Personal Development and Health Terms 1 and 2 2010

 

First Aid Certificate

Margaret Domett

The essential course for all those who need and want to be ready to help others in an emergency.  Practical and enjoyable, with non-written assessments, the course teaches the skills and action plans needed for immediate emergency care.  The certificate is valid for two years, meets the requirements of workplace First Aid and covers NZQA modules 6400, 6401 and 6402.  Places may be available on the second day for those who only need a Revalidation course - check with the CEC office.

6691

27 February  - 6 March  FULL

$165

Room: M407

Saturday

9.00-5.00

2 weeks
6692 8 - 15 May

$165

Room: M407

 Saturday

9.00-5.00

2 weeks
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Workplace Paediatric First Aid

Natalie Parsons

Aimed especially at those working in the childcare industry, this intensive, comprehensive, child-focussed First Aid course will give you effective emergency care instruction, equivalent to the OSH Workplace First Aiders course. 

6695

20  - 27 March

$165

Room: M407

Saturday

9.00-5.00

 2 weeks

6696

19  - 26 June

$165

Room: M407

Saturday

9.00-5.00

2 weeks
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Workplace Paediatric First Aid - Refresher

Natalie Parsons

Update your Paediatric First Aid qualification in this refresher course.  Bring your current certificate. 

6699

CANCELLED

$105

Room: M407

Wednesday

7.30-9.30

4 weeks

6700

2  - 23 June

$105

Room: M407

Wednesday

5.30-7.30

4 weeks
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Assertiveness - Stand Up for Yourself

Janette Waisbrod

Learn practical skills to assist you in getting what you want in life and improving your self-esteem. The group will work in a gentle, affirming, non-threatening atmosphere and have lots of fun.

6703

9  February - 30 March

$165

Room: M309

Tuesday

6.00-8.00

8 weeks

6704

4 May - 22 June

$165

Room: M309

Tuesday

6.00-8.00

8 weeks
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Dealing with Anger Assertively

Janette Waisbrod

We will explore our own anger, how it manifests and where it comes from and our response to others' anger.  Learn how to offload it in a safe way and to recognise the difference between assertion and aggression AND have fun.  Bring lunch to share.

6707

12 June

$85

Room: M309

Saturday

9.30-4.30

1 day
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Effective Communication

Janette Waisbrod
Have fun while learning new and practical communication skills which will enable you to be heard and respected, feel good about yourself and make negotiation easier.  Bring lunch to share.

Note: this course is now running one week later than advertised in some publications.

6709

13 March

$85

Room: M306

Saturday

9.30-4.30

1 day
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Find a Job You Can Love

Beth Gallego

Take time to reflect on your priorities and bring into focus options that are the vision of your ideal. A comprehensive workbook and hands-on individual, group and between-session activities will support and encourage your move towards a job you can love.

6711

CANCELLED

$110

Room: M407

Tuesday

6.00-8.00

4 weeks

6712

5 - 26 May

$110

Room: M407

Wednesday

6.00-8.00

4 weeks
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Know Your Personality

Jacque Aldridge

Understand what personality is, get some ideas about your own personality, feel confident in your strengths and understand your weaknesses. Form ideas about how you come to be and how you want to develop and enjoy your life..

6714

20 March

$90

Room: M207

Saturday

9.00-4.30

1 day
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Memory Training

Jacque Aldridge

Increase the skills used in thinking, mentally organising and remembering facts and ideas. Techniques learned apply to both work and higher learning demands by improving your capacity for retention and recall.

6715

13 March

$90

Room: M207

Saturday

9.00-4.30

1 day
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The Craft of Conversation

Jacque Aldridge

Ever been in a situation where you couldn't think what to say? Learn how to handle any social event with ease and not be stuck for words.

6718

9  - 18 March

$90

Room: M308

Tue/Thu

7.30-9.30

2 weeks
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How to Teach Adults

Jacque Aldridge

A certificated course for those tutoring or wishing to start tutoring adults which covers: creating a learning climate, characteristics of adult learners, group dynamics, course planning and evaluation.

