COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give participants a hands-on taste of the Automotive Trade.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of the work content and career progression in the Automotive trade.

• Learn basic theory concepts.

• Participate in various practical activities, such as changing a tyre, checking fluids etc.

• Develop an understanding of workplace Health & Safety.

COURSE AIM: This two-hour visit is designed to give ākonga an opportunity to: • meet tutors and current students • see our facilities at Avalon Studios • learn about the screen production programme.

COURSE CONTENT: Ākonga will:

• see students working as a crew in a studio

• watch and analyse a short film

• create a six-frame storyboard for a short film.

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give students the opportunity to experience Maori and Pacific Dance in a professional setting.  

COURSE CONTENT: Explore and experience the culture and life of a Maori Pacific Dance class. Students are invited to join in and learn techniques and skills from the following genres -

- Maori

- Samoan

- Cook Island

- Contemporary

COURSE AIM: This programme is being run in conjunction with Site Safe. It will be held onsite at both Whitireia and WelTec campuses.

The Building Construction Passport (BCP) is ideal for all students with a genuine interest in securing ongoing training or future work in the Construction/ Trades area. This could include Gateway students or students on work placements in the Construction/Trades industry.

The aim of the BCP is to ensure students, have a basic understanding of the health and safety issues they are likely to face, so no one is endangering themselves or their work mates.

COURSE CONTENT: The BCP covers the everyday risks students are likely to be exposed to on site. These include:

• Consequences of Injuries – students will review a real-life case study to understand the consequences of an injury. Learn how to avoid injuries by employers and workers working together to ensure they are all safe.

• Hazard Identification and Reporting – students will be involved in a discussion on the importance of identifying and reporting of hazards.

• Training and Competency – this will assist students to recognise when they need additional training and help in various situations e.g. Using harnesses, dangerous plant etc.

• Construction Hazards and Controls – examine construction activities and specific hazards and the required controls for each activity. Including in the following situations: (Manual Material Handling, Health – both Physical and Biological hazards, Fire Prevention, Drugs and Alcohol) Electrical, Mechanical Plant (including Powder Powered Tools), Mobile Plant, Excavations, Rigging, Ladders, Scaffolds and Harnesses

• Behavioral safety, risk assessment and legal requirements, as well as important technical risks and hazards

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to gain knowledge to handle and maintain knives in a commercial kitchen, and to practice food safety methods in food business, while preparing basic dishes.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will have the opportunity to:

• Handle and maintain knives in a commercial kitchen while preparing basic dishes.

• Students will be able to maintain effective personal hygiene when working with food as per establishment requirements, prevent cross–contamination in a food business

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give participants a hands-on taste of the Carpentry Trade.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of the work content and career progression in the Carpentry trade.

• Learn basic theory concepts.

• Students are presented with plans, tools, and materials to build their own structure.

• Develop an understanding of workplace Health & Safety

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give participants a hands-on taste of the Automotive Trade.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of the work content and career progression in the Automotive trade.

• Learn basic theory concepts.

• Participate in various practical activities, such as changing a tyre, checking fluids etc.

• Develop an understanding of workplace Health & Safety.

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give participants a hands-on taste of the Electrical Trade.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of the work content and career progression in the Electrical trade.

• Learn basic theory concepts.

• Participate in practical activities such as wiring up an extension lead and electrical testing

• Develop an understanding of workplace Health & Safety

COURSE AIM: TBC

COURSE CONTENT: TBC

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give participants a hands-on taste of the Plumbing , Gas Fitting and Drain Laying Trade.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of the work content and career progression in the Plumbing trade.

• Learn basic theory concepts.

• Participate in various practical activities and learn the functions of various tools and materials.

• Develop an understanding of workplace Health & Safety.

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give participants a hands-on taste of Baking in the Hospitality Industry.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of the work content and career progression in Baking.

• Develop a basic understanding of Health and Safety in a commercial kitchen.

• Learn basic knife skills

• Participate in hands-on baking, where they will follow a recipe to produce baked products

COURSE AIM: The aim of this programme is to give students introductory coffee making skills and techniques used by Baristas.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of completing this programme students will be able to

• Gain an understanding in Barista Skills

• Participate in practical learning, to produce black and white coffees, and learn milk steaming techniques

• Identify various tools and equipment used by a barista, and how to correctly use, maintain and correct cleaning measure.

COURSE AIM: This course is designed to introduce students to the internal hardware components of a personal computer.

