Situation April 2017 Issue 23 by Southern Institute of Technology

The Magazine of the SIT2LRN Distance Students April 2017 Issue 23

SIT2LRN Programme Profile

Master of Applied Management • Bachelor of Nursing & Diploma of Enrolled Nursing on-site

programmes

• Advisory Committees • SIT2LRN Outcomes • Online Databases

About SIT The Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is one of 18 government polytechnics and institutes of technology offering tertiary education throughout New Zealand. SIT programmes are accredited and approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority up to Master's level. SIT has a proud history of vocational education and training. For over 40 years we have been providing students with quality education across a range of subject areas and at a variety of levels including postgraduate study. This variety enables you to enter your training at the level that suits you and to progress as you are ready. Many of our programmes link to higher level qualifications at SIT and other institutions in New Zealand and throughout the world. We are constantly developing these relationships to ensure that our graduates have maximum mobility.

The Zero Fee Scheme Our Zero Fee Scheme means we pay your tuition fees, so all you have to pay for are the direct material costs for your course. This applies for all of our degree programmes and most of our diplomas and certificates, including distance learning programmes. Many of our graduates are able to start their careers debt-free! This is not an exaggeration – on any given degree, our students save between $10,000 and $19,000 on tuition fees.

Locations Our main campus is in Invercargill, and we have smaller campuses in Christchurch, Queenstown, Gore and Auckland.

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Production Manager: Teri McClelland

Cover photo: Cynthia Qiu

Editor: Mark Hotton

Diplomas in Digital Photography & Digital Film student (page 12)

Welcome to SITUATION

CONTENTS

SIT2LRN Programme profile

Facilitator Profiles

Student Profiles

8 Claire Cameron

New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals / Lifestyle Block Animals)

-New Zealand Diploma in Agribusiness Management facilitator

-Diplomas in Digital Photography & Digital Film student

SIT2LRN Programme profile

Those who have completed their qualification also have something else in common – no regrets that they embarked on distance learning through SIT2LRN. Invariably they have not only learnt something about the subject they’d chosen, but they’ve also learnt something about themselves. It might be time management skills, an ability to juggle normal life with study, or it might simply be discovering how resilient they can be.

-Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety & the New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) facilitator

No one has ever said that studying, especially while working or dealing with family life, is easy. But it’s certainly rewarding and the doors that are opened as a result are significant – not only are they big, but there are also a lot of them. The challenge can be deciding which door to go through!

Bachelor of Nursing & Diploma of Enrolled Nursing

Contributors: Claire Allison, Nathan Burdon Co-ordinator: Vicki Popham Art Editor: Elana Bai

e’re constantly amazed at the journey our students have taken to get where they are and their reason for studying. What’s more exciting – and impressive – is where they’re planning to go with their new qualifications. While the reasons they’re studying can be quite diverse, they all share something in common – they’ve chosen SIT2LRN as their education provider and they all want to learn new skills or gain more knowledge so they can take a career step forward. It doesn’t matter if it’s a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a Certificate in Sports Training and Development, everyone has a reason for choosing a course and undertaking what can sometimes be a challenging study programme.

On-site Programme

One of those seeing the benefits of their study is Certificate in Sports Training and Development graduate Andrew Barrett, who has found his qualification is helping not just in his job as a physical education specialist at a primary school but also with his bodybuilding training. He’s certainly a man who understands the importance of hard work – last year he won a national bodybuilding title … while studying.

9 Les Heads

13 Arno Van Herdeen 14 Andrew Barrett -Certificate in Sports Training & Development graduate

15 Liz McKenzie

-National Certificates in Adult Education & Training (Levels 4 and 5) & National Diploma in Adult Education and Training (Level 6) facilitator

-Diploma in Project Management (Level 6) graduate

Industry Tree House Cornell Institute of Business and Technology

16 Paul Matthews -Certificate in Environmental Management graduate

17 SIT2LRN Advisory Committees Advisory Committees

Also finding a new way of life is digital photography and film student – and mother of young twins – Cynthia Qiu. She swapped a high-flying financial career for fulltime parenting and is now embracing the opportunity to study with SIT2LRN. She wants to learn how to use her passion for making memories through photographs and film to record her sons’ formative years. It’s not just fascinating students’ stories in this edition. We also talk to agribusiness management facilitator Claire Cameron. Farming is a way of life for her, and now she is sharing her years of experience in the agriculture business world and teaching the next generation of farmers how to manage their operations.

Contact Details Freepost SIT2LRN Private Bag 90114 133 Tay Street Invercargill 9840

Another facilitator with significant experience in their field of expertise is globe-trotting health and safety expert Les Heads who has returned to his home province of Southland and not only set up a new business, but has begun facilitating to share that knowledge.

Free Call : 0800 4 0 FEES(within NZ) Telephone : 03 211 2699 ext 3320 Free Facsimile : 03 211 2698 Email : info@sit.ac.nz Website : www.sit.ac.nz Free Text : 2LRN (2576)

Which one will spark your journey with SIT2LRN?

Master of Applied Management

-Bachelor of Applied Management student

10 Robyn Hill

Finding a course that was online, part-time and had appealing study material, made parks and reserves manager Paul Matthews’ decision to study towards a Certificate in Environmental Management a no-brainer. Working in the outdoors is not just a job for him - it’s a way of life in an environment that he loves.

12 Cynthia Qiu

You’ll find all these fascinating stories inside, along with information about some more of the many varied and interesting programmes SIT2LRN offers.

SIT2LRN Outcomes

22 Online Databases SIT Library

ProQuest - Access and Search

CINAHL – Access and Search

SIT2LRN PROGRAMME PROFILE

SIT2LRN PROGRAMME PROFILE Programme facilitator Jeanine McDonald believes this new offering from SIT2LRN will suit a wide section of students, from school leavers to mature students looking for a career change. “This certificate fits in well with students that have commitments and are already working, or have children and can't attend classes, and for students who do not live close to where they could attend classes,” she said. “There is a mix of ages with the students. Some are school leavers looking to see if they want to work in the animal care industry, or to go further on to become a vet nurse or large animals technician, or on even further to become a vet. Other students are mature students looking for a change of career, or parents looking to return to the workplace.” Course intakes are 23 weeks long and the four intakes start at regular intervals during the year. Students can choose to do the course full-time and complete it in one 23-week intake, or spread it out with one or two papers per intake over a two-year period, depending on time commitments. Each paper has assignments spread through the duration of the intake to ensure the workload is balanced.

NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN

ANIMAL CARE

(COMPANION ANIMALS / LIFESTYLE BLOCK ANIMALS)* Do you live on a lifestyle block and want to know more about caring for your animals, or are you interested in a career in animal care? Then the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care courses could be what you are looking for.

Jeanine, who facilitates the course along with Lana Quaid, knows how important the flexibility of working extramurally is for some people, having experienced life as a parttime student while working and raising a family. “I have a Graduate Diploma in Rural Studies from Massey which I studied extramurally while working full-time while our children were young. I understand how distance students need to work and the problems that can arise and how they need to be flexible with studying.” Jeanine previously facilitated the Level Two Certificate in Basic Animal Care Science course which predated the new Level Three courses and works to guide students through the course with the use of the online Blackboard system. She is also an experienced practitioner in the field of animal care.

"I worked as a meat inspector for many years so I know the inside of animals and their anatomy really well. We have a lifestyle block with a wide range of animals from appaloosa horses, sheep and cows, to hens, rabbits, dogs and cats. I breed and train horses and we enjoy trekking with them,” Jeanine said. “I recently rode two of them the length of the South Island and we have many interesting adventures with them. I have always been an animal person and keen to learn how to care for my horses and other animals better, which is why I studied at Massey. "I enjoy teaching and helping others to learn more about their animals

"This certificate is a great starting point for any student wanting to learn more about animal care without having to move, give up their current job [to attend classes] or have their children in child care while studying. Students can set their own pace of the course by choosing the number of papers they want to take per intake." and how to look after them. I also teach part-time at SIT about horses and ruminants for classes that study these animals.” There are two certificates for the Animal Care course and students can choose to do either the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) or the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Lifestyle Block Animals).

(diseases that can be transmitted to humans from animals), need to be completed before students choose three animal papers to make up the remainder of the 70 credits required for the certificate. The core compulsory papers are the same for both and only the animal species papers are different. Students choose from animal species papers: dogs, horses, poultry, rodents and rabbits, ruminants, reptiles and amphibians, cats or caged birds, and from the papers they choose they will either be completing the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) or the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Lifestyle Block Animals). Jeanine believes the certificate sets students up with an excellent grounding in animal care. “This certificate provides students with the knowledge to care and handle animals, how to recognise when the animals are not healthy, when further action needs to be taken and what to do in emergency situations,” she said. “This is a great course for students wanting to do vet nursing or work as a rural animal technician, looking for work in catteries and boarding kennels, pet shops, SPCA, pet groomers, racing stables, pet sitting or have their own lifestyle blocks and animals.” The flexibility of SIT2LRN means students can gain valuable skills that will open up their employment options, while working to a schedule that suits their time availability. “This certificate is a great starting point for any student wanting to learn more about animal care without having to move, give up their current job [to attend classes] or have their children in child care while studying. Students can set their own pace of the course by choosing the number of papers they want to take per intake,” Jeanine said. The workload was challenging, without being onerous, but the end result was certainly worth the effort, she said.

All the compulsory papers, such as anatomy, ethics, and zoonosis

*There are two different contexts of the programme: New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) & New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Lifestyle Block Animals)

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ON–SITE PROGRAMME

ON–SITE PROGRAMME Of the students in the current Bachelor of Nursing (BN) programme at SIT Invercargill, seven secondyear students and one first year student had previously studied SIT2LRN Health Sciences, while 15 students from SIT2LRN Health Sciences transitioned into the Pre-Entry to the Bachelor of Nursing 2017 intake.

BACHELOR OF

NURSING DIPLOMA OF

ENROLLED NURSING SIT2LRN health science students are successfully transitioning to on-campus learning at the Southland Institute of Technology's (SIT) School of Nursing. Distance learning students who complete either the Certificate in Health Sciences (Pre-entry) or the Certificate in Health Sciences (Intermediate) are eligible for entry into either the on-site Diploma in Enrolled Nursing or the Bachelor of Nursing.

Academic and Relationship Leader Dr Sally Dobbs said the BN programme had a significant science component and the SIT2LRN programmes prepared students well for this. “The other significant advantage is that students are well equipped to use the Blackboard system, and are also well prepared for independent learning. “I think that the most important aspect of the SIT2LRN health science programmes is that they enable students to gain a solid foundation in the sciences from which they build on when they need to provide theoretical rationale for the implementation of clinical skills. “Nursing is about being able to use theory to support clinical decision-making in the best interests of the health consumer.” SIT has been delivering nursing education for 33 years, with a long history of successful graduates – so far 85 per cent of the 2016 graduates have secured employment. Staff at the School of Nursing have a wide range of nursing experience within New Zealand and overseas, and student clinical placements throughout Southland and Otago provide real-life experience in diverse nursing environments. The Bachelor of Nursing is a three-year full-time degree programme that provides students with the knowledge and skills appropriate for employment in a wide and growing number of nursing careers in community and hospital situations. At the core of the programme is theoretical and practical work in nursing - including principles relating to primary health, acute and chronic nursing care, mental health and mental illness. The programme also recognises the importance of the cultural dimensions of nursing. The programme has a strong applied component to allow students to enter the workforce proficient in a range of additional strengths including health promotion, illness prevention, evidence-based practice, the ability to provide nursing care in a medical and surgical context, as well as the provision of emergency nursing care. Increasing complexity of health care needs requires welleducated, competent and compassionate nurses who are able to: ªª Comprehend, critique and apply knowledge from nursing and other related disciplines in an appropriate and safe practice context. ªª Facilitate the competent and safe provision of nursing care to groups and individuals with a variety of settings. ªª Competently practise within the legal and ethical parameters of the nursing profession.

