Subjects & courses
STAR/Gateway
STAR
A Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource (STAR) course introduces students to training for a specific career. STAR courses are short courses at Polytechnics or private training providers for Secondary school students. Students participate in short-term programmes or 'taster-courses' for a few days at a time, or one day a week for several weeks; and longer-term programmes leading into Gateway (see below).
Who can apply for a STAR course?
Full time students and young adults enrolled in 3 or more subjects can apply. Preference is given to year 11, 12, and 13 students but sometimes year 10 students are allowed. If accepted for a STAR course, the fees are covered by Te Kura.
Travel
Students going to STAR courses including camps may apply for a travel subsidy. If the travel is by public transport the tickets or receipt of purchase must be kept and copies sent in with the travel subsidy form. If the travel is by car, the mileage must be recorded and shown on the travel form for a 20 cent per km subsidy. Payment is made for one return trip per day. Download the Travel Form and send it to the STAR coordinator upon completing the course.
Learner Licence and first aid
Te Kura also organises Learner Licence training in some main centres (see below). Te Kura will also help students achieve a Comprehensive First Aid certificate at a Red Cross training centre suited to the student. Contact the STAR coordinator for details. Year 10 students are welcome to apply for these courses.
More information about STAR
For information about the below courses contact the STAR coordinator Chris Berentson on 0800 65 99 88 extension 8479, or email christopher.berentson@tekura.school.nz.
How to apply for a STAR course
Look at the courses available in your region. Some of them are linked below. Download a STAR application form and submit it to the STAR coordinator.
Places on STAR courses are limited, so apply as soon as possible.
Camps
Applications are now open for OPC 7-11 May 2012 (for North Island students). Applications close on 26 March 2012.
Applications for Boyle River Camp (for South Island students) will open later in the year.
STAR Regional links
Northern
Whangarei
G and H Trades Training (look under Trade Skills)
Warkworth
Auckland
MIT STAR 2012 (look at Institute courses)
MIT Institute courses date book 2012
MIT Revised dates 2012 (Automotive Engineering only)
Servilles Hairdressing Academy Auckland
Learner Licence Training: 2-4 April 2012 North Shore
Learner Licence Training: 29-31 May 2012 Manukau
G and H Trades Training (look under Trade Skills)
Central North
Hamilton
Learner Licence Training 5-7 June 2012 Hamilton
G and H Trades Training (look under Trade Skills)
Waikato School of Hairdressing
Whakatane
Opotiki
Tokoroa
Taupo
Rotorua
Gisborne
Tairawhiti EIT
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Smart Paths 2012
Hawkes Bay
G and H Trades Training Napier
Central South
Palmerston North
School of Design 2012-Computer Graphics
Learner Licence Training 26-28 June 2012
G and H Trades Training (look under Trade Skills)
Masterton
UCOL course book with dates 2012
Whanganui
New Plymouth
Western Institute Technology 2012
G and H Trades Training (look under Trade Skills)
Wellington
G and H Trades Training (look under Trade Skills)
Whitireia 2012 term 1, term 2, term 3
Gateway
The Gateway programme offers longer term programmes which lead to industry unit standard qualifications. Gateway is a programme tailored for you. Structured around work-based learning, it allows you to learn and work while still at school. Full-time students in years 11-13 can select an industry of interest and study areas that will give you confidence to go out and achieve your dreams. Gateway courses may also be arranged for students in secondary schools which qualify for support.
Most students will work one day a week, and there are numerous industries to be explored including agricultural work, banking, electrical training and hospitality. Over the duration of the course you will receive both on the job training and mentoring from a supervisor and in turn you will get the opportunity to study topics relating to your work interest. With a focus on self-directed learning, motivation and enthusiasm is a must. In return the experience is more than highly enjoyable.
More information about Gateway
For more information about Gateway, read our Gateway brochure, talk to your learning advisor or ring Kathryn Smith (Gateway) on 0800 65 99 88 extension 8552, or email kathryn.smith@tekura.school.nz.
Download a Gateway application form.
Places on Gateway are limited, so apply as soon as possible.
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