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If you’re looking at re-training, maybe becoming an adult student or wanting to enter a people-orientated career like social work, nursing or teaching, these programmes have plenty to offer.

Certificate in Early Childhood Studies

Discounted Tuition Fee - 2010
conditions apply

This is an introductory programme where students gain the core skills and knowledge to prepare them to undertake the higher level learning required for employment in the early childhood sector.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru

 “If there is anyone else out there considering a change in direction later in life my message is ‘do it now’. Don’t wait another 10 years. I wish I had done it sooner.” – Michelle Westaway, Certificate in Early Childhood Studies (Level 3), 2009.

Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.

Certificate in Parenting and Care of Children

Discounted Tuition Fee - 2010
conditions apply

This programme enables students to work through a range of modules to gain or build on their skills and knowledge necessary to effectively care for children.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru, Ashburton and Oamaru.

Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.

National Certificate in Adult Education and Training

Introduction to the Programme
The aim of this 60 credit qualification is to provide students with the opportunity to gains skills, knowledge and competencies to teach adult learners. This includes the design, delivery, assessment and evaluation of adult education and training.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru

Please email Vikki.Roadley@aoraki.ac.nz if you need more information about this course.

Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.

Certificate in Tertiary Studies

Secondary School Study Award - 2010
conditions apply

This programme offers the opportunity to complete entry requirements for nursing, teaching, social work and other professional careers.
The programme is well recognised as a second chance opportunity to assist students to move on to higher levels of tertiary study.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru

Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.

National Certificate in Support of the Older Person

This programme is not being offered in 2010

Students will be trained in quality care for the elderly. There is a requirement for 200 hours’ work, either voluntary or paid, in a rest home (this applies only if you are not already working in a rest home for five or more hours a week). There is a practical assessment component for most units.

Certificate in Laboratory Technician Skills

Introduction to the Programme
This programme will give students the core knowledge and skills required to work in a laboratory. Particular focus is on the requirements for the food processing industry.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru

Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.

Diploma in Social Services

Students complete papers that may form part of the requirements for the Bachelor of Social and Community Work (Otago University).

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru

Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.

National Certificate in Mental Health Support

Discounted Tuition Fee - 2010
conditions apply

This is a minimum qualification for those who wish to enter mental health support work. Mental health support workers provide an alongside relationship with persons experiencing mental illness.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru

Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.

National Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (Workplace Safety) (Level 3)

Introduction to the programme
This qualification is designed to accommodate the needs of a wide cross section of industry personnel. It provides evidence of the attainment of an intermediate level of workplace health and safety knowledge. It also recognises competencies associated with a range of workplace health and safety issues from specific industries.

This qualification involves approximately 15 unit standards that run in a number of modules throughout the year. Trainees who already have a number of the appropriate unit standards can cross-credit them to this qualification.

What will the programme cover?
The compulsory section covers the common health and safety skills and knowledge required by all industries, whereas the elective sections enable different industries to choose the unit standards, domains, or subfields that suit their requirements.

Employment options
The structure of this qualification has been designed to enable it to be used by a number of different industries and is aimed at those already employed in those industries who would be nominated by their employer to attend.

Available: Timaru and Ashburton

National Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (Co-ordination) (Level 4)

Introduction to the programme
This qualification is designed for all industries and has a flexible structure to meet different needs. It is intended that safety supervisors, co-ordinators or team leaders will be the main candidates for the qualification. This is the next step for applicants already holding the National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) (Level 3), or those that have a good grounding in safety-specific practices within industry.

This qualification will be awarded to people who have gained a minimum total of 65 credits at level 4 or above, and who have met the requirements of the compulsory and elective sections.

What will the programme cover?
The Compulsory and Elective A sections of the qualification focus on the practical management of occupational safety and health in the workplace, while the Elective B section allows candidates to select skills and knowledge relevant to their industry sector.

Employment options
The structure of the qualification has been designed to enable it to be used by a number of different industries and is aimed at those already employed in those industries who are working in a safety supervisor, or co-ordinating role.

Available: Timaru

National Certificate in Christian Studies

The National Certificate in Christian Studies is designed for students to gain a knowledge and understanding of Christian beliefs and practices.

View the programme fact sheet here (pdf format). - Timaru & Ashburton

 “Being a non-denominational programme we could leave all our problems at the door and meet on a platform of respect for each other’s views and learning experiences and really get to know one another.” — Tneka Pendragon, National Certificate in Christian Studies (Level 4), 2009.

Complete an Application Form and
return it to Aoraki Polytechnic.