Computer skills will help you get that job, get that promotion, earn you more money.

Develop your computing skills from home by doing one or all of our computer training schemes – they are free and flexible, you won’t regret it.

If you have little knowledge, skills or experience in computing then these short courses are a great place to start. The courses use the Microsoft Office suite of software to provide you with foundation computing skills essential for employment and future study.

The Training Schemes we offer are:

Basic Excel, Intermediate Excel, Advances Excel, Pivot Tables, Basic Word, Intermediate Word, Basic Powerpoint, Google Drive, Outlook email, Outlook Calendar. MYOB to be confirmed later this year.

A beginner’s guide to DSLR photography. Learn the principles and practice of good digital photography – we will cover how to control exposure, camera modes, digital file sizes and composition, with practical exercises to put into practice what is learnt. Bring your own camera.

Please note that digital courses must be paid for and processed ONE week prior to the course date to ensure that you will have access to the EIT computers. Students must supply own USB or access to cloud storage to save work on: min 4GB. The minimum age is 16 years.

After editing your images in Photoshop, and designing your logo or images in Illustrator, learn how to use Adobe InDesign to layout text and images to produce your pamphlets, brochures and books.

Please note that digital courses must be paid for and processed ONE week prior to the course date to ensure that you will have access to the EIT computers. Students must supply own USB to save work on, min 4GB. The minimum age is 16 years.

Get a taste of working in the Film industry. Practical lessons in camera and sound recording, editing and sound mixing from experienced professionals at our purpose-built Screen Production studios.

Please note that digital courses must be paid for and processed ONE week prior to the course date to ensure that you will have access to the EIT computers. If you wish to save your work, please provide your own hard drive. Minimum age is 16 years.

This workshop introduces professional techniques of screenprinting including how to make a screen using light sensitive emulsion and printing onto paper or a fabric surface. This workshop is suitable for beginners.

We provide inks and paper to print on, bring your own tshirts, fabrics etc. You can also purchase your stencilled re-usable screen for $45.00. Minimum age is 16 years.

Adobe Lightroom is one of the leading photography editing applications. Come and learn how to make the most of its features, speed up your editing process and add professional touches to your photographs.

Please note that digital courses must be paid for and processed ONE week prior to the course date to ensure that you will have access to the EIT computers. Bring your own camera. Students must supply own USB to save work on: min 4GB. The minimum age is 16 years.

Photoshop is widely used by photographers and graphic artists to edit and re-touch images. Learn some of the most practical features of this powerful software in one of our Apple Mac classrooms.

Please note that digital courses must be paid for and processed ONE week prior to the course date to ensure that you will have access to the EIT computers. If you wish to save your work, bring access to your cloud storage or supply own USB to save work on: min 4GB. The minimum age is 16 years.

An introduction to vector drawing for laser cutting using Adobe Illustrator. This course will show you the fundamentals of vector drawing which you will use to laser cut a personalised keyring and a custom set of jewellery or coasters.

Please note that digital courses must be paid for and processed ONE week prior to the course date to ensure that you will have access to the EIT computers. If you wish to save your work, bring access to your cloud storage or supply own USB to save work on: min 4GB. The minimum age is 16 years.

An introduction to creating graphics using Adobe Illustrator. You will be guided through a traditional design process to design your logo. Then learn the fundamentals of vector illustration and create your own logo and brand kit.

Please note that digital courses must be paid for and processed ONE week prior to the course date to ensure that you will have access to the EIT computers. Students must have access to cloud storage available or supply own USB to save work on: min 4GB. The minimum age is 16 years.

By law, every hospitality business that sells alcohol must have a qualified person in charge at all times – this could be you.

After completing the Licence Controllers Qualification (LCQ) you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and the responsibilities and requirements for service of alcohol in a licensed premises.

Please bring a verified copy of your passport or birth certificate when enrolling

Receive essential training on all things related to food safety, such as hand hygiene, personal hygiene, cleaning, food allergens, potentially hazardous food,
preventing cross contamination, and much more.

Upon completion of this certificate you will have gained knowledge and training in your regions Food Safety Bylaws

*Please bring a verified copy of your passport or birth certificate when enrolling. 

Receive essential training on all things related to food safety, such as hand hygiene, personal hygiene, cleaning, food allergens, potentially hazardous food,
preventing cross contamination, and much more.

Upon completion of this certificate you will have gained knowledge and training in your regions Food Safety Bylaws

*Please bring a verified copy of your passport or birth certificate when enrolling. 

Learn the principles and practices of bartending, host responsibility and how to serve beer, wine and spirits. Students must be 18 years or older. *This is not the Bar Managers (LCQ) qualification. * Please supply a JP verified copy of your birth certificate or passport when enrolling for this course.

Tutor Chris Toomey

Take a culinary trip down the Rabbit Hole into an immersive 3 day experience hosted by Chef Kylie.

You will make fun, colourful, crazy food that you would expect at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.

Come on through the looking glass for a mystical introduction to the fun and magic of cooking.

This course meets the Napier City Council and the Hastings District Council Food Safety bylaws (Level 1 and 2).

5/6 October 2021

7/8 December 2021

After completing the Licence Controllers Qualification you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and the responsibilities and requirements for service of alcohol in a licensed premises as a Duty Manager.

*Please bring a verified copy of your passport or birth certificate when enrolling.

room P103

Learn about the history of coffee, how to operate and maintain espresso machines, get hands-on practical training for all coffee styles and an introduction to customer service skills.

Students must be 16 years or older.

Venue: EIT Hawke’s Bay Campus, P Block, Room P103 Time: Mondays 6.00pm – 8.00pm, Tuesdays 6.00pm – 9.00pm 

Dates for 2021 

1/2 November

29/30 November

This is a two day workshop for Registered Nurses designed to develop skills as a preceptor working with new staff including HCAs, RNs, ENs, and nursing students.

4-5 February 2021 –  Venue room N220
12-13 May 2021 – Venue room L311 and N218
14-15 June 2021 – Venue room M203
18-19 October 2021 – Venue room M101 and N219
25-26 November 2021 – Venue room N220

This competency-based education programme will prepare registered health professionals to be certified as “Approved Smear Takers”.  This programme is only appropriate for those registered health professionals working in situations where they have access to taking smears.

Students must complete this programme within 12 months of the start date.