Qualifications, Bachelor, Diploma, Certificates: Waiariki Institute of Technology

Waiariki’s qualifications have been developed specifically to meet the needs of students, industry and the community. These qualifications are aligned with the vocational requirements of industries in this region. Some have been developed nationally and may be offered by other providers and you will see these listed using the words ‘National’ or ‘New Zealand’ in their title.

Degrees
All degrees offered at Waiariki are bachelor degrees. A degree usually requires a minimum of three years full-time study (or the part-time equivalent) and includes courses at Levels 5 to 7. Degree qualifications are generally required for entry or advancement in professions, and provide further stair-casing opportunities for study at masters or doctoral level.
Bachelor of Applied Management

Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work)

Bachelor of Arts (University of Canterbury)

Bachelor of Commerce (Lincoln University)

Bachelor of Commerce (University of Canterbury)

Bachelor of Computing Systems (Unitec)

Bachelor of Computing, Communications and Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts (Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design)

Bachelor of Management Studies (University of Waikato)

Bachelor of Maori Development

Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing for Registered Nurses

Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary) (University of Canterbury)

Bachelor of Tourism Management

Certificates
Certificates may take from 12 weeks to one year to complete. Courses offered within a certificate can range from Levels 1 to 7. Certificates provide a broad introduction to a range of skills and knowledge in a particular subject area. Certificates at Levels 2 to 4 are often needed for entry into trades and service employment. Certificates can also provide direct entry into diplomas and degrees.
Certificate for Entry to Automotive Trades

Certificate in Adventure Tourism

Certificate in Agriculture and Farm Maintenance

Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Fault Diagnosis, Repair and Administration)

Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Transmission and Electrics)

Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Vehicle Repair and Electronics)

Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Vehicle Service and Electronic Control)

Certificate in Business Administration (Level 3)

Certificate in Business Administration (Level 4)

Certificate in Café Operations

Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)

Certificate in Collision Repair

Certificate in Community and Social Services

Certificate in Computer Skills

Certificate in Computing and Communications Technology (Level 3)

Certificate in Computing and Communications Technology (Level 4)

Certificate in Construction Skills (Introductory)

Certificate in Creative Arts

Certificate in Creative Writing

Certificate in Electrical and Related Trades (Pre-Employment)

Certificate in Engineering (Fitting and Turning)

Certificate in Engineering and Automotive Skills

Certificate in English

Certificate in Fashion Technology (Level 3)

Certificate in Fashion Technology (Level 4)

Certificate in Food Safety Development

Certificate in Forest Operations

Certificate in Forestry Fundamentals

Certificate in Front Desk Operations

Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 2)

Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)

Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 4)

Certificate in Health Science (Nursing) Nurse Assistant Programme

Certificate in Homeopathy

Certificate in Horticulture

Certificate in Human Services

Certificate in Infection Control

Certificate in Interior Design

Certificate in Maori Studies (Introductory)

Certificate in Maori Studies (Level 3)

Certificate in Maori Studies (Level 4)

Certificate in Nga Mahi Whakairo

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Co-ordination)*

Certificate in Office Skills

Certificate in Professional Chef's Craft

Certificate in Professional Cookery

Certificate in Professional Cookery and Patisserie

Certificate in Professional Patisserie

Certificate in Rural Skills (Level 2)

Certificate in Rural Skills (Level 3)

Certificate in Small Business Management

Certificate in Smart Study

Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing Advanced Technical Operations

Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing Foundation Skills

Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing Operations

Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing Technical Specialist

Certificate in Tertiary Learning Skills

Certificate in Tertiary Teaching

Certificate in Tour Leadership

Certificate in Tourism and Travel

Certificate in Turf Maintenance and Management

Certificate in Visual Art (Introductory)