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The degree follows four themes – Professional Practice, Praxis, Health and Society and Health Sciences. Throughout the programme tudents are involved in learning in clinical settings in a variety of community and hospital areas. By the end of the programme it is expected students will have integrated the theory and practice framework to develop into confident beginning practitioners. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills to practise nursing and they will be eligible to sit the Nursing Council of New Zealand Examination for registration in the Registered Nurse scope of practice. Once formally registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, graduates are able to work as nurses in primary, secondary and tertiary health settings. Health promotion in nursing may also involve people in schools, the workplace, marae or health centres. A nursing career offers great opportunities for men and women from various cultures and walks of life. Maori nurses help promote health and well being to Te Iwi Máori in culturally appropriate nursing

NEW ZEALAND DIPLOMA OF ENROLLED NURSING The New Zealand Diploma of Enrolled Nursing enables students to access a nursing qualification that prepares them for practice under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse in a variety of healthcare settings. It also enables students to meet the Nursing Council competencies for enrolled nurses. First-year students cover: ªª Nursing as a Profession: Enrolled Nursing ªª Applied Social Science for Enrolled Nurses ªª Applied Structure and Function of the Human body ªª Clinical Skills for Enrolled Nursing ªª Foundations for Enrolled Nursing Practice Second year students cover:

ªª Recognise, value, critique and apply research to nursing practice and knowledge.

ªª Enrolled Nursing Practice: Acute Care

ªª Meet the requirements of the Nursing Council of New Zealand for registration as a Registered Nurse.

ªª Enrolled Nursing Practice:

services. Pacific Island nurses can use their skills to benefit the health status of their people both in New Zealand and in the Pacific Islands. Nursing is a partnership with people to improve their health. This includes assisting children, adults or older people recovering from physical or

Mental Health and Addictions ªª Enrolled Nursing Practice: Rehabilitation Graduates of the New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing are able to deliver nursing care and health education in a variety of health care settings under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse. Graduates of this programme (who additionally meet Nursing Council of New Zealand requirements) will be competent to practise as a beginning level Enrolled Nurse in a variety of health care settings under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse. Graduates will work within the scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse and be able to: ªª Safely apply knowledge and skills to deliver patient/client care across a range of health care settings. ªª Competently assess health status and perform appropriate interventions in a manner that supports best health outcomes for clients.

mental illness in hospital or their own homes. There are opportunities for career development in many areas including practice, teaching, management, and research both in New Zealand and overseas.

ªª Establish, maintain and conclude therapeutic, interpersonal relationships. ªª Work collaboratively and communicate in oral, written and electronic mediums relevant to the interdisciplinary health care team. ªª Apply professional judgement, accountability and responsibility in ensuring that nursing practice and conduct meets professional, ethical and legal requirements and standards. ªª Practise in a manner that is culturally safe and promotes health, autonomy, self determination and quality of life. ªª Be responsible for their own ongoing professional development to maintain competence. On completion of the programme, graduates are eligible to apply to NCNZ for registration as an Enrolled Nurse.

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FACILITATOR PROFILE

CLAIRE CAMERON New Zealand Diploma in Agribusiness Management facilitator

Last year in response to industry demand, SIT2LRN began developing a New Zealand Diploma in Agribusiness Management to meet a need for trained agribusiness managers with the vital business skills and knowledge to run the country’s agriculture businesses. When Claire heard she got in touch with SIT2LRN to see if she could get involved and when it launched this year began facilitating on the course. This not only provides an opportunity for her to nurture future agribusiness leaders but also helps her to develop new skills in education and communication. Growing up on dairy farm, she was always helping out on the farm and although she had no firm plans about what she was going to do once leaving school, she concedes it was inevitable that it would involve working in the agricultural sector in some capacity. Claire kept her schooling options open by studying accounting and economics alongside biology and chemistry, so had the option of following the commerce or science path – in agriculture of course. After completing an honours degree in Applied Science endorsed in agriculture and majoring in farm systems management (now a Bachelor of Agri-Science), she returned to Southland and worked as a rural bank manager. This enabled her to further develop skills in financial management, budget preparation, accounts analysis, and business planning as well as account management and the human aspect of business.

For Claire Cameron, an Invercargillbased dairy farm consultant, farming has always been a significant part of her life and with SIT2LRN she’s helping the next generation of farmers learn to manage their businesses.

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“I discovered that for many farmers financial management is not a real strength of theirs – they prefer to be out on the farm working rather than in the office doing a budget with their banker or accountant. However, strong financial and business management skills are so critically important to running a successful business – particularly given the levels of debt that many farm businesses now have. There is a lot at stake if things go wrong.” After 10 years in banking she left to become a dairy farm consultant, a role which utilises her financial management skills as well as technical and farm systems skills to assist dairy farmers to run efficient and profitable businesses. Those skills are also brought in to use as a facilitator. “I enjoy the multi-disciplinary aspect of agriculture. You deal with a range of disciplines including animal health and welfare, plant science, financial and business planning, and human resource management. This covers a huge skill set and it’s a constant juggling act to get the best from the animals, pastures, and people while still meeting the financial goals, she said. “I really enjoy working with farmers – they are logical, pragmatic, hardworking and for me it is a privilege to be invited to help them achieve both their business and personal goals. You get to know them and their families well, and it is quite satisfying to be a part of their journey.”

LES HEADS

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business) facilitator

Les Heads’ personal journey with a workplace illness gives him an ideal perspective to help the next generation of health and safety practitioners learn what’s required to keep employees safe. The Southlander has had a diverse range of jobs in his working career, but it is his time at the aluminium smelter at Tiwai, near Bluff, that has left a lasting mark and led to his involvement in occupational health and safety and ultimately to becoming a SIT2LRN facilitator.

Now he’s come full circle and returned to Southland, setting up an occupational health and safety consultancy – cleverly called HeadSafe - in Gore in 2015 with his wife Tina, and supported by fellow SIT2LRN facilitator Professor Bill Glass.

Les was diagnosed with occupational lung disease – commonly known as potroom asthma – as a result of his days at the smelter. While he’s been able to manage his condition, it drove a personal interest in occupational health that led to him completing a Diploma in Occupational Health Practice, followed by a Masters of Health Science in Occupational Safety and Health.

