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Otago Polytechnic
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Otago Polytechnic
Student support services
Starting life as a new tertiary student can be exciting as well as challenging.
Our Student Success team is here to help you through any issues that might
arise, and make sure your time here is rewarding and fun!

Student Success team                                             Te Punaka Ōwheo
studentsuccess@op.ac.nz                                          The team at Te Punaka Ōwheo assists and supports Māori students
                                                                 studying at Otago Polytechnic. They can also provide information on
Where The Hub                                                    a range of scholarship opportunities.
Student Advisors                                                 Poho is a dedicated space on campus for Māori students.
                                                                 Te Punaka Ōwheo and Poho can be found over by A Block.
Our Student Advisors are available to talk in person, via
phone or email anytime. They can help you with any personal      Come see us                                                             The 231-bed furnished residential village offers fully-catered single rooms (dorms), and self-catered studios and four-bedroom
problems and study issues as you settle into life at Otago                                                                               apartments. With its prime location, you will enjoy a short walk to campus whilst still only being minutes from the city centre.
                                                                 Where Te Punaka Ōwheo and Poho
Polytechnic, and offer continued assistance throughout the       When        All day                                                     Purpose-built for students, it’s the perfect home to enjoy student life to the full within an exciting and supportive community.
academic year.
                                                                 Staff will be on hand to talk about what support we can offer and
Disability and Wellbeing Support                                 where to find information about Māori scholarships.
Our Disability and Wellness Advisor provides support tailored
to your individual needs. This may include classroom note-
takers, readers and writers, tutors, equipment, adaptive
technology, orientation and liaison with lecturing staff and
                                                                                                                                         Features and amenities include:                                            Tours
community agencies.                                                                                                                      You will benefit from:                                                     Come and see what it would be like to live in
Pasifika support                                                                          www.opsa.org.nz                                >>   Being part of an exciting and supportive community                    our Village while you study.
Anna Seiuli provides support and assistance to Pacific Islands                            Where The Hub                                  >>   A contemporary and modern living environment                          Where: Main building entrance
students. Those who identify as being of Pacific Islands                                                                                 >>   A unique residential programme                                                 (enter from the carpark on Union Street)
descent will be contacted by Anna. Regular fono are held                                                                                 >>   In-house resident advisors                                            When: 9.00am–9.45am, 10.30am–11.15am,
during the year to update students on new activities and                                                                                 >>   A chance to make new friends                                                   11.00am–11.45am, 12.30pm–1.15pm,
support opportunities.                                           The Otago Polytechnic Students’ Association (OPSA) is an                                                                                           		1.30pm–2.15pm
                                                                 independent organisation run by students for students, and              Amenities and advantages include:
International support                                            provides a range of services, assistance, facilities and excitement!    >> Common rooms, a pool table and sports grounds
                                                                                                                                         >> Near to UniPol gym, Forsyth Barr Stadium and the                        SUNDAY TOURS
The International Student Advisors are dedicated to assisting
                                                                 Services and facilities                                                    Robertson Library                                                       Where: Main building entrance
international students to settle into tertiary study to ensure
that you get personalised support while studying.                OPSA provides access to UNIPOL recreation centre, orientation and       >> Catered dorm                                                                   (enter from the carpark on Union Street)
                                                                 social events, Student Job Search, student discounts, your student      >> WiFi                                                                    When: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
Other support services include:                                  ID card and much more!                                                  >> Secure bike storage
>> Learning advice              >> Counselling services                                                                                  >> Edible gardens
                                                                 Representation and help
>> Student Health Centre        >> Careers services                                                                                      >> Double-glazed windows and high-level insulation
                                                                 OPSA offers services like advocacy, representation, grants, financial
>> Chaplain                     >> IT support                                                                                            >> Laundry
                                                                 support and advice. Students can seek confidential assistance from                                                                                 For more information visit: www.opsv.co.nz
                                                                 OPSA to help with a range of issues including academic, personal
                                                                 and tenancy concerns.                                                                                                                              Phone: 0800 677 801                Email: OPSV@clv.co.nz
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    After Hours Phone: 0800 677 802
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Otago Polytechnic
Explore Otago Polytechnic                                                                   Qualifications
At Otago Polytechnic we provide practical, hands-on
learning that will prepare you for an exciting career.                                      Our world-class qualifications are approved
We have small class sizes, allowing you to get the most from our award-winning lecturers,
and great student support services.                                                         by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Employers also love our enthusiastic, work-ready graduates so studying with
us is the first step towards getting your dream job!
                                                                                             Foundation and Bridging Certificates                 6 months – 1 year

