Our Greymouth campus offers a variety of courses for learners of all ages. We cater for both Youth and Adults who wish to continue their education.
You will find that Greymouth has a small friendly atmosphere with learners throughout the year.
What can I study in Greymouth?
We have many nationally recognised Certificates available for study through Karoro Learning. All of which are achieved through the completion of N.Z.Q.A. registered Unit Standards which you complete at a pace that best suits you.
National Certificate of Educational Achievement (N.C.E.A.)
Level 1, 2 & 3
These have replaced School Certificate and Sixth Form Certificate and Seventh Form Certificate and can be achieved by studying maths, English and a variety of other N.Z.Q.A units available through Karoro Learning. Both Youth and Adult learners are welcome to study for these certificates.
National Certificate in Computing (N.C.I.C) Levels 2 & 3
This certificate will help you to gain a good level of knowledge with most aspects of general computing. You don't any computing skills to study these courses as they are available for beginners as well as those who have some pre-existing skills.
National Certificate in Computing and Business Administration
(N.C.B.A.) Level 2
These certificates are best started after completing the N.C.I.C. Level 2 as they combine computing skills long with the clerical aspect of working in an office environment. These are ideal for both Youth and Adult learners who would like to work in an office environment.
National Certificate in Employment Skills (N.C.E.S.) Level 1
The skills gained in achieving this Certificate have been identified by a wide range of employers as being important in the workplace. In addition, this qualification is intended to act as a springboard from which people may progress towards other qualifications.
National Certificate in Mathematics (N.C.I.M.) Level 1
This national certificate recognises a range of basic mathematical skills that provide a foundation for further learning in mathematics and/or for any line of employment that requires the application of such skills.
Course Information
You can enrol any time of the year and study for as long as you need to in order to achieve your qualifications and goals.
Your tutor will assist and guide you through this, creating an achievable pathway with measurable goals towards your desired qualifications. This can include other areas of study such as; gaining your drivers licence and Distance Learning programs from other providers where appropriate.
The course runs Monday – Friday:
- Mon - Thur - 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Fridays - 9:00am - 12:00pm
(which is 25 hours per week)
The course is usually free to students under 18 and those who have been referred by Work and Income, however some special conditions do apply.
The study environment in Hokitika is self-paced individual learning so you can take as long or as little time as you need to complete the unit standards.
For more information you are welcome to call into our Greymouth Campus during course hours or contact Miriam Rees, the course Manager.
Contact Details:
Phone: 03 768 9998 ext 721 or 0800 938 3224 ext 721
Email: mrees@karoro.co.nz
Address: 180 Tainui Street