“This journey has taught us the real value of a commitment to health and safety in the workplace. We want to see New Zealand as a place where health and safety practices are fully ingrained into aspects of every-day working culture.”

He has now accumulated almost 30 years' experience in health and safety management across various roles in varying industries including mining and railways. That knowledge and experience has led to roles around the world including jobs in Mali, Australia, Chile, Argentina and Alaska, with his last role in Mozambique as a Health and Safety Manager for a sand mine.

Les is facilitating a paper in two programmes for SIT2LRN – the Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and the New Zealand Certificate in Business (Small Business), and relishing the chance to share his knowledge. His goal is to help improve health and safety standards in New Zealand by helping to create a more knowledgeable workforce. "I’ve had first-hand experience and knowledge of what happens when things go wrong in the workplace.

I've been on the sharp end when I got potroom asthma and also worked with people from the boardroom level to ground zero. Working with varying industries here and abroad at all levels in an organisation has been a highlight of my life,” he said. “As I get older I really enjoy mentoring new health and safety colleagues, and using my knowledge and experience across several industries. I find it very interesting how a question can be interpreted by students quite differently. It is good to help them through the next level in their education.” Les is in a good position to assist students with juggling their 'normal life' with their study as he also completed his tertiary study through correspondence. The flexibility of running their own business means he can allocate time to facilitating around his work schedule. He wants to urge students trying to find that balance not to give up. “It can get tough trying to complete assignments and educate yourself but the end reward is worth the short-term pain.” SITUATION April 2017

INDUSTRY

FACILITATOR PROFILE

INDUSTRY

ROBYN HILL

SIT2LRN students aren’t the only ones benefitting from the qualifications they’ve earned. Employers are finding that having employees embark on training brings benefits to their business, helps staff grow and opens up new opportunities.

TREE HOUSE

National Certificates in Adult Education and Training (Levels 4 and 5) and National Diploma in Adult Education and Training (Level 6) facilitator

Since moving to her home north of Dunedin four years ago with labradoodle Dylan, Dr Robyn Hill has come to believe passionately in the SIT2LRN programmes she is involved with. A facilitator in the National Certificates in Adult Education and Training and the National Diploma in Adult Education and Training, Dr Hill brings a vast amount of experience and expertise to her role. Dr Hill first joined the SIT2LRN programme in late 2013 after shifting to New Zealand, initially writing a Level 7 paper for the course before agreeing to come on board as a facilitator. This year she is writing four research and ethics papers for the Masters of Applied Management. “My focus is really three-fold; the primary emphasis is of course on the learners who come from a wide range of backgrounds and industry settings. However their key goal is to

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Hospitality and retail training organisation Tree House has been using SIT2LRN courses to upskill experienced trainers for six years and is reaping the benefits of having engaged staff taking the next step in their development. Managing director Ya Jiang said the main goal of Tree House’s hospitality and retail programmes was to help people gain entry into the service industry or provide further education for those already employed. learn about, and gain a qualification in education and training that will enable them to teach others in the workplace,” Dr Hill said.

For six years she was a serving officer in the Royal Australian Navy, working in both hospital and training sectors of the service.

“The second emphasis of the work is of course meeting the high academic standards of SIT2LRN. Each year we are invited to a facilitators’ workshop, where SIT2LRN Head of Faculty Dr Teri McClelland and the Programme Managers have us work through a series of activities, including moderation, to ensure that we, on behalf of SIT2LRN, are providing the highest quality tutorial support, online facilitation, assessment and feedback to enable our learners to succeed.

During her 15 years with Monash University in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Dr Hill was instrumental in setting up the curriculum for the undergraduate MBBS in Malaysia (2004-2005) and a new graduate entry medical school in Gippsland, Victoria for Monash University (2006-2010).

“The final emphasis is my own professional satisfaction – the nature of this work means that I can bring my knowledge and experience in working with learners at a distance, to support fairly small groups of learners to achieve their goals in diverse settings.” Dr Hill has worked in adult and vocational education in the tertiary sector for 35 years, focusing on supporting learning and development in education, health and other workplace settings. Much of her expertise has been formed in the health sector, stemming from her initial training in nursing and midwifery.

She has recently completed a two-year consultancy as Director of Academic Programmes – Middle East (Monash University), and she also rewrote the Monash University Bachelor of Nursing curriculum for reaccreditation in 2016. Dr Hill holds a Doctor of Education, and postgraduate qualifications in Educational Policy and Administration, Distance Education, and Action Learning and Work-based Learning. Her doctoral thesis, "Teachers and Managers negotiating organisational change: the effects on work and learning at work", engaged teachers in an investigation into their work and learning practices in time of extreme organisational change.

Experienced practitioners became trainers for Tree House, but while they might have good industry experience, they were unlikely to have adult education qualifications, she said. “So as part of our staff professional development programme, we support the trainers to achieve the National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 5) through SIT2LRN.” Tree House pays for all of the administration and material costs as well as allowing for study leave when required. “The distance learning model works well for our staff as all of them are working full time,” Ya said. “We normally encourage staff to have a study-buddy, so they can monitor and motivate each other. They are allowed to use ordinary working (spare) time to carry out their studies, and are entitled to have five days study leave if required,” she said.

“We also encourage staff to have an easy-paced start with only one unit for the first intake to familiarise themselves with the SIT2LRN system, then work out how their study can integrate with their ‘normal life’ for further intakes with a target of completing the qualification over two years.” Tree House’s head office is in Auckland, with training centres in Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin. To ensure a consistent and efficient process for staff training, SIT2LRN was chosen as a one-stop provider for all staff throughout the country. So far 21 students have undertaken study and the benefits are significant to both them and Tree House. It helps increase the trainers’ knowledge of the NZQA system, assessments, moderation,, lesson plan design and how to use a variety of teaching styles that suits students’ needs, “The benefits of achieving the National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 5) include broadening their understanding of learners’ needs, gaining skills of designing lessons and facilitating training in a professional manner and improving their students’ learning outcomes. “It’s been really good for our trainers and really good for us.” Ya said.

