STAR Taranaki/Manawatu/Whanganui-2017version 4
For all Star Courseenquiries (apart from Red CrossComprehensive First Aid courses)contact:
Chris Berentson 0800 659988 ext. 8479
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Red Cross
Taranaki
WITT
Introduction to Welding
Elements of Design: Graphic Design Illustration Techniques
Principals of Design: Balance & Proportion in Graphic Design
Vocational Skills for special needs
Taratahi Rural Polytech
Equine course
Manawatu
The Learning Place
Communication and Leadership
Security
Industry Training Solutions
X factor Essential Workplace Skills
Coffee Essentials
UCOL Palmerston North
Forklift Safety
Construction
Architectural and Quantity Surveying
Vet Nursing
Whanganui
UCOL Whanganui
Forklift Safety
Taratahi Rural Polytech
Shearing course
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: Matthew Smith at 04 474 5226, 0800 65 99 88 extn. 8572, or
Taranaki
WITT
New Plymouth Campus / Bell Street, New PlymouthHawera Campus16-19 Union Street, Hawera
Introduction to Welding
This course introduces students to the skills required to use the gas metal arc welding or MIG process safely. The course is suitable for those who wish to enter the welding or engineering industry.
Related WITT programme: National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering and/or Certificate in Welding
Unit Standards:
Unit / Title / Level / Credit / Version21684 / Workshop Engineering: Use a MIG welding plant in the motor industry / 2 / 3 / 1
Dates:Fridays 4 August -18 August 2017
Times9am-2.30pm
Dress: Students must wear long trousers (preferably cotton trousers like jeans, not polyester track pants or tights, etc) and filled-in shoes.
Campus: New Plymouth
Elements of Design: Graphic Design Illustration Techniques
Students will create and investigate linear and pattern based design while using a range of hands-on media
Unit Std / Term / Start Date / End Date / Days / Time / Weeks7490 / 4 / 16 Oct / 18 Oct / Mon, Tues and Wed / 9am – 2.30pm / 1
Unit / Title / Level / Credit / Version
7490 / People credited with this unit standard are able to identify line and linear design as applied to the design of objects, and identify and develop shape and pattern for possible design solutions. / 2 / 4 / 7
Principals of Design: Balance & Proportion in Graphic Design
Students will explore different types of hands-on media while learning about the principals of design
Unit Std / Term / Start Date / End Date / Days / Time / Weeks7494 / 4 / 24 Oct / 26 Oct / Tues, Wed and Thurs / 9am – 2.30pm / 1
Unit / Title / Level / Credit / Version
7494 / People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify and evaluate systems of proportion as applied to design; describe visual balance in design; analyse and evaluate function in design; and analyse and evaluate aesthetic elements of design / 3 / 4 / 6
Vocational Skills for special needs
This course is designed to assist students with special learning disabilities to transition smoothly from secondary school to future life; and to develop personal skills that will assist them to function productively within a tertiary environment in the future.
Unit Standards:
Unit No / Title / Version / Level / Credits11905 / Respond in a Social occasion / 6 / 1 / 2
Dates:Tuesdays 25 July-19 Sept 2017
Times10am-2.30pm
Campus: New Plymouth
Taratahi Rural Polytech
Motunui School, 533 Main N Rd, Motunui 4383
Equine course
Students will be learning Health and Safety and grooming and caring for a horse. Must be year 11 -14
Unit Standards: TBA (likely to be 5 credits L2)
Duration:5 days
Dates:17 July-21 July 2017
Times8.30am-4pm
Dress: gumboots/workboots and water proof jacket, outdoor gear
Bring: Students will have access to all the equipment and safety gear for the duration of the programme. However they will require a Large Lunch, and water
ID:You will be required to register yourself on-line and upload a copy of your birthcertificate
Manawatu
The Learning Place
Venue TBA Palmerston North
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:
22-23 June 2017
Time:
9:00am-3:00pm
Security
About:
An exciting two day course that is the perfect taster for students wishing to enter the defense 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.
Unit standards:
27364 Demonstrate knowledge of the security industry in the pre-employment context L2 C4
27360 Demonstrate knowledge of managing conflict situations in a security context L2 C4
27361 Manage conflict situations in a security context L3 C4
Dates: (2 days) 6-7 July 2017
Time: 9am-3pm
Industry Training Solutions
Level 1, 515 Main Street Palmerston North
X factor Essential Workplace Skills
About: 5 day course. Everyone who completes X-Factor Plus Essential Workplace Skills will be equipped with essential written and oral communication skills and employment law knowledge, to ensure any transition into a workplace can be completed to standards acceptable to employers. This will grow confidence for any student preparing to enter any industry.
Unit Standards:
Unit Credits Level Description
24871 2 2 Complete workplace forms
1979 3 2 Describe an employment relationship, and the application of employment law to that relationship
7123 2 2Apply a problem solving method to a problem
9677 3 2 Participate in a group/team which has an objective
377 2 2 Demonstrate knowledge of diversity in the workplace
62 3 2 Maintain personal presentation and a positive attitude in a workplace involving customers
22316 6 2 Demonstrate knowledge of the management of drug and/or alcohol related problems in the workplace
Dates:
27th, 28th July
4th, 10th, 11th August
Time:
9am-3:00pm
Coffee Essentials
About: This practical course covers unit standards about basic coffee methods and techniques. Topics covered are: espresso beverages, pressed and filtered coffee, brewing, machinery and equipment and serving. Over the two days, students will complete both theory and practical assessments for all three units, with plenty of time allowed for learning and practice on the espresso machines and with the filter and coffee press equipment. We allow for two tutors to deliver this course, allowing plenty of opportunity for students to receive help and encouragement as they take this journey with us.
Unit Standards:
NZQA Unit 17285 - Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision L2, C4, V7
NZQA Unit 17286 - Prepare and present pressed coffee for service L2, C2, V5
NZQA Unit 17287 - Prepare and present filtered coffee for service L2, C2, V5
Dates:
August 17, and 18
Time:
9am-3:00pm
UCOL Palmerston North
Corner King and Princess St, Palmerston North
Forklift Safety
This STAR programme is designed to introduce students to careers and activities completed within the road transport, distribution or warehousing industries.
Unit Standard:10851L3 Cr 7Operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift)
DateFridays20 October- 3 November 2017
Time: TBA
Construction
About: Are you interested in putting things together and creating from wood? Are you interested in building? Then our UCOL STAR Construction Skills Programme
could open the door for you! This Programme is designed to give students a base
understanding and core skills required to construct a utility building on
site at UCOL
Standards:
Unit 12932 V3
Level 2, 8 Credits
Construct timber garden furniture and items of
basic construction equipment as a BCATS project
Additional Requirements
Students are required to wear sturdy covered footwear (sneaker type shoes will be
accepted); hair must be tied back; no loose or baggy clothing that may get caught in tools and machinery.
Dates: Thursdays 27 July 2017 – 24 August 2017
Time: TBA
Architectural and Quantity Surveying
About
This Programme is pitched at a higher level of construction management and
introduces students to a basic understanding and the core skills required to be an
architectural technician or quantity surveyor in managing building projects.
Additional Requirements
Students must bring pen and paper to take notes, lunch while on site and are also
required to wear sturdy covered footwear (sneaker type shoes will be accepted),
hair must be tied back, no loose or baggy clothing that may get caught in tools or
machinery.
Unit Standard:Unit 1307 V7
Level 3, 3 Credits
Speak to a known audience in a predictable
situation
Dates5 Thursdays 22 June-3 August 2017
Time: 9am-3pm
Vet Nursing
In this two day session students will complete practical activities that are common in every day vet practices.
Additional Requirements
Students attending MUST be interested in animal welfare and be able to and
prepared to handle such animals as cats, dogs, rabbits etc. It is essential all students
wear closed non slip footwear and ensure arms, legs, and midriff and adequately
covered
Unit Standard:Nil
Date2 days duration, 20 and 27 October 2017
Time: 9am-3pm
Whanganui
UCOL Whanganui
Physical Address16 Rutland Street
Whanganui
Forklift Safety
This STAR programme is designed to introduce students to careers and activities completed within the road transport, distribution or warehousing industries.
Unit Standard:10851L3 Cr 7Operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift)
Date3 Fridays 1,8,15 September 2017
Time: 9am-3pm
Food Safety
Unit Standard:167L2 Cr 4Practice Food safety methods in a food business
Date18 and 25 September 2017
Time: 9am-3pm
Taratahi Rural Polytech
Venue: Pick up and drop off at a local High School (probably Whanganui High) and from there to a local farm TBA
Shearing course
Students will be learning Health and Safety and basic shearing skills. Must be year 11 -14
Unit Standards: 577 Dag and Crutch Sheep with equipment 5 credits L2
Duration:5 days
Dates:17 July -21 July 2017
Times8.30am-2.30pm
Dress: gumboots/workboots and water proof jacket, outdoor gear
Bring: Students will have access to all the equipment and safety gear for the duration of the programme. However they will require a Large Lunch, and water
ID:You will be required to register yourself on-line and upload a copy of your birthcertificate