                                                                                             Certificates                                         6 months – 1 year

                                                                                             Diplomas                                                   1 – 2 years

                                                                                             Bachelor’s Degrees                                             3 years

                                                                                             Graduate Certificates or Graduate Diplomas           6 months – 1 year

                                                                                             Postgraduate Certificates or Postgraduate Diplomas   6 months – 1 year

                                                                                             Bachelor’s Degrees with Honours                                 1 year

                                                                                             Master’s Degrees                                           1 – 2 years

                                                                                             Doctoral Degrees                                               3 years
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Certificate    Diploma     Degree     Postgraduate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Otago Polytechnic
Sunday 5 May programme                                                                                                             Dunedin School
                                                                                                                                   of Art
                                                                  Certificate   Diploma     Degree                                 OPEN DAY
                                                                                                                                   Where DSA main entrance, P Block, Riego Street
                                                                  Graduate Diploma      Postgraduate                               When 10.00am – 3.00pm
Information Desk                                                                                                                   The Dunedin School of Art is offering FREE workshop

Where The Hub                                                    Sport, Exercise                                                   experiences in their world-class facilities. If you’d like to try
                                                                                                                                   out a specific technique, or are interested in what they get
                                                                                                                                   up to, please come along. The workshops are suitable for
                                                                 & Health
When 12.00pm–4.00pm
                                                                                                                                   anyone – no prior experience required.                               Certificate   Diploma     Degree     Graduate Diploma
Our Liaison Advisors will be based in The Hub and can provide                                                                      Studio workshops include:
guidance on study options and pathways.                                                                                            >> Ceramics                     >> Jewellery

                                                                                                                                                                                                       Business
                                                                 Applied Science > Personal Training
The team will also be offering campus tours departing from                                                                         >> Drawing                          and Metalsmithing
The Hub and can help you find your way to the information        Sport Management and Coaching
                                                                                                                                   >> Painting                     >> Printmaking
                                                                 Health and Wellbeing
                                                                                                                                                                                                       and Tourism
sessions being held around campus on the day.                                                                                      >> Photography                  >> Textiles
                                                                 Where Sargood Centre                                              Tours of the school will be available during the Open Day.
                                                                 When 3.30pm–5.30pm
                                                                                                                                   For those interested in studying in 2020, bring along a hard
                                                                                                                                   copy or digital examples of your artwork to discuss with            Accounting > Business Administration > Business
                                                                 The sport, exercise and health industries offer excellent
                                                                 career opportunities for those who like helping and bringing      school staff a provisional placement for 2020.                      Pathways > Travel and Tourism > Applied Management
                                                                 out the best in those around them.                                                                                                    Sales and Marketing > Tourism Management
                                                                                                                                   ART PRESENTATION                                                    Event Management > Human Resource Management
                                                                 Our graduates may work in all areas of the sport, exercise
                                                                                                                                   Showcase of exciting student work and discussion around             Strategic Management
                                                                 and health sectors. This can range from – managing
                                                                                                                                   career options.
                                                                 sports events, to leading group fitness sessions, working in
                                                                 schools, events, gyms, facilities, clubs, professional sports     Where DSA, Room 152, P Block, Riego Street                          EXPO
The 231-bed furnished residential village offers fully-catered
                                                                 teams, regional organisations, national organisations, and        When 10.30am–11.00am                                                Where Ground floor, D Block
single rooms (dorms), and self-catered studios and
four-bedroom apartments. With its prime location, you will       the private sector.                                                                                                                   When 1.00pm–3.00pm
enjoy a short walk to campus whilst still only being minutes     You could plan fitness and training programmes, encourage
                                                                 people into healthier lifestyles, support professional athletes                                                                       BUSINESS
from the city centre.
                                                                 or manage events.                                                                                                                     The opportunities for our business management graduates
Purpose-built for students, it’s the perfect home to enjoy                                                                                                                                             are extremely varied. You may oversee the recruitment and
student life to the full within an exciting and supportive                                                                                                                                             retention of staff, devise methods to improve productivity and
community.                                                                                                                                                                                             ef ciency, manage stock, create new products and develop
                                                                                                                                                                                                       marketing strategies. You could eventually work your way up
Tours                                                                                                                                                                                                  to senior management level or operate your own business.
Come and see what it would be like to live in our                                                                                                                                                      TOURISM
Village while you study.                                                                                                                                                                               There are many opportunities for skilled graduates in the
Where: Main building entrance                                                                                                                                                                          tourism industry, and students graduate with a high level
         (enter from the carpark on Union Street)                                                                                                                                                      of customer service skills and sales ability.
When: 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm                                                                                                                                                                           Our specialty areas include travel, tour guiding, hospitality
                                                                                                                                                                                                       operations, conference and events, adventure tourism,
                                                                                                                                                                                                       sustainability, marketing and destination knowledge.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       You also have the opportunity to work in the tourism area
                                                                                                                                                                                                       of your choice.
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Certificate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Otago Polytechnic
Monday 6 May programme                                                                                                              Horticulture
                                                                                                                                    Horticulture > Arboriculture
                                                                                                                                    Landscape Construction

