STAR Courses
Students can complete STAR courses during school terms and holidays, and some courses offer Level 1 and Level 2 NCEA credits. Please get in touch with your school’s Career Advisor for more information.
STAR Courses 2025 |
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CAF202 STAR Café Service - Table Service Gain hospitality skills in a ‘real-world’ café service environment. Students will be learning skills in table service, preparing settings and tips to being a hospitality superstar. Class set in our Rata Room café, preparing and clearing customer dining and service areas and equipment. Unit Standard 14434. |
3 - 5 Mar |
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BUS201 STAR Business Innovation - Marlborough Students will be given a practical opportunity to apply innovative thinking techniques within the business context, and to develop an understanding of how entrepreneurial behaviours and innovative thinking impact business environments. Unit Standard 22854. |
14, 21 and 28 Mar |
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WEL101 STAR Engineering Welding - Introduction This one-day course will introduce students to MIG welding in our fully equipped, industry standard welding and fabrication workshops. |
20 Mar |
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HAI204 STAR Hairdressing Salon Skills Learn hairdressing skills in a salon environment, including shampooing and styling long hair. Also, understand sustainability concepts relevant to the industry such as waste reduction, recycling, and carbon footprint management. Unit Standard 28027. |
24 - 26 Mar |
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BAR202 STAR Bar Service - Mocktails Gain hospitality skills in a ‘real-world’ bar service environment. Students will prepare, serve and drink a range of mocktails using different techniques. Unit Standard 21057. |
2 - 3 Apr |
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VHF301 STAR Maritime VHF Radio Operator Learn correct maritime VHF radio operation in a ‘real-world’ environment. The Maritime VHF Operator course covers the general features and functions of a maritime VHF radio, correct distress and urgency procedures for ‘Mayday’ and ‘Pan Pan’ calls, pro-words and phonetic alphabet, trip reports, weather services, call-signs, EPIRBS, and other search and rescue equipment. Unit standard 19491. |
12 - 13 May |
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COF203 STAR Barista Coffee Learn basic barista skills by preparing espresso beverages under supervision, working with an industry professional on commercial machines, you will learn to make different espresso beverages and drink them! Unit Standard 17285. |
12 - 14 May |
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BUS201 STAR Business Innovation Students will be given a practical opportunity to apply innovative thinking techniques within the business context, and to develop an understanding of how entrepreneurial behaviours and innovative thinking impact business environments. Unit Standard 22854. |
16, 23 and 30 May |
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COK302 Cookery Gourmet to Go Learn artisan sandwich making and cooking techniques in a commercial kitchen. Create innovative presentations using fresh ingredients with different flavors and textures. Prepare artisan sandwiches for Rata Room café customers. Unit Standard 13282. |
20 - 21 May |
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BAR202 STAR Bar Service - Mocktails Gain hospitality skills in a ‘real-world’ bar service environment. Students will prepare, serve and drink a range of mocktails using different techniques. Unit Standard 21057. |
4 - 5 Jun |
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AUT104 STAR Automotive - Intermediate This course provides students with safe work practices and the basic knowledge and skills to strip and reassemble a four-stroke engine. |
16 - 17 Jun |
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WEL102 STAR Engineering Welding - Intermediate This 2-day course provides students with an intermediate understanding of basic MIG welding. Students with no welding experience are welcome to attend. |
18 - 19 Jun |
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BFT204 STAR Beauty Skills - Marlborough Students will develop an understanding of technical skills used in beauty therapy clinics, by observing practical demonstrations and performing beauty services. Unit Standard 28027. |
21 - 23 Jul |
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COF203 STAR Barista Coffee Learn basic barista skills by preparing espresso beverages under supervision, working with an industry professional on commercial machines, you will learn to make different espresso beverages and drink them! Unit Standard 17285. |
21 - 23 Jul |
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BFT204 STAR Beauty Skills Students will develop an understanding of technical skills used in beauty therapy clinics, by observing practical demonstrations and performing beauty services. Unit Standard 28027. |
28 - 30 Jul |
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BUS201 STAR Business Innovation Students will be given a practical opportunity to apply innovative thinking techniques within the business context, and to develop an understanding of how entrepreneurial behaviours and innovative thinking impact business environments. Unit Standard 22854. |
1, 8 and 15 Aug |
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CAF202 STAR Café Service - Table Service Gain hospitality skills in a ‘real-world’ café service environment. Students will be learning skills in table service, preparing settings and tips to being a hospitality superstar. Class set in our Rata Room café, preparing and clearing customer dining and service areas and equipment. Unit Standard 14434. |
04 - 06 Aug |
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BAR202 STAR Bar Service - Mocktails Gain hospitality skills in a ‘real-world’ bar service environment. Students will prepare, serve and drink a range of mocktails using different techniques. Unit Standard 21057. |
11 - 12 Aug |
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COF203 STAR Barista Coffee Learn basic barista skills by preparing espresso beverages under supervision, working with an industry professional on commercial machines, you will learn to make different espresso beverages and drink them! Unit Standard 17285. |
20 - 22 Oct |
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COK201 STAR Cookery - Patisserie and Baking Gain cookery skills in a ‘real-world’ commercial kitchen service environment. Participate in the preparation for Rata Room café services by baking a range of cakes, bread and pastries. Unit Standard 13272. |
21 - 23 Oct |
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CAF202 STAR Café Service - Table Service Gain hospitality skills in a ‘real-world’ café service environment. Students will be learning skills in table service, preparing settings and tips to being a hospitality superstar. Class set in our Rata Room café, preparing and clearing customer dining and service areas and equipment. Unit Standard 14434. |
28 - 30 Oct |
