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 participate in Rata Room café services, preparing and clearing customer dining and services areas and equipment. |
3 - 5 Mar |
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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. |
14 - 28 Mar |
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WEL101 STAR Engineering Welding - Introduction Gain hospitality skills in a 'real-world' bar service environment. Students will prepare and serve a range of non-alcoholic drinks to customers. |
20 Mar |
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HAI204 STAR Hairdressing Salon Skills Learn practical hairdressing skills in a salon environment. Be introduced to the tools and products of the trade, learn to shampoo hair and dress long hair into simple styles. Develop an understanding of sustainability concepts relevant to the hairdressing industry by examining sources of waste, product disposal, recycling and strategies to reduce carbon footprint. |
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 and serve a range of non-alcoholic drinks to customers. |
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. |
12 - 13 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. |
16 - 30 May |
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COK302 Cookery Gourmet to Go Gain cookery and complex sandwich preparation skills in a ‘real-world’ commercial kitchen service environment. Using fresh ingredients with differing flavours and textures, learn:
Students will participate in the preparation for Rata Room café services by presenting a range of complex hot and cold sandwiches for customers. |
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 and serve a range of non-alcoholic drinks to customers. |
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 Students will develop an understanding of technical skills used in beauty therapy clinics, by observing practical demonstrations and performing beauty services. |
23 - 25 Jun |
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CAF202 STAR Café Service - Table Service Gain hospitality skills in a 'real-world' café service environment. Students will participate in Rata Room café services, preparing and clearing customer dining and services areas and equipment. |
15 - 17 Jul |
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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. |
21 - 23 Jul |
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COF203 STAR Barista Coffee Learn basic barista skills by preparing espresso beverages under supervision |
21 - 23 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. |
1 - 15 Aug |
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COF203 STAR Barista Coffee Learn basic barista skills by preparing espresso beverages under supervision |
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 for customers. |
21 - 22 Oct |
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CAF202 STAR Café Service - Table Service Gain hospitality skills in a 'real-world' café service environment. Students will participate in Rata Room café services, preparing and clearing customer dining and services areas and equipment. |
28 - 30 Oct |
