STAR Distance 2020

Distance options during Covid19 You may be wondering what STAR courses are available during the Covid 19 National Response. Well, the good news is that we have a number of Distance options that you can still take from home. These are grouped by Vocational Pathways below.

For students who reside in the Northern and Central North regions contact Matthew Smith 0800 65 99 88 ext. 8572 matthew.smith@tekura.school.nz

For students who reside in the Central South and Southern Regions contact Chris Berentson 0800 65 99 88 ext. 8479 christopher.berentson@tekura.school.nz

For students who reside overseas, please contact the coordinator who manages the region that you would normally reside in when you come back to New Zealand

Contents

Creative Industries 2Document Design by Distance( Unit Standard Course)...................................3Photoshop by Distance....................................................................................3Film Editing by Distance..................................................................................4Creative Remote Marketing Internship (Gateway Program) by Distance.........4

Primary Industries 5Day Skipper.....................................................................................................5Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate........................................................5Animal Care.....................................................................................................6Agriculture.......................................................................................................6

Equine.............................................................................................................6Social and Community Services 6

Communication by Distance............................................................................6Leadership by Distance...................................................................................7Teamwork by Distance....................................................................................7Career Options by Distance.............................................................................7Let’s sort Good Sleeping by Distance..............................................................8Drug and Alcohol Safety in the Workplace by Distance...................................8Early Childhood...............................................................................................9Comprehensive First Aid..................................................................................9Sport and Exercise........................................................................................10ACTivate Wellness (Gateway Program) by Distance......................................10

Manufacturing and Technology 10Automotive by Distance................................................................................10Manual Handling by Distance........................................................................11Hearing Protection by Distance.....................................................................11Hazard and Risk Management by Distance...................................................12

Services Industries 13Customer Services (Service IQ Gateway Program) by Distance....................13Espresso by Distance....................................................................................14Coffee Heritage by Distance..........................................................................14Food Safety by Distance................................................................................15Responsible Bar Service by Distance............................................................15Chefs’ starter Kete by Distance.....................................................................16Retail Success by Distance............................................................................16Retail Detective by Distance.........................................................................16Theft and fraud at work by Distance.............................................................17Tourism.........................................................................................................17

Creative IndustriesThe Creative Industries Pathway is for those people who work or study in visual and performing arts as artists or technicians, or in the design and development of products, including communications.

Document Design by Distance( Unit Standard Course)-YoobeeDuring this course, you’ll apply the principles of design and typography to create effective visual communications. You’ll plan and prepare real world documents for print and digital output – creating a brochure, flyer and newsletter using Adobe In Design. This is a great course for anyone studying DVC who wants to pick up Adobe InDesign skills and some additional level 3 credits. Ideally you will have completed visual communications/design at NCEA level 2.Equipment: You will need a computer that has access to reliable internet, web cam and microphone. You will also need your own access to Adobe InDesign.Venue Total Days Dates Time

sUnit Standard

Distance 6 7th - 10th July & 13th - 14th July 2020

9am-3pm

Unit 29792 4 Credits at Level 3- Use a desktop publishing application to produce documents

Photoshop by Distance-Yoobee

In this two day introduction course you will learn how to enhance photographs with colour and tonal adjustments, and how to edit multi-layered images. You will learn a variety of creative digital techniques, such as working with blend modes, painting and drawing, and using masks. You’ll also learn Photoshop’s professional photo-retouching tools.Venue Total Days Dates Time

sUnit Standard

Distance 2 15-16 July 2020

9am-3pm

Nil

Film Editing by Distance-Yoobee

This 4 day course introduces you to film production and editing using Adobe Premiere Pro. You'll learn how to import and assemble footage, using professional editing techniques for effective storytelling. You’ll shoot a short story of your own, then practice your editing skills using your own footage. You don’t need a lot of equipment for this course – any video camera, smart phone and/or webcam can be used. We’ll show you how to shoot and edit a short video with no budget, using the props and locations you have available.This course is perfect for anyone wanting to produce promotional videos or start a YouTube channelVenue Total Days Dates Time

sUnit Standard

Distance 4 7th - 10th July 2020

9am-3pm

Nil

Creative Remote Marketing Internship (Gateway Program) by Distance-Get Training

For this Gateway Internship, students study a range of topics  towards running an online business. The course includes developing the skills to create, market and sell your own products in a start-up company as well as entrepreneur skills. A distance course, you will need to keep in regular contact with your mentor from whom you will receive weekly support by email and video link.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standards

On Line Part time over 8-10 weeks

Start any time

NA 4251 L328098 L316614 L411818

C3 C3 C3 C2 C3

L31980 L31307 L32990 L3

C3 C4

Primary IndustriesThere’s a huge range of jobs in this environmentally friendly sector, with a variety of experiences and opportunities on offer. You could work in the outdoors, in some of the most stunning landscapes in the world, planting, growing, or tending animals, trees, and crops. If you’re not working directly on the land you may be visiting as an adviser to part of the industry – in arboriculture, water, or environmental management, the equine industry, or maybe as an accountant, mechanic, or vet.

