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Distance Computing/Business Administration & Employment Skills
West Coast section of our site.
This programme focuses on computer skills for employment and incorporates
the National Certificate in Computing at levels 2 & 3, the National Certificate in
Business Administration and Computing at levels 2 & 3 and the opportunity to
study other subjects that relate to your chosen career direction.
Although this training programme is very "hands on", and your tutor is only a
phone call away, it is important to remember that in distance learning, you will
spend a great deal of time studying alone, so it is important that you are comfortable
with working from written study guides and that you have the self-motivation to
keep at your work.
While studying for the National Certificates in Computing you will be using MS Windows 2000
or XP and MS Office 2000 or Office 2003 and will be learning essential computer
skills for the workplace.
These include word-processing, spreadsheets, database, desktop publishing, email and more.
While studying for the National Certificate in Business Administration & Computing you
will also acquire additional skills for the office and self employment. You will achieve
NZQA units in such areas as Health and Safety in the work place, financial administration,
advanced word processing, and accounting (using MYOB).
What am I provided with?
Everything you need is supplied to you. This includes:
- The loan of a computer and printer
- Tutor support by free-phone and e-mail
- Eight hours of free internet time per month (providing you have a landline phone account)
- Workbooks, which are yours to keep
- All consumables needed: printer paper, printer ink and blank disks
- Accommodation, meals and travel to attend the compulsory wananga (study camps)
every six to eight weeks
- Free postage to us
You will however need a place to put the computer (as a desk is not supplied), and
three power points to plug it in to. (location near a phone socket is preferable). You'll also
need to be able to contact us, either by landline or cell phone. Most importantly you need
a desire to learn.
Am I eligible to enrol?
These programmes are available to job-seekers living in rural areas where no other
Training Opportunities courses are offered and jobseekers in city/town areas with
mobility problems due to disability. Training is free for job-seekers who meet the
Training Opportunities eligibility criteria and who want to upskill themselves to improve
employment prospects.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, you should contact your Work & Income case manager.
There are no course fees for eligible applicants.
If you are not eligible for these programmes, but are in receipt of the Widows, Invalids,
or Domestic Purposes Benefit, then you should enquire about our "Learn@Home Computer
Programme" that may be purchased using the Training Incentive Allowance entitlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the course format like?
You can start the programme at any time of the year, and can leave when you
achieve your training and/or employment goals. You will study at your own pace
at home and also attend compulsory wananga (or study camps) that are held
about once every six weeks. (for Canterbury they are in Christchurch , Otago
in Oamaru and on the West Coast in Greymouth).
At these you will meet your tutor and other students face to face. During the course,
you must commit yourself to at least 22 hours of study time per week.
Wherever possible, we will also assist you to participate in appropriate work experience
to help you on your way towards employment.
- Are courses NZQA accredited?
All courses cover NZQA unit standards. The units you pass are entered onto your
NZQA Record of Learning, so that if you go on to further training with another
provider you won't have to redo any work you've done. Our courses provide
an ideal foundation for anyone progressing on to higher tertiary qualifications.
These programmes are funded by the Tertiary Education Commission and are free to
Training Opportunities eligible job-seekers.
- What if I get stuck with a problem?
Your course tutor will be keen your receive your calls. Your tutor will usually be
available Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.
Satisfied Students
We believe in our programmes, read what some of our previous students had to say.
"The tutor was awesome and the support by phone from Greymouth was
excellent." ...M
"I have no doubt that my new-found computer skills aided in getting my
job, as I had applied for it twice previously." ...V
"I have recently signed up for a business course and an accounting course
to do at the same time. They are similar in some areas but more in depth.
Thanks to your course I am sure I will be able to understand and handle
the workload. . I am working towards the goal of starting my own
business.". J
"I was able to use the computer skills to complete an environmental paper I was doing
through Massey." ...K
"Thank you for creating an opportunity that has allowed me to have more
control over the direction my life and my children's life takes." ...M
"Done it! Got the permanent position at work - I'm there for good now.
have to start looking at a Super Fund! So there's a success story for you
- from someone who didn't know anything about PC's two years ago,
to full-time permanent.".M
"I love the relevancy of everythingÊ I am learning on the course to my
own business endeavours.".L
"I was at a stage in life where I found myself with no career prospects and
an uncertain future. I took up the challenge and enrolled with Karoro
Distance Learning and have not looked back since. I now have a full time
rewarding career and a bright future for myself and my family. Karoro
Learning helped me gain the knowledge I needed to become successful.".S
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