COURSES/WORKSHOPS
Your free guide to adult education in the Picton area. If you wish to list your class please contact the Picton Resource Centre on 03 573 7790 or email prcentre@xtra.co.nz.
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First Aid Course
Friday 24th April, 8.30 am
Picton Fire Station, High Street, Picton First aid courses NZQA 6400, 6401, 6402. For more information or to book your place contact Trevor on 027 817 5501 or Loren on 0508 776 633. Email training@promed.ac.nz. www.promed.ac.nz. Promed (NZ) Ltd is approved by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under section 252 of the Education Act 1989 to assess and award the unit standards listed. |
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Get Plant Savvy with Maia
Friday 1st May for 7 weeks
Te Paranui, 1310 SH1, Tuamarina Learn all about the nutrients in plant-based foods and how to transition to a healthy whole-foods diet with ease in this 7 weeks course, led by Maia who studied plant-based nutrition at the CNS (NY) and has embraced a plant-based whole foods lifestyle for 7 years. We’re meeting every Friday evening for cooking and education in the EARTHBOUND Kitchen, half way between Picton and Blenheim off SH1. Included in the program is a trip to Blenheim town centre to learn how to read food labels, how to store and prepare bulk food, what appliances are useful and how to navigate the grocery store. By the end of the 7 weeks you will be able to make informed choices of what to eat based on knowledge and experience, and to shop for and prepare complete balanced delicious dishes from vegetables, legumes, grains, fruits, nuts and seeds to keep you and your family well-nourished and happy. To enquire email earthbound@teparanui.nz or phone 027 895 3688. |
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First Aid Course
Friday 29th May, 8.30 am
Picton Fire Station, High Street, Picton First aid courses NZQA 6400, 6401, 6402. For more information or to book your place contact Trevor on 027 817 5501 or Loren on 0508 776 633. Email training@promed.ac.nz. www.promed.ac.nz. Promed (NZ) Ltd is approved by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under section 252 of the Education Act 1989 to assess and award the unit standards listed. |
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Day Skipper
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June, 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Waikawa Boating Club, Beach Road, Waikawa Qualification: NZ Day Skipper Certificate, Unit Standard 26542 (6x Level 2 Credits) What it covers: Introductory course covering essential equipment, navigation, tides, weather, rules and regulations, and what to do in an emergency. Cost: $255 inc GST To book your place call 0800 40 80 90 or visit www.boatingeducation.org.nz |