 Certificate                                                             Certificate                                                TOURS
                                                                                                                                    Where Leaving from the L Block foyer,
                                                                                                                                          Anzac Avenue
Foundation Studies                                                      English Language                                            When 11.15am–11.45am, 1.30pm–2.00pm
                                                                                                                                    Horticulture workers assist in the design, production and
Where The Hub                                                           Where The Hub                                               maintenance of plants, gardens and landscapes for both
When 12.00pm–1.00pm                                                     When 1.00pm–2.00pm                                          local and international markets. The industry is extremely
                                                                                                                                    diverse.
                                                                        Come and speak to our teaching staff today (For ESOL
New Zealand Certificate in                                              students, whether International or Permanent Residents,     As a horticulturalist, you may specialise in a number
                                                                                                                                    of areas:
                                                                        and for domestic students needing to improve their
Foundation Skills (Level 2)                                             academic skills.).                                          >> Arboriculture (pruning, felling, transplanting,
                                                                                                                                        and maintaining the health of trees and shrubs)
Get a taste of what tertiary learning is all about and gain essential   For English Language, your level will be assessed before
                                                                        placement in one of our Level 2, 3 or 4 programmes, which   >> Amenity horticulture (care, maintenance and growth
skills for study and work!                                                                                                              of ornamental plantings)
This programme is great if you want to gain confidence and              will then lead you into our mainstream programmes.
                                                                                                                                    >> Landscape construction (building and maintaining
ability in literacy, numeracy and digital competency. You can                                                                           gardens and landscapes)
study in either a general study or work context. The work context                                                                   >> Nursery production (growing plants for sale)
includes practical workshops and community based experiences.
                                                                                                                                    >> Sustainable horticultural practice
FarmHand
Love the outdoors and practical work? This 9-week, Dunedin-
based scheme is run in partnership with the Malcam Charitable                                                                                                                                     Certificate   Diploma
Trust and is a stepping stone into education and employment in
the primary sector industry.
You will take part in a work placement, improve your study skills,
gain an Otago Polytechnic certificate qualification and learn how                                                                                                                                Veterinary Nursing
to put together a great CV!
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Animal Care > Rural Animal Technology
New Zealand Certificate in Study                                                                                                                                                                 Veterinary Nursing
and Career Preparation (Level 3)                                                                                                                                                                 Where The Hub
                                                                                                                                                                                                 When All day
Strands include bridging to: Beauty, Hairdressing,
Engineering, Health and Work                                                                                                                                                                     Veterinary or animal-related industries work to promote the
                                                                                                                                                                                                 health and welfare of animals, such as household pets and
This programme offers you the chance to improve your study                                                                                                                                       livestock. This may include administering medication and
skills and prepare for higher level learning. It includes either a                                                                                                                               nursing sick animals, providing proactive and preventive
general study context or a work context. Along with improving                                                                                                                                    health care, first aid/emergency treatment, animal breeding
your reading, writing, presenting and computer skills, you will                                                                                                                                  or working in a veterinary clinic, zoo or farm setting.
also gain valuable employability skills such as CV and interview
preparation.
Depending on the course you choose, this programme offers
work experience opportunities.
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Certificate   Diploma    Degree    Graduate Diploma                                                                                  Certificate   Diploma     Degree

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Otago Polytechnic
Business and Tourism                                                                                                                 Food Design
Accounting > Business Administration                                                                                                 Cookery > Culinary Arts > Food and Beverage
Business Pathways > Travel and Tourism                                                                                               Services > Hospitality Management
Applied Management > Sales and Marketing                                                                                             Where Manaaki, Harbour Terrace
Tourism Management > Event Management                                                                                                When 12.00pm–1.00pm
Human Resource Management > Strategic Management
                                                                                                                                     The hospitality industry offers excellent career opportunities
EXPO                                                                                                                                 here and overseas for those who enjoy working with others
Where Ground floor, D Block                                                                                                          and providing competent, friendly service.
When 9.00am–12.00pm                                                                                                                  You can have a rewarding and successful career in many
                                                                                                                                     areas including cafés and restaurants, hotels, hospitals
BUSINESS                                                                                                                             and catering companies.
The opportunities for our business management graduates are
extremely varied. You may oversee the recruitment and retention                                                                      Culinary Arts
of staff, devise methods to improve productivity and efficiency,
manage stock, create new products and develop marketing                                                                              There are numerous opportunities for skilled graduates
strategies. You could eventually work your way up to senior                                                                          including restaurants and hotels, artisan businesses,
management level or operate your own business.                                                                                       management, media and technology, and tertiary teaching.
                                                                                                                                     Our world-leading culinary arts qualification is the only
TOURISM                                                                                                                              one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and explores the
There are many opportunities for skilled graduates in the tourism                                                                    concepts of multi-sensory cooking. Cutting edge culinary
industry, and students graduate with a high level of customer                                                                        arts and creative design are brought together so you have
service skills and sales ability.                                                                                                    the chance to create customised food experiences to delight
Our specialty areas include travel, tour guiding, hospitality                                                                        and inspire.
operations, conference and events, adventure tourism,
sustainability, marketing and destination knowledge. You also                                                                                                                                          Degree
have the opportunity to work in the tourism area of your choice.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Architectural Studies
                                                                     Certificate   Diploma   Degree    Graduate Diploma                                                                               Architectural Technologies > Interior Architecture
                                                                                                                                                                                                      TOURS AND PRESENTATIONS
                                                                    Information                                                                                                                       When 9.30am, 10.30am, 2.00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Where Level 3, H Block

