Waiariki offers students the option to study part-time. Courses range from Hospitality and Adventure Tourism to Barista & hairdressing training and a lot more.
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Part-time Qualification

Part-time Courses BookletWaiariki offers many part-time and block courses, perfect for busy individuals who are pressed for time. Some courses are taught one night per week for several weeks, while others are one-day or weekend courses.

  • Click here to download a copy of the 2010 Part-time Study Options Booklet or
  • Click here if you would like a booklet posted to you (please include your name, address and post code)
Chamber of Commerce Members Discount

All members of the Rotorua, Taupo and Whakatane Chamber of Commerce receive a 50% