Courses In Newzealand
Our one year program, which has been designed in collaboration with New Zealand employers, provides you with specific knowledge, practical skills and relevant analytical techniques for work as a laboratory technician. These skills include critical thinking, problem solving and the ability to interpret results. You'll also gain an understanding of laboratory quality management practice and reporting skills suitable for international quality standards, and have the skills to work independently and within groups. Personal skills such as punctuality, team work and time management will be developed.
ARA INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management
Why this course - Complement your existing degree and advance your career in management by tailoring this graduate qualification to meet your specific needs.
Future - This qualification allows you to design a programe of study integrating intermediate to advanced learning in a range of management disciplines including:
- Management and leadership
- Strategic management
- Operations management
- Human resource management
- Project management
Graduate Diploma in Laboratory Technology
Why this course - Expand on your science knowledge and skills for a career as a laboratory technician.
Our one year program, which has been designed in collaboration with New Zealand employers, provides you with specific knowledge, practical skills and relevant analytical techniques for work as a laboratory technician. These skills include critical thinking, problem solving and the ability to interpret results.
You'll also gain an understanding of laboratory quality management practice and reporting skills suitable for international quality standards, and have the skills to work independently and within groups. Personal skills such as punctuality, team work and time management will be developed.
Future - You'll have the opportunity to enrich and broaden your knowledge with electives in areas such as microbiology, analytical and environmental chemistry, food microbiology and molecular biology. The programme also includes a research project and work placement element to ensure you're work-ready when you graduate.
TOI-OHOMAI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management (Manufacturing Management)
Why this course - The manufacturing of goods requires robust process to ensure quality, productivity, profits and safety. If you’re interested in wood, metals, textiles, chemicals or other materials; making or processing food or beverages; using technology to develop and monitor production; working with your hands; managing and planning production, a management career in manufacturing will be right for you. Skilled managers in manufacturing are in demand, you can enjoy a well-paid and practical career.
In this one-year course you gain a thorough understanding of management theories and practice and sharpen your specialist skills in leadership and problem solving. If you’ve already got a Bachelor’s degree, this is a fast-track way to get up to speed with the finance specialization.
Your learning focuses on high-level strategic thinking and covers essential management principles as well as training you to evaluate and critique research reports and write proposals.
You'll put your skills and knowledge into action on practical assignments looking at how to manage conflict, implement change and achieve long-term business sustainability. You'll also apply your learning to real-world situations to come up with well researched solutions to actual problems in the workplace.
Future - Depending on the area of specialization studied, employment opportunities may include:
- Business Development Manager
- Sales and Advertising Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Market Research
- Project Manager
- HR Manager
- Financial Administrator
- Business Analyst
- Promotions and Public Relations Manager
- Operations Manager
- Financial Analyst
Manager in a Trust or NPO
Graduate Diploma in Health and Rehabilitation Studies
Why this course - This graduate diploma will help open up new opportunities for employment in a wide range of health industries, or pave the way for higher level study.
You'll be able to increase your understanding of the New Zealand health care system as you examine health from an individual, whanau/family, and community perspective.
This qualification does not lead to New Zealand nurse registration. It can, however, lead students on to postgraduate study or employment within a wide range of primary, secondary and tertiary health and disability sector services.
Future -
- rehabilitation
- hospice
- palliative and disability support care worker
- coordinator or community based needs assessor
Graduate Diploma in Infection Risk Management
Why this course - Do you work in a public health, clinical health, scientific, or food production environment and need to know about how to prevent and minimise the spread of infection?
Our graduate courses are not only for nurses and other clinical staff, but anyone whose field of work involves the potential for infection transmission, such as scientists, lab technicians or allied health workers.
In this one-year Graduate Diploma you develop your skills and knowledge in microbiology, epidemiology and epidemiological research, and learn best-practice strategies to prevent and minimize the spread of infectious organisms.
WITT
BSc (Hons) Computer Science /MSc Computer Science
Why this course - From day one, students will be immersed in an exciting, innovative environment where you will develop your theoretical and technical knowledge and skills which will be directly relatable to your future career.
You will study computer programming, relational databases, web development, computer networks and control systems, systems analysis, operating systems and distributed real-time systems to give you a broad knowledge of the computer science discipline.
Future - This course covers a broad range of computing specialisms and will open the door to a vast range of careers within this industry.
We place a real emphasis on developing the transferable skills that will open doors to a range of careers in computer science. These include communication, analytical and problem solving skills, technical skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
As a computer science graduate job, you could enter a career in areas such as software engineering, systems analysis and design, consultancy, computer networks, database development and management, software testing, artificial intelligence, embedded systems, web development and IT management.
