Dunedin Training Programmes
At Community College Dunedin we offer a range of Job Connection training courses and learning opportunities, providing you with the skills you need to get started in employment. Not only do you learn practical hands-on skills but you will also learn communication skills, enhance your presentation skills and personal development. This includes learning about teamwork, time management, job search practices, literacy and numeracy and much more.
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Dunedin College Training Programmes
Business Administration and Computing - Level 2
Great for beginners and intermediate learners, this Job Connection Programme focuses on business administration while giving you a solid grounding in computer applications. You will learn Microsoft Office applications and have the opportunity to learn MYOB accounting program. Literacy and numeracy are also available with this programme.
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Business Administration and Computing - Level 3 (MYOB)
Great for intermediate learners and for those who have achieved the National Certificate in Business Administration
and Computing, Level 2 and the National Certificate in Computing - Level 2. This Job Connection Programme
focuses on business administration while giving a solid grounding in computer applications. You will learn Microsoft
Office applications as well as MYOB accounting programme. Literacy and numeracy are also available with this programme.
Qualifications offered in this programme:
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Hospitality
This Job Connection Programme provides you with a broad base of skills to help launch you into the exciting hospitality industry. This is a great programme for those wishing to work in a restaurant, cafe, hotel, bakery or any commercial kitchen environment. You will learn all the basics in our commercial kitchen under the guidance of tutor, Rick. As well as learning kitchen skills, you’ll learn to make great coffee, prepare a café quality sandwich and serve it all with a smile. You will also learn the service skills for more formal restaurant and function settings as well as cash handling. Literacy and numeracy are also available on this programme.
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Springboard
This Job Connection Programme focuses on getting you into the workforce. If you are ready for work, but are struggling to find a job, then we can match you up with a suitable employer in a field of YOUR choice. Naturally, most of this programme consists of your period of training with your employer but you'll also have the opportunity to develop general skills such as:
- personal presentation
- care and timeliness as an employee
- health and safety
- preparation of your CV
- literacy and numeracy
Throughout this programme, we will show you the skills you need to find employment and become
a productive and valued employee. Our support continues until you get settled in your new job!
It is really important that your reason for joining our Springboard programme is to get a job and that
you are prepared to do what it takes to get that job.
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Tourism & Travel
This Job Connection Programme is for those who enjoy working with people and want a career in one of New Zealand's fastest growing and very exciting industries.
This programme covers:
- New Zealand tourism industry
- basic training in current work practices in tourism and customer service
- travel destinations in New Zealand and Australia
- Dunedin's tourist attractions
- cash handling
- tourism legislation
- computer skills
- literacy and numeracy
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Community Support Services
For compassionate, caring people who wish to learn how to look after the elderly.
The following areas will be covered in this Job Connection Programme:
- basic anatomy and physiology
- first aid and life support
- client care - learning how to lift and position people safely
- supporting clients' cultural, physical and emotional needs and their rights and responsibilities
- literacy and numeracy
This programme can be offered as a Job Connection or work-based training programme. It is delivered on-the-job so those working in the industry can gain nationally recognised qualifications without disrupting
their employment. It is also offered pre-employment with work experience to practice your skills.
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Excelerate - Te Waka (Youth Guarantee)
Excelerate, Te Waka, is offered under the Youth Guarantee scheme (see eligibility criteria). It is designed for 16 and 17 year old adults who are looking for a broad base programme. It combines great workplace skills with vocational experiences and adventure based learning. Personal development and employment skills are combined in a challenging and fun way.
This programme includes:
- Adventure Bases Learning
- First Aid
- Communication
- Literacy and Numeracy
- Customer Service
- Employment skills
As well as a chance to explore a specific vocational pathway - Computing, Food and Beverage service, or Cookery.
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