Programmes & Courses

Get hands-on training in the use of power tools and hand tools, you'll develop skills in concreting, fencing, paving, construction of garden furniture and retaining walls, and heaps more.

Learn the technical aspects of hairdressing in shampooing and trichology courses, along with health, safety and customer care and service skills.

On completion, you'll have the confidence and skills to pursue further study in hairdressing.

This is a hands-on programme and will give you a qualification and the skills to make informed decisions on further training in the automotive, engineering, welding or carpentry trades.

You'll learn a broad range of skills to contribute positively to business groups or teams and take courses in business administration services, business information and audio information processing, as well as computing, communication, customer service and employment skills.

Gain basic practical and theoretical knowledge in electrical and electronics, as well as basic first aid skills. The programme includes courses in communication and employment rights.

Get a feel for horticulture with our 17 week programme. You'll gain the introductory knowledge and skills for the horticulture industry.

In this programme you’ll be involved in the care and management of birds, fish, reptiles, rural animals and horses. You’ll also have the opportunity to take courses in conservation and environmental issues as they relate to New Zealand.

This full-time programme will provide you with support while you develop your skills, knowledge and competence to load, unload, and drive a heavy rigid vehicle, up to 18 tonnes, safely and lawfully and to contribute to the efficient conduct of that service.

The programme has a strong practical focus, using industry standard equipment in our modern workshops and will help you learn a wide range of engineering practical skills and theoretical knowledge required within the mechanical engineering and heavy fabrication industries.

The aim of this programme is to provide you with an opportunity to increase your literacy, language and numeracy competence so that you can achieve you goals and gain entrance to the programme of your choice. You’ll take a range of courses focusing on reading, writing, speaking, listening, critical thinking, problem solving, numeracy skills and communication technology.

As part of the programme you'll work in our Atrium Training Restaurant, which is open to the public two nights a week. You'll also obtain the National Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) Level 3, and the National Certificate in Hospitality (Introductory Cookery) Level 2.

You'll enjoy several weeks of work experience on a real working fishing boat, and once you complete the programme the required sea service towards Maritime New Zealand’s Advanced Deckhand with Fishing Endorsement is reduced.

You'll gain skills in customer service, retail and merchandising, stock maintenance, legislation, safety and hazardous goods, customer advice on a range of topics, minor injuries, and first aid courses.

Our programme incorporates the National Certificate in Pharmacy (Assistant) Level 3.

The programme includes courses in hair care, facials, make-up applications, nail care, fragrance and men's and women's toiletries, customer service and sales, as well as health and safety.

Study while you work to gain this level 3 national certificate. The courses are offered online with access to our experienced tutors, using your workplace tasks for assessment, as well as attending class for short blocks.

You’ll complete electrical theory, appliance maintenance, electrical supply systems, installing electrical systems, safe practices and legislation, motor theory and practice courses, working in our fully equipped laboratories. You'll also gain work experience in the field.

You'll gain a range of interpersonal presentation and customer service skills. The programme also covers courses in reception, operating a booking system, handling foreign exchange, concierge services and health and security procedures.

You'll study courses in the nature and principals of tourism and travel and gain skills in customer service, cross-cultural communication, and travel and accommodation administration.

Gain skills in beauty and cosmetic services and facial therapy. During your study you'll learn the art of manicure, pedicure and hair removal, as well as the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology.

Our hands-on programme gives you the knowledge and skills to work in fitness centres, multi-use facilities, sports team and aquatic centre environments.

You'll attend class two days a week and gain experience in the industry by working (paid or voluntary) as a health care assistant.

Programme content includes courses in cultural awareness, professional practice, working with older people and people with disabilities, anatomy and physiology, community health and first aid.

You'll learn a wide range of skills utilised within the industry, and use industry standard technical equipment.

Take all the knowledge acquired in your courses and apply it to running our very own live student radio station SUB 88.3 and 107.7 FM www.subfm.co.nz.

You'll gain the skills and knowledge to assist you in the setting up, management and expansion of a small business through courses in business concepts, business performance, risk minimisation and staff management.

Training with us as a teacher aide will equip you with the academic and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in this role. You'll learn how to assist teachers in a classroom by working with students on a one-on-one basis or in groups.

Your take courses for two days a week and gain experience by working (paid or voluntary) as a teacher aide.

You'll learn business information and audio information processing, business information management, desktop publishing as well as interpersonal communication and customer service skills.

The part-time evening option is ideal for those employed in business administration roles who want to gain advanced skills and knowledge.