These young men are taking part in a Level 2 Certificate foundation course in building and carpentry being held over 19 weeks at the Tararua Community Youth Services in Dannevirke. The course is being run by the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) Hawke's Bay, which is working in conjunction with youth services, Winz and the Tararua Learning Centre. The course is being conducted by Campbell Johnston (pictured centre front row).
These young men are taking part in a Level 2 Certificate foundation course in building and carpentry being held over 19 weeks at the Tararua Community Youth Services in Dannevirke. The course is being run by the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) Hawke's Bay, which is working in conjunction with youth services, Winz and the Tararua Learning Centre. The course is being conducted by Campbell Johnston (pictured centre front row).
Young men from the district have begun a 19-week course in building and carpentry which could lead to new careers, thanks to collaboration between Tararua Community Youth Services and the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) in Hawke's Bay.
"This is an awesome opportunity for the 17 guys," EIT tutor CampbellJohnston said.
The EIT certificate in foundation studies, construction, is based at the Carnegie Centre in Allardice St. The programme includes how to manage life after school, learning about the skills of the trade and the practical skills of carpentry and building. It is being run in conjunction with Winz and the Tararua Learning Centre.
Last week students spent time at the Dannevirke Domain on team-building exercises, with some fitness training built-in as well.
The course is split 50/50 between theory and practical course work and the students will also be undertaking three community projects. The first will be a shelter and seating area around the skateboard area in Allardice St.