CORNELL INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY The Auckland-based Cornell Institute of Business and Technology (CIBT) works with international students and teaches programmes in the business, technology, healthcare management and cookery fields.

often applying what they are learning directly into the classrooms. Many staff have completed or are completing the programme and these staff can in turn help and support each other.

Staff member Jo Seedhouse said the organisation encouraged staff to upskill their knowledge on how they taught adult learners. “Our teaching staff come from industry related fields and benefit greatly from completing the National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 5).”

The opportunity to study long distance through SIT2LRN allows the staff to complete a worthwhile work-related tertiary qualification within a flexible timeframe, Jo said.

The programme relates directly to their teaching and as they are completing their assignments, they are

Several staff members have gone on to study other programmes through distance learning after being successful with SIT2LRN.

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STUDENT PROFILE

CYNTHIA QIU Diplomas in Digital Photography and Digital Film student

ARNO VAN HEERDEN Bachelor of Applied Management student

Cynthia Qiu has swapped a highflying financial career for fulltime parenting and the chance to discover a passion for making memories through photographs and film.

The Tauranga-based mother of twin boys is halfway through SIT2LRN’s Diploma in Digital Photography and Diploma in Digital Film, and is loving it. Born and raised in Shanghai, China, Cynthia completed a Bachelor of Economics at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Just before graduation, she was accepted on a financial management trainee programme, and a few years later moved to the United States, working as a senior financial analyst and eventually an international risk consultant, dealing with global mergers and acquisitions of insurance companies. Soon after her twin boys were born in 2010, Cynthia and partner Michael Speth moved to Shanghai, both quitting their jobs to raise their sons. But the 2011 Fukushima power plant crisis led to the couple deciding to move again, this time to New Zealand to settle in Tauranga. While two energetic boys keep her busy, Cynthia also volunteers with the Citizens Advice Bureau and

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teaches a weekly Mandarin class at her sons’ Montessori primary school. “I need 48 hours a day to do everything I want to do, and the studies definitely take a big chunk out of my time, but you learn to make priorities and balance your lifestyle to make things work.” Cynthia says she has always been fascinated by cameras, and others have told her she has an eye for photography. “When the kids were born, I felt it would be a shame if I didn't document their early years, so when I learned about the SIT2LRN programme I knew it was meant for me.” Cynthia says she believes distance learning – or any learning – is most effective when you're studying what you are passionate about. “With distance learning, it is even more important because you are in the driver’s seat in shaping how your experience will be. And that really helps you get through the difficulties whether it is technical or emotional.

“My expertise is in financial modeling, but I am much happier working with cameras and making memories last forever, so I feel the hard work is worthwhile every step of the way.” She says people ask her how she manages to juggle children, volunteering and study, and says while she has much to thank her partner for, she believes that if she can do it, others can too.

Arno Van Heerden is becoming somewhat of an ambassador for SIT2LRN’s programmes, as he is now working towards his third distance learning qualification. Arno completed the National Diploma in Adult Education and Training (Level 6) in 2013, and the Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (Level 6) in 2015, and is now studying towards his Bachelor of Applied Management, majoring in Occupational Health and Safety Management. Originally from South Africa, Arno had more than 15 years’ experience as a Police Commander, is a qualified crime scene expert and has completed a criminalistics expert qualification. He also has a National Diploma in Police Administration from the University of South Africa. Although highly qualified in South Africa, it was important for Arno to gain New Zealand qualifications. Arno with his wife Lorette

“I was the commander of two provincial crime offices in South Africa, responsible for correctly applying the principles of crime scene management, correctly compiling visual representations of crime scenes and following health and safety regulations.” Arno was also responsible for formalising an audit process that allowed for a transparent assessment of safety systems. This encompassed an audit of the systems in place, interviewing individuals with health and safety roles or responsibilities, selected line managers and personnel, and a limited physical inspection of the work environment.

“Currently I provide professional and relevant theoretical and practical instruction to front-line New Zealand Police staff, recruits and for specialist courses. “I am keeping myself up-to-date with technological, legislative, strategy, policy and procedural changes relating to operational and administrative aspects of policing, occupational health and safety, and ensuring these are reflected in the area of responsibility and training.” While his role at the National Police College has remained the same, Arno says his qualifications have given him more insight and credibility in his role. Arno heard about SIT2LRN’s distance learning courses through a friend who was already enrolled and enjoying the Zero Fees Scheme. He says course highlights have included using the learning management system (Blackboard), interaction with other students and the feedback from facilitators. “I work full-time, so the only option was to study online. SIT2LRN has provided me with the advantage of an adaptable routine. With flexible study programmes I've been able to work around my timetable. Everything I needed was right on my computer, which has saved me time and money. “I had done distance learning before in South Africa, and found SIT2LRN's distance learning much more user friendly.”

Arno taking a class on the use of Tasers

“The costs are minimal - all you need is time and the desire to try something new. I believe the best investment is always to invest in yourself.” “I kind of know the general direction I'm going in now. I don't want to be a photographer who specialises in a particular category since I love them all, and I'm a natural with kids and teaching, so after I complete the SIT2LRN courses I will probably go for a teaching certificate. “But who knows? I'm only halfway through, and the options just seem endless.”

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STUDENT PROFILE

ANDREW

LIZ MCKENZIE

BARRETT

Diploma in Project Management (Level 6) graduate

Certificate in Sports Training and Development graduate

Liz McKenzie racked up some serious airpoints in 2016 so this year she’s eyeing up a winter holiday in the heat.

A busy home and professional life has certainly not stopped high achiever Andrew Barrett from furthering his education with SIT2LRN

However, fitting that in around a hectic work schedule and some SIT2LRN study might be problematic. As part of her study towards the Diploma in Project Management (Level 6) last year, the project manager attended 18 fortnightly lectures in Christchurch between January and September.

The Certificate in Sports Training and Development graduate couldn’t be accused of resting on his laurels. An experienced primary school teacher with two young children, Andrew was able to fit time around his home life, work and hobbies to complete his latest qualification.

demands too great to continue, so began scouting for a study option that would better fit his busy lifestyle.

