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Short Courses

STAR programmes are short bite-sized courses that help students develop foundational-level knowledge and skills in the field of their choice. Although the courses are short they are packed with high quality content that helps students further their learning and earn credits.

These courses are excellent for testing the waters to assess whether a particular field or domain is suitable for the student without the expectation for any long-term commitment. They are fun and interactive courses that allow students to experiment with fields that are of their interest or simply inquisitive about.

Please contact Amy Tregidga, Head of Student Affairs at amy@crown.ac.nz or Jazmyn Brogden, Student Services Administrator at jazmyn@crown.ac.nz for availability and enrolment form.

Flight Attending

This short course is a great introduction to one of the most dynamic careers in the world! You will spend two days learning about the roles and responsibilities of the job, taught by a former flight attendant. Safety demonstrations, boarding announcements, food and beverage service, first aid and security are all covered in this fun short course.

  • Unit Standard 23755: Identify and self-evaluate the demands of a specific role in a tourism workplace.

Dates 2024:

  • Mon 15 – Tue 16 Apr – school holidays
  • Wed 17 – Thu 18 Apr – school holidays
  • Mon 8 – Tue 9 Jul – school holidays
  • Mon 15 – Tue 16 Jul – school holidays
  • Mon 30 Sep – Tue 1 Oct – school holidays

Level

03

Credits

03

Jetsetter

Welcome to the world of international travel. Develop fascinating knowledge of world geography and the means of getting to these places. Also learn about the crucial regulatory requirements for New Zealand travellers.

  • US18282 Advise customers of regulatory requirements for international air travel, Level 3, 4 credits.

  • US25508 Demonstrate knowledge of world travel geography, Level 3, 3 credits 

Dates 2024:

  • Mon 15 – Wed 17 Apr – school holidays
  • Mon 8 – Wed 10 Jul – school holidays
  • Mon 30 Sep – Wed 2 Oct – school holidays

Level

03

Credits

07

Food Safety

Learn the foundational food safety skills and knowledge about food contamination hazards and their control. Food safety skills are required by all staff intending to work in hospitality food production.

  • US167Practise food safety methods in a food business under supervision

  • US168 Demonstrate knowledge of food contamination hazards, and control methods used in a food establishment.

  • US20666 Demonstrate basic knowledge of contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business.

Food and safety course

Level

02

Credits

6

Level

03

CREDITS

04

Dates 2024:

  • Tue 12 Mar & Tue 19 Mar
  • Mon 6 May & Mon 13 May
  • Tue 25 Jun & Tue 2 Jul

Mocktails & Mixology

“Would you like it shaken or stirred?” Learn the best way to answer that question and amaze others with your non-alcoholic beverage-mixing and hot beverage (tea) preparation skills.

  • Unit Standard 14425:  Prepare and serve hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks for a commercial hospitality establishment

Level

02

Credits

5

Dates 2024:

  • Mon 22 – Tue 23 Apr – school holidays
  • Mon 15 – Tue 16 Jul – school holidays
  • Mon 10 – Tue 11 Jun
  • Mon 7 – Tue 8 Oct – school holidays

Hospitality Service

Learn customer service skills which are in extremely high demand in the country and across the world. The skills you learn will open up a whole new world of opportunities in customer service in the hospitality industry and beyond.

  • Unit Standard 14469: Provide customers with information about an establishment in the hospitality industry. Level 2
  • Unit Standard 21853: Provide hospitality sales and service opportunities to customers. Level 3
  • Unit Standard 14441: Provide café counter service in a hospitality establishment. Level 3
Hospitality service

Level

02

Credits

02

Level

03

CREDITS

10

Dates 2024:

  • Thursdays: 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar
  • Mon 15 – Wed 17 Apr – school holidays
  • Thursdays: 16 May, 23 May, 30 May
  • Mon 8 – Wed 10 Jul – school holidays
  • Thursdays: 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug
  • Mon 30 Sep – Wed 2 Oct – school holidays
Barista Course

Barista Service

If you’ve ever been interested in the art of crafting exquisite coffee beverages.  You’ll learn from seasoned professionals in the coffee world who are knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate about their craft, and you’ll gain a deep understanding of what it takes to create truly extraordinary coffee experiences. 