                                                                    Technology                                                                                                                        The building industry is facing a number of unprecedented
                                                                                                                                                                                                      challenges that need to be addressed competently and
                                                                                                                                                                                                      creatively. Become part of the architecture industry and
                                                                    Where Room D315, D Block                                                                                                          design New Zealand’s built environment.
                                                                    When 11.00am–12.00pm, 1.00pm–2.00pm                                                                                               Studies in Architectural Technologies or Interior Architecture
                                                                    The computing and IT industry is dynamic and exciting with a                                                                      will foster your talent to design and your ability to
                                                                    wide range of roles such as working with clients to design and                                                                    communicate ideas with confidence in a variety of media.
                                                                    develop computer software though interactive web-based                                                                            You will gain applied technical knowledge required to
                                                                    tools. Our hands-on programmes and industry projects allow                                                                        succeed in this growing industry. You will become confident
                                                                    you to develop high level technical abilities while exercising                                                                    in architecture history and theory and competent in
                                                                    your problem-solving skills and creativity.                                                                                       constructing sustainable, inspiring environments.
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Certificate   Diploma     Degree     Graduate Diploma                    Certificate   Degree   Graduate Diploma      Postgraduate

                                                                                                                                                                                                               Otago Polytechnic
 Postgraduate

                                                                         Design
Dunedin School of Art                                                    Communication > Fashion > Product

TOURS                                                                    TOURS AND PRESENTATIONS
Where DSA main entrance, P Block, Riego Street                           When      9.30am, 10.30am, 2.00pm
When 10.00am, 11.30am and 3.00pm
                                                                         Communication
ART PRESENTATION                                                         Where Level 5, H Block
Showcase of exciting student work and discussion around
career options.                                                          Fashion
Where DSA, Room 152, P Block, Riego Street                               Where Level 4, H Block
When 12.00pm–1.00pm
Artists enhance our understanding of the world using objects
                                                                         Product
and situations that are new, interesting and challenging.                Where Level 3, H Block
We believe that art education is about creating artists who
                                                                         New Zealand’s future is being designed by people like you!
contribute to many fields of visual culture, and creative flair is
                                                                         Designers are creative thinkers who want to challenge the
valued in a wide range of professions. You can design your
                                                                         status quo.
own pathways within the eight disciplines we offer: Ceramics,
Electronic Arts, Jewellery and Metalsmithing, Painting,                  With your Otago Polytechnic design qualification in                Degree    Graduate Diploma
Photography, Print, Sculpture, and Textiles.                             communication, fashion or product design you will gain the
                                                                         skills, training and experience to work in a range of rewarding
Additional Art History and Drawing components support
your ability to develop ideas and projects. Exceptional studio
facilities, practising artists as lecturers and opportunities for work
                                                                         creative fields.
                                                                         Our programmes are taught by highly qualified and award
                                                                         winning tertiary teachers with extensive industry and
                                                                                                                                           Leadership
                                                                                                                                           for Change
placements make the Dunedin School of Art a preferred choice.
                                                                         professional experience. You will:
                                                                         >> learn in a highly supportive studio environment that
Photographic                                                                 caters for you as an individual and allows you to develop
                                                                             confidence as a designer.                                     Where The Hub
                                                                                                                                           When All day
Media Arts
                                                                         >> consider different perspectives and tackle important
                                                                             social issues                                                 Leaders make the world a better place. Create the change
                                                                         >> work with clients and customers to create innovative           you want to see with this cutting-edge, future-focused
Digital Media and Design > Digital Photography                               designs, products, services and experiences.                  degree. A New Zealand-first, this qualification is for those with
                                                                         >> be part of successful teams and understand how designers       purpose and passion who want to make a difference. This
Where DSA, Room 152, P Block, Riego Street                                   can add value to multi-disciplinary teams.                    programme is significantly self-directed and project-based.
When 1.30pm–2.30pm                                                       >> sharpen your visual, written and verbal presentation skills    It develops transferable, 21st century skills and has a strong
                                                                             so you can communicate your new and exciting ideas to         focus on self-awareness, communication, collaboration and
Photographic Media Arts offers innovative programmes in                      the world.
photography and moving image. These are hands on, practical                                                                                creativity. From the start, you will be working alongside, and
and comprehensive programmes covering all aspects of                                                                                       within, businesses or organisations in the field in which you
photography and moving image production for industries                                                                                     wish to effect change.
that increasingly require professionals to work across still
and moving images.                                                                                                                         Be a change maker – session
The programmes blend technical and soft skills, helping you                                                                                Where Te Pā Tauira
to become proficient in a range of photographic, professional
and business practices, and will provide you with the knowledge
                                                                                                                                                 Otago Polytechnic Student Village reception
and skills required for any career in professional photography,                                                                            When 11.00am–12.00pm
moving image and related fields.
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Certificate   Diploma      Degree                                                                                                               Certificate   Diploma     Degree