“Five years ago I got the opportunity to become the lead Physical Education Specialist at Owairoa Primary School in Auckland. Since then I've managed teams, coordinated curriculum reviews and dedicated my life to helping children reach their athletic potential as well as encouraging a love for sport and physical activity,” Andrew said.

“Looking at various places to further my learning in the area of sport and nutrition, I was looking for a facility that would give me the flexibility to work around my fulltime job, coaching, martial arts and bodybuilding training, as well as being a dad to two very active primary aged children. SIT2LRN seemed like the perfect choice.”

“My hobbies include mixed martial arts where I coach a youth class, as well as Brazilian ju jitsu, where six years ago I won the national championships at my level. Since then I have taken on bodybuilding where I have competed in eight competitions and last year won the National WFF Sport Model title.”

Andrew believes the course has been beneficial in several ways, including with his job, his coaching and with his own competition.

Andrew had completed a postgraduate diploma and several Masters papers at another institution, but was finding the time

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“I especially enjoyed learning about the nutritional elements which I could relate directly to my sport, and the knowledge developed around the energy systems and how I could relate this to developing the fitness levels of the children in my care at school and the teams I coach,” he said.

“It was great to always have the help of the SIT2LRN facilitators when I was having problems with assignments and their feedback gave direction to my academic learning. "One of the amazing highlights was the self-directed approach that the course allowed for. I was able to do as little or as much as I wanted per week and this allowed for greater depth of learning and understanding which is what I needed. The course work was detailed and the expectations were explicit.” Andrew has some simple advice for students thinking of embarking on study with SIT2LRN. “Enjoy the process. With all the pressures of the world, spending time doing something for yourself by developing skills and knowledge is time worth appreciating. Having deadlines of assignments and tasks may seem daunting, but attack it with a positive outlook and enjoy the learning aspects as well as the thrill of a completed assignment."

Running a consultancy company in Whangarei (1374 kilometres from Christchurch) meant to attend the lectures she had to drive almost three hours to Auckland to catch the 90-minute flight. And then do it in reverse. A SIT2LRN student since 2013, Liz completed the National Diploma in Project Management (Level 5) and last year tackled the Level 6 diploma, which is taught through a blended delivery method with a mix of onsite lectures in Christchurch, group work and weekly assignments. The hard work has been worth it and she’s already seeing the benefits of taking on the study and the travel. “I use a lot of what I learnt in my everyday life as a project manager, I see real value in what was taught on the course.” Project management is not a path she expected to take after leaving school. Her working career began in a bank before her children arrived, and she would also help her partner, a builder, setting out building sites holding up walls or pouring footings.

Liz home-schooled her two children for five years but when the marriage ended, she realised she had to get a “real job” to pay the bills. “I soon found a job that seemed perfect and I loved it from the start. I was a part-time project administrator for a project management company in Whangarei working in the construction sector.

“I use a lot of what I learnt in my everyday life as a project manager, I see real value in what was taught on the course.” “I learnt a lot and over the eight years worked my way up to become a project manager working in the education sector. My work involved planning and managing school building projects from concept, through design and tender to completion and handover.” In 2013, she recognised she needed to support her knowledge with qualifications and discovered the SIT2LRN project management courses.

In late 2015, Liz decided to start her own consulting company. She quickly picked up work and now has clients spread from South Auckland to the Far North – it takes almost six hours to drive between her most northern and most southern schools. Despite the obvious work challenges, Liz decided to continue studying. She starts the Bachelor of Applied Management this month, and because she can cross-credit the two diplomas she has to the first two years of the degree, she plans to complete the third year over two years. “This year should be easier for me, not having the travel aspect thrown in the mix. however my workload has increased a lot in the last year, so will be a bit of a juggling act, although I have two great administration staff now and have just advertised for a project manager to join my team” she said. “A short working week for me is 55 hours and when I am not studying, I regularly work over 80 hours in a week. Study just reduces the amount of time I work so I just make it work for me. “I have good discipline and always make sure that I have assignments in on time.” So there is a good chance that winter holiday might just happen.

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STUDENT PROFILE

SIT2LRN ADVISORY COMMITTEES

PAUL MATTHEWS

ADVISORY COMMITTEES While most students’ contact with SIT2LRN is likely to be with their facilitators, there are many others working behind the scenes to ensure the education they’re gaining is current and relevant to their future careers. Among them are members of various advisory committees who meet regularly to oversee the courses and their contents. SITuation caught up with four of them to chat about their important role.

Certificate in Environmental Management graduate

Working in the outdoors is not just a job for parks and reserves manager Paul Matthews, it’s a way of life and studying through SIT2LRN has given him the skills he needs to work in an environment that he loves. “I grew up on a dairy farm in the Far North of New Zealand before heading off to do a Bachelor of Management Studies at the University of Waikato. An office job wasn't for me so I started a landscaping business in Auckland so I could work outside but still be able to enjoy all that city life had to offer,” Paul said. “About 10 years ago, my wife and I bought a lifestyle block close to the Coromandel Peninsula so we could return to our rural roots. A few years ago I decided that I didn't want to work in Auckland anymore and felt that an environmental qualification was in keeping with both my personal sense of ethics and the potential future career path I'd like to head down.” Paul needed a course that was online, part-time and had appealing study material, and he found SIT2LRN’s Certificate in Environmental Management matched his requirements. “Undertaking the study was very rewarding, the systems in place were easy to use and staff were extremely supportive. The workload was very manageable, given that I was still working full time, until I had a point where I was doing two papers at the same time,” he said. “It was certainly more challenging at that time. The highlights for me revolved around the very interesting

