Community College Marlborough Programmes

When you study at Community College Marlborough you will gain the skills you need to get started in employment. Not only do you gain practical hands-on knowledge but you will also learn communication skills, enhance your presentation and personal development along the way. This includes learning about teamwork, time management, job search practices and much more.

• Excelerate (Youth Guarantee)
• Ag Start (Youth Guarantee)
• Computing
• Cookery
• Hairdressing
• Coffee School
• Retail, Warehousing & Stores
• Training for Work - Hospitality
• Sport

Excelerate (Youth Guarantee)

Full time - 36 weeks

Excelerate 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 Based Learning
• First Aid
• Communication
• Literacy and Numeracy
• Customer Service
• Employment skills

Qualifications offered in this programme:

• Community Colleges Certificate in Active Employment Skills
• National Certificate in Employment Skills - Level 1
• Skills Active National Award in Outdoor Experiences
• Skills Active National Customer Service Award

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Ag Start (Youth Guarantee)

Full time - 36 weeks

The Ag Start programme combines fundamental employment skills with real-life farming experiences. This hands-on training programme is a great way to gain vocational qualifications. Literacy and numeracy is embedded in the programme. This programme is offered under the Youth Guarantee scheme.

Contents:

• General Maintenance
• Fencing
• Agricultural Vehicles
• Livestock
• Shearing & related tasks
• Tailing/docking
• Dog tucker
• Health & Safety
• Outdoor First Aid
• Work Exploration

Qualifications offered in this programme:

• Community Colleges Ag Start Certificate
• National Certificate in Agriculture (Introductory Skills) Level 2

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Computing

This programme is for those who enjoy technology and would like to develop skills in computing. In almost every job today it is important have these skills. Learn the basics of creating great documents in Microsoft Office and explore the use of new technologies.

Wherever possible we will tailor the programme to meet your individual needs and career goals. Programme can include:

• operating a personal computer, hardware/software components
• word processing, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing
• file management, mail merge, internet/email
• graphics, web design, movie making, social marketing
• literacy and numeracy

Qualifications offered in this programme:

• National Certificate in Computing - Level 2
• National Certificate in Computing - Level 3
• NCEA - Level 1 and 2

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Cookery

The Cookery Programme is ideal for those who would like to train for a career as a chef. Working in the hospitality industry can lead to numerous opportunities such as working on cruise ships, top hotels and restaurants or cafes and bars.

Wherever possible we will tailor the programme to meet your individual needs and career goals. This programme can include:

• the preparation and presentation of café style food
• characteristics of commercial cookery
• preparation of various cooking methods including baking, roasting, grilling, frying and steaming
• using and maintaining knives
• food safety methods and contamination hazards
• stock takes, food portioning, food preparation for large functions
• literacy and numeracy

Qualifications offered in this programme:

• National Certificate in Hospitality (Introductory Cookery) - Level 2
• NCEA - Level 1 and 2

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Hairdressing

This Job Connection Programme is ideal for those who would like to train for a career in the hairdressing or beauty industry. All credits gained can be carried over to an apprenticeship. It is possible once completing this programme to take one year off your apprenticeship.

Wherever possible we will tailor the programme to meet your individual needs and career goals. This programme can include:

• shampoo and conditioning, blow waves, colour application and removal
• tools of the trade
• trichology
• simple styling, hair-ups
• communication skills
• literacy and numeracy
• first aid

Qualifications offered in this programme:

• National Certificate in Salon Support - Level 2
• NCEA - Level 1 and 2

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Barista

This programme gives a practical introduction to barista skills and the cafe industry which may assist in securing employment in this area.  Working in the hospitality industry can lead to numerous opportunities such as working on cruise ships, top hotels and restaurants or cafes and bars.

Wherever possible we will tailor the programme to meet your individual needs and career goals. This programme can include:

• specialist coffee making skills
• operation and care of barista equipment
• preparation and presentation of café food
• customer service and handling complaints
• the principles of food hygiene and safety, food contamination hazards, food safety methods
• food and beverage service, table service
• literacy and numeracy

Qualifications offered in this programme:

• National Certificate in Hospitality (Food and Beverage Service) - Level 2 and 3
• NCEA - Level 1 and 2

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Retail, Warehousing & Stores

This programme is offered under Work & Incomes Foundation-Focused Training Opportunities (some eligibility requirements). Over 26 weeks participants learn a wide range of skills to prepare them for a job in retail or warehousing. The programme also covers the communication and personal development skills to ensure workplace success.

Training For Work  - Hospitality