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Otago Polytechnic
Construction & Engineering                                                                                                                       Civil Engineering
                                                                                                                                                 MORNING
                                                                                                                                                 Where Room L146, L Block, Anzac Avenue
Automotive > Electrical Engineering > Mechanical Engineering > Civil Engineering > Carpentry                                                     When 10.00am–10.30am
Quantity Surveying / Construction Management
                                                                                                                                                 AFTERNOON
                                                                                                                                                 Where Room L146, L Block, Anzac Avenue
Mechanical and Automotive Trades                                           Quantity Surveying/                                                   When 12.00pm–12.30pm
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)                Construction Management                                               Civil engineering graduates are important participants in the
                                                                                                                                                 design, construction and project management of civil works
Where Room A202, A Block                                                   Where Room L105, L Block, Anzac Avenue                                such as roads, dams, earthquake engineering, tunnelling,
When 12.30pm–1.00pm                                                        When 11.30am–12.00pm                                                  water and sewerage systems, and mining operations. Be
Designed to give you the basic skills in fabrication, welding and          These careers concentrate on getting buildings constructed            responsible for the project management of these jobs, which
machining. This programme will provide you with the skills and             on time, up to standard and on budget. Both bring challenges and      may include efficiently managing the manpower, machinery,
work experience necessary to obtain an apprenticeship in one of            satisfaction with each project.                                       materials, money and environment.
the mechanical engineering trades. Completion of this certificate          Quantity surveyors are the costing and financial experts in
will credit your year one study once you take up an apprenticeship.        the construction industry. Construction managers control the          Mechanical Engineering
                                                                           construction process making sure the right people, materials          Where Room L143, L Block, Anzac Avenue
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3)                and equipment are available at the right times so projects can be
                                                                           completed to the required standards.
                                                                                                                                                 When 1.00pm–1.30pm
Where Room A201, A Block
When 12.00pm–12.30pm                                                                                                                             Mechanical engineers are multi skilled problem solvers

Employment in the automotive industry involves repairing,
                                                                           Carpentry                                                             and project managers that work primarily in the fields of
                                                                                                                                                 mechatronic, fluids, thermodynamics and the design of
maintaining, modifying and selling vehicles and vehicle parts.             Where Room L114, L Block, Anzac Avenue                                anything with moving parts from mechanical pencils to
You may choose to specialise in working with one type of                   When 11.00am–11.30am                                                  space stations.
vehicle, product or service.
                                                                           Carpenters may build anything from new homes through to sports
                                                                           stadiums. Because this industry is so diverse, a large selection of   Bridging option:
Electrical Engineering and Trades                                          job opportunities exist in related building areas.                    Bridging certificate to New Zealand Diploma
Where Room A120, A Block                                                   Enjoy the hands-on training in our workshops and the opportunity      in Engineering
When 11.00am–12.00pm                                                       to be involved in real-world, community-based projects.
                                                                                                                                                 Designed to enable students to access NZ Diplomas in
Electrical engineers design and supervise the installation and                                                                                   Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical), the emphasis
ongoing maintenance of electrical systems, machinery, electrical                                                                                 is on mathematics and science for those who do not yet
distribution networks, control systems and building services.                                                                                    meet the entry criteria. This programme will not be covered
Our programmes will ideally place you to enter this rewarding                                                                                    at the Foundation Studies session.
and in-demand career.                                                                                                                            Please email ecladmin@op.ac.nz for more information.
Certificate: Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical wiring
and electric or electronic equipment. You may study and interpret
wiring diagrams, install and maintain electrical cables, service
electrical machines and test electrical work for safety. The
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3)
is a pre-trade qualification to prepare you for this career.
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Degree     Postgraduate

