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Disability in Tertiary Education
Workshop
Rammy El-Dessouky shares how he supports disabled learners in his role as Disability Advisor for OPSA.
Performance Reviews and Management Training for Leaders
Workshop
Helping leaders to enable the best performance of their kamahi.
Professional Boundaries
Online self-paced
Supporting you to meet expected professional behaviours and boundaries in your work.
Certificate in Bicultural Competency (Level 4)
Find out about the Certificate in Bicultural Competency (Level 4).
Bicultural Competency Final Reflections course
Workshop series
Reflect on your learning and professional practice as a Treaty Partner. Final course for the Cert Bicultural Competency (L4).
Using Vault
Workshop
Find out how and when to use Vault for reporting accidents, incidents and near misses.
Working Under the Rainbow - LGBTTQIA+ Awareness Training
Online self-paced
Increase your awareness and support for an inclusive and safe workplace for Rainbow staff.
AAPNZ PD + Networking
Webinars | Workshops | Networking
Supporting the changing roles and responsibilities of Administrative Professionals
ATEM Professional Development - latest events
Conferences | Workshops
ATEM for professional Education Management staff and leaders working in tertiary education across Australasia.
Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop
Workshops in March, July, October
This 2 day workshop will explore the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications in a non-confrontational, participatory process.
Educational Technology
Orientation and Assisting Students | Moodle Training Suite
Workshop on request
Online self-paced option
Learn about administering and creating Moodle LMS courses, and assisting students in getting started.
Educational Technology
During Delivery | Moodle Training Suite
Workshop on request
Online self-paced option
Gain insight into learner engagement and progress in Moodle with reports, discussion forums, marking workflow and gradebook.
Organisation Induction (formerly The OP Way)
Workshops in February, May, August, October
A half day welcome to all new OP employees to help you see your role within the bigger picture.
Hazard Management
Workshops in March & October
Find out how to identify and manage hazards in the workplace including Vault reporting and follow up on controls.
Educational Technology
Resources, Learning and Assessment Activities | Moodle Training Suite
Workshop on request
Online self-paced option
Learn how to add and use learning activities, resources, assessment types and Turnitin (plagiarism and grading tool).
Educational Technology
Course Administration Basics | Moodle Training Suite
Workshop on request
Online self-paced option
Find out how to add images (with attribution), add activities and resources, and use editing tools, blocks and groups.
Educational Technology
Copyright and Open Educational Resources | Moodle Training Suite
Online self-paced
Learn about copyright, creative commons, attribution and OERs when creating Moodle courses.
GDTE
Facilitating Learning Success
Workshop
Explore learning and teaching strategies to sustainably facilitate inclusive learning environments.
Tikanga Māori in the Organisation
Explore tikaka Māori concepts in our unique Bicultural workplace here at Otago Polytechnic.
Māori Strategic Framework
Online self-paced
An introduction to the Māori Strategic Framework (MSF) and how staff are implementing the priorities of the framework.
Fire Warden/Building Warden Training
Online self-paced
Training for Building or Fire Wardens in a fire emergency.
Harassment and Bullying Prevention Training for Staff
Online self-paced
Providing a safe environment in which all staff and students are treated with respect and dignity.
Working Under the Rainbow Awareness Sessions
Facilitated online workshops
Hosted by Rainbow Tick
Learn more about Rainbow diversity and inclusion in an open, friendly, non-judgemental setting.
Safety Culture Workshop for Leaders
Workshop
For OP Leaders: Strengthen our safety culture through our values and making safe choices
Critical Risk Training for Leaders
Workshop
Gain an introduction into critical risks at OP. Specifically for Leaders.
Ako Aotearoa professional learning
Online short courses and workshops
Building educational capability for learner success
De-escalation Training
Online self-paced
Learn techniques to calm a situation that is escalating, leaving everyone with their mana intact.
Diversity Works NZ events & training
Webinars | Workshops
Helping organisations do workplace inclusion well, and do well because of it.
Safety & Wellbeing Warrant of Fitness (2023)
Online self-paced
Learn about Health, Safety and Wellbeing in the workplace and your responsibilities. Required for all staff.
Computer Health and Safety
Online self-paced
Learn how to prevent pain and discomfort from computer use. Required for all staff.
HR Institute of NZ Webinars
HRNZ Webinar Series
Online
A range of PD opportunities covering positive psychology, leadership, performance conversations and more.
Introduction to Computer Security
Online self-paced
Increase your computer and internet security with strong passwords and awareness of online threats.
GoodYarn Workshop
Workshop offered regularly
Getting people talking about mental health - oranga korero.
Educational Technology
After Delivery | Moodle Training Suite
Workshop on request
Online self-paced option
Learn about how to back up a course, remove students and reset the course, ready for the next occurrence.
Te Reo Māori for the Workplace
Workshops
Gain confidence in using Te Reo Maori in a workplace situation.