• How to read the specifications displayed in computer sales advertisements.

• How to research computer component upgrade options e.g., hard drives, RAM memory, graphics cards, CPU, and motherboard components.

• How to remove and replace internal computer hardware components e.g., hard drives, RAM memory, graphics cards, CPU, and motherboard components.

Gain an understanding of work content, career, and further study opportunities available in the Information Technology Industry.

Ideal for students who are in Year 12 and 13.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course, students will be able to:

• Identify internal computer components

. • Remove and replace computer components.

• Understand the specifications mentioned in computer sales advertisements

. • Understand how data flows between computer components - input, output, storage processing and memory.

• Research upgrade options for a specific component.

This course is delivered in a fun way and involves some group work – practical hands-on experiences, which are underpinned by the relevant theory. Students need to have an interest in information technology and have reasonable computer literacy

INTRODUCTION A forensic image is an electronic copy of drive (e.g., a hard drive, USB, etc).

It’s a bit-by-bit or bitstream file that is an exact, unaltered copy of the media being duplicated.

COURSE AIM: This short course is designed to introduce students to Forensic Imaging.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand the concept of forensic image

• Understand the reasons for forensic imaging:

o Prevents tampering with the original data evidence

o Allows you to play around with the copy, without worrying about messing up the original

• Learn how to image a drive

• Learn how to extract evidence from a drive image

COURSE AIM: This course is designed to introduce and provide students with an essential Android Studio Mobile application skill and gain an understanding of work content, career, and further study opportunities available in the Information Technology Industry.

Ideal for students who are in Year 12 and 13.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course, students will be able to:

• Create a simple mobile application that will include activities with user interaction. The user will be able to include different layouts, enter data and learn how to publish their built app.

• This course is delivered in a fun way and involves some group work – practical hands-on experiences, which are underpinned by the relevant theory

• Students need to have an interest in information technology and have reasonable computer literacy

COURSE AIM: TBC

COURSE CONTENT: TBC

COURSE AIM: This course is designed to introduce students to provide students with an essential computer programming skill and gain an understanding of work content, career, and further study opportunities available in the Information Technology Industry.

Ideal for students who are in Year 12 and 13.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course, students will be able to:

• Create a simple user interface that provides for user data entry, validation, restricting information using VBA in MS Excel

• This course is delivered in a fun way and involves some group work – practical hands-on experiences, which are underpinned by the relevant theory

• Students need to have an interest in information technology and have reasonable computer literacy

COURSE AIM: TBC

COURSE CONTENT: TBC

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give students the opportunity to experience dance in a professional setting.

COURSE CONTENT: Join in the experience “a day in the life of a full-time dancer.” Students are welcome to join in the multiple genres of dance at our Te Auaha Dance Studio. Friday morning sessions will cover body conditioning warm up stretches to start the day. Followed by jazz technique, repertoire class and singing. Afternoon sessions will cover lyrical and musical theatre. Dance studios are located on level 5 at the Te Auaha campus.

COURSE AIM: This Nursing seminar is designed to give the student –

• An opportunity to meet tutors/Programme Managers and current students

• View our facilities at Porirua Campus

• Learn about subject choices that will enhance acceptance onto these programmes.

• Learn about all nursing programmes on offer, entry criteria and content including Diploma in Enrolled Nursing; Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific), Bachelor of Nursing (Māori)

• Participate in a range of selected nursing activities

• Discuss the changing role of the nurse.

COURSE AIM: This Nursing seminar is designed to give the student –

• An opportunity to meet tutors/Programme Managers and current students

• View our facilities at Porirua Campus • Learn about subject choices that will enhance acceptance onto these programmes.

• Learn about how Pacific Nursing differs from the Bachelor of Nursing and the importance of having Pacific Nurses in the community

• Participate in a range of selected nursing activities

• Discuss the changing role of a Pacific Nurse, and the significance of the Pacific Nursing Programme

COURSE AIM: This Paramedicine seminar is designed to give the student –  

-  An opportunity to meet tutors - View our facilities at Porirua Campus

- Learn about subject choices that will enhance acceptance onto a paramedic study pathway.

- Learn about the Paramedicine programmes on offer, entry criteria and programme content

- Participate in practical activities

- Discuss the changing role of a paramedic

COURSE AIM: TBC

COURSE CONTENT: TBC

COURSE AIM: This one-day taster is designed to give the students an understanding of a youthwork environment. An introduction to concepts, groupwork, jobs and pathways in this field.

