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Do you have low qualifications?

Southland YMCA Education Ltd offers free education to youth and today more than ever youth need qualifications.
Here is an opportunity where groups are small with a hands-on learning environment. YMCA Education is NZQA accredited and offers courses to those who have low or no qualifications. We also have available literacy and numeracy tutors along with individual support. We work with each student where they gain individual life and work experience.

Available Certificates

National Certificate in Employment Skills
National Certificate in Early Childcare Education (Level 3)
National Certificate in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
National Certificate in Food and Related Products Processing
National Certificate in Driving (Light Vehicle)

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ELIGIBILITY

If you are aged between 16 and 18 years

AND
one of the following conditions:

You have no or low qualifications

You are registered with Work and Income as a Youth Client

then you may be eligible to attend the following Youth Courses:

MECHANICS

Want to know more about car engines?

Work on a car while completing a National qualification

National Certificate in Employment Skills

NZQA Unit Standards

A must for further training or employment in this area.

DRIVING AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS

Would you like your drivers licence?

Gain your learners and/or restricted licence and at the same time learn about managing your money, personal presentation, interviews, CV's, health and safety in the workplace, just to name a few.
All offered in a small group setting.

National Certificates: Driving and Employment Skills

Drivers Licence

CHILDCARE

Are you interested in caring/educating children?

Study at Level 3 and go on to working in the home, creche or teaching.

Child development and behaviour

Safe play environment

National Certificate in Employment Skills

Hygiene practices, child's needs etc.

National Certificate in Early Childhood Education

ART, CRAFT and DESIGN

Is it working or having fun??

Whether you want to put a portfolio together or improve your skills, here is a creative course for you.

Drawing, designing, stone, bone, painting, drift-wood, leather, photography, jewellery, crafts and includes National Certificate in Employment Skills

CATERING AND LIFE SKILLS

Want to work in the food industry? Here is an opportunity to make a start!

Learn about preparing, cooking and storing of food. Kitchen safety and sanitising equipment. Gain work experience and a pathway towards working in the hospitality area. Learn how to operate a cash register and stock take. in the hospitality area. Learn how to operate a cash register and stock take.

National Certificate in Food and Related Products Processing AND National Certificate in Employment Skills

Training Opportunities - 18 years and over (Eligibility Applies)

ELIGIBILITY

If you are aged 18 years or over

AND
one of the following conditions:

You left Training Opportunities within the last 6 months

You are registered with Work and Income

then you may be eligible to attend the following Engineering Course:

ENGINEERING - FREE COURSE

Learning to weld will open new work opportunities.

Learn how to use gas, arc and mig. Work on your own project. Learn how to use tools and work safely in the workshop.

National Certificate in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering AND National Certificate in Employment Skills

Conservation Corps

ELIGIBILITY

If you are aged 16 to 25

AND

genuinely interested in conservation, the environment and the outdoors

then you are eligible and should enjoy the following course:

CONSERVATION CORPS - FREE COURSE

Are you prepared to accept a challenge?

This course is for young men and women who are prepared to enjoy outdoor recreation and work experience, and who accept a challenge. It is designed for young people with no previous experience or qualifications.

For more information you can contact Bill Patterson, Phone (03) 218-9622 ext 4 or 027 222 3425

Street Talk - 15, or over (Eligibility Applies)

ELIGIBILITY

If you are 15 years or older

AND

You have held a restricted drivers licence for at least 5 months

then you may be eligible to attend the following Course:

STREET TALK - $120 NZ

Want to adjust the "thinking" of driving?

Street Talk is designed to identify and challenge attitudes and behaviours that lead to dangerous or reckless driving.

Completion of this course can reduce your restricted licence period by 6 months (3 months if you are older than 25).

Please note: This course is not free, but costs $120 NZ. It consists of 4 theory sessions of 2 hours each, then 1 practical session. For more information you can contact Diane Charlton.

Specialist Youth Service Corps (Eligibility Applies)

ELIGIBILITY

If you are 15 to 17 years old (in some cases 14)

AND

You have been referred from a Youth Justice Family Group Conference or Youth Court

then you may be eligible to attend the following Course:

SPECIALIST YOUTH SERVICE CORPS - FREE COURSE

Aim: To prevent or reduce the risk of teenagers re-offending

This program is targeted at 15-17 year olds and those 14 year olds who meet special conditions.

It is a 20 week program, where 30% is allocated to recreation, 40% to community service activities, and 30% to education/life skills development/behavioural issues - including:

anger management
violence prevention
awareness of alcohol and drug use
communication skills
individual and family support and
work experience

Contact person: Wendy Ellis (03) 218 9622 ext 816 or 027 295 0196

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Personnel:	Diane Charlton
Postal Address:	Training Station
	PO Box 183
	Invercargill
Street Address:	Training Station
	2 Leven Street
	Invercargill
Email:
Phone:	(03) 218-9622 Ext.3 or 027 244-1857
Fax:	(03) 218-9625