Gore Courses

This programme introduces you to the exciting world of computing technology and its applications that are both nationally and locally relevant.

This programme gives you the entry level skills and knowledge necessary to operate competently in positions related to business administration and information technology. It is a blend of theoretical and practical learning that recognises the demands of administration/office support roles in today's challenging times. The programme includes word and text processing, spreadsheets, database, mail merge, working between applications, desktop publishing using MSWord, PowerPoint, computer operation, answering telephones, customer service provision, interpersonal communications, business communication, health and safety, information processing as well as learning office procedures and reception skills. The training in this programme is nationally and locally relevant, and is taught in an environment which reflects workplace practices.

It provides skills in hardware, software, word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and file management. The emphasis is on the practical application of technology in the workplace.

The programme will allow students to:

• Gain skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to working or further training in the computing sector.
• Develop work habits and practice appropriate for further training and employment in the computing sector.

This programme in business administration will provide students with the skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to working or further training in the business sector. The programme covers computer applications - PowerPoint, Word, Access, Excel, Desktop Publishing, health and safety, communications, reception, and administrative systems.

This programme provides students with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes desirable for a Teacher Aide.

This programme aims to increase the number of speakers in conversational Te Reo Máori across all generations. You will examine aspects of tikanga Máori through activities especially designed to encourage communication in Máori. These will include a combination of formal and informal situations such as Hui, Powhiri and Noho Marae.

This programme will help anyone to gain confidence and understand the basics of using a computer.

This New Zealand Institute of Management (NZIM) qualification has been specifically developed to give you thorough practical training in all aspects of first level supervision and management. It also prepares you for further study towards more advanced business qualifications such as the NZIM Diploma in Business.

This fun and exciting programme is a foundation level of the Maori language which will introduce you to basic tikanga Maori and introductory conversational Maori.

This programme in business administration will provide students with the skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to working or further training in the business sector. The programme encompasses keyboarding skills, computer applications, communications and administrative systems.

This two day programme covers the unit standards required to gain the Licence Controller Qualification.  It is compulsory to hold this qualification if applying for the General Managers Certificate, and is important for people working or intending to work in a supervisory role in a licenced premises. 

Learn a wide range of scrapbooking styles

Artists of all stages can learn the techniques involved in painting using watercolour, oil or acrylic paints. This is a community programme for interest purposes.

This programme aims to provide a basic understanding of practises that result in safe food handling. It is for all people working, or preparing to work, in a food business.

This is a one day information session on how to achieve "The Perfect Cup".