Get Work Ready!

Otago Polytechnic recognises that computing skills are fundamental life skills. In fact, today’s employers increasingly expect their staff to be familar with computing software at an introductory level.

Otago Polytechnic’s Work Ready employment package can have you upskilled and ready to advance your career.  Not only will you receive valuable help towards a new future, with each of the programmes you will receive unit standard qualifications that can go towards a higher qualification.

Package Overview:

• Otago Polytechnic has created an affordable package to make sure you are work ready
• Tailor your own Work Ready package so that it is personalised to your needs
• Each course you complete will give you a unit standard, which you can add to your CV
• You can complete your Work Ready package in your own time, at any of the Otago Polytechnic Community Learning Centres.

Topics Include:

CV Presentation

Is your CV up to scratch? We will help you create your CV requirements and cover letter.

Interview Skills

Not sure how to present yourself at interviews?  We will work through interview
techniques and help you develop your communication skills.

Health and Safety

With ever increasing workplace compliance, employers need their staff to be up to speed with the latest health and safety legislation. We can train you to gain your Workplace Health and Safety Unit Standard.

Customer Service

All businesses depend on their customers; all customers deserve a high standard of service. We can help you gain customer service skills while achieving a Unit Standard.

Computer Skills

Need to come up to speed and refine your computer capabilities to meet business needs? We can help you improve your skills in Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, emailing and more.

FREE CAREER GUIDANCE AT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTRE

Come and talk to Jane Field, our Career Consultant, for FREE guidance on your career development, career decision making, job searching, help with life choices – and employability. Whether planning to work or study, make an appointment to talk Jane about “where to from here?”
Appointments are necessary – please call your nearest Community Learning Centre to arrange a time that suits.

MOSGIEL
Location: Community Learning Centre – 7 Harstonge Avenue
Phone: 03 484 7540

CENTRAL CITY
Location: The Common Room – corner George and Bath Streets
Phone: 03 477 3626

SOUTH DUNEDIN
Location: Community Learning Centre – corner Hillside Road and King Edward Street
Phone: 03 455 1768

CROMWELL
Location: Community Learning Centre – Cnr Erris and Rays Streets
Phone: 03 445 9900

QUEENSTOWN
Location: Community Learning Centre – 45 Camp Street
Phone: 0800 762 786