Bowerman School of Design
Courses we offer:
Clothing Manufacture & Textile Printing - 26 weeks, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. You will learn industrial machining skills, fashion illustration/technical drawing, pattern making, knowledge of fabrics/layout/cutting, garment construction/costing, hand screen-printing on textiles. If you complete the course you will gain a National Certificate in Clothing Manufacture (Elementary Sewing Skills).
Graphic Design - 26 weeks, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. You will become confident in understanding briefs, developing ideas, using the computer as a design tool, using traditional materials to explore design methods and industry standard software. If you complete the course you will gain a National Certificate of Graphic Design (Introductory Skills) Level Two.
Design Your Career - up to 13 weeks, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm (flexible). This course is based on your individual needs. Our main requirement is that you are enthusiastic and keen to gain full time employment. In return we will up-skill you in whatever you need, from CV and cover letter skills to a hair cut and confidence in interviews. We will also contact employers regarding grants that they can receive if they hire you full time. We have strong contacts with Wellington businesses and often talk to them about possible positions for our students. If you are successful on the course you will gain a full time job and come off the benefit!
PLEASE NOTE:
You need to be registered with Work and Income NZ to be able to do our courses.
HOW WE WORK:
If you are interested in any of our courses please make an appointment with a case manager to see if you are eligible. If you are, get the case manager to call us and make an appointment for you to come in.
At the appointment you will meet the tutor, get a run down and walk through of the course and get the opportunity to ask questions. From there, if you are still keen on the course we will put you on our waiting list.
For all the course we have a waiting list. Places come up frequently and can be unexpected (if as current student gains employment or needs to leave the course) so it is important you get in contact with us if your contact details or circumstances change.
Our classes are made up of approx. 20 students. In the class we have varying levels of ability and the students have all started at different times. This means that the students work at their own pace and the tutor works one-on-one with students - rather than "lecturing".
If you have any questions feel free to contact us by phone (answer phone available 24 hrs) or email.
