Queenstown Programme Options

Community Learning Centre (CLC)

Come and join us at our exciting new venue right in the heart of Queenstown at Level 2, 45 Camp Street where we offer a range of programmes including computing, business studies, sustainable practice as well as short courses in creative studies. Download a brochure

Opening Hours

Monday: 8.30am to 12.30pm and 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Tuesday: 8.30am to 12.30pm
Wednesday: 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Thursday: 8.30am to 12.30pm
Friday 10.30am to 12.30pm

Contact details

Contact:        Al Williams
Phone:          +64 3 441 3569
Free phone:   Cromwell Campus 0800 765 9276 (NZ Only)
Address:       Level 2, 45 Camp Street, Queenstown 9300
Email:           al.williamsop.ac.nz

Art, Design and Computing

Business

Centre for Sustainable Practice

Learn more about the Centre for Sustainable Practice at Otago Polytechnic here

Short Courses

Computing ‘Bits & Bytes’

Our Computing ‘Bits & Bytes’ courses are designed for students wanting to gain computing skills, but do not want to work towards a particular qualification. The cost is $75.00 for a 10 hour course and $150.00 for a 20 hour course. 

The course can be studied at your own pace and in your own time.  With no set classes your learning is self-directed, with an experienced facilitator on hand.

Here are some examples of what we have to offer:

  • Introduction to Computing and Internet & Email
  • Introduction to Microsoft Office: (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Access & Outlook)
  • Introduction to Web Design
  • Introduction to Computer Graphics – Paintshop Pro 9
  • Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
  • Introduction to Windows 7 or Vista
  • Introduction to Social Media for Beginners (Facebook, Twitter, Skype & Google)
  • How to use Trademe
  • Introduction to Windows Movie Maker
  • Internet Safety for you & your kids

Just bought a computer?

We also provide a one-on-one tutored session should you wish to learn something specific.  You can use one of our suite computers or you can bring in your own laptop. The fee is $20.00 per half hour and bookings must be made in advance.

Need help installing your software?

Do you need to need to install new software on your computer, but are not confident of doing it correctly? Bring your computer into our Queenstown Community Learning Centre and we can install it for you for a fee of $49.00.

Other Facilities

We have the following rooms and equipment for hire:

  • Large classroom (for up 25 people)
  • Computing suite - with MS Office 2007 and Adobe Master Collection CS4
  • Small meeting room 

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