Short Courses

Timaru | Ashburton | Oamaru | Christchurch | Dunedin

Learn new skills in your spare time

If you are looking to acquire new skills or pursue an interest, Aoraki Polytechnic offers a variety of short courses. Our short courses give you choice; they run for different lengths and times that suit you. Come along and learn something new in a fun, vibrant environment.

Our short courses are valuable learning opportunities but their real value is in offering you an opportunity to sample an area of interest that may lead on to further study with Aoraki.

If you would like to discuss how a particular short course can lead you to further study and career opportunities then please contact our student advisors.

What's coming up?

TIMARU

BEAUTY: Certificate in Beauty Skills (Introductory) (Level 2)* **

Semester 2

Wednesday 25 July to 7 November 2012

BUSINESS: National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 3)

BUSINESS: National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4)

HEALTH & EDUCATION: Parenting and Care of Children

This course enables you to work through a range of modules to gain or build on the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively care for children.

Monday 5th March to Friday 8th June (9:00am to 3:00pm)
Timaru Campus, Room G4
Duration: 12 weeks.
Free tuition* (domestic students only)

To enrol
To enrol on this course please bring your completed enrolment form into the main reception prior to course start date.

Please note: the course requires a minimum number of enrolments in order to proceed.
If you require further information please contact study@aoraki.ac.nz or 0800 426 725.

HOSPITALITY: Food Safety

Saturday 3rd March and Saturday 10th March (9:00am to 5:00pm)
Timaru Campus, C Block
Duration: 2 days.
$230.00*

HOSPITALITY: Liquor Licence Controller

Monday 19th March and Monday 26th March
Timaru Campus, A316
Duration: 2 days - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Fee: 265.00*

INTENSIVE ENGLISH: English as a Second Language

Aoraki Polytechnic offers you the opportunity to increase your English language skills on our quality assured, New Zealand registered English Language programme. Our programme will increase your English language in reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammatical accuracy.

Study in elementary to advanced classes. All our English classes are delivered in small, mixed nationality groups and taught by qualified English language tutors.

To enrol

Start dates

Starts: February, May, July and October
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Duration: 10, 20, 30 or 40 weeks full time.

This programme is offered in 10 week blocks.
Campus: Timaru

MEDIA: Introduction to Photoshop for Photographers

Learn how to use photoshop.

Start dates, time, cost

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th March 2012 (9:00am - 4.30pm)
Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Fee: $250.00*
Location: Timaru Campus, Room G2

To enrol

To enrol on this course please bring your completed enrolment form into the main reception along with your payment prior to course start date.

Please note: the course requires a minimum number of enrolments
in order to proceed.

If you require further information please contact study@aoraki.ac.nz or 0800 426 725.

MAORI LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES: Te Reo Rangatira Level 3

The aim of this course is to build skills and proficiency in using Te Reo Māori and increase confidence and ability of participants to communicate about everyday things. It is particularly useful for students who are considering applying for entry to higher level health or education programmes. It is also useful for people who already have a level of proficiency in reo who want to maintain their reo.

Course Content

Tikanga - Protocols
Social graces
Whakapapa - people, family, roles, relationships
Whenua - Locations
Emotions and preferences
Numbers - how many, how much, how far
Descriptions - appearance, colours, size and shape
Weather - conditions
Calendar - days, dates, seasons, events
Travel - plans and routines modes of transport and purpose of travel
Time - saying when
Hospitality - host and visitors

Start dates, time, cost

23 February 2012 to 29 November 2012
Thursdays 06.00pm to 09.00pm
Includes one weekend wananga
Te Whare Poutama, Timaru Campus
Fee: $350.00*

To enrol
To enrol on this course please bring your completed enrolment form into the main reception along with your payment prior to course start date.

If you require further information please contact study@aoraki.ac.nz or 0800 426 725.

MAORI LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES: Tikanga Māori

Describe and discuss Tikanga Māori as relevant to their organisation.