                                                                                                                                                Otago Polytechnic
Health Bridging option:
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation
                                                                               Midwifery
(Level 3)                                                                      Where Room H608, H Block
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation                        When 11.00am–12.00pm
(Level 4)
                                                                               Midwives provide maternity care to both women and their
If your goal is to enter one of our programmes in the health                   babies from early pregnancy through to six weeks postnatal.
and community area, but you think you might not meet our                       Midwives are responsible for care in uncomplicated
entry requirements, our health bridging option will prepare you                pregnancy and childbirth, and collaborate with medical
for the challenges of more advanced study.                                     and midwifery colleagues if complications arise.
Please attend any of the Nursing, Midwifery, Occupational
Therapy or Social Services seminars to get more information.
This qualification can also lead to the Bachelor of Applied                     Certificate   Degree     Graduate Diploma
Science (Sport, Exercise & Health).

 Diploma     Degree                                                            Social Services
                                                                               Counselling, Career Practice,
Nursing                                                                        Disability Support and
MORNING
Where Room G106, G Block                                                       Mental Health Support
When 9.30am–10.30am                                                            Where The Hub
AFTERNOON                                                                      When 1.00pm–2.00pm
Where Room G106, G Block                                                       Social services help people to improve their quality of life.
When 12.00pm–1.00pm                                                            There are career opportunities in the fields of counselling,
Nursing is one of the fundamental professions in health care                   disability, social services, mental health support work and
throughout the world. It is a rewarding career that makes a difference         targeted assistance for the elderly and families.Your work
in people’s lives. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and the latest   may include offering support and guidance to clients,
industry knowledge, you will gain the experience and confidence                planning activities, running educational workshops or
to enter the health care profession.                                           directly assisting families, groups and organisations.

 Degree     Postgraduate
                                                                                Certificate

Occupational Therapy                                                           Early Childhood
Where Room G309, G Block
When 9.30am–10.30am, 11.00am–12.00pm                                           Where The Hub
                                                                               When 1.00pm–2.00pm
Work as an occupational therapist to promote health and wellbeing
and to help people become involved in everyday activities and lead             Working with children is a rewarding, challenging, fun and
meaningful and satisfying lives. You may work in schools with children         diverse career. This introductory programme helps you gain
with disabilities, in rehabilitation settings or in hospitals to enable        the core skills and knowledge to prepare you to undertake
older patients to return to a safe home environment. Other career              the higher level learning required for employment in the early
opportunities include working with people who have head injuries or            childhood sector.
mental health issues, and adapting workplace environments for clients.
Certificate   Diploma    Degree                                                                                                      Certificate   Diploma   Degree

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Otago Polytechnic
 Graduate Diploma      Postgraduate

                                                                                                                                     Beauty Therapy
Sport, Exercise                                                                                                                      Where The Hub

& Health                                                                                                                             When All day
                                                                                                                                     Beauty Therapy roles are varied, creative and in demand.
                                                                                                                                     Employers are seeking trained, competent therapists
Applied Science > Personal Training                                                                                                  with ability to walk into their new career.
Sport Management and Coaching
                                                                                                                                     Our top quality facilities and programmes are recognised
Health and Wellbeing                                                                                                                 as some of the best in industry and students engage in
Where Room Z114, Sargood Centre                                                                                                      authentic work experiences.
When 10.30am–11.30am, 2.00pm–3.00pm                                                                                                  The exciting New Zealand Beauty Therapy qualifications
                                                                                                                                     are world class and these can be complemented by
The sport, exercise and health industries offer excellent career                                                                     optional external international qualifications from ITEC.
opportunities for those who like helping and bringing out the
best in those around them.                                                                                                           Join us throughout the day for skin analysis!
Our graduates may work in all areas of the sport, exercise
and health sectors. This can range from – managing sports
events, to leading group fitness sessions, working in schools,
events, gyms, facilities, clubs, professional sports teams,
regional organisations, national organisations, and the
private sector.
You could plan fitness and training programmes, encourage
people into healthier lifestyles, support professional athletes
or manage events.

                                                                    Certificate   Diploma                                                                                                         Degree

                                                                   Massage Therapy                                                                                                               Hairdressing
                                                                   Where The Hub                                                                                                                 Where The Hub
                                                                   When 11.30am–1.00pm                                                                                                           When All day
                                                                   Massage therapy is a diverse area which includes wellness                                                                     The hairdressing industry is exciting and ever-changing.
                                                                   and relaxation massage, stress management, sports massage                                                                     Hairdressing skills are highly transferable which gives you
                                                                   and therapuetic massage.                                                                                                      access to lots of employment opportunities.
                                                                   All the different forms of massage involve the study of anatomy                                                               Our hairdressing programmes have strong alignment and
                                                                   and physiology and the development of specific techniques to                                                                  links with the industry. The connections that our tutors have
                                                                   target particular areas of the body. Sports                                                                                   with local businesses and their involvement in the industry
                                                                   and therapeutic massage therapists help clients recover from                                                                  results in high rates of our graduates gaining successful
                                                                   pain, rehabilitate from injury or improve sporting performance.                                                               apprenticeships and these ties with industry also ensure
                                                                                                                                                                                                 that you are given current information about technologies
                                                                   Join us for a free relaxing chair massage!                                                                                    and trends in hairdressing.