COURSE CONTENT: The session will unfold like this…

• Gather and Karakia - Introduction - to each other - an icebreaker activity

• Kawa – setting a safe space activity

• Finding out your motivations, your 'why?'

• Break - shared kai

• Overview of youth work - mana enhancing approach, youth empowerment, jobs/pathways - PowerPoint/brochure handout

• Placement Overview and the details of the DYW - current students' stories and Q&A

• Evaluation – Continuum exercise

• Reflection - group reflection activity 

COURSE AIM: This taster course is suitable for Year 12 or 13 musical performing arts students who are considering a career in musical theatre.

COURSE CONTENT: Tutor Kate Marshall, will provide sheet music for singing, and the class will participate in a musical theatre staging class

COURSE AIM: This taster course is suitable for Year 12 and13 music students who are considering a music career.

COURSE CONTENT: TBC

COURSE AIM: Specific information TBA

COURSE CONTENT: TBA

COURSE AIM: This taster course is suitable for Year 12 or 13 students who are considering a career in the design and/or creative technologies industry.

COURSE CONTENT: This taster course explores Digital Fabrication through use of line, shape, form and typography designed in Adobe Illustrator.

The designs are then physically manifested through the use of laser cutter technologies to create the student design work.

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to gain knowledge and skills in baking.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will have the opportunity to:

• Prepare and present baked food items.

• Students will be able to prepare, cook and produce basic Biscuits, Bread and Pastry in a commercial kitchen.

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give participants a hands-on taste of the Carpentry Trade.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of the work content and career progression in the Carpentry trade.

• Learn basic theory concepts.

• Students are presented with plans, tools, and materials to build their own structure.

• Develop an understanding of workplace Health & Safety

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give participants a hands-on taste of the Automotive Trade.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of the work content and career progression in the Automotive trade.

• Learn basic theory concepts.

• Participate in various practical activities, such as changing a tyre, checking fluids etc.

• Develop an understanding of workplace Health & Safety.

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give participants a hands-on taste of the Electrical Trade.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of the work content and career progression in the Electrical trade.

• Learn basic theory concepts.

• Participate in practical activities such as wiring up an extension lead and electrical testing

• Develop an understanding of workplace Health & Safety

COURSE AIM: TBC

COURSE CONTENT: TBC

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give participants a hands-on taste of the Plumbing , Gas Fitting and Drain Laying Trade.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of the work content and career progression in the Plumbing trade.

• Learn basic theory concepts.

• Participate in various practical activities and learn the functions of various tools and materials.

• Develop an understanding of workplace Health & Safety.

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give participants a hands-on taste of Cookery in the Hospitality Industry.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will have the opportunity to:

• Gain an understanding of the work content and career progression in Cookery.

• Develop a basic understanding of Health and Safety in a commercial kitchen.

• Learn basic knife skills

• Participate in hands-on cooking, where they will follow a recipe to produce a cooked meal

COURSE AIM: The aim of this programme is to give students introductory coffee making skills and techniques used by Baristas.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of completing this programme students will be able to

• Gain an understanding in Barista Skills

• Participate in practical learning, to produce black and white coffees, and learn milk steaming techniques

• Identify various tools and equipment used by a barista, and how to correctly use, maintain and correct cleaning measure.

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to introduce students to a career in Hairdressing. This consists of a one day concentrated experience of practical activities and knowledge of hairdressing.

This is ideal for students who are wishing to gain part time work in a hairdressing salon or gain an understanding of the industry.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will:

• Gain an understanding of the Hairdressing industry and the skills needed to work in a salon environment

• Participate in various practical activities: Sectioning, Braiding, Blow-waving, Straightening, Hair-ups

• Learn how to correctly handle and use hot equipment

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to introduce students to a career in Beauty Therapy and as a Nail Technician.

This consists of a one-day concentrated experience of practical activities and knowledge of Beauty Therapy and Nail Tech skills.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will:

• Gain an understanding of the Beauty Therapy industry and the skills needed to work in a salon environment.

• Experience various Nail Technician practical activities which will include: basic hand care, cosmetic product knowledge, nail polish application techniques and styles, health and safety, personal and professional presentation for industry.

• Learn the subjects to take at secondary school that will assist in gaining acceptance into training or an apprenticeship in the Cosmetology Industry.

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to introduce students to a career in Barbering. It consists of a oneday concentrated experience of practical activities and general knowledge on a career in barbering.