Advanced Manufacturing Management
New Zealand Diploma In Engineering (Civil) (Level 6)
Why this course - The aim of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering is to provide skilled and competent engineering technicians specialized in mechanical, civil, electrical or electronic engineering for the New Zealand engineering sector. Graduates will be capable of operating at a technician level scope of practice as outlined by the Dublin Accord (international Engineering Alliance, 2002)
Future - Civil Engineering Technician
UNITEC
New Zealand Diploma in Business - Accounting
Why this course - In this program you’ll gain an understanding of the nature of business and the functions within an organisation. You’ll develop accounting skills for small business including recording transactions, preparing financial statements and budgets, as well as preparing tax returns. This knowledge and technical skills will help you support an accountant or accounting team.
In this diploma, you’ll learn the personal skills necessary to operate effectively in business environments including problem-solving, developing and managing business relationships, managing your own performance and ethical awareness, etc.
Future -
- Accounts payable/receivable administrator
- Assistant accountant
- Business administrator
- Credit manager
- Office manager
- Payroll administrator
Master of Computing
Why this course - The Master of Computing allows you to develop the skills to undertake systematic research and solve complex applied computing problems. This program focuses on fast developing areas of computing including networks and security, internet and intranets, interactive multimedia, data mining, adaptive business intelligence, and health informatics. Key learning objectives include designing, planning and organizing technology based projects that are produced on time, to high standards, and within budget. You’ll develop your analytical, research, strategic planning, project management and interpersonal skills in undertaking this program.
- Information systems manager
- IT adviser
- Multimedia development manager
- Network manager
- Researcher
- Website manager
MANUKAU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 7)
Why this course - Hospitality is a growing industry that needs qualified supervisors and managers with the skills to make strategic decisions, implement operational systems and processes as well as plan for the future and manage people.
The Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management will give you the skills necessary to guide businesses in this fast-paced and people-focused industry. You will learn the supervisory and management skills needed for a range of hospitality businesses. Your studies will give you the tools to manage and operate food and beverage outlets, provide front office services, manage and maintain various types of accommodation or establish new hospitality enterprises. Your skills will be relevant in both New Zealand and overseas, or in your own business.
With planning, operations and strategic skills you will bring value to supervisory or management roles in either accommodation or food and beverage enterprises. All kinds of accommodation organisations, food and beverage outlets, or small owner-operated businesses will benefit from the skills you will possess as a Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management graduate.
New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Level 5) with strands in Design and Construction
Why this course - Extend your hands on hard and soft landscaping skills with this comprehensive and practical program, while completing practical tasks at off-site locations in the community.
Develop the skills needed to plan and project mange the implementation of a landscape design from drawings. Develop proposals to assist with your landscape business skills. Work on the maintenance of landscape projects.
Through work placement develop self-management, professional conduct and leadership skills while carrying out landscape tasks in real world situations.
This program includes 112 hours based in industry and 38 hours based on site as part of the advanced work placement course.
Future
Learners will have technical skills and knowledge to project manage landscape construction. Career opportunities include landscape contract manager, landscape team leader.
NORTHTEC
New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5)
Why this course - This program will teach you the principles and techniques involved in environmental management. You’ll gain a practical and theoretical knowledge of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, flora and fauna in New Zealand and learn about sustainability, environmental issues, monitoring and conservation techniques. You’ll also get involved in the protection and restoration of local natural, rural and urban environments.
Use data collection and surveying methods to monitor environmental ecological or asset management.
Apply knowledge of New Zealand terrestrial biology and ecology systems to enable organism monitoring in a field environment.
New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6)
Why this course - In this program you will gain an ecological knowledge of Northland’s terrestrial, freshwater and coastal ecosystems and learn about challenges to biodiversity and resource management, as well as monitoring and evaluating ecosystem dynamics. You’ll also get involved in the protection and restoration of local natural, rural and urban environments and get the chance to make valuable contacts within your chosen field through work placement.
Future
- Apply legislative requirements when conducting environmental activities
- Design and coordinate environmental monitoring, analysis and reporting
- Apply knowledge of freshwater biology, ecology by sampling and monitoring.
- Apply specialized technical knowledge to monitor and manage tasks and operate in a terrestrial environment.
NCBT
New Zealand Diploma in Business with strands (Accounting, Administration & Technology, Management & Leadership) Level 6
Why this course - Graduates of this program will have skills and knowledge and understanding of core business operations while determining and developing strategic objectives for business entities.They will contribute to the achievements of entities "Strategic Objectives".
Future - have skills and knowledge and understanding of core business operations while determining and developing strategic objectives for business entities
Diploma in Computing (Networks & Security) Level 7
Why this course - Graduates will be able to administer and manage computer networks in New Zealand or overseas. Students targeted for entry to this course are international and domestic students seeking to undertake advanced computing studies specializing in networks and securities and seeking employment in these sub-fields of computing or seeking to undertake further advanced studies in these areas.
New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support - Level 5
Why this course - Graduates of this program will attain a broad understanding of the core concepts and practical skills in IT and will prepare them with all necessary skills for employment in roles of Computer Technician, Service Desk or Technical Assistant and create a pathway for future qualifications.
Future - The qualification provides a pathway to a Level 6 specialist IT qualification.
