Aoraki PolytechnicNews & Events

Rural Training farm : Tour: Aoraki Polytechnic's Rural Training farm is a 60 Hectare farm located at 102 Racecourse Road, Washdyke. Come and see the animals and students in action.
Horticulture: Tour: Located on Aoraki Polytechnic's Rural Training farm at 102 Racecourse Road, Washdyke. Get a guided tour from our passionate tutor of the orchard, greenhouses and gardens.

Art: An exhibition of our students work is on show, come and admire their skills and creativity and gain an insight into being an Art student at Aoraki Polytechnic.
Design and Photography: Come and see the classes in action. Admire the fashion students creations and speak with them about the design process, gain a quick lesson of Adobe Creative Suite in Graphic Design and learn how they take that picture perfect with Photography. The tutors are available to speak to you and show you around their rooms.

Beauty Therapy and Makeup Artistry: Beauty Therapy students will be completing manicures, pedicures, Paraffin dips and demonstrating facial electrical treatments. Makeup Artistry students will be finishing assessments with makeup from different time periods. Gain an insight into the Beauty Therapy and Makeup artistry industries by speaking with the tutor and students and viewing some of their works.
Hairdressing: Client Day: Watch our second year hairdressing students dealing with their customer needs. You will also have the opportunity to meet the tutor and watch a practical lesson.

Business: Come and meet the tutor and find out how Aoraki can you help you with professional development within your current job or gaining the qualifications and knowledge for a career in the business community.
Tourism: International Tourism will be located in Starz - our on campus training café, bar and restaurant. Meet the tutor, students and representatives from our local tourism industry.

Animal Care: If you enjoy animals and would like a career in this industry, then this is the programme for you. Aoraki has a classroom with guinea pigs, rabbits and mice, they all contribute in making this programme interesting and interactive. Today's class will be on birds, so come and be part of the fun!
Childbirth Education: Speak to the programme co-ordinator to find out what the Aoraki programme offers and how you can be part of this important life choice.
Early Childhood: Come and join our students in making play resources. The tutor will be available to answer questions and explain the programme. This is your opportunity to ask the students how they have found the programme.
Health Studies: Come and listen to a seminar on health related topics. The seminar will cover is relevant to a specific lifespan stage and how it may affect an individual psychologically, emotionally, physically etc. You will also hear how to apply developmental theory specifically to the topic. The seminar will last an hour with plenty of time for questions.
Nannying: Enjoy a general presentation of this new and exciting programme to Aoraki Polytechnic. You will have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss the programme with one of Aoraki's experienced management team.
Social Services: Be part of this class to find out about study and a career in the rewarding area of social services. There will be plenty of time for discussion with both tutors and students.

Hospitality: Come and see why we are so well known for Hospitality.
Second year cookery students demonstrating Gueridon service (cooking at your table) while first year are demonstrating cocktail making, you may even get an opportunity to sample a creation!
Hospitality tutors and students available to chat with. There will also be the opportunity to tour the kitchens, Barista rooms and Bakery.

Outdoor Education: Find out what life is like with your classroom being the great outdoors! This is your opportunity to ask questions and gain an insight into the life of an Aoraki Polytechnic Outdoor Education student.
Outdoor Education Climbing Wall: Come and have a go. Experience the thrill of climbing Aoraki's Climbing Wall. Speak to the tutor and gain information about our exciting Outdoor Education programmes.
Sport and Fitness: If you enjoy all things sporty then this informal chat will be of interest to you. Come and be part of a general presentation with lots of time for discussion and questions.

Information Technology: IT students are currently running a helpdesk for free, support the Diploma in ICT Students! Take this opportunity to meet the tutor and see how the students deal with I.T problems.

Automotive: If you have a bent towards all things mechanical then this could be the job for you. We have tutors available to show you the workshops and give you advice in this career option. If you enjoy automotive heavy engineering, collision repair and refinishing, motor cycles, or cars, this could be where you need to be.
Brick Block and Paving: Have a go! One of Aoraki's experienced tutors will be available to show you how to lay paving stones and bricks. Brick Block and Paving is a trade of the future and will play a major role in the rebuild and repair of Christchurch, so come and take the first step with Aoraki.
Carpentry: Be a part of the tour of the Carpentry workshop. There will be a practical class happening. The Aoraki students will be on site working on the foundations for the houses that they build over the course of their very hands on programme.
Electrical: Generate electricity to make a light bulb glow - by hand! While having the opportunity to speak to students and tutors in our Schneider Electrical laboratory.
Engineering: Take this opportunity to visit the workshop while it is in action. Students will be working in a practical session with tutors, giving you the chance to see what being an Engineering student is like.

Career Advice and Enrolling: Sit down with a Student Advisor and discuss your career and study options, get help with enrolments and find out your study options for mid year and 2013 at Aoraki Polytechnic.
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