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ANDREA CARSON

STEPHEN WEST

SIT2LRN Creative Media Advisory Committee member

SIT2LRN Trades and Applied Sciences Advisory Committee member

"The knowledge that I gained while completing my certificate has provided me with a wealth of information that I am constantly referring to across a broad range of topics.” course content, and the ability to choose some assignment subjects that were personally relevant to me such as the Coromandel Forest Park.” Paul said the impact the qualification has had on his professional career has been profound. As well as providing him with valuable and up-to-date information that was relevant in regard to the Resource Management Act, environmental policies and ethics, he was able to learn more about New Zealand biology and geography. “It has made me more employable for two reasons: a) I have a qualification that is relevant in a world where environmental knowledge is becoming more important; and b) as an adult student, I have attained a recent qualification that proves my old brain still works.” The course material proved valuable in Paul’s landscaping business, especially in understanding legislation that protected the

environment and that the mitigation value of planting was not limited to aesthetics. Landscaping in an urban environment could have similar benefits to riparian planting in rural settings, he said. "I'm now a parks and reserves manager for a district council. I have many responsibilities in this role, including managing sports and recreation facilities, cemeteries, and urban trees and gardens,” he said. “But I also have responsibilities with regard to kauri dieback disease, dune restoration planting in coastal areas, riparian planting in waterways, pest plant control, walkways management, and liaising with other environmental agencies such as the Department of Conservation and regional councils. "The knowledge that I gained while completing my certificate has provided me with a wealth of information that I am constantly referring to across a broad range of topics.”

Because he sits outside the academic world, Stephen sees his role as providing feedback on the courses from an industry perspective.

“It’s important that the business sector is involved in an advisory capacity to SIT2LRN – and it is fantastic that Southland industry is included. This is beneficial to SIT2LRN as they need to know the courses they offer are addressing the skills required by Southland employers.” A growing focus on communication in the business sector led to Andrea Carson being invited on to the Creative Media Advisory Committee last year. She’s been responsible for the New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) communications for several years and that industry experience makes her an ideal addition to the committee, particularly with the introduction of the Bachelor of Professional Communication to SIT2LRN’s offerings. She brings an industry perspective from a global company, as well as experience in a fastchanging sector facing numerous challenges, and is well connected in the Southland business community.

Andrea has seen a noticeable change in the focus that organisations are placing on communications, particularly in a changing media landscape. The committee performs an important function by keeping SIT2LRN in touch with what is happening in industry, particularly in how communications fit into business. It provides guidance on communications in the real world, which in turn allows the courses to be modified as required, she said. NZAS has seven employees on SIT2LRN advisory committees, which is a winwin for both organisations, she said. “Being a member of an advisory committee gives our employees an opportunity to become involved in and learn about the education sector and, of course, gives SIT2LRN the opportunity to learn about NZAS.”

Sore hands – for a good reason - are a minor downside of Stephen West’s involvement in a SIT2LRN advisory committee. As a member of the Trades and Applied Sciences Advisory Committee since March 2014, the Principal Consents Officer at Environment Southland (ES) has attended many graduation ceremonies hence the sore hands from clapping. But watching students graduate and achieve their goals brings great pleasure, he said. He had been on the advisory committee for the onsite Environmental Management course for about a decade – he’s since resigned from that - and was asked to join the trades committee by a former colleague who could see the experience he would bring.

The committee, made up of eight members, meets about three times a year to discuss course content, changes to the courses, student feedback and resource needs. The areas the committee oversees include Basic Animal Care Science, General and Organic Horticulture, Landscape Design, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Sustainable Primary Production and Environmental Management. “Industry representatives provide feedback to the courses but also open up contacts and opportunities, for potential employment opportunities for students," Stephen said. “I think that it’s important for Southland people and organisations to support SIT2LRN. ES has employed a number of good people from SIT2LRN courses over the years.”

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SIT2LRN ADVISORY COMMITTEES

SIT2LRN PROGRAMME PROFILE

TIM LOAN

MATT SILLARS

SIT2LRN Business Advisory Committee member

SIT2LRN Health and Humanities Advisory Committee chair

Tim Loan is the Chief Financial Officer for SBS Bank, which has its headquarters in Invercargill. The bank was approached to see if someone could join the SIT2LRN Business Advisory Committee and he agreed to take on the role, starting in January 2015.

economic factors and insight into factors that SIT2LRN may need to consider in relation to the courses it is offering.

in both management and facilitation. I’ve always had a good knowledge on how SIT2LRN works so it makes sense to be involved.”

“The committee operates in a very consultative and collaborative way – we’re asked to consider new courses and input into papers/curriculum that we think may be of most relevance to business. It’s an opportunity to bounce ideas around and provides committee members such as myself with the opportunity to learn what the SIT2LRN team and students are up to.”

Matt believes the role of the committee is to oversee various courses in the adult education, health, and sport and recreation fields. The committee ensures academic standards are met, pass rates are excellent, enrolments are strong, and NZQA and TEC (Tertiary Education Commssion) requirements are satisfied. There is also an opportunity to consider how the courses meet industry needs and to provide feedback on what can be altered to fit in with changes in the workplace, he said.

“The role of the committee is to bring business and industry relevance, feedback and insight to the courses that are being run through SIT2LRN,” he said.

This collaboration can provide opportunities for internships or, for example, for students to undertake projects in relation to a thesis or particular area of interest within their programme of study, Tim said.

His background in accounting, business and banking enables him to provide insight into the current issues facing those areas of business, issues in the accounting profession,

“Our committee has a broad membership with about 10 members of the committee at any point in time from various local businesses or representing industry groups,” he said.

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Matt Sillars has had a long association with SIT2LRN, that ranges from being a student “in the early days” to overseeing interns at Sport Southland, and as a member and chair of an advisory committee. An event manager for Sport Southland, Matt has been on the SIT2LRN Health and Humanities Advisory Committee for about eight years, chairing it for three. He did some post-grad business papers “back in the day as an intellectual sharpener and because it was handy and free”, he says, while his partner, Debbie, also worked there for 10 years. “I’ve lived in a household that’s been full of SIT2LRN and I know lots of people

“It’s important to have courses that have somewhere to go and have a good fit and ultimately put people in employment, whether they’re first timers or, as many SIT2LRNers are, coming back for a second or third time.”