Day SkipperCoastguard Boating EducationDay Skipper is CBE’s most popular course and is the best course for those new to boating. It is an introductory course for all members of the family or crew and applies to a wide range of vessels including yachts, launches, powerboats, jet skis, sea kayaks, and waka. The course covers boat handling, safety equipment, navigation, tides, weather, rules and regulations, emergencies, and knots. It is a broad course outlining the whole boating experience.Venue Total

DaysDates Times Unit

Standard

Level Credit Value

Distance: either online or by booklet

As suits

As suits As suits 26542 2 6

Maritime VHF Radio Operator CertificateCoastguard Boating EducationThe Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate course covers the general features and functions of a maritime VHF radio, correct distress, and urgency procedures for ‘Mayday’ and ‘Pan-Pan’ calls, pro-words and phonetic alphabet, trip reports, weather services, callsigns, EPIRBS and other search-and-rescue equipment.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Level Credit Value

Distance: either online or by booklet

As suits

As suits As suits 19491 3 3

Animal CareSIT by DistanceIf you love working with and caring for animals, or you have interest in vet nursing, this Animal Care distance course from the Southern Institute of Technology may be a great introduction to this career pathway.

AgricultureTelford by DistanceIf you are interested in farming or livestock, Telford can offer you Agriculture unit standards to work on at home. Students may begin these booklet based studies at any time of the year.

EquineNZ Equine Education Trust by DistanceDo you love working with horses? We can buy Equine units from Equine Education Trust that you can take by distance.

Social and Community ServicesThis sector is all about enabling and support. It can be exciting, personally very rewarding, and physically and emotionally demanding. The range of jobs is huge – from monitoring and protecting people and property (as in corrections, defence, or firefighting) to caring for people in need (as in health care, community and social work, medicine, or therapy). This is a sector that’s essential for community well-being and safety. 

Communication by Distance-The Learning Place Students learn and understand how communication process theory works. This is part of our wider communication course. It sits well on a CV as employers value communication skills as essential in modern workplaces.Venue Number of Date Unit Standards

DaysOnline At your own

paceStart whenever you like

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the communication process theory -Unit 9694 –Level 3 Credits 4

Leadership by Distance-The Learning PlaceA part of our Leadership course, knowledge of performance management provides a solid basis for taking leadership roles in the workplace. Another great soft skill that employers’ value.Venue Number of

DaysDate Unit Standards

Online At your own pace

Start whenever you like

Demonstrate knowledge of performance management -Unit  24874 – Level 3 Credits 4

Teamwork by Distance-The Learning PlacePart of our teamwork course this unit provides an understanding of teams how they work. What team leadership means adds to students work readiness. We have so much feedback from employers that want team players and  understand what it means for a school leaver to engage in teams properly in the workplace.Venue Number of

DaysDate Unit Standards

Online At your own pace

Start whenever you like

Describe teams and team leadership -Unit 27563 –Level 3 Credits 4

Career Options by DistanceGET TrainingThis is a great course to help you decide where to head in terms of a career. Delivered either by workbooks couriered to your home or by e-portfolio online, these units will help you decide what your strengths are and in which directions to direct your energy and talents!

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Distance by booklet or Online

At your own pace

Start anytime

At your own pace

4251 Plan a career path L3 C32990 L3 C4 Read texts to research information

Let’s sort Good Sleeping by DistanceIndustry Training SolutionsITS are offering a number of individual unit standards on their online learning platform (Moodle). Enrolled students will receive an email with their login, and from there will be able to access an eBook containing study texts, links and activities for learning, as well as a fillable PDF assessment to complete. In this course: Demonstrate knowledge of sleep and sleep management in relation to work performance

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Online At your own pace

Start anytime

At your own pace

US21337– Two credits at NCEA level three.

