The Learning Place are offering the following courses this year, they are usually 2-3 day events. See Michelle if you are interested in gaining skills or learning more about: Leadership skills Event management Communication Security Bar Tending
Careers Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Teacher Aide, Aged Care and Support Worker Rehabilitation Assistant, Diversional Therapist Healthcare or Nursing Assistant, Primary Care Practice Assistant ,Orderly and Cleaner. Gateway Courses
Christchurch Bar Tending
An exciting two-day course that prepares students for a position as bar staff in a range of hospitality establishments. The course begins with a unit standard around responsible drinking environments and practices, followed by critical knowledge around serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Students also have the opportunity to make and create mocktails. THERE IS NO ALCOHOL INVOLVED ON THIS COURSE. By the end of the two days students will have an in depth knowledge for the hospitality industry.
14420 Demonstrate knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages L3 C3
4645 Demonstrate knowledge of maintaining a responsible drinking environment as a server in a licensed premises L3 C2
21057 Prepare, construct and garnish mocktails for the hospitality industry L1 C2
Venue:Chch: Bowls Papanui, 181 Condell Ave, Papanui, Christchurch
Start Date: Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:00 AM
End Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 03:00 PM
Christchurch Life Skills
This course will equip learners with time management, problem solving and CV writing abilities. Learners will explore real life scenarios and develop independence skills. Perfect for students moving into the workforce, taking on further study or leaving home.
4252 Produce a personalised targeted CV (curriculum vitae) L2 C2 V8
12349 Demonstrate knowledge of time management L2 C3 V6
12354 Describe legal implications of living in rented accommodation and means to prevent and resolve related problems L2 C4 V5
It is highly recommended that learners bring a device (tablet, laptop, Chromebook) to the course to type their CV on. Learners’ CVs must be submitted electronically for assessment within one week of course completion.
Start Date:Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:00 AM
End Date:Wed, 28 Oct 2020 03:00 PM
Christchurch Advanced Barista
On this two-day Advanced Barista course students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of espresso machine skills. The course will cover creating a wide range of espresso beverages, to an acceptable industry standard. This course is perfect for students who have completed introductory Barista courses or have had prior experience working on espresso machines.
17288 Prepare and present espresso beverages for service L3 C5
Venue: Chch: Bowls Papanui, 181 Condell Ave, Papanui, Christchurch
Start Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2020 09:00 AM
End Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2020 03:00 PM
Christchurch Resilience
Too often we hear from you that students lack the ability to be resilient when facing life’s challenges, disappointments and change. By no means a cure all Resilience introduces students to ways of coping with lifes many stresses.
12355 Describe stress and ways of dealing with it L2 C3
7124 Demonstrate knowledge of one-to-one negotiation L2 C2
1299 Be assertive in a range of specified situations L2 C4
Venue: Chch: Bowls Papanui, 181 Condell Ave, Papanui, Christchurch
Start Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:00 AM
End Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2020 03:00 PM
Christchurch Leadership in the Workplace
This course is designed to help learners lead, manage and communicate with a diverse range of cultures in the workplace. Perfect for school leaders, students in employment and those aspiring to a leadership role.
24874 Demonstrate knowledge of performance management L3 C4 V3
9705 Give feedback on performance in the workplace L3 C3 V7
1304 Communicate with people from other cultures L3 C2 V9
This course is specifically recommended for year 13 students or year 12 students who aspire to leadership roles. Learners will be required to wear workplace casual clothing or school uniform on day two.
Venue:TBC
Start Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:00 AM
End Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2020 03:00 PM
Christchurch Advanced Customer Service
This course progresses learners’ understanding of customer service, exposing them to a wide range of sales contexts. Students will interact in a range of scenarios that explore phone enquiries, retail and distribution skills and product and service knowledge. Perfect for students aspiring to a career in customer service.
11815 Answer customer enquiries on the telephone in a wide range of contexts L3 C3 V6
11818 Demonstrate and apply product knowledge and/or service knowledge L3 C2 V6
11831 Apply skills and qualities of a salesperson in a retail or distribution environment L3 C6 V7
Venue: Chch: Bowls Papanui, 181 Condell Ave, Papanui, Christchurch
Start Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:00 AM
End Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 03:00 PM
Christchurch Barista
This course introduces learners to the history of coffee and builds a foundation of barista skills. Students will use commercial espresso machines to practise standard industry techniques. Perfect for students wanting to learn a valuable skill for gaining employment.
17284 Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production L3 C3 V6
17285 Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision L2 C4 V9
Venue: Chch: Bowls Papanui, 181 Condell Ave, Papanui, Christchurch
Start Date: Wed, 02 Dec 2020 09:00 AM
End Date: Thu, 03 Dec 2020 03:00 PM
Christchurch Security
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.
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
Please note: There is no longer a prior online component to this course.
Venue: Chch: Bowls Papanui, 181 Condell Ave, Papanui, Christchurch
Start Date: Thu, 03 Dec 2020 09:00 AM
End Date: Fri, 04 Dec 2020 03:00 PM
Christchurch Communication
This course develops learners’ speaking, presenting and listening skills and is an exciting opportunity for students to learn about and present a range of communication skills in different contexts. Learners will present a social speech, deliver a presentation, and interact and respond with others. Perfect for all students needing to come out of their shell or develop their communication skills.
11097 Listen actively to gain information in an interactive situation L3 C3 V5
1307 Speak to a known audience in a predictable situation L3 C3 V8
9694 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the communication process theory L3 C4 V8
Venue:Chch: Bowls Papanui, 181 Condell Ave, Papanui, Christchurch
Start Date: Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:00 AM
End Date: Tue, 08 Dec 2020 03:00 Pm
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