
CANTERBURY
SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Construction courses
COASTGAURD NZ
Day Skipper
Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate
ARA INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY
Automotive: Introduction to Vehicle Servicing
Barista Online
Basic Knife Skills and Ethnic Cookery
Basic Knife Skills and Food Safety
Basic MIG Welding
Beauty Therapy Essentials
CAD Architectural Drawing (Level 3)
CAD Architectural Drawing (Level 2)
Food Safety Basics
CAD Product Design (Level 2)
Café Barista Level 2
Food Safety for Industry
Introduction to Bakery
Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery
Introduction to Machine-shop Fundamentals
Introduction to Welding
NASDA for A Day
Nursing Information Session
Web Design for Mobile Devices
AVON CITY FORD
AVONMORE
Barista
IT Fundamentals
IT- Introduction to Software Development
THE LEARNING PLACE
Team Work Works
Bar Tending
Advanced Customer Service
Customer Service
Coffee Lab
Barista
Communication Skills
Event Management
Leadership Skills
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL COLLEGE OF NEW ZEALAND
Travel Short Course
Adventure Tourism
Tourism
Flight Attending
ACADEMY NEW ZEALAND
YOOBEE
Intro to Photoshop
Intro to InDesign
Intro to Illustrator
Intro to Maya
Intro to HTML
Intro to Premiere Pro
Intro to WordPress
VISION COLLEGE
Police Careers
Careers with Children
Web Development
Programming (including Mobile apps)
Barista
OTAGO AND SOUTHLAND
COASTGAURD NZ
Day Skipper
Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate
OTAGO POLYTECHNIC
Food Safety
Coffee/Coffee Origin and Production
SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Animation
Digital Design
Film Making
Automotive
Beauty Therapy
Carpentry
Engineering
Hairdressing
Introduction to Nursing
Audio Production
Hospitality
Music (DJ)
THE LEARNING PLACE
Advanced Customer Service
Leadership Skills
Communication Skills
Barista
Food Safety
Bar Tending
Security
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL COLLEGE OF NEW ZEALAND
Tourism
Flight Attending
REGION WIDE
RED CROSS
Te Kura provides for secondary students to attend a one-and-a-half-day Comprehensive First Aid Course. The Red Cross has 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: Warrick McCutcheonon 0800 65 99 88 ext. 8374, or
NELSON, BLENHEIM AND WEST COAST
COASTGAURD NZ
Coastguard Boating Education run maritime safety courses throughout the South Island. Boating Education also offers these courses online and workbook based distance
learning. please contact Warrick McCutcheon regarding student interest.
Day Skipper
About: Day Skipper is the best course for those new to boating. It is an introductory course, 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.
Date: 14th-15th April
Location: Picton
Unit Standard: 26542 – Demonstrate basic knowledge of the operation of pleasure/small craft by day (Level 2, 6 Credits)
Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate
About: 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, call signs, EPIRBS and other search-and-rescue equipment.
Date: 17th April
Location: Picton
Time: 8:30am-2:30pm
Unit Standards: 19491 – Demonstrate knowledge in using VHF marine radio and an EPIRB (Level 3, 3 Credits)
NELSON MARLBOROUGH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
- Nelson Campus: 322 Hardy Street, Nelson
- Richmond Campus: 390 Lower Queen Street, Richmond
- Marlborough Campus: 85 Budge Street, Blenheim
This year NMIT are offering students an expanded variety of opportunities to experience STAR and Taster courses. Course dates will be available late February. These will include courses in.
Hospitality
Cookery and Barista
Music
Arts and Media
Hairdressing
Beauty
Automotive Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
IT
Carpentry
Boating (Power Boating, Day Skipper, Superyacht crew)
Aquaculture
Agriculture
Viticulture and Wine Making
Tourism
Nursing
Sport and Exercise
THE LEARNING PLACE
- Stoke Bowling Club, 8A Ranui Road, Stoke, Nelson
- West Coast Campusto Be Confirmed
The Learning Place provide a wide range of STAR courses throughout the year. And plenty of unit standards can be achieved through them. The catalogue will be updated as more course dates become available.
