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ITS Positive Employee
Employability Skills
2 Days (9am - 3pm)
Palmerston North
Feb 23rd-24th
Grow self-management and workplace-readiness skills.
Learners build understanding of how to manage stress, stay organised, and solve everyday problems effectively.
This course encourages positive attitudes, time-management strategies, and resilience — helping participants prepare for employment or community engagement with confidence.
NZQA units Included:
12349 | 3 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of time management
7123 | 2 credits
Apply a problem-solving method
ITS Great Service
Social and cultural inclusion
2 Days (9am - 3pm)
Rotorua
Feb 17th - 18th
Empower learners to deliver service with pride and professionalism.
Focusing on communication, teamwork, and cultural awareness, this course shows how diverse teams can work together to create memorable customer experiences. Through Seaside Sally’s simulated workplace, learners practise greeting, interacting with, and serving customers — gaining valuable transferable skills and self-belief.
NZQA units Included:
377 | 2 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of diversity in workplaces
28145 | 2 credits
Interact with customers in a service delivery context
57 | 2 credits
Provide customer service
ITS Positive Employee
Social and cultural inclusion
2 Days (9am - 3pm)
Palmerston North
Feb 23rd - 24th
Learners build understanding of how to manage stress, stay organised, and solve everyday problems effectively. This course encourages positive attitudes, time-management strategies, and resilience — helping participants prepare for employment or community engagement with confidence.
NZQA units Included:
12349 | 3 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of time management
7123 | 2 credits
Apply a problem-solving method
Arts & Crafts
Social and cultural inclusion
2 Days (9am - 3pm)
Palmerston North
Mar 9th - 10th
Our 2-Day Arts & Crafts course is a relaxed, hands-on programme designed to encourage creativity, confidence, and connection through making.
Over two supportive days, learners explore a range of creative activities such as painting, drawing, mixed media, and simple craft projects. The focus is on process over perfection—there’s no “right” or “wrong” way to create.
This course is particularly well-suited to neurodiverse learners, offering:
- A calm, welcoming environment
- Clear routines and step-by-step guidance
- Choice in materials and activities
- Opportunities to work independently or alongside others
Alongside creative expression, learners naturally build skills in:
- Communication and self-expression
- Focus and task completion
- Confidence and wellbeing
- Social interaction and collaboration
Whether learners are rediscovering creativity or trying something new, this short course provides a positive, low-pressure space to explore ideas, have a go, and enjoy the satisfaction of making something uniquely their own.
NZQA units Included:
N/A
NZ First Aid Certificate
Foundation Skills
2 Days
- Day 1: 8:30am-5pm
- Day 2: 8:30am-12:30pm
Palmerston North
Mar 30th - 31st
This course is held over 1.5 days.
In addition, this course has further focus on managing first aid in emergency situations. There is some teaching focused on Anaphylaxis, managing multiple patients, head injuries, environmental conditions (hyper and hypothermia), spinal injuries, and eye injuries.
NZQA units Included:
6401 | 1 credits (Level 2)
Provide first aid
6402 | 2 credits (Level 2)
Provide basic life support
6400 | 2 credits (Level 3)
Manage first aid in an emergency situation
Tutuki
- Extend and Succeed!
Employability Skills
2 Days (9am - 3pm)
Rotorua
Apr 7th - 8th
Enhance your communication skills, good managers, etiquette and behaviours that are appropriate in the workplace. Manage Stress and time management skills!
NZQA units Included:
377 | 2 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of diversity in workplaces
9677 | 3 credits
Communicate in a team or group which has an objective
12349 | 3 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of time management
12355 | 3 credits
Describe strategies for managing stress
Barista 101
Employability Skills
2 Days: 9am - 3pm
Palmerston North
Apr 9th - 10th
Interested in becoming a barista or just love anything coffee? Then this course is perfect for you! Discover the wonderful world of coffee and lots more.
Two days of practical learning - with plenty of hands-on experience on the espresso machines, making coffees. Learn about the history and production of coffee, understand more about the beans used to make great coffee.