Starts: TBA
Time: TBA
Venue: Te Whare Poutama (H Block)

TRADES: Electrical Services Technician short course

Start dates, time, cost

13 April 2012 to 1 June 2012 (11 weeks)
9.00pm to 1.00pm
Fee: $700.00*

To enrol
To enrol on this course please bring your completed enrolment form into the main reception along with your payment prior to course start date.

If you require further information please contact study@aoraki.ac.nz or 0800 426 725.

TRADES: Introductory Welding for Five weeks

This course is intended for beginners who wish to learn basic ARC, MIG and oxyacetylene
welding. It is suitable for the home handy person, panel beater, mechanic, farmer or engineering-welder re-skilling.

The course covers

Safety requirements
Setting up equipment
Basic welding on mild steel

Start Date: 7 March 2012 (Duration 5 weeks)
Time: 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Room: D107 - D109
Cost: $250

TRADES: Intermediate Welding for Eight weeks

Trainees are tutored in the requirements of the AS/NZS 2980:2007 welding qualification in ARCand MIG welding.

Entry requirements

Completion of Introductory Welding course
Those already employed in the welding industry
Start Date: 18 April 2012 (Duration 8 weeks) - Please note there will be no class on Wednesday 25 April (Anzac Day)
Time: 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Room: D109
Cost: $320

TRADES: Welding Certificate Requirements

Entry requirements

Completion of intermediate welding, extensive industry ARC. Bare wire Mig and Flux Core
Test plates supplied
Test information is available
Date: 14 June 2012
Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm
Room: D109
Cost: $250 (second plate if required at a reduced rate)

Your place on the course is not confirmed until you have completed an enrolment form, made payment and provided a copy of your birth certificate or passport

What we cover:

The welding courses offered are mainly practical in nature, using industry standard equipment.

The aim of the Introductory Course is to provide basic training in the welding processes of ARC,
MIG and oxyacetylene. This then leads on to the Intermediate Course set up to provide industry training up to AS/NZS 2980:2007 Welding Certificate standard.

Protective clothing and substantial leather footwear must be supplied by the student and worn at all
times in the workshop. Safety eye and hearing protection will be provided.

To enrol
To enrol on a welding course please bring your completed enrolment form into the main reception along with your payment prior to course start date.

If you require further information please contact study@aoraki.ac.nz or 0800 426 725.

ASHBURTON

BEAUTY: Certificate in Beauty Skills (Introductory) (Level 2)* **

Semester 1

27 February to 25 June 2012
Day and Time: Monday - 5:15pm to 9:15pm

Semester 2

16 July to 5 November 2012
Day and Time: Monday - 5:15pm to 9:15pm

HEALTH & EDUCATION: Parenting and Care of Children

This course enables you to work through a range of modules to gain or build on the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively care for children.

Monday 12th March to Friday 15th June (9:00am to 3:00pm)
Ashburton Campus
Duration: 12 weeks.
Free tuition* (domestic students only)

MEDIA: Introduction to Digital Photography

Introduction to Digital Photography for SLR cameras - will include some photoshop.

This two day course is specially designed for anybody interested in photography.

Do you want to have the skills to get your SLR camera off the automatic settings?
Do you want to learn how to compose and produce images with creativity and flair?
Learn how to control and drive your SLR with this two day short course.

Classes will run at the Aoraki Polytechnic, Ashburton Campus.
There will be breaks for morning and afternoon tea and a break for lunch.  These times will be decided by the class.

You will need to bring your camera, camera manual and card reader if you have one.
Card readers will be provided at the workshop for those who do not have them.  A pen and some writing material will also be useful for you to take notes.  Printed notes will be provided but you may want to add some notes and comments of your own.

Although the focus of this course is the SLR camera, students with compact digital cameras are welcome to enrol.

Start dates, time, cost

Saturday 28^th & Sunday 29^th April 2012 (9:00am to 4:30pm)
Aoraki Polytechnic, Ashburton campus
$250.00*

To enrol
To enrol on this course please bring your completed enrolment form into the main reception along with your payment prior to course start date.

Please note: the course requires a minimum number of enrolments in order to proceed.

If you require further information please contact study@aoraki.ac.nz or 0800 426 725.

MEDIA: Introduction to Photoshop for Photographers

Learn how to use photoshop.

