<p>Experience of an in-chair massage to help you relax, then have a go making someone else feel great. If you're interested in health and wellbeing, this is a great introduction to a fast-growing career space.</p>

Have a go making someone else feel great.

Massage Therapy Taster

<div><p>Family violence intervention is a large and growing sector, responding to a very considerable public health issue that's increasingly the target of current government policy.</p>  <p>If you're working in health, social work or related fields, this micro-credential provides an excellent opportunity for professional development. Areas covered include: the nature and prevalence of family violence including mediating factors; the context of family violence (historical influences and current issues); responses and intervention strategies; quality and effectiveness of intervention practice; applying theory to practice settings; social sustainability; and assessment of vulnerability. A whanau-centric approach is also central, and explores connecting Maori aspirations to whanau safety, supporting and empowering whanau, and kaupapa-centric response strategies.    </p>  <p>The knowledge and skills you'll gain will enable you to undertake a reliable and fair-minded assessment of service-related safety needs in family violence case scenarios.</p>  <p>Most of your study will be online, but you'll also attend two, full-day, on-site wananga.</p>  <p>Please note: to study this micro-credential, you must be employed or volunteering in a relevant role.</p></div>

Enhance your professional capabilities with knowledge and skills in an important area of social practice.

Principles of Family Violence Intervention Micro-credential

<p>See if media is the career for you by trying out in our newsroom, radio and screen production facilities. Test a range of roles like floor managing, directing, announcing and news writing. Put together a radio broadcast and have a go at operating cameras, sound and lighting. This workshop is designed for year 11 - 13 students.</p>

NZBS On Air Workshop (Holidays)

<p>Spend a day in our Digital Design Lab participating in a hands-on session learning fundamental Digital Photography, Graphic Design or Illustration skills using Industry Software.</p>

Get tips for showing off your creative talents

Junior Arts & Design Digital Taster (Timaru)

<p>Learn more about the Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications programme at Ara, take a tour of our facilities and meet students and tutors.</p>

Get the lowdown on the NZBS and careers in broadcasting

NZBS Information Session & Tour

<div><p>Explore study pathways and career opportunities in travel and tourism.</p><p>Designed for year 9 - 13 students</p></div>

Prepare for a future in a dynamic industry

Tourism and Travel Taster

<p>Experience beauty therapy as a career. Learn what it takes to be a beauty therapist and practice a mini facial and manicure on your classmates and then take your turn to be pampered.</p>

Test your beauty skills in a professional clinic

Beauty Therapy Taster

<p>Discover the delights of working in the early childhood sector with hands-on activities including games, quizzes, teaching and creating, and meet current early childhood education students to get a feel for what it's like.</p>

Discover if pre-school education is the career for you

Early Childhood Education Taster

<p>Experience our safe, world-class simulated medical imaging environment to see if this is the career for you.This offering is for year 11-13 students only.</p>

Go behind the scenes of this high-tech health role

Introduction to Medical Imaging

<p>A career as a painter and decorator is much more varied than you probably realise. At this event you can learn about all it and have a go at something different by getting creative with paint and stencils</p>

Discover tips and techniques for a colourful career

Painting & Decorating for a Day

<div><p>Dual Enrolment programmes are FREE if you're in Years 11, 12 or 13 and a great way to earn NCEA credits and get a feel for tertiary study, while you're still at school.</p>    <p>This varied course covers a wide range of skills used in the automotive industry and will help you decide which area you'd like to focus on. You'll learn how to prepare a vehicle or machine for shut down, explain the operation of two and four stroke petrol and diesel engines and how welding is used in the motor industry.</p>    <p>This programme is delivered one day per week (Christchurch: Fridays 9:00am - 3:00pm) (Timaru: Thursdays or Fridays 9:00am - 3:00pm).</p>    <p>Location: Woolston, Timaru</p>    <p>*Places are limited and funding is dependent on availability. Some courses may incur costs, depending on the learner's eligibility.</p></div>

Experience automotive trades and gain hands-on skills.

Manufacturing and Technology Vocational Pathway (Automotive & Engineering) One Day DE

<div><p>Dual Enrolment programmes are FREE if you're in Years 11, 12 or 13 and a great way to earn NCEA credits and get a feel for tertiary study, while you're still at school.</p>  <p>This Dual Enrolment qualification is designed as a pathway into the Certificate in Baking (Generalist) Level 4.  </p>    <p>Highly practical, it will equip you with basic bakery skills in biscuits, breads, cakes and pastries. You'll learn from expert tutors who will teach you how to create a range of traditional and contemporary bakery products within our real-world training environments. You'll also meet and learn from industry professionals, and showcase your creations to friends, whanau and customers at events throughout the year.</p>    <p>This qualification is endorsed by the World Association of Chefs Societies under their Recognition of Quality Culinary Education. World Chefs has over 10M members in 106 countries worldwide.</p>  <p>Upon successful completion of this programme you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to obtain junior positions within commercial bakery environments.</p>  <p>Location: Christchurch</p>  <p> If you'd like us to contact you when applications for this programme open, please email engagement@ara.ac.nz</p></div>

Gain baking skills for further study or employment, while you're still at school.

New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Level 3)

<div><p>Dual Enrolment programmes are FREE if you're in Years 11, 12 or 13 and a great way to earn NCEA credits and get a feel for tertiary study, while you're still at school.</p>  <p>Location: Christchurch</p>  <p>On this course you'll learn how to prepare, cook and present a range of basic dishes using fundamental cooking skills. Training is largely hands-on, practical and based in our commercial kitchen facilities. You'll also learn how to deal with familiar problems in commercial kitchens and follow standard operating procedures, and you'll gain skills in communication. Part-time, one year.</p>  <p>Please note: places are limited, and funding is dependent on availability. Some courses may incur costs, depending on the student's eligibility. Fees may apply for international students.</p></div>

Gain cooking skills for further study or employment.

