Prepare for your tertiary study by developing an understanding of what is expected at a tertiary level. Get the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to succeed.

Certificate in Introduction to Study (Level 4)

Incorporating the Certificate in Introduction to Study (Level 4) and Certificate in Introduction to Study (Health) (Level 4)

Starts March / July
For one semester
Applications accepted throughout the year
Domestic Student fees are $2,475 *
Study part-time or full-time
Hamilton City Campus

This full-time 18 week programme is designed to prepare students for further study by developing an understanding of what is expected at tertiary level and by providing opportunities to develop the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in tertiary education.

There are two streams in this programme:

The Level 4 stream is for you if you wish to move on to diploma or degree level study.
The Level 4 health stream is for you if you wish to go on to further study in nursing, midwifery, sports science or health-related programmes.

Certificate in Introduction to Study (Level 2)

Starts February / July
For one semester
Applications accepted throughout the year
Domestic Student fees are $2,480 *
Study part-time or full-time
Hamilton City Campus

The Certificate in Introduction to Study (Level 2) provides a broad base for students, who have left school with little or no qualifications, to staircase into higher levels of study.

You will develop an understanding of what is expected at tertiary level, along with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to continue further study at tertiary leve

Programme Content

You will study:

Writing Skills including essay writing, assignment preparation, report writing, referencing in-text and compiling bibliographies.
Communication Skills including written and oral presentation skills, locating and organising information.
Tertiary Study Skills including learning styles, basic principles of learning, reflective journal writing, using technology to support study and assignment preparation
Personal Development (Level 2) including self management, study skills, stress management, time management.

National Certificate in Community Support Services (Foundation Skills)

Starts Mid August
13 weeks full time equivalent study over 15 weeks
Domestic Student fees are $1774*
Study full-time
Thames & Te Kuiti Campus, Te Awamutu (Gracelands) & Taumarunui (CKC REAP)

THIS PROGRAM IS NOT BEING OFFERED IN 2012

The National Certificate in Community Support Services will give you the knowledge and skills to provide care for the older person, people with disabilities, people convalescing or people in general.

The programme is a combination of workshops, visits to healthcare organisations and hands on work experience with a variety of health care facilities. You’ll learn hands on caring skills from experienced, qualified tutors who cater for your own learning style and provide individual support.

The modules in the programme will also help you to plan your future, prepare a CV and develop job search and interview skills.

Adult Community Education (ACE) Courses

Wintec supports ACE delivery through funding support for the following community groups enabling them to run their own courses. Contact the Community Group directly for more information or to register.

K'aute Pasifika

Adult Academic Language
Adult Cultural Language
Adult Social Language

Literacy Waikato

Literacy & numeracy for Working Adults
Reading the Road Code
Literacy/Craft program
Adult Literacy Numeracy

SPACE: Self Paced Applied Computer Education

Start at any time
20 hours per module
Applications are ongoing
Free to NZ citizens, NZ permanent residents aged 16 or above residing in the Waikato region
Study part-time
Hamilton City, Te Kuiti & Thames Campus

SPACE allows you to learn the basics of computing at your own pace. It is a fantastic way to gain an introduction to computers or improve your existing skills. You use self paced material and have the assistance of a facilitator at each classroom session.

You can select any number of modules to enrol in - one, two, or all six if you wish. For each module, you are required to attend a two hour session twice weekly. Assessment for the modules is compulsory.

Programme Content

Self Paced Applied. Improve your skills in:

Keyboarding
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint
Internet and email

Writing Made Easy

Starts January, April, July and October
20 hours per module in your own time
Applications are ongoing
Free to New Zealand citizens/permanent residents aged 16 years and over *
Study part-time
Online course

Get the skills to write better assignments, essays and reports. Learn at your own pace, in your own time with any, or all, of the following modules.

Each module takes approximately 20 hours to complete, and includes quizzes and self tests as you learn.

Programme Content

Grammar Online
This module will help you to understand basic grammar, punctuation, simple sentence structure and commonly confused words.

Content:

Using capitals
Contractions
Full stops, question marks and exclamation marks
Nouns, proper nouns and pronouns
Basic sentence structure
Direct speech
Commonly confused words
Verbs
Abbreviations
Plurals
Commas
Agreement of subject and verb

Writing Online
Following on from Grammar Online, this module will explain how to make your writing clear, concise and considerate.

Content:

Word groups and sentence structure (the basics)
Spelling, punctuation and editing
Grammar errors
Style
Writing for the reader
Review tests

Report Writing Online
This module will help you to understand the rules for writing reports.

Content:

Writing and sourcing factual information for findings
Writing conclusions consistent with the evidence presented
Writing recommendations
Report format
Language of reports
Proofreading
Review tests

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