Communication Skills
About: a course developed for students entering the workforce or tertiary education,
Students explore the importance and application of communication in formal situations. Over 2 days
Date: TBC
Location:Nelson, West Coast
Time:9am-3pm
Unit standards: 11097, 1307, 9694 (10 credits at level 3)
Event Management
About: Students work in teams to plan an event. Working with a small budget they organize the event from its initial concept through to hosting friend’s families and invited guests. Over 3 days.
Date: 26th-28th March.
Location: Nelson
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: 15190(10 credits at level 4), 21414 (4 credits at level 3)
WHENUA ITI OUTDOOR EDUCATION
- 375 Main road (SH60), Lower Moutere Highway, RD2, Upper Moutere
W I O focus on spending time with young people in the outdoors, they offer STAR courses mainly over term 2 and 3. If students at the top of the South Island are interested in Adventure based learning, Tourism, and the outdoors in general contact Warrick McCutcheon.
TAI POUTINI
- 73-87 Tainui Street, Greymouth
Tai Poutini is a polytechnic in Greymouth they provide a number of STAR courses. Their courses are arranged to suit. Students on the West Coast who are interested in the following contact Warrick McCutcheon.
Agriculture
Customer Service
Food Safety and cooking
IT and Computing
Music and audio
Click on the link for more info:
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL COLLEGE OF NEW ZEALAND
- Hotel Grand Mecure, Monaco, Nelson
ITC offer students the opportunityto gain credits towards NCEA levels 2 and 3. They also give students a taste of the tourism industry through site visits, guest speakers, and participation in activities. Most courses will run as requested. As dates are confirmed for term 1 they will be put up. If students are interested in the tourism or travel industries contact Warrick McCutcheon.
Adventure Tourism
About: A course about adventure tourism, students learn in a fun environment, increase public speaking ability and learn about safety. Over 2 days.
Date: Dates on request
Location: Nelson
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm
Unit standards: 1312 (3 credits at level 3)
Tourism
About:This course is held at the Transport Museum in Invercargill. The unit covers the importance of good staff and what it takes for companies to do well in the largest industry in NZ. This is achievable for both year 12 & 13 students and is a real eye opener to students who realise that they indeed have a big part to play in a company’s success. You will visit 3 different areas of tourism and ITC organises these visits.
Date: 23rd-24th August
Location: Nelson
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: (3 credits at level 3)
Flight Attending
About:This course will leave students with a clear indication of what they need to do in order to prepare for the exciting world of being a cabin crew member. This is a course suitable for an academic year 11 and any year 12 or 13 student. The class will not only participate in role play activities but use real on-board equipment to test their skill of what it takes to be a successful candidate. Each student will complete the open book assessment and asses their current position and what they now need to do to prepare for the role.
Date: Dates on request
Location: Nelson
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: (3 credits at level 3)
Travel Short Course
About: This course gives students the feeling of tertiary study and covers, cultural awareness, communication and customers’ service. All of these skills are desired in many industries not just relating to Tourism or Aviation.
Date: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th of October
Location: Nelson
Time: 9:30am-3:30pm
Unit standards: 9 credits at level 3
CANTERBURY
SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Christchurch campus.
Construction courses
Name of Course / US covered / Days/ Hours of Course / Dates of CourseUse hand tools on a project (Lvl 2) / 12927 / 12-hour course,
2 day course / 5-6 Mar incl
(M-Tu)
Use power tools on a project (Lvl 2) / 24350 / 12-hour course,
2 day course / 22-23 Mar incl
(Th-F)
Use timber machinery on a project (Lvl 2) / 24351 / 12-hour course,
2 day course / 5-6 Apr incl
(Th-F)
Plan and make your own construction project / 24357
24358 / 18-hour course
3 day course / 7-9 Mayincl
(M-W)
Safe working practises in a construction workplace / 24354 / 12-hour course,
2 day course / 21-22 May incl
(M-Tu)
Use hand tools on a project (Lvl 3) / 12998 / 12-hour course,
2 day course / 30-31 Jul incl
(M-Tu)
Use power tools on a project (Lvl 3) / 13000 / 12-hour course,
2 day course / 16-17 Aug incl
(Th-F)
Use timber machinery on a project (Lvl 2) / 12999 / 12-hour course,
2 day course / 30-31 Aug incl
(Th-F)
Notes:
All STAR Carpentry courses will run with only a maximum of10 students on them as the high practical content requires greater individual attention from the tutor. However, a minimum of 6 students will be required to confirm a course.