COURSE CONTENT: As a result of attending the course students will:

• Gain an understanding of the Barbering industry and the skills needed to work in a salon environment

• Participate in various practical activities

• Learn which subjects to take at secondary school that will assist in gaining acceptance into training or an apprenticeship in the hairdressing industry

COURSE AIM: TBC

COURSE CONTENT: TBC

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give students the opportunity to experience Maori and Pacific Dance in a professional setting.  

COURSE CONTENT: Explore and experience the culture and life of a Maori Pacific Dance class. Students are invited to join in and learn techniques and skills from the following genres -

- Maori

- Samoan

- Cook Island

- Contemporary

COURSE AIM: This programme is designed to give students the opportunity to experience dance in a professional setting.

COURSE CONTENT: Join in the experience “a day in the life of a full-time dancer.” Students are welcome to join in the multiple genres of dance at our Te Auaha Dance Studio. Friday morning sessions will cover body conditioning warm up stretches to start the day. Followed by jazz technique, repertoire class and singing. Afternoon sessions will cover lyrical and musical theatre. Dance studios are located on level 5 at the Te Auaha campus.

COURSE AIM: This Nursing seminar is designed to give the student –

• An opportunity to meet tutors/Programme Managers and current students

• View our facilities at Porirua Campus

• Learn about subject choices that will enhance acceptance onto these programmes.

• Learn about all nursing programmes on offer, entry criteria and content including Diploma in Enrolled Nursing; Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific), Bachelor of Nursing (Māori)

• Participate in a range of selected nursing activities

• Discuss the changing role of the nurse.

COURSE AIM: This Nursing seminar is designed to give the student –

• An opportunity to meet tutors/Programme Managers and current students

• View our facilities at Porirua Campus

• Learn about subject choices that will enhance acceptance onto these programmes.

• Learn how the Bachelor of Nursing Maori differs from the Bachelor of Nursing and the importance of Maori nurses in the community

• Participate in a range of selected nursing activities

• Discuss the changing role of a Maori Nurse, and the significance of the Maori Nursing Programme

COURSE AIM: This Nursing seminar is designed to give the student –

• An opportunity to meet tutors/Programme Managers and current students

• View our facilities at Porirua Campus • Learn about subject choices that will enhance acceptance onto these programmes.

• Learn about how Pacific Nursing differs from the Bachelor of Nursing and the importance of having Pacific Nurses in the community

• Participate in a range of selected nursing activities

• Discuss the changing role of a Pacific Nurse, and the significance of the Pacific Nursing Programme

COURSE AIM: This Paramedicine seminar is designed to give the student –  

-  An opportunity to meet tutors - View our facilities at Porirua Campus

- Learn about subject choices that will enhance acceptance onto a paramedic study pathway.

- Learn about the Paramedicine programmes on offer, entry criteria and programme content

- Participate in practical activities

- Discuss the changing role of a paramedic

COURSE AIM: TBC

COURSE CONTENT: TBC

COURSE AIM: This one-day taster is designed to give the students an understanding of a youthwork environment. An introduction to concepts, groupwork, jobs and pathways in this field.

COURSE CONTENT: The session will unfold like this…

• Gather and Karakia - Introduction - to each other - an icebreaker activity

• Kawa – setting a safe space activity

• Finding out your motivations, your 'why?'

• Break - shared kai

• Overview of youth work - mana enhancing approach, youth empowerment, jobs/pathways - PowerPoint/brochure handout

• Placement Overview and the details of the DYW - current students' stories and Q&A

• Evaluation – Continuum exercise

• Reflection - group reflection activity 

COURSE AIM: This taster course is suitable for Year 12 or 13 musical performing arts students who are considering a career in musical theatre.

COURSE CONTENT: Tutor Kate Marshall, will provide sheet music for singing, and the class will participate in a musical theatre staging class

COURSE AIM: This taster course is suitable for Year 12 and13 music students who are considering a music career.

COURSE CONTENT: TBC

COURSE AIM: Specific information TBA

COURSE CONTENT: TBA

COURSE AIM: Specific information TBA

COURSE CONTENT: TBA

COURSE AIM: This two-hour visit is designed to give ākonga an opportunity to:

• meet tutors and current students • see our facilities at Avalon Studios

• learn about the screen production programme.

COURSE CONTENT: Ākonga will:

• see students working as a crew in a studio

• watch and analyse a short film

• create a six-frame storyboard for a short film