Start dates, time, cost

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th May 2012 (9:00am - 4.30pm)
Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Fee: $250.00*
Location: Aoraki Polytechnic, Ashburton campus

To enrol

To enrol on this course please bring your completed enrolment form into the main reception along with your payment prior to course start date.

Please note: the course requires a minimum number of enrolments in order to proceed.

If you require further information please contact study@aoraki.ac.nz or 0800 426 725.

HOSPITALITY - Introduction to Coffee

Dates: Enquires of interest invited

OAMARU

BEAUTY: Certificate in Beauty Skills (Introductory) (Level 2)* **

Semester 1

Wednesday evenings - 21 March to 20 June 2012

HEALTH & EDUCATION: Parenting and Care of Children

This course enables you to work through a range of modules to gain or build on the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively care for children.

Monday 12th March to Friday 15th June (9:00am to 3:00pm)
Oamaru Campus
Duration: 12 weeks.
Free tuition* (domestic students only)

HOSPITALITY: Food Safety

Monday 19th March and Monday 2nd April (9:00am to 4:30pm)
Oamaru Campus.
Duration: 2 days.
$230.00*

HOSPITALITY: Liquor Licence Controller

This course involves the two unit standards (4646 & 16705) required for you to obtain the Licence Controller Qualification and then to apply to the District Licensing Agency for a Managers Certificate.

Course Content

Sale of Liquor Act 1989
Implications for licensed premised operations
Host Responsibility requirements

Dates, time, cost

Monday 27^th February & Monday 5^th March (9am - 4.30pm)
Location: Oamaru Campus, Computer Suite
Fee: $265.00*

To enrol

To enrol on this course please bring your completed enrolment form into the main reception along with your payment.

You will also need to bring a birth certificate or passport for proof of identity and residency. Please note: spaces are limited. Students must attend all sessions.

If you require further information or if these dates do not suit and you would like to be kept on the contact list for the next course, please contact study@aoraki.ac.nz or 0800 426 725.

MEDIA: Introduction to Digital Photography

Introduction to Digital Photography for SLR cameras - will include some photoshop.

This two day course is specially designed for anybody interested in photography.

Do you want to have the skills to get your SLR camera off the automatic settings?
Do you want to learn how to compose and produce images with creativity and flair?
Learn how to control and drive your SLR with this two day short course.

Classes will run at the Aoraki Polytechnic, Oamaru Campus.
There will be breaks for morning and afternoon tea and a break for lunch. These times will be decided by the class.

You will need to bring your camera, camera manual and card reader if you have one. Card readers will be provided at the workshop for those who do not have them.
A pen and some writing material will also be useful for you to take notes. Printed notes will be provided but you may want to add some notes and comments of your own.

Although the focus of this course is the SLR camera, students with compact
digital cameras are welcome to enrol.

Start dates, time, cost

Saturday 31^st March & Sunday 1^st April 2012
Aoraki Polytechnic, Oamaru campus
$250.00*

MEDIA: Introduction to Photoshop for Photographers

Learn how to use photoshop.

Start dates, time, cost

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May 2012 (9:00am - 4.30pm)
Time: 9:00am to 4:30pm
Fee: $250.00*
Location: Aoraki Polytechnic, Oamaru campus

To enrol

To enrol on this course please bring your completed enrolment form into the main reception along with your payment prior to course start date.

Please note: the course requires a minimum number of enrolments in order to proceed.

If you require further information please contact study@aoraki.ac.nz or 0800 426 725.

CHRISTCHURCH

BEAUTY: Certificate in Beauty Skills (Introductory) (Level 2)*

Semester 1

29 February to 20 June 2012
Day and Time: Wednesday - 5:30pm to 9:30pm

DUNEDIN

BEAUTY: Certificate in Beauty Skills (Introductory) (Level 2)* **

Semester 1

27 February to 25 June 2012
Day and Time: Monday - 5:15pm to 9:15pm

Semester 2

16 July to 5 November 2012
Day and Time: Monday - 5:15pm to 9:15pm

*Domestic fee only

* ID Card costs are separate.

**Beauty Skills dates are tentative, and may change.