6875

 CANCELLED

$195

Room: Marae

Sat/Sun

9.00-5.00

2 days

6876

12 - 19 June

$195

Room: Marae

Saturday

9.00-5.00

2 weeks
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Free Your Neck and Back

Sue Field

Why put up with a stiff neck or sore back?  Using the Feldenkrais® Method, you will learn to free your spine and relieve muscle tension in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.

6721

22 May

$65

Room: Library

Saturday

9.30-3.00

1 day
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Good Posture Naturally

Sue Field

Good posture is your birthright and shouldn't involve thought or effort. Using Feldenkrais® movement lessons, you will unravel inefficient postural habits and discover new levels of comfort.

6723

6 March

$65

Room: Library

Saturday

9.30-3.00

1 day
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Pilates - Level 1

Chris Rice

Pilates works with your muscles, elongating, re-balancing and aligning them. By engaging your mind and concentration together with breathing you will improve your focus and kinaesthetic understanding. This blend of physical and mental workout helps you to improve your postural alignment, making Pilates a good complement to many other programmes and therapies. Bring a yoga mat or blanket and a drink of water.

6725

9  February - 30 March FULL

$85

Room: Library

Tuesday

5.30-6.30

8 weeks
 6727 4 May - 22 June $85

Room: Library

 Tuesday

5.30-6.30

8 weeks
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Pilates - Level 2

Chris Rice

For those who have completed a Pilates - Level 1 course.  Bring a yoga mat or blanket and a drink of water.

(Note: This course was originally advertised as a Level 1 course in some publications).

6726

9  February - 30 March FULL

$85

Room: Library

Tuesday

6.30-7.30

8 weeks

6730

4 May - 22 June

$85

Room: Library

Tuesday

6.30-7.30

8 weeks
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Tai Chi - Beginners

Hennie Barnard
Tai Chi is meditation in motion, practised for health and relaxation.  Instruction is given in Yang's 24 forms.

6733

9  February - 30 March

$125

Room: Marae

Tuesday

7.00-8.30

8 weeks

6734

4 May - 22 June

$125

Room: Marae

Tuesday

7.00-8.30

8 weeks
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Yoga

Sue Field

Yoga emphasises relaxation and gentle stretching to tone the body and calm the mind.  Open to all ages, levels and degrees of flexibility.  Bring a mat or blanket.

6737

11  February - 1 April

$125

Room: Library

Thursday

7.30-9.00

8 weeks
 6738 6 May - 24 June

$125

Room: Library

 Thursday

7.30-9.00

 8 weeks
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Health Massage - Back, Neck and Shoulders

Paula Kerslake

Massage has many benefits for the body and mind. In this introductory workshop you will learn and practise a sequence of massage techniques for the back, neck and shoulders. Bring three large towels, a pillow and a blanket or rug. Cost of oils included in course fee.

6741

6 March

$65

Room: M209

Saturday

9.30-1.00

1 day
6742 8 May $65

Room: M209

 Saturday

9.30-1.00

 1 day
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Meditation - An Introduction

Hennie Barnard

Find the way towards concentration, tranquility, insight and wisdom. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a cushion.

6744

20 March

$50

Room: M209

Saturday

1.30-4.30

1 day

6745

12 June

$50

Room: M209

Saturday

1.30-4.30

1 day
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Astronomy - Seeing Stars

Vicki Irons

Learn where to look for planets and other objects of interest, the main constellations of each season, the signposts that lead to other star groups and the workings of optical devices.

6747

4 May - 8 June

$125

Room: M409

Tuesday

7.30-9.30

6 weeks
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First Aid Certificate (Newlands College)

Margaret Domett

The essential course for all those who need and want to be ready to help others in an emergency. Practical and enjoyable, with non-written assessments, the course teaches the skills and action plans needed for immediate emergency care. The certificate is valid for two years, meets the requirements of workplace First Aid and covers NZQA modules 6400, 6401 and 6402.

