YMCA Invercargill delivers programmes under sub-contracted agreement with the National Council of YMCA’s of New Zealand (NZQA Registered PTE). We have a team of dedicated tutors whose work is focussed on helping young people build a foundation for future success.
Building, empowering and engaging with youth has always been a fundamental purpose of the YMCA. Since our international establishment in 1844 (1855 in New Zealand), the YMCA movement has developed into an organisation that puts emphasis on providing the building blocks that enable people to live rewarding lives.
Intensive Literacy and Numeracy Programme
This programme is suitable for learners aged 16 to 65, with the aim to improve literacy and numeracy skills.
Y-Skills for Life
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Y-Skills for Life programme information
The Y-Skills for Life programme is suitable for learners 16 years or older with the aim to improve literacy and numeracy skills.
Y-Skills for Life is a FREE short course (up to 300 hours over 5-20 hours per week), open to anyone age 16-65 who finds reading, writing and basic maths challenging. Our skilled, friendly and supportive tutors can help put you on a path for greater success.
We believe in learning by doing. Through the programme you’ll build confidence and ability by practicing essential skills like:
- Job search (creating a personal profile, CV and cover letter)
- Cooking (reading, measuring, budgeting)
- Filling in forms
- Basic computer skills
- Study towards a Class 1 Learner Drivers licence
- Financial literacy
Admission (Eligibility/Pre-requisites)
To be eligible for the Intensive Literacy and Numeracy programme learners must;
(a) be a domestic student, and
(b) have low skills in literacy, numeracy, or literacy and numeracy:
A learner has a low skill level of literacy, numeracy, or literacy and numeracy:
(a) if the learner has fewer than 80 credits on the NZQF, or
(b) if the learner has more than 80 credits on the NZQF, the learner has fewer than 12 credits on the literacy and/or numeracy in unit standards and/or achievement standards, or
(c) if the learner is assessed using the Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool and presents at Step 1 or 2 on the Learning Progressions for reading and/or numeracy.
Fees: This is a FREE Intensive Literacy and Numeracy Funded programme. ALL programme related materials are provided.
Start Date: Ongoing throughout the year.
Contact: Enable JavaScript to view protected content. or (03) 218 9622
Youth Guarantee Courses
These courses are about creating opportunities for 16 to 19 year olds who are not currently engaged in education. They are free, with no hidden costs.
Y-Skills Outdoors
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Y-Skills Outdoors programme information
Course content includes:
- Camping and Tramping
- High & Low Ropes
- Kayaking
- Coaching Skills
- Physiology & Exercise
- First Aid
Eligibility/Pre-requisite
- Open to 16 – 19 year olds that meet enrolment criteria
See Y-Skills Outdoors programme information for all details
Fees: This is a FREE Youth Guarantee funded programme. ALL programme related materials are provided.
Start Date: Ongoing throughout the year
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Y-Skills
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Y-Skills programme information
Benefits
Course content includes:
- Biculturalism and Diversity in the workplace and community
- Interpersonal Communication
- Legal Studies
- Finance and Budgeting
- Social and Cooperative Skills
- First Aid
- Literacy and Numeracy
Eligibility/Pre-requisite
- Open to 16 – 19 year olds that meet enrolment criteria
See Y-Skills (Level 1) programme information for all details
See Ready2Work (Level 2) programme information for all details
Fees: This is a FREE Youth Guarantee funded programme. ALL programme related materials are provided
Start Date: Ongoing throughout the year
Contact: Enable JavaScript to view protected content. or (03) 218 9622 or message us on Facebook
Y-Skills Farming
Interested in agriculture or want to learn to drive a tractor? This course offers opportunities to learn all things rural. NCEA Level 2 and a Vocational Pathway Award in Primary Industries. Find out moreClose
Y-Skills Farming programme information
Benefits
Course content includes:
- Agriculture vehicles and machinery
- Sheep Farming
- Farming Skills
- General Agriculture
- Plant Pest, Weed and Disease Control
Eligibility/Pre-requisite
- Open to 16 – 19 year olds that meet enrolment criteria
See Y-Skills Farming programme information for all details
Fees: This is a FREE Youth Guarantee funded programme. ALL programme related materials are provided.
Start Date: Ongoing throughout the year
Contact: Enable JavaScript to view protected content. or (03) 218 9622 or message us on Facebook
YMCA is contracted through the Ministry of Social Development to provide support and mentoring for young people.
