About STAR and Gateway
Our STAR and Gateway courses are aimed to meet the needs of New Zealand’s youth in an environment that is challenging and rewarding. Our aims are aligned with supporting people to flourish through education, support and learning experiences.
A Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource (STAR) course allows secondary school students to train for a specific career or study at a tertiary level. Students participate in short-term courses or ‘taster courses’ for a few days at a time, or one day per week for several weeks; or longer-term courses leading into Gateway.
Gateway courses are longer term programmes which lead to industry unit standard qualifications. Gateway courses are tailored for secondary school students and are structured around work-based learning, allowing them to learn and work while still at school and experience what they will do in a work place.
Programme Information:
• A minimum of 15 students is required for the courses to go ahead
• All courses are delivered at the campuses advertised
• All credits will be reported by NZSE College
• Students to bring their own packed lunch
• On the last day of the course students will be provided lunch
• FREE t-shirts for students to wear in class
• Role call will be conducted every morning
• NZSE College must be advised if a student is away
• Cancellation of students must be within 2 weeks of course commencing
• STAR certificates will be sent to the school once all the work is marked
• There is a 10 day turn around for marking at the completion of the course
• MOU will be sent to the schools to register your students for the course
ATC Military Prep uses military-style training and techniques to prepare students for pathways into the workforce, possible careers in the New Zealand Defence Force, New Zealand Police or other related services. It can also help you get the credits needed to advance into further study or university. Each year new students flourish in the atmosphere of a military-styled education system, achieving academic, physical, and vocational heights they never thought were possible.
Our military-style gateway education courses cover units in literacy, numeracy, community skills, defence force studies, team building, fitness, communications and so much more.
ATC Basic Training - Level 1 (5 credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of workplace health and safety
1
3
10
Communicate in a team or group to complete a routine task
1
2
6
Programme: STAR
Duration: 5 days
Venue: Manukau, New Lynn, Hamilton, Auckland CBD
ATC Advance Training - Level 2 (6 credits)
Demonstrate personal and social development through participation in adventure-based learning
2
3
5
Communicate in a team or group which has an objective
2
3
10
Programme: STAR
Duration: 5 days
Venue: Manukau, New Lynn, Hamilton, Auckland CBD
ATC Leadership Training - Level 3 (7 credits)
Contribute within a team or group which has an objective
3
3
7
Describe teams and team leadership
3
4
2
Programme: STAR
Duration: 5 days
Venue: Manukau, New Lynn, Hamilton, Auckland CBD
ATC Leadership Training - Level 3 (10 credits)
Contribute within a team or group which has an objective
3
3
7
Describe teams and team leadership
3
4
2
Describe, from an employee perspective, ways of dealing with employment relationship problems
3
3
9
Programme: Gateway
Duration: 10 weeks
Venue: Manukau, New Lynn, Hamilton, Auckland CBD
Digital Tech and Information Technology
Our Digital Tech and Information Technology programmes give students an introduction into the ever-growing tech industry. Students will have the opportunity to interact with real tech experts and benefit from their experiences and insights. We promote a hands-on, collaborative approach to learning, always tying back to the challenges and needs of the real world from an IT/Digital Tech perspective.
Digital Tech - Level 3 (6 credits)
Create a computer program to provide a solution
3
6
6
Programme: STAR
Duration: 5 days
Venue: Manukau, New Lynn, Hamilton, Auckland CBD
Digital Tech - Level 3 (7 credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of computer networks
3
4
8
Troubleshoot, fix and escalate a range of coomon hardware and software problems
3
3
1
Programme: STAR
Duration: 5 days
Venue: Manukau, New Lynn, Hamilton, Auckland CBD
Information Technology - Level 2 (12 credits)
Use the main features and functions of a web authoring and design tool to create a website
2
3
1
Use the main features of an HTML editor to create a website
2
4
1
Demonstrate knowledge of computing hardware, software and terminology to select digital tools for specified purposes
2
5
1
Programme: Gateway
Duration: 12 weeks
Venue: Manukau, New Lynn, Hamilton, Auckland CBD
Information Technology - Level 3 (18 credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of computer networks
3
4
8
Create a computer program to provide a solution
3
6
6
Develop and evaluate an interactive website for organisational use
3
5
1
Troubleshoot, fix and escalate a range of common hardware and software problems
3
3
1
Programme: Gateway
Duration: 18 weeks
Venue: Manukau, New Lynn, Hamilton, Auckland CBD
Our Healthcare courses give students a first hand look into what it takes to become a skilled, sought-after healthcare worker in the New Zealand healthcare industry. Students will be given the opportunity to develop the real-world skills used in a health and wellbeing setting.
Health and Wellbeing, The People - Level 2 (5 credits)
Identify the impact of culture on support in a health or wellbeing setting
2
5
2
Programme: STAR
Duration: 5 days
Venue: Manukau, New Lynn, Hamilton, Auckland CBD
Health and Wellbeing, The People - Level 2 (8 credits)
Identify the impact of culture on support in a health or wellbeing setting
2
5
2
Describe infection control requirements in a health and wellbeing setting
2
3
5
Programme: Gateway
Duration: 10 weeks
Venue: Manukau, New Lynn, Hamilton, Auckland CBD
Early Childhood Education
Our ECE courses provide the necessary foundations towards helping educate and care for infants, toddlers and young children.
Early Childhood Education - Level 2 (15 credits)
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic needs and nutrition that support young children’s holistic wellbeing and development
2
4
1
Describe attachment relationships and strategies used to support transitions for young children
2
3
1
Describe personal and environmental hygiene and safety practices for the care of young children
2
2
1
Identify and describe agencies/services available in the community to support young children and families
2
3
1
Demonstrate knowledge of health issues and services available to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children
2
3
1
Programme: Gateway
Duration: 16 weeks
Venue: Manukau, New Lynn, Hamilton, Auckland CBD
Early Childhood Education - Level 3 (10 credits per module)
Demonstrate knowledge of children’s development and learning and their relevance to an ECE service
3
5
6
Demonstrate knowledge of diverse whanau/families and use a range of effective communication strategies in an ECE service
3
5
1
Explain the relevance of the NZ early childhood curriculumTe Whariki as a framework for programme development
3
2
6
Develop, implement and evaluate a learning plan based on an observation of a child in an ECE service
3
5
1
Describe and compare a range of ECE services and philosophies in Aotearoa New Zealand
3
3
1
Develop respectful, reciprocal and responsive relationships with children in an ECE service
3
4
4
Demonstrate knowledge of, apply and reflect on age-related nutrition needs for a child in an ECE service
3
2
1
Demonstrate knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, legislation and organisations relevant to ECE services in New Zealand
3
4
1
Programme: Gateway
Duration: 10 weeks per module
Venue: Manukau, New Lynn, Hamilton, Auckland CBD
