Confidence Courses
Practical life skills, learning where your food comes from, and fun!
Our goal
We aim to empower our rangatahi to leave their comfort zones and gain skills, knowledge and friendships that will serve them in everyday life, no-matter what career path they choose
What will you come away with at the end of the course?
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Valuable life skills, transferable to any future career path
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A completion gift and certificate
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Character reference, if desired
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Confidence!
What is involved in the courses?
Courses have been designed to suit 13- to 18-year-olds. Individual courses will vary, depending on seasonal farming activities, but each course will include:
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Learning modules – skills such as how to change a tyre/vehicle maintenance, driving a tractor/excavator, handling horses, environmental stewardship, building, the list goes on!
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Work modules – get your hands dirty doing some real farm work! Weighing cattle, drafting sheep, planting trees and more
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Obstacle courses – a chance to have some competitive fun with the skills we’ve learnt throughout the week
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Exercise modules – different forms of exercise achievable for all fitness levels
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Afternoon tea is provided daily, during the end-of-session debrief
What will you come away with at the end of the course?
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Valuable life skills, transferable to any future career path
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A completion gift and certificate
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Character reference, if desired
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Confidence!
Course dates and pricing 2024
22nd April – 26th April
8th July – 12th July
15th July – 19th July
30th September – 4th October
7th October – 11th October
All 5-day courses run from 11am – 3.30pm
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Price per person: $700 (incl GST)
In order for us to provide a quality and safe learning environment, numbers are strictly limited.
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