  • Unit Standard 17288: preparing and presenting espresso beverages for service.

Level

03

Credits

5

Dates 2024:

  • Mon 4 Mar – Tues 5 Mar
  • Mon 25 – Tues 26 Mar
  • Mon 15 – Tue 16 Apr – school holidays full
  • Wed 17 – Thu 18 Apr – school holidays full
  • Mon 22 – Tue 23 Apr – school holidays full
  • Mon 27 – Tue 28 May
  • Mon 17 – Tue 18 Jun
  • Mon 8 – Tue 9 Jul – school holidays full
  • Wed 10 – Thu 11 Jul – school holidays full
  • Mon 15 – Tue 16 Jul – school holidays full
  • Wed 17 – Thu 18 Jul – school holidays
  • Mon 29 – Tue 30 Jul
  • Mon 19 – Tue 20 Aug
  • Mon 30 Sep – Tue 1 Oct – school holidays full
  • Wed 2 – Thu 3 Oct – school holidays
  • Mon 7 – Tue 8 Oct – school holidays
  • Wed 9 – Thu 10 Oct – school holidays

LCQ

Licence Controller Qualifications (LCQ) for secondary school students

According to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act (2012), it is a legal requirement for all businesses and organisations engaged in the sale or supply of alcohol to have a duly qualified individual in a position of responsibility at all times.

  • US4646 – Demonstrate knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and its implications for licensed premises; Level 4, 2 credits

  • US16705 – Demonstrate knowledge of host responsibility requirements as a duty manager of licensed premises; Level 4, 3 credits

LCQ COURSE

Dates 2024:

  • Tue 7 May, Tue 14 May, Tue 21 May
  • Tue 27 Aug, Tue 3 Sep, Tue 10 Sep

Level

04

Credits

2

Business

Business and communication

Gain an insight into some of the critical success factors that impact businesses. Develop an appreciation of communication within business situations.

  • Unit Standard 25424 – Demonstrate knowledge of factors that impact businesses, level 3, 4 credits
  • Unit Standard 9694 – Demonstrate and apply knowledge of communication process theory, Level 3, 4 credits

Level

03

Credits

08

Dates 2024:

  • Thursdays: 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar
  • Mon 15 – Wed 17 Apr – school holidays
  • Thursdays: 16 May, 23 May, 30 May
  • Mon 8 – Wed 10 Jul – school holidays
  • Thursdays: 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug
  • Mon 30 Sep – Wed 2 Oct – school holidays

Introduction to Social Media Management

Learn how to search and gather information, use collaboration tools, safely connect and communicate with users using social networking applications. Also develop an understanding of how information technology is impacting various aspects of society.

  • US5968 Discuss the social implications of information technology, Level 3, 3 credits

  • US29781 Use the internet and common digital devices and software to gather information and connect with other users and devices, Level 2, 7 credits

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

Level

02

Credits

7

Level

03

CREDITS

03

Dates 2024:

  • Thursdays: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar
  • Mon 22 – Wed 24 Apr – school holidays
  • Thursdays: 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun
  • Mon 15 – Wed 17 Jul – school holidays

HEALTH & WELLBEING

This short course is a great introduction to the health sector in New Zealand.  Students will look at case studies, create a poster and conduct role plays in our health & wellbeing training centre as part of the course.

  • US28524 Describe a person’s holistic needs and their impact on a person’s health and wellbeing, and provide support to meet them, Level 3, 5 credits

  • US23686 Demonstrate knowledge of a person’s rights in a health or wellbeing setting, Level 2, 2 credits

Level

03

Credits

05

Level

02

Credits

02

Dates 2024:

  • Mon 15 – Wed 17 Apr – school holidays
  • Mon 22 – Wed 24 Apr – school holidays
  • Mon 8 – Wed 10 Jul – school holidays
  • Mon 15 – Wed 17 July – school holidays
  • Mon 30 Sep – Wed 2 Oct – school holidays
  • Mon 7 – Wed 9 Oct – school holidays