STAR Bay of Plenty 2018version 2
For all Star Course enquiries contact:
Chris Berentson 0800 659988 ext 8479
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Region Wide
Red Cross
Hillary Outdoors
Hetet School of Maori Art
An Introduction to Raranga
Coastguard Boating Education
Day Skipper
Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate
Tauranga
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Pacific Coast Technical Institute
Barista
Food Hygiene and Safety
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
Cookery
Whakatane
Industry Training Solutions
Food Safety
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 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:Chris Berentson 0800 659988 ext 8479
Hillary Outdoors
Our annual residential camp for North Island students at Hillary Outdoors Tongariro. The dates for this are: Sunday 27 May- Friday 1 June 2018. Applications are now open and close on Tuesday 3 April 2018 and the application form with further info can be found on our website at: Under “STAR”
Hetet School of Maori Art
An Introduction to Raranga
Online
About
By the end of this course you'll be able toA WEAVE ROUROU - A Traditional Food Basket
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET
Access to the course for a total of 4 weeks. The course can be completed on a part-time basis in 1-2 weeks.
- Essential basic skillsfor weaving including how to gather, prepare and hāpine harakeke for raranga
- Alternatives to weave with if you don't have a flax supply
- Knowledge about Tikanga - the cultural values and customary practises associated with Māori weaving
- Understanding of the different types of traditional weaving techniques
- Weaving toolkit suggested list
- Tips for Storing Flax
- How to Weavea Rourou
This online course is free for a limited time. Tell Chris Berentson (contact details above) that you wish to take the course then simply sign up by going to:
Coastguard Boating Education
Coastguard Boating Education run maritime safety courses throughout the North Island based at one of their venues. Boating Education also offers these courses online and workbook based distance learning. The 2 qualifications that Te Kura supports are:
Day Skipper
About:
Day Skipper is our 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.
Unit Standard:
26542 – Demonstrate basic knowledge of the operation of pleasure/small craft by day (Level 2, 6 Credits)
Dates 12-13 May 2018or by distance when suits you
Times8.30am-4.30pm
Venue Taupo Coastguard
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, callsigns, EPIRBS and other search-and-rescue equipment.
Unit Standards:
19491 – Demonstrate knowledge in using VHF marine radio and an EPIRB (Level 3, 3 Credits)
Dates 2 June 2018or by distance when suits you
Times8.30am-3pm
Venue Taupo Coastguard
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
Courses TBA
Pacific Coast Technical Institute
Cnr Hull and Mark Road, Mt Maunganui
Barista
About:Join us in the PCIT Jungle Café and learn the art of making the perfect coffee. This course provides candidates with a comprehensive knowledge of Barista skills. The programme includes the history and evolution of coffee, espresso technology and the production of all coffee recipes requested in today’s café society.
Units:17284 DKO Coffee origin and production 3cr L3
17288 Prepare and present espresso for services 5cr L3
Duration: 3 days
Dates: TBA please ask
Times: TBA
Food Hygiene and Safety
About:learn safe and hygienic food handling techniques as required by NZ environmental health agencies for working in cafes or restaurants and food manufacturing
Units:24528 DKO Food Processing Industry Workplace Hygiene and Food safety requirements L2 Cr 3
167Practice food safety methods in food related businesses L2 Cr 4
Duration: 2 days
Dates: TBA please ask
Times:9:30am to 2:30pm
Avonmore Tertiary Institute
Avonmore Tertiary Institute 38 Selwyn St,Tauranga
IT Course
Avonmore’s 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.
There are 3 courses:
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
Unit Standards:
2781 L2 cr3
2783 L2 cr 3
2790 L2 cr 3
Intermediate Module (Unit Level 3)
Aim
This module focuses on Data communications, the
features of LANs (Local Area Networks) and the
features of WANs (Wide Area Networks). To be
able to collect and record information on users’
computer problems and identify possible cause.
Investigate and implement solutions to resolve
problems and complete documentation and
closure of the referral. Demonstrate knowledge to
determine hardware requirements for a personal
computer user and investigate hardware options
relevant to user requirements.
Unit Standards
2797.7 L3 C4
18753.7 L3 C5
18755.7 L3 C5
Advanced Module (Unit level 4)
This module focuses on past, current and emerging
development in data communications. To be able
to describe synchronous and asynchronous data
communication. Distinguish single-user and multiuser
operating systems and identify examples of
each. Demonstrate knowledge of the features of
single-user and multi-user computer operating
systems.
Unit Standards
6745 L4 Cr 5
6852 L4 cr 4
Date:Intro and Intermediate start 4 May or 27 July. Advanced starts 4 May or 27 July.
Duration:Fridays every 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:29-30May 2018
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.
Bring: you must bring the below 2 items:
1.Either an Original Birth certificate or Passport or 18+ card
2.Verification of Postal Address (Bank Statement)
Cost: the cost of the course is paid for by Te Kura however you will need to provide the NZTA Fee of $93.90 to be taken to AA to sit the Learners Licence test on the day.
The 3 day course will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
DatesOngoing please ask in 2018
Times: 9am-2pm
Venue: Youth Centre
Aunty April’ Barista
Fancy cafe work? Experienced Cafe
manager Aunty April will teach you
basic Barista coffee making skills.
Learn how to make the perfect coffee
Times: 10am-1pm
Dates: TBA
Cookery
Experienced Cafe manager Aunty
April will teach cooking on a budget,
food safety and kitchen ethics in this
tasty program
Times: 10am-2pm
Dates:TBA
Whakatane
Industry Training Solutions
Whakatane Address TBA
Basic Food Safety
About:Half day course.
Description
ITS’s basic food safety and hygiene course meets the compulsory training requirements of all food handlers under the Food Act 2014, from market stalls, cafes and restaurants to senior living and child care centres. This is a very practical look at the food handler and their responsibilities under the Act. All students will leave with a thorough understanding of practices that will result in safe food, and the ability to work confidently under a food control plan.
KEY SUBJECTS INCLUDE:
Essential training – sickness, hand hygiene, personal hygiene, cleaning, food allergens, potentially hazardous food Preventing cross-contamination, waste management, pest and animal control, checking temperatures and calibrating thermometers, receiving goods, food storage You will receive ITS’s Basic Food Safety certificate on completion of the course. This course can also be completed by correspondence, however we recommend attending a training workshop as the very best option.
Unit Standards:167 or 20666. Please note, you must be in a workplace in order to achieve NZQA unit 167. If you are not currently in a workplace, our Basic Food Safety certificate is the best option: or NZQA unit 20666.
Dates: 16 April or 14 May 2018
Time: 9:00am-12.30pm