Drug and Alcohol Safety in the Workplace by DistanceIndustry Training SolutionsITS are offering a number of individual unit standards on their online learning platform (Moodle). Enrolled students will receive an email with their login, and from there will be able to access an eBook containing study texts, links and activities for learning, as well as a fillable PDF assessment to complete. In this course: Learn what drugs and alcohol do to people’s judgement and concentration at work. Demonstrate knowledge of the management of drug and alcohol-related problems in the workplace.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Online At your own

Start At your own

22316 – Four credits at

pace anytime pace NCEA level Three

Early ChildhoodPORSE by DistanceIf you are interested in a career working with preschool age children, Te Kura, in association with PORSE, can offer you the opportunity to study Early Childcare Education unit standards.

Comprehensive First AidNZ Red CrossTe Kura provides for secondary students to attend a one and a half day Comprehensive First Aid Course. The Red Cross have training rooms throughout New Zealand and offer courses many times a month. The first part of the course can be completed online by distance if required. However, to complete the certificate, attendance at the face to face course later is also a requirement.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Level Credit Value

Red Cross regional training rooms

1.5 Various, please enquire

8.30am-5.30pm day 1 and 8.30am-12.30pm day 2.

640264016400

123

112

Sport and ExerciseSIT by Distance

The aim of this programme from the Southern Institute of Technology is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge to work in the recreation and sport community. It will also provide knowledge for students to progress into more advanced studies in Sport and Exercise

ACTivate Wellness (Gateway Program) by Distance-Get TrainingFor this Gateway Internship, students study a range of topics towards Preparation for working in the Wellness Industry. The course includes building confidence and managing self effectively. Guided by a workbook, you will keep in regular contact with a mentor who will help you to develop a wellness event. You will use email and video to connect with your mentor. The programme is for Y13 but we will consider Y12 students.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

On Line Part time over 8-10 weeks

Start any time

NA L3/4 C20

Manufacturing and TechnologyFrom hands-on production and assembly to cutting-edge research, from massive machines and busy production lines to individual crafts or computer design, this sector covers a range of working styles and options. 

Automotive by DistanceFairview Education

Te Kura in association with Fairview Education Services, can offer you the opportunity to study Automotive unit standards. Both Car Ownership and Engineering papers are available.

Manual Handling by DistanceSafety ‘n Action

Understand how the body functions and how to use the correct techniques to prevent back injury in the workplace. This course will help you understand the harmful and physical demands placed on our bodies and give you the tools to support your long term physical performance. Learn to apply effective lifting and moving techniques that will relate directly to your work activities and gain awareness and knowledge for combating back and musculoskeletal injuriesKey Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the structure and function of the spine2. Identify risk factors associated with occupational back injury and

techniques that reduce the risk of back injury3. Identify work place control measures to reduce the risk of back injury

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Online At your own pace

Start anytime

At your own pace

17592 L3 C4Identify the causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace

Hearing Protection by DistanceSafety ‘n ActionLearn how to identify and manage the risk and hazards associated with hearing loss This course will give you an understanding of the hearing mechanism and the causes of hearing impairment. Practical exercises will teach you how to measure sound intensity and gain a perspective of the hearing comfort zone and the range that would likely cause harm. It will also cover legal obligations in terms of protecting the hearing of colleagues in your team.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Online At your own pace

Start anytime

At your own pace

17594 L3 C3Demonstrate knowledge of hearing conservation in the workplace

Hazard and Risk Management by DistanceSafety ‘n Action

Effective hazard and risk management reduces the chance of harm occurring, resulting in a safer and more productive workplace for you and your team. This course will give you the knowledge and skills required to effectively assess the level of risk associated with workplace hazards, enabling you to identify and prevent potential illness, injury or incidents in your workplace. This course is suitable for any person required to identify and manage risk within the workplace regardless of industry type.Key Learning Outcome

1. Understand the rights and responsibilities for workplace health and safety according to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

2. Explain the legislative requirements for risk management in the workplace.

3. Apply the risk management cycle within your workplace by: identifying hazards, assessing risks, monitoring controls and reviewing for continuous improvement.

4. Complete any necessary documentation associated with managing risk in the workplace.

5. Describe methods used to determine the effectiveness of controls such as audits, statistical analysis, accident and incident registers.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Online At your own pace

Start anytime

At your own pace

30265 L3 C8Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role497 L1 C8 Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role

Services IndustriesIf you enjoy working with people, you’ll get a kick out of the Service Industries. Good communication and presentation skills are important. Working in teams and dealing with people means you’ll need to speak and listen well to others and relate to people from all walks of life.