MASTER OF

APPLIED MANAGEMENT The Southern Institute of Technology’s Master of Applied Management offers aspiring business leaders the opportunity to start achieving their career goals more quickly. The programme is aimed at mature students already in employment and those seeking employment in the business, government or not-forprofit sectors. The programme aims to give recent graduates and management practitioners the tools to advance their management, decision-making and problem-solving skills, giving them an advantage when applying for more senior managerial positions. To gain entry to this Master’s programme, students will have completed all requirements of a relevant bachelor's degree or graduate diploma or postgraduate

certificate or postgraduate diploma with at least a B grade average at Level 7 or higher. In exceptional circumstances, a mature-aged applicant who can show evidence of their ability to succeed in the programme may be considered for admission, provided they have successfully completed an approved course or programme, or have relevant work experience. Graduates may be employed in a wide range of industries – advertising, agriculture, banking, construction, distribution, electricity, entertainment, finance, fishing, forestry, health, horticulture, hospitality, legal, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, tourism and transport. Following graduation, opportunities for graduates include strategic management and planning, change management, human resources management, marketing management, operational management, customer service management and research. Possible employers in the public sector include educational institutions, government departments and local government,

including district health boards. In the private sector, employers are likely to include multinational companies, not-for-profit organisations, and small and medium enterprises. Employers are expected to benefit from the advanced knowledge and capabilities (including analytical, managerial and research) that graduates have acquired while completing their degree. Graduates wishing to undertake further study may be admitted into doctorate programmes in New Zealand and overseas. The Master’s programme and Postgraduate programmes were developed after analysing student feedback, employment data, industry needs and trends and the content of postgraduate qualifications in management and related subject areas offered in New Zealand. Students have to complete an approved programme of 180 credits, following one of two pathways; one designed for students wishing to undertake more course work, and the other for those wishing to undertake a more substantial research project.

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Compulsory papers include Management Practice, Researching Management Issues and Trends, and a Research Proposal. Students then must either complete a Research Project (45 credits), or a Thesis (90 credits), and make up the balance of credits from a selection of approved papers. Those papers include Business Analysis, Globalisation and International Management, Strategic Management, Strategic Marketing, Business Communications, Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Business Finance, Planning, Human Resources and Marketing. Senior Programme Manager Lucille Hatley said the programme was developed and is being delivered in a way to allow flexibility to students who want to study part-time while in full or part-time employment. A Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management will also be available through SIT2LRN later this year.

The programme was developed and is being delivered in a way to allow flexibility to students who want to study part-time while in full or part-time employment.

SIT2LRN OUTCOMES

GRADUATES OF THIS DEGREE WILL BE ABLE TO ªª Design, carry out and communicate the results of significant research projects in the field of management studies and relate the findings to the professional and research literature. ªª Analyse and critique professional and research publications in management studies and related subject areas, identify practical applications and relate findings to their own research. ªª Evaluate positive and negative impacts of business and management practices on society and address related ethical and professional issues.

ªª Demonstrate mastery of complex concepts and theories in the field of management studies and their application in solving practical problems. ªª Apply their analytical, managerial and research capabilities to unfamiliar situations involving the application of management practices. ªª Think critically and act responsibly when confronted by academic or professional challenges. ªª Demonstrate high levels of skill in a management or research role in an organisation.

2016 6,045 Total Students

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Study Part-time

Certificates (Levels 1 to 5)

Diplomas

(Levels 5 to 6)

Degree & Graduate Diplomas/Certificates (Levels 7)

Postgraduate (Levels 8)

NUMBER OF QUALIFICATIONS AWARDED

1593

Female

25 years & older

2015 SIT2LRN GRADUATE OUTCOMES 2015 graduates of SIT2LRN programmes of study reported

96%

SATISFIED with their programme of study

Median Gross Annual Salary of those in employment

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15 10 16 1

AT A GLANCE

OVERALL GRADUATES

NUMBER OF QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED

would recommend the programme of study to others

in employment

undertaking further study

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ONLINE DATABASES

ONLINE DATABASES STAR PROFILE

ONLINE DATABASES With over 23,000 items in the building, the SIT Library caters to student needs with a range of books, magazines and journals. It provides 24 hour access to online material in the form of electronic books and online databases. The databases contain information primarily from magazines, journals, conference reports and newspapers on many different topics including business, tourism and hospitality, health and the environment. Tutorials on how to search the databases or the electronic books can be found on Blackboard under the Library tab or students can telephone the library on 0800 40 3337 and talk to a librarian.

PROQUEST

Access and Search

Access to the online database is via the library homepage at http://www.sit.ac.nz/Campuses/ Invercargill/Library or Blackboard u Click the Library tab in the top left hand corner uOnline Databases.

ProQuest features thousands of full-text journals, working papers, key business and economics periodicals. Its international coverage gives researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world.

available

CINAHL Choose one of the following search methods 1.Enter keyword/s that relate to your subject, e.g. journalism and ethics 2.Enter an author surname if it has been made

3.Enter the title if it has been made available A result list will be generated and it is up to you to select and open any that are relevant to your search.

Access to the online database is via the library homepage at http://www.sit.ac.nz/Campuses/ Invercargill/Library or Blackboard u Click the Library tab in the top left hand corner uOnline Databases.

CINAHL is the authoritative resource for nursing and allied health professionals, students, educators and researchers. This database provides indexing for 2,928 journals from the fields of nursing and allied health.

Click the Business & Hospitality heading, then click the title of the ProQuest/Inform database. You will be required to enter your network log on details.

Access and Search

Choose one of the following search methods 1.Enter keyword/s that relate to your subject, e.g. head trauma 2.Enter an author surname if known 3.Enter the title if known A result list will be generated and it is up to you to select and open any that are relevant to your search.

Click the Health & Sport heading and then click the title CINAHL (Nursing & Allied Health Index) database and enter your network log on details.

If an abstract only is available and you require the full text you can place an Interloan request by clicking the link provided.

If an abstract only is available and you require the full text you can place an Interloan Request by clicking the Find a Copy link.

Once logged in you remain logged in for the current session and have access to all the available databases.

3 Then click the Request button and fill in the relevant fields

For further assistance, please ring the free phone number 0800 40 3337 Ext 8836

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Once logged in you remain logged in for the current session and have access to all the available databases. Click on the CINAHL heading and you will be directed to the advanced search page for CINAHL.

or email library staff library@sit.ac.nz

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