Star South Island 2018

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

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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

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.