COASTGAURD NZ
Coastguard Boating Education run maritime safety courses throughout the South Island. Boating Education also offers these courses online and workbook based distance
learning. please contact Warrick McCutcheon regarding student interest.
Day Skipper
About: Day Skipper is the best course for those new to boating. It is an introductory course, 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.
Date: 14th-15th April
Location: Sumner
Unit Standard: 26542 – Demonstrate basic knowledge of the operation of pleasure/small craft by day (Level 2, 6 Credits)
Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate
About: 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, call signs, EPIRBS and other search-and-rescue equipment.
Date: 7th April, 28th April, 9th June
Location: Sumner
Time: 8:30am-2:30pm
Unit Standards: 19491 – Demonstrate knowledge in using VHF marine radio and an EPIRB
ARA INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY
- Christchurch City Campus: 130 Madras, Christchurch
- Woolston Campus: Ensors Road, Christchurch
- Timaru Campus: 32 Arthur Street, Timaru
- Washdyke Campus: 102 Racecourse Road, Timaru
- Ashburton Campus: 37 Alford Forest Road, Ashburton
- Oamaru Campus: 44 Humber Street, Oamaru
Ara have a number of campuses throughout the Canterbury region.
Courses for term 1 are as follows.
Automotive: Introduction to Vehicle Servicing
About: A hands on taster course in an automotive workshop.
Date: 9th April.
Locations: Woolston campus, Timaru campus. (2 courses on the same day)
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: nil.
Barista Online
About: Learn how to operate and become competent in the use of a commercial barista machine. Course includes around 25 hours of interactive online learning prior to course attendance. Over 3 days
Date: 4th-6th July
Location:Christchurch City campus
Time: 9am-3:30pm each day
Unit standards: 17288, 17285, 17284 (12 credits at level 3)
Basic Knife Skills and Ethnic Cookery
About: Learn how to handle and maintain kitchen knives safely and prepare a wide range of ethnic dishes. Over 2 days.
Date: 13th-14th March.
Location: Timaru Campus.
Time: 9am-3pm each day
Unit standards: 13285 (2 credits at level 2)
Basic Knife Skills and Food Safety
About: Learn within a commercial kitchen environment, and get a basic understanding of safe food practices. Over 2 days
Dates: 6th-7thMarch (Chch) and 20th-21st March (Timaru).
Location: Christchurch City campus(6-7/3 and 20-21/3), Timaru campus (20-21/3)
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: 13285, 167 (6 credits at level 2)
Basic MIG Welding
About: Engage in a range of practical activities aimed at enabling you to achieve a basic level of skill in MIG welding. Over 2 days.
Date:Dates on request
Location: Woolston campus (8-9/2), Timaru campus (12-13/2)
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: nil
Beauty Therapy Essentials
About: Learn to perform facials, tinting, manicures, pedicures and beauty massage. Over 5 days.
Date: 16th-20thApril- City Campus, 15th May-12th June (Tuesdays)- Oamaru and Timaru
Location: Christchurch City campus, Oamaru Campus, Timaru Campus
Time: 9am-3pm each day
Unit Standards: 27640, 27641 (6 credits at level 2)
CAD Architectural Drawing (Level 3)
About: Learn skills used commonly in architectural studies relating to AutoCAD software. Over 3 days.
Date: 9th-11th May
Location: Christchurch City campus
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm each day
Unit standards: 20802 (6 credits at level 3)
CAD Architectural Drawing (Level 2)
About: Learn skills used commonly in architectural studies relating to AutoCAD software. Over 3 days.
Date: 7-9th March or 4-6th April.