Certificate in Welding and Fabrication

Certificate in Wood Handling and Distribution

Certificate in Work and Life Skills

Diplomas
Diplomas generally take between one to two years of full-time study to complete (or the part-time equivalent) and consist of courses from Levels 4 to 7. Diplomas are often required for entry to advanced trade, technical and professional occupations. Diplomas may provide direct entry into a degree qualification and, in many cases, courses from the diploma may be credited toward degree qualifications.
Diploma in Accounting

Diploma in Applied Technology

Diploma in Applied Tourism Management

Diploma in Art and Design

Diploma in Art and Design (Advanced)

Diploma in Bicultural Journalism

Diploma in Business Administration

Diploma in Business and Information Systems

Diploma in Business Studies

Diploma in Communications (Applied)

Diploma in Computing Systems

Diploma in Creative Writing

Diploma in Early Childhood Education*

Diploma in Fashion Technology

Diploma in Forest Management

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Diploma in Information Technology*

Diploma in Interior Design

Diploma in Manufacturing

Diploma in Marketing

Diploma in Multimedia, Internet and Web Design

Diploma in Networking and Communications Technology

Diploma in Spa and Body Therapies

Diploma in Sustainable Energy

Diploma in Systems Design and Implementation

Diploma in Te Reo Maori

Diploma in Therapeutic Massage and Spa

Diploma in Tourism Management

Diploma in Webmastery

Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education): Te Pōkairua Whakaako Kōhungahunga

Graduate Certificate
Graduate certificates are designed for those wishing to undertake further study at undergraduate level in a specialist area of knowledge.
Graduate Certificate in Infection Prevention and Control

Graduate Diplomas
A graduate diploma usually requires one year of full-time study and includes courses at Levels 5 to 7.
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management

Graduate Diploma in Computing and Technology

Graduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control

Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management

National Certificates National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)

National Certificate in Computing (Level 2)

National Certificate in Journalism (Introductory) (Level 3)

National Certificate in Tourism (Core Skills) (Level 3)

National Diploma in Forestry (Operations Management) (Level 5)*

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6)

Postgraduate Certificate Postgraduate Certificate in Health Education*

Short Course Certificates
Short course certificates are qualifications of 40 or less credits and range from Levels 2 to 7. Length of delivery will vary for these qualifications.
Short Course Certificate for Clinical Educators

Short Course Certificate for Role of Preceptor for Health Professionals

Short Course Certificate in Adult Teaching - Principles and Strategies

Short Course Certificate in Barista Training

Short Course Certificate in Basic Food Safety

Short Course Certificate in Basic Food Safety Hazard Identification and Control

Short Course Certificate in Biotechnology*

Short Course Certificate in Cervical Smear Taking

Short Course Certificate in Chainsaw Skills

Short Course Certificate in Computing (Introductory) *

Short Course Certificate in Experiencing Digital Photography

Short Course Certificate in Facilitator Training for Food Safety

Short Course Certificate in Fashion Technology

Short Course Certificate in Fire Safety

Short Course Certificate in Food Safety Development

Short Course Certificate in Food Safety Practice

Short Course Certificate in Information Skills

Short Course Certificate in Introduction to GIS and GPS

Short Course Certificate in Introductory Digital Photography

Short Course Certificate in Nursing in New Zealand

Short Course Certificate in Nursing in New Zealand for Enrolled Nurses/Nurse Assistants

Short Course Certificate in Nursing Portfolio Preparation

Short Course Certificate in Outdoor Challenges

Short Course Certificate in Te Reo Maori (Level 1)

Short Course Certificate in Te Reo Maori (Level 2)

Short Course Certificate in Understanding Wood

Short Course Certificate in Use Standards to Assess Candidate Performance

Short Course Certificate in Work in a Food Business Under a Food Safety Programme

Short Course Certificate: Introduction to Massage*

Te Pokaitahi Pataka Kai (ahua potu)

Waiariki Institute of Technology offers qualifications at postgraduate, degree, diploma and certificate levels. Study, forestry, graphic design, Maori studies and much more.

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