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) (DE)

<div><p>This programme offers specialisations in four areas: cabinetry, timber door and windows, timber stairs, and laminate fabrication. Depending on your employment circumstances and career aspirations, you can choose one strand, or all four strands if you wish to attain 'craftsman' certification. Your training (which is delivered by way of block courses and evening classes) will fill gaps in your experience that might otherwise have been gained in your workplace. </p><p>This programme is designed for individuals who are working in the industry and is typically achieved in a workplace environment while completing an apprenticeship. Please contact us for further information about Ara Managed Apprenticeships.</p><p>Part-time 4 years.</p><div><p>Please note: this programme is FEES-FREE for domestic students until 31 December 2022. Find out more &gt;</p></div></div>

Extend your joinery expertise to suit your employment circumstances.

New Zealand Certificate in Joinery-DOOR

<div><p>This programme will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills required to enter the architectural field as a technician working on domestic and commercial building projects.</p> <p>You'll learn how to produce working drawings and documentation for small and medium scale projects that meet with the requirements of New Zealand legislation, codes of practice and New Zealand and Australian standards. The emphasis is on building technology, sound construction detailing and communication.</p> <p>The programme includes professional practice, administration of contracts and theoretical knowledge for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme, Design 2.</p></div>

Contribute to the shape of our built environment as an architectural technician.

New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology

<div><p>This Level 4 programme has been designed to follow on from the New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) Level 3. You'll continue to build on the skills and knowledge you've already acquired through a mix of tutorials, group projects, online and offsite visits, led by our expert tutors and using their extensive industry connections.</p> <p>You'll learn about advanced hair and scalp analysis, the various types of foundation cutting and chemical and non-chemical services. You'll also design, develop and create long hair creative styles for special themes or events. During the programme, you'll create a portfolio which showcases your skills and you'll be taught the professional standards required of an emerging stylist.</p> <p>Upon completion of this intensive second-year hairdressing course, you'll possess skills in advanced consultations and treatments, cutting techniques, creative colouring and chemical knowledge, as well as strong interpersonal skills.</p> <p>To meet Health and Safety requirements, applicants must be physically able to undertake the practical components of the programme in an industry emulated environment.</p></div>

Add to your salon skills to give yourself a strong start to a career in hairdressing.

New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist)

<div><p>Our Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications degree specialising in journalism is a highly practical programme providing you with the skills and theory to break news stories and be actively involved with the production of news for radio, television or online media.</p> <p>Early in your studies you'll gain a strong grounding in broadcasting and communications theory, writing and researching news bulletins for our radio station. You'll also report TV news stories for broadcast and online.</p> <p>In close collaboration with our media partners, our programme has been designed to produce graduates who will meet the needs of the industry. Our 24-week industry internship gives you more real-world experience, builds your industry contacts and gives you a real edge when it comes to securing your first job.</p></div>

Prepare to face the world of broadcast and online news and current affairs head-on with our internationally renowned journalism degree.

Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Journalism)

<div><p>Our Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) Civil Major is a three year degree comprising of core and elective courses, with a focus on the design and implementation of engineering technology. Choose your electives to specialise in structural, water and water waste, or roading and transportation engineering strands. The BEngTech (Civil) is fully accredited by Engineering New Zealand (EngNZ) and is recognised internationally under the Sydney Accord.</p> <p>In your first year of study you'll develop core engineering skills in computing, mathematics, management and the engineering sciences, plus some discipline-specific topics. This forms the foundation upon which you'll build your degree. Critical thinking, problem solving and innovation will be a key part of your success.</p> <p>In your second and third years you'll continue to deepen your understanding in civil engineering and engage in projects to apply your knowledge. A capstone project is run with close ties to industry, with many projects being sponsored by key industry parties. This offers the chance to test your skills against industry standards in a real-world scenario, while building your professional portfolio and developing important industry contacts. Part-time up to 10 years. </p> </div>

Prepare for an exciting career in civil infrastructure design and development.

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

<div><p>This programme covers the skills required to create a wide range of complex dishes from hot meals and desserts to pastries.</p> <p>You'll learn about preparation and presentation techniques, food safety, health and safety, operating policies of commercial kitchens and communication practices between colleagues, managers and customers.</p> <p>To meet Health and Safety requirements, applicants must be physically able to undertake the practical components of the programme in an industry emulated environment.</p></div>

Become competent and confident cooking complex dishes in fast-paced commercial kitchen environments.

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)

<div><p>As a methodology, Building Information Modelling (BIM) makes a significant contribution to the efficient design, construction and use of buildings. It's used by individuals, businesses and government agencies who plan, design, construct, operate and maintain diverse physical structures. </p>  <p>This programme is a perfect professional development opportunity for anyone with a degree (or degree-equivalent qualification) in construction management, quantity surveying, architecture, civil engineering or facilities management. </p>  <p>It's been developed in response to industry demand for BIM-qualified team members. It provides a broad understanding of Building Information Modelling and is delivered part-time, with courses available in the evening to accommodate employment commitments. </p>  <p>NB: Recognition of prior learning may be available if your experience aligns to the course structure. The programme can be studied full-time, or part-time over two years. </p></div>

Be part of the next productivity step-change in construction, architecture and civil engineering.

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