NZQA units Included:
17285 | 4 credits
(level 2)
Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision
17284 | 3 credits
(level 3)
Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production
Hot Chocolate and Basic Barista
Social and cultural inclusion
2 Days (9am - 3pm)
Hamilton
Apr 9th - 10th
A relaxed, confidence-building introduction to the world of coffee.
This fully practical course gives participants the opportunity to learn espresso-machine skills in a safe, supportive environment. No written work is required — just hands-on experience and enjoyment. Perfect for groups wanting an inclusive, sensory learning experience that blends teamwork, communication, and skill development.
NZQA units Included:
N/A
Computer Skills - MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint
Foundation Skills
2 Days: 9am - 3pm
Palmerston North
Apr 9th - 10th
This practical two-day Computer Basics course is designed to build confidence and essential digital skills for everyday study, work, and life.
Learners will gain hands-on experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, learning how to create simple documents, manage basic spreadsheets, and build clear presentations. The course focuses on real-world tasks, clear step-by-step instruction, and plenty of supported practice time.
You will learn how to:
- Create, edit, save, and format documents in Word
- Enter data, use simple formulas, and organise information in Excel
- Design and present basic slides in PowerPoint
- Use a computer more confidently, including files, folders, and everyday shortcuts
This course is ideal for beginners or anyone wanting a refresher in a supportive, low-pressure learning environment. Teaching is practical, paced, and inclusive, with support available for learners who may be neurodiverse or returning to learning.
By the end of the two days, learners will feel more confident using a computer and better prepared for further study, training, or employment pathways.
NZQA units Included:
N/A
ITS Great Service
Social and cultural inclusion
2 Days: 9am - 3pm
Hamilton
Apr 14th - 15th
Empower learners to deliver service with pride and professionalism.
Focusing on communication, teamwork, and cultural awareness, this course shows how diverse teams can work together to create memorable customer experiences. Through Seaside Sally’s simulated workplace, learners practise greeting, interacting with, and serving customers — gaining valuable transferable skills and self-belief.
NZQA units Included:
377 | 2 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of diversity in workplaces
28145 | 2 credits
Interact with customers in a service delivery context
57 | 2 credits
Provide customer service
Barista 101
Employability Skills
2 Days: 9am - 3pm
Whakatane
Apr 14th - 15th
Interested in becoming a barista or just love anything coffee? Then this course is perfect for you! Discover the wonderful world of coffee and lots more.
Two days of practical learning - with plenty of hands-on experience on the espresso machines, making coffees. Learn about the history and production of coffee, understand more about the beans used to make great coffee.
NZQA units Included:
17285 | 4 credits
(level 2)
Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision
17284 | 3 credits
(level 3)
Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production
Barista 101
Employability Skills
2 Days: 9am - 3pm
Rotorua
Apr 16th - 17th
Interested in becoming a barista or just love anything coffee? Then this course is perfect for you! Discover the wonderful world of coffee and lots more.
Two days of practical learning - with plenty of hands-on experience on the espresso machines, making coffees. Learn about the history and production of coffee, understand more about the beans used to make great coffee.
NZQA units Included:
17285 | 4 credits
(level 2)
Demonstrate knowledge of commercial espresso coffee equipment and prepare espresso beverages under supervision
17284 | 3 credits
(level 3)
Demonstrate knowledge of coffee origin and production
Tutuki
- Extend and Succeed!
Foundation Skills
2 Days: 9am - 3pm
Palmerston North
Apr 16th - 17th
Enhance your communication skills, good managers, etiquette and behaviours that are appropriate in the workplace. Manage Stress and time management skills!
NZQA units Included:
377 | 2 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of diversity in workplaces
9677 | 3 credits
Communicate in a team or group which has an objective
12349 | 3 credits
Demonstrate knowledge of time management
12355 | 3 credits
Describe strategies for managing stress
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– Level 1, 515 Main Street, Palmerston North, 4410
0800 464 487
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