Customer Services (Service IQ Gateway Program) by DistanceRed Shirts in Schools – The WarehouseBlue Shirts in School – Warehouse StationerySEEDS – CountdownZ – Z Energy A new online Retail Ready programme has been developed for students who wish to complete a Red Shirts, Blue Shirts, SEEDS or Z Gateway placement. Students first complete an online Retail Ready programme offering 15 credits at Level 2 and then they will be able to go on to complete a five day work placement at The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, Countdown or a Z Petrol Station.The online component enables students to complete theory learning over four online workshops with support from a ServiceIQ tutor. There will also be an option for students who have connectivity issues.Once the Government’s Covid19 Level 2 and 1 requirement is clear, students will be able to complete their programme with a five day work placement in one of the retail workplaces above.Please contact Kathryn Smith on 0800 659988 x 8552 or kathryn.smith@tekura.school.nz if you are interested in this programme.Venue Total

DaysDates Times Unit Standard

Distance Learning, and then in stores throughout NZ

5 days in store

TBA TBA L2 C15

Espresso by DistanceGET TrainingGet an insight into the art of the Barista this intermediate level Espresso Training course. Delivered either by workbooks couriered to your home or by e-portfolio online, these units will give you all the background information to begin work in the café sector.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Distance by booklet or Online

At your own pace

Start anytime

At your own pace

17285 L2 C4, Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision17284 L3 C3 Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production

Coffee Heritage by DistanceIndustry Training SolutionsITS are offering a number of individual unit standards on their online learning platform (Moodle). Enrolled students will receive an email with their login, and from there will be able to access an eBook containing study texts, links and activities for learning, as well as a fillable PDF assessment to complete. In this course: For any student who enjoys coffee or dreams of being a barista. This covers the history and production of coffee.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Online At your own pace

Start anytime

At your own pace

17284 – Three credits at level three..

Food Safety by DistanceIndustry Training SolutionsITS are offering a number of individual unit standards on their online learning platform (Moodle). Enrolled students will receive an email with their login, and from there will be able to access an eBook containing study texts, links and

activities for learning, as well as a fillable PDF assessment to complete. In this course: Essential learning for anyone interested in retail, food production and manufacturing, café, restaurant, or environmental health career pathways. There are two standards available for this topic.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Online At your own pace

Start anytime

At your own pace

Standard: 20666 – Demonstrate knowledge of contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business – Two credits at NCEA level two.Standard: 168 – Demonstrate knowledge of food contamination hazards, and control methods used in a food business – Four credits at NCEA level three.

Responsible Bar Service by DistanceIndustry Training SolutionsThis course will give you an understanding of common drinks served in the hospitality industry, and how to serve alcohol responsibly in a Licenced Premises.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Online At your own pace

Start anytime

At your own pace

Seven credits at NCEA Level 3. vvUS 4645 and 14420

Chefs’ starter Kete by DistanceIndustry Training SolutionsA course aimed for students who want to pursue a career in the kitchen or who has a passion for learning about food and food safety.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Online At your own pace

Start anytime

At your own pace

Twelve Credits at NCEA Level 3.

Retail Success by DistanceIndustry Training SolutionsBecome a service Industry star by gaining an understanding of working in a retail environment, inclusion valuable knowledge on product knowledge and loss prevention.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Online At your own pace

Start Anytime

At your own pace

Ten credits at NCEA level 2.

Retail Detective by DistanceIndustry Training SolutionsThe retail detective will gain valuable skills and knowledge on the impact theft has on a business. Learn the consequences of theft and fraud in the retail environment.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Online At your own pace

Start anytime

At your own pace

Seven credits at NCEA level three.

Theft and fraud at work by DistanceIndustry Training SolutionsITS are offering a number of individual unit standards on their online learning platform (Moodle). Enrolled students will receive an email with their login, and

from there will be able to access an eBook containing study texts, links and activities for learning, as well as a fillable PDF assessment to complete. In this course: Explain the legal definitions and consequences of theft and fraud in a retail or distribution environment and Explain practices to detect and reduce staff theft and fraud in a retail or distribution environment.

Venue Total Days

Dates Times Unit Standard

Online At your own pace

Start anytime

At your own pace

24996 – Three credits at NCEA level three and24999 – Four credits at NCEA level three.

TourismInternational College Tourism by distanceIf you have ever wondered what it would be like to help people plan their holidays or work for a travel agency, then you may enjoy studying Tourism. Te Kura has partnered with International College Tourism to provide distance learning in Tourism for students.