Location: Christchurch City campus
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm each day
Unit standards: 2433 (6 credits at level 2)
Food Safety Basics
About: Gain skills required to prepare food safely in a commercial kitchen. Over 2 days
Date: 6th and 13th March, 12thand 19th April
Location: Oamaru campus (6 and 13/3) Timaru campus (12 and 19/4)
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: 167 (4 credits at level 2)
CAD Product Design (Level 2)
About:Create 3D models and 2D technical drawings related to electrical and mechanical industries. Over 3 days.
Date: 14th-16th March and 11th-13th April
Location:Christchurch City campus
Time: 8:30 am-4:30 pm each day
Unit standards: 2433 (6 credits at level 2)
Café Barista Level 2
About:Introduction to coffee making, commercial equipment and the hospitality industry. Over 3 days.
Date: 6th, 13th and 20th March.
Location: Timaru campus
Time: 9am-3:30pm each day.
Unit standards: 17285 (4 credits at level 2)
Food Safety for Industry
About:Gain extended practical skills required to prepare food safely in a commercial kitchen. Over 3 days.
Date: 11th, 18th and 26th April.
Location: Christchurch City campus.
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: 167, 20666 (6 credits at level 2)
Introduction to Bakery
About: Get an understanding of what it’s like to work as a baker, and learn how to make basic bakery items and jam. Takes place over 10, 3-hour sessions.
Date:16th March-1st June
Location:Timaru campus,Christchurch City campus
Time:9am-12pm
Unit standards:13334, 13274, 13272
Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery
About:Get a feel for what it’s like to work in the building industry.
Date: 13th April
Location: Timaru campus
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: nil
Introduction to Machine-shop Fundamentals
About:Get a feel for what it’s like to work in an engineering workshop, learn basicengineering skills
Date: 16th March
Location: Timaru campus
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: nil
Introduction to Welding
About: Engage in a range of practical skills aimed at introducing you to the various types of welding.
Date: 16th March
Location:Woolston campus (8/2 and 15/2) Timaru campus (16/3)
Time:9 am-3 pm
Unit standards:nil
NASDA for A Day
About:Experience what it’s like to study performing arts full time at the NationalAcademy of Singing and Dramatic Art. A one-day course.
Date: 8th March, 15th March, 22nd March, 5th April, 12th April
Location: Christchurch City campus
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: nil
Nursing Information Session
About:Information on nursing qualifications.
Date: 11th April
Location: Christchurch City campus
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Unit standards: nil
Web Design for Mobile Devices
About:Learn how to design a website that displays well on a range of screen sizes
Date: 6th April
Location:Christchurch City campus
Time: 9am-12pm
Unit standards: nil
AVON CITY FORD
- Corner Main South and Epsom Roads, Christchurch
Avon City Ford have a range of training options in the automotive industry including mechanical training and driving training. They have no set dates for courses in term one.
Contact Warrick McCutcheon if there is student interest in automotive.
AVONMORE
- 150 Hereford Street, Christchurch
Avonmore is a Tertiary institute in Christchurch, they offer a range of STAR and taster courses. Including Hospitality, Tourism and IT.
Barista
About:Introduction to coffee making, commercial equipment and the hospitality industry. Over 3 days.
Date: 3rd-5th April or 16th-18th April or 19th- 21st April or23rd,24th and 26th April
Location: Christchurch
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: 17288 (5 credits at level 3)
IT Fundamentals
About:Anintroduction to computer hardware and system software support. Over 3 days
Date: 23rd,24th and 26th April or 25th- 27th June
Location: Christchurch
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: 18753 (5 credits at level 3)
IT- Introduction to Software Development
About:Learn to build an object oriented application from the very beginning
Date: 23rd,24th and 26th April or 25th- 27th June
Location: Christchurch
Time: 9am-3pm
Unit standards: 18753
THE LEARNING PLACE
- Christchurch: Bowls Papanui, 181 Condell Avenue, Papanui, Christchurch
- Timaru: Venue TBC
The Learning Place offers a broad variety of courses on a variety of subjects, including Coaching, Life Skills, Health and Safety, customer Service, Employment Skills, Leadership, Hospitality, Office Management, Security and Media.