N7237

21  - 28 March

$165

Room: LSC3

Sunday

9.00-5.00

2 weeks

N7238

13 - 20 June

$165

Room: LSC3

Sunday

9.00-5.00

2 weeks
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First Aid Certificate - Refresher (Newlands College)

Margaret Domett

If you need to renew your First Aid Certificate, join our basic course on the second day. Bring your expired certificate.

N7241

28 March

$105

Room: LSC3

Sunday

9.00-5.00

1 day
N7242 20 June
 $105

Room: LSC3

 Sunday

9.00-5.00

 1 day
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The Craft of Conversation (Newlands College)

Jacque Aldridge

Ever been in a situation where you couldn't think what to say? Learn how to handle any social event with ease and not be stuck for words. 

N7247

16 May

$90

Room: B1

Sunday

9.00-4.30

1 day
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Pilates - Level 1 (Newlands College)

Chris Rice

Pilates works with your muscles, elongating, re-balancing and aligning them. By engaging your mind and concentration together with breathing you will improve your focus and kinaesthetic understanding. This blend of physical and mental workout helps you to improve your postural alignment, making Pilates a good complement to many other programmes and therapies. Bring a yoga mat or blanket and a drink of water.
N7249

10 February  - 31 March FULL

$85

Room: Pavilion

Wednesday

6.30-7.30

 8 weeks
N7250 5 May - 23 June
 $85 Room: Pavilion Wednesday

6.30-7.30

 8 weeks
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Pilates - Level 2 (Newlands College)

Chris Rice

For those who have completed a Pilates - Level 1 course. Bring a yoga mat or blanket and a drink of water.

NOTE: Time of courses differs from that advertised in some publications.

N7253

CANCELLED

$85

Room: Pavilion

Wednesday

5.30-6.30

8 weeks
N7254 5 May - 23 June
 $85 Room: Pavilion Wednesday 5.30-6.30 8 weeks
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Yoga - Level 1 (Newlands College)

Trish Goodyear

A gentle introduction to basic yoga postures. Develop body awareness, strength, posture and flexibility and use simple breathing and focus techniques to access inner peace, unwind and deeply relax. Bring a yoga mat or blanket and a drink of water.

N7257 FULL

10  February - 31 March

$80

Room: LSC4

Wednesday

6.30-7.30

8 weeks

N7258

5 May - 23 June

$80

Room: LSC4

Wednesday

6.30-7.30

8 weeks
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Yoga - Level 2 (Newlands College)

Barbara McLennan

Expand and consolidate your learning of the basic postures. Only suitable for those who have completed a Level 1 course. Bring a yoga mat or blanket and a drink of water.

N7261

10  February - 31 March

$80

Room: DPR

Wednesday

6.30-7.30

8 weeks

N7262

5 May - 23 June

$80

Room: DPR

Wednesday

6.30-7.30

8 weeks
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Yoga - Level 3 (Newlands College)

Barbara McLennan

Develop your yoga further and consolidate your learning. Only suitable for those who have completed a Level 2 course. Bring a yoga mat or blanket and a drink of water.

N7265

10  February - 31 March

$80

Room: DPR

Wednesday

7.30-8.30

8 weeks

N7266

5 May - 23 June

$80

Room: DPR

Wednesday

7.30-8.30

8 weeks
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Yoga for Pregnancy (Newlands College)

Diane Clark Manley

Learn gentle yoga postures designed for pregnancy, suitable for those 14 weeks plus.  Please consult your midwife or doctor before enrolling. Bring a yoga mat and a drink of water.

N7269

14  February - 28 Mach

$75

Room: DPR

Sunday

9.30-10.30

7 weeks
N7270 2 May - 20 June
 $75

Room: DPR

 Sunday 9.30-10.30 7 weeks
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Yoga for Brunch (Newlands College)

Diane Clark Manley

Enjoy a relaxing morning, taking your yoga skills to the next level. For those who have completed at least 6 months of yoga. Bring a yoga mat or blanket.

N7273

CANCELLED

$75

Room: DPR

Sunday

10.35-11.35

7 weeks
 N7274  2 May - 20 June  $75

Room: DPR

  Sunday  10.35-11.35 7 weeks
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