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Join us for a free quick hair makeover –
                                                                                                                                                                                                 including braiding, straightening and curling!
MONDAY PROGRAMME TIMETABLE
 Certificate   Diploma                                                                                                                                       All day   Study at Central Campus              The Hub                 11.00am   Information Technology               Room D315, D Block

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Otago Polytechnic
                                                                                                                                                             All day   Beauty Therapy                       The Hub                           Electrical Engineering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    11.00am                                        Room A120, A Block

Central Campus                                                                                                                                               All day   Hairdressing                         The Hub
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    11.15am
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              (Diploma/Degree/Trades)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Horticulture, Arboriculture
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              and Landscape Construction
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   L Block foyer,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Anzac Avenue
Farming > Sports Turf Management > Brewing                                                                                                                   All day   Veterinary Nursing                   The Hub
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    11.30am   Massage Therapy                      The Hub
Cookery > Snowsports > Avalanche Safety
Horticulture > Stonemasonry > Carpentry                                                                                                                      All day   Leadership for Change                The Hub
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   DSA main entrance,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    11.30am   Art Tour
Automotive > Outdoor Adventure                                                                                                                               All day   Te Punaka Ōwheo
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Te Punaka Ōwheo                                                        P Block, Riego Street
Bicycle Mechanics                                                                                                                                                                                           and Poho
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    11.30am
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Quantity Surveying/                  Room L105, L Block,
                                                                                                                                                                       Study at Central Campus –            Gate C,                           Construction Management              Anzac Avenue
Where The Hub                                                                                                                                                8.30am
                                                                                                                                                                       Stadium                              Forsyth Barr Stadium
When All day                                                                                                                                                                                                                        12.00pm   Foundation Studies                   The Hub
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Gate C,
                                                                                                                                                             9.00am    Stadium Tour                                                                                                Manaaki,
If you’re looking for a study destination with a difference                                                                                                                                                 Forsyth Barr Stadium    12.00pm   Food Design
then Otago Polytechnic’s Central Campus in Cromwell is                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Harbour Terrace
a fantastic option!                                                                                                                                          9.00am    Business and Tourism                 Ground floor, D Block
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   DSA, Room 152,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    12.00pm   Art Presentation
At Central we offer unique qualifications in a spectacular                                                                                                                                                                                                                         P Block, Riego Street
                                                                                                                                                             9.30am    Occupational Therapy                 Room G309, G Block
location. Choose from Horticulture and Stonemasonry,                                                                                                                                                                                12.00pm   Nursing                              Room G106, G Block
Sports Turf Management and Snowsports, or Brewing                                                                                                            9.30am    Nursing                              Room G106, G Block
and Cookery to name a few.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Automotive Engineering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    12.00pm                                        Room A201, A Block
Whatever you choose to study we can guarantee you will                                                                                                       9.30am    Architectural Studies                Level 3, H Block                  (Certficate Level 3)
have a student experience like no other!                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Room L146, L Block,
                                                                                                                                                             9.30am    Product Design                       Level 3, H Block        12.00pm   Civil Engineering (Diploma/Degree)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Anzac Avenue
Where Gate C, Forsyth Barr Stadium
When 8.30am–10.30am                                                                                                                                          9.30am    Fashion Design                       Level 4, H Block                  Mechanical and Automotive Trades
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    12.30pm                                        Room A202, A Block
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              (Certficate Level 3)
Start your day with a free breakfast at Forsyth Barr Stadium,                                                                                                9.30am    Communication Design                 Level 5, H Block                  Mechanical Engineering               Room L143, L Block,
home of the mighty Highlanders.                                                                                                                                                                                                     1.00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              (Diploma/Degree)                     Anzac Avenue
Find out how you can begin your illustrious career in Sports                                                                                                                                                DSA main entrance,
                                                                                                                                                             10.00am   Art Tour                                                     1.00pm    Information Technology               Room D315, D Block
Turf Management at this world class venue. Or find your                                                                                                                                                     P Block, Riego Street
pathway to cooking for rock stars and All Blacks with our                                                                                                              Mechanical and Automotive Trades
                                                                                                                                                             10.00am                                        Room A134, A Block      1.00pm    Social Services                      The Hub
innovative Cookery programmes. Discover your future in                                                                                                                 (Certficate Level 2)
Outdoor Adventure, Cookery or even Farming and                                                                                                                                                              Room L146, L Block,     1.00pm    Early Childhood Studies              The Hub
Horticulture through one of our interactive displays.                                                                                                        10.00am   Civil Engineering (Diploma/Degree)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Anzac Avenue
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Gate C,                 1.00pm    English Language                     The Hub
                                                                                                                                                             10.30am   Stadium Tour
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Forsyth Barr Stadium
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Horticulture, Arboriculture          L Block foyer,
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Room Z114,              1.30pm
                                                                                                                                                             10.30am   Sport, Exercise & Health                                               and Landscape Construction           Anzac Avenue
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sargood Centre

