Masterton YMCA Education

Conservation Corps (15+)

What is the Conservation Corps?

The New Zealand Conservation Corps is a youth development programme for young people aged 16-25.

This programme is a great chance to:

Obtain practical work skills
Learn new life skills and,
Gain confidence and new strengths.

Organised throughout the country, the programmes run for 20 weeks. Each course has between 10-12 participants who complete the programme together. Programmes start in February and July. New Zealand Conservation Corps members work on worthwhile projects that improve and protect our environment. You learn practical conservations skills such as planting native trees and shrubs, upgrading walking tracks, fencing off areas, restoration projects and working in reserves and waterways.

On the courses you do three types of things:

Challenging outdoor recreation
Work experiences through conservation or community work projects
Practical learning, through tailor-made education.

You will be able to take part in a range of activities over the 20 weeks like abseiling, canoeing, caving, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing ,tramping team sports and heaps more.

What's in it for you?

Going on a Corps course could be one of the best things you do. You will get lots of practical skills and work experience. Also, you'll gain a nationally recognised certificate of achievement and potentially some NZAQ units. Most graduates of the programmes get good employment or move on to higher education.

You don't need any qualification to join, and there are no fees to pay.

So what are you waiting for? Just do it!

Contact Derek Dale
371 Queen St
Masterton
Ph: 06 3775499
Email: Reception

TOPS - Pathways to Your Future (18+)

Need a step up?

If you have not yet achieved NCEA Level 1, YMCA with its supportive learning environment could be just right for you. All programmes are linked to the National Qualifications Framework:

Work towards a qualification
Work at your own pace
Gain Unit Standard credits
Progress to other courses or tertiary providers

The YMCA has been around for a long time, 150 years in 2005 but don't worry Anne isn't that old!

Our education courses like everything we do, are guided by a strong sense of values. So? This means your tutor and YMCA admin staff will treat you with caring, respect and honesty and behave responsibly toward you and your needs. At YMCA the tutors will support you in all aspects of your life.

Be work ready, and confidence about your future. On a Pathways to Your Future course you may gain:

A learners licence
A first aid certificate
A defensive driving course
Worked on some personal issues
Discover your hidden potential

And have a lot of fun along the way. Pathways to Your Future students also get to experience some outdoor fun, with camps, walks, tramps and other adventure based activities.

It's free so no student debt
Quality education leading to National Qualifications
Provided by a tutor with enthusiasm, a personal approach and committed to you.
Small group and at your own pace learning

The YMCA is registered and accredited by NZAQ so you're guaranteed of a quality education.

Contact Anne Brewer
371 Queen St
Masterton
Ph: 06 3775499
Email: Reception