Social and Community Services Sector

This sector is all about caring for people and keeping them safe. The range of jobs is huge: from monitoring and protecting people and property (like in corrections, defence, or fire fighting) to caring for people in need (as in healthcare, community and social work, medicine or therapy). You may be working for the government or the private sector; you may be outdoors or in, or moving around from place to place. Your working hours vary – people need care 24/7. So depending on your role you might work in shifts or be on call.

This is a large and growing sector with jobs and services that are essential for community well-being and safety. It’s a high-employment, high-growth sector – and demand for the kind of frontline jobs in these industries is expected to continue in future years. New Zealand’s ageing population will need to be housed, managed and cared for. There’s a constant demand for more police, corrections, and security officers; and the need for immigration, customs and quarantine officers is also increasing.

Learner License Prep

What is this course about? The students will gain a deeper understanding of the NZ Driver Licensing System and will also provide adequate information and skills necessary for students to pass their Learner License Theory Test.

What to wear? School uniform/school clothes.

Where can this course lead?
After gaining their learner license and getting driving lessons with parents or a professional driving instructor for a minimum period of 4 months, there will be a follow up by the tutor to set the student on the next progression stage, Restricted license and Street Talk ( Defensive Driving Course).

Unit standard
Students will be assessed against the following unit standards:

Course Length: 2 days
Time: 9.00 am – 3.00 pm

Dates: Upon application

Course cost: $190 plus GST per student plus mileage cost (if applicable).

Minimum 10 students – Maximum 15 students
Students must be 16 years or older to attend this course

Venue could be at the school or NorthTec

Restricted LICENSE PREP

What is this course about? 
Part 1: Street Talk (Defensive Driving Course) The student will be able to identify driving hazards and respond to them.
Part 2: A one on one session that will allow the student to drive a light motor vehicle, be able to identify driving hazards, apply risk reduction techniques/strategies while driving in all driving situations and carry out low speed manoeuvres. This course will also provide the necessary skills needed to pass the practical test for the Restricted License.

What to wear? Comfortable clothes/school uniform, comfortable closed shoes.

Where can this course lead?

Full License - When the student has held their full license for 6 months or more they will then be contacted by the tutor to advise them of the upcoming Road Transport courses, which will lead them into the Transport & Logistics Industry. Examples are:

• New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Heavy Vehicle Operator) (Level 3)

• Class 2 Driver Licence – Medium Heavy Rigid Motor Vehicle

• Class 5 Driver Licence – Heavy Combination Vehicle

Unit standard
Students will be assessed against the following unit standards:

Course Length: 2 days
Dates: Upon application

Part 1:
Time: 8 hours. This is all theory entailing U/S 3464 & 3465
Course cost: $85 plus GST per student per session
Minimum 10 students – Maximum 15 students

Part 2:
Time: 1.5 hours. Practical sessions (student or school must provide vehicle)
Course cost: $100 plus GST per student per session
Only 1 student per session

Students must be holder of Learners license and 16 years and older to attend this course

Venue could be at the school or NorthTec