Courses
We have a range of courses aimed primarily at those without current employment. We also have the employer initiated Workplace Literacy Programme aimed at up-skilling existing employees.
COURSES
PREP FOR SUCCESS
Literacy and Numeracy
ACT now and start your pathway to success This FREE course will allow you to gain the skills and confidence to engage in learning or gain employment
Course runs for As requried
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
Vocational Pathway - Manufacturing and Technology Level 2
Gain your Level 2 Vocational Pathway in Manufacturing and Technology. This exciting programme is FEES FREE and is available for students aged 16 to 65 years of age.
Course runs for 25 Weeks
Agriculture - Vehicles, Machinery & Infrastructure Level 3
New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture Level 3
This popular Level 3 Certificate is a short, sharp programme giving you a career pathway to the Agriculture/Horticulture/ Landscaping industries: Vehicles, Machinery & Infrastructure (Level 3).
Course runs for 15 weeks
Agriculture Level 2
Vocational Pathway in Primary Industries Level 2
This FEES FREE programme is an introductory to agriculture which will lead to higher study at level 3 or employed as a General Farm Worker
Course runs for 25 weeks
Health and Wellbeing Level 3
NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 3
Subject to NZQA approval, Valley Education plans to offer exciting programme in 2019; 'Hands on learning' in the Health Care Sector. FEES FREE for students 18 years and over. Watch this space.
Course runs for 20 weeks
Retail Level 2
NZ Certificate in Retail (Customer Service and Sales Support) Level 2
This introductory programme provides hands-on practical work experience in retail and sales support and is your start to an exciting career. FEES FREE and offered to learners 16 years and above
Course runs for 15 weeks
Introduction to Business Administration and Computers
New Zealand Certificate in Computers (User Fundamentals) Level 2
This is an introductory programme to Business Admin and IT. FEES FREE and is offered to students 16 years and above
Course runs for 15 weeks
Jump Start - Foundation Skills (NCEA)
New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills, Level 1
Start your future studies or employment today! You will gain your NCEA Level 1, confidence and motivation whilst having fun in a team environment. FEES FREE for those students aged 16 to 19 years
Course runs for 20 weeks
Short Courses & Schools
Course options include: Agriculture, Barista Training, Chainsaw Training, Literacy and Numeracy Support and much more ...
Course runs for 1 to 3 days
Employment Coaching
We offer one on one employment coaching through Work and Income where we will get you 'work ready' and starting the career you have always wanted
Agriculture Level 3 - Farming Systems
New Zealand Certificate in Farming Systems, Level 3
This programme is for people already working in the industry who would like to add a solid qualification to their CV. One day per week theory; 4 days per week working.
Course runs for 29 weeks