Academy New Zealand is a provider of education & training.

WORKstart is a programme designed to assist you aquire the skills for employment. It is all about getting a job, so be prepared to do what it takes to get that job!

 

Eligibility

There are eligibility criteria for this training. For more details, or to find out if you are eligible, either give us a call at the Academy, or talk to your Case Manager at Work & Income.

WORKstart is

  • Practical hands-on training
  • CV preparation or updating
  • Work experience
  • Career planning and job search
  • Personal development to further enhance your skills for the workplace. 

WORKstart offers

  • Literacy and Numeracy support
  • NZQA units and/or qualifications
  • Opportunity to complete NCEA up to Level 2

If you’re totally committed to gaining employment, then we’re totally committed to helping you!

What you could achieve

The Academy assists every trainee to set learning goals and plan steps towards achieving employment. When in employment support is given to ensure the transition to earning and independence is smooth.

All unit standard based learning gained from this programme is recorded with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.  These achievements remain with you forever and can be added to at any time.

CHRISTCHURCH


. Hospitality   Foundation Skills, Entry Skills
Learn a range of skills for the hospitality industry

. Retail Sales
Learn the skills to work on the shop floor and behind-the scenes.

. Community Care
Learn the basic care giving skills for employment in the community or residential homes

. Horticulture
All the practical skills for working with plants

. Part time Back To Work
Get genuine work experience in your chosen area whilke training part-time

. Focus
For people who aren’t sure what they want to do, and would like to think about their options at the same time as having fun

. Construction Skills
Learn how to work safely in the construction industry while completing projects using a variety of construction tools

. Salon Assistant
An introductory course that’s a great springboard to an apprenticeship or full-time training

. Mechanical Trades
Learn the basics of mechanics to prepare for an apprenticeship in one of the many specialist areas of this industry.

. Natural Beauty
Learn customer service skills and the basics of beauty therapy.

 

OTAHUHU


. Hospitality Foundation Skills, Entry Skills
Start your hospitality career off with this introductory programme designed to develop your cookery and food and beverage service skills

. Construction Trades
Learn how to work safely inthe construction industry while completing projects using a variety of construction tools

. Business Administration
Office skills and heaps of information technology

. Natural Beauty
Basic skills of a beauty therapist, and customer service skills

. Community Care
Learn the basic care giving skills for employment in communities or residential homes

. Warehousing
Learn the skills to work in a warehouse, and even gain your forklift truck license

NORTH SHORE


. Hospitality, Foundation Skills, Entry Skills
Learn a range of skills for the hospitality industry

. Business Administration

Office and computing skills

. Retail Sales

Learn the skills to work on the shop floor and behind-the scenes.

 


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Academy New Zealand is registered as a Private Training Establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority pursuant to the 1990 Education Amendment Act.