                                                                Stadium Tours
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   DSA, Room 152,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1.30pm    Photographic Media Arts
                                                                                                                                                             10.30am   Product Design                       Level 3, H Block                                                       P Block, Riego Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2.00pm    Product Design                       Level 3, H Block
                                                                                                                                                             10.30am   Architectural Studies                Level 3, H Block
                                                                Where Gate C, Forsyth Barr Stadium
                                                                When 9.00am, 10.30am                                                                                                                                                2.00pm    Architectural Studies                Level 3, H Block
                                                                                                                                                             10.30am   Fashion Design                       Level 4, H Block
                                                                A visit to Dunedin wouldn’t be complete without a visit to                                                                                                          2.00pm    Fashion Design                       Level 4, H Block
                                                                                                                                                             10.30am   Communication Design                 Level 5, H Block
                                                                Forsyth Barr Stadium. This free 30 minute tour takes you
                                                                behind the scenes in this iconic multi-purpose venue.                                                  Leadership for Change                Te Pā Tauira            2.00pm    Communication Design                 Level 5, H Block
                                                                                                                                                             11.00am
                                                                Admire the view from above in the corporate suites, see one                                            Be a change maker – session          reception
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Room Z114,
                                                                of the many stadium kitchens, visit the highlanders warmup                                                                                                          2.00pm    Sport, Exercise & Health
                                                                                                                                                             11.00am   Midwifery                            Room H608, H Block                                                     Sargood Centre
                                                                room, get pitch side and feel like you are part of the action
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   DSA main entrance,
                                                                or check out the Zoo. Take advantage of a rare opportunity                                   11.00am   Occupational Therapy                 Room G309, G Block      3.00pm    Art Tour
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   P Block, Riego Street
                                                                to visit NZ’s most popular stadium.
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Room L114, L Block,
                                                                                                                                                             11.00am   Carpentry
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Anzac Avenue
Otago Polytechnic
                                                                                   SARGOOD
                                                                                    CENTRE                                                 UNIPOL
                                                                                                                                         RECREATION
                                                                                                                                           CENTRE

                                                     Sport,
                                                     Exercise
                                                     & Health

Information                                                             Business
                                                                                                     Leadership
                                                                                                     for Change
                                                                                                                                                              CENTRAL CAMPUS

Session                       Automotive,
                                                                        Tourism
                                                                                                                                                              Cookery
                                                                                                                                                              Outdoor Adventure
Locations
                                                                        IT
                              Mechanical and                                                                                                                  Sports Turf Management
                              Electrical Trades
                                                                                                                                                              Horticulture
                              Electrical                                                                         Food
                              Engineering                                                                        Design                                       Farming
                                                                                        TE PĀ TAUIRA
                              (Diploma/Degree)         Te Punaka                      STUDENT VILLAGE
                                                       Ōwheo
                                                       and Poho
 Design
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Carpentry
 Leadership for Change
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Civil and Mechanical
 Midwifery                                                                             MANAAKI
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Engineering
 Social Services                                                                                                                                                                                 (Diploma/Degree)
 Beauty Therapy                                                                                                                                                                                  Quantity Surveying/
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Construction
 Hairdressing                                                                                                                                                                                    Management
 Early Childhood
                                                                   MASON CENTRE
 Architectural Studies                                          (CUSTOMER SERVICES)
 Veterinary Nursing
                                                                                   THE HUB                                                                                        Horticulture
                         CENTRAL CAMPUS                                                                                                                                           Aboriculture
                         Farming        Brewing                                                                           Art (DSA)
                                                                                                                                                                                  Landscape
                         Cookery        Snowsports                                                                        Photographic                                            Construction
                                                                                                                          Media Arts
                         Horticulture   Stonemasonry
                                                                                                  TO DUNEDIN
                         Carpentry      Automotive                                               SCHOOL OF ART

                         Outdoor Adventure                                                                                                       FOUNDATION
                                                                              Nursing                                                              STUDIES
                         Sports Turf Management                               Occupational
                         Avalanche Safety                                     Therapy
                         Bicycle Mechanics                                    Massage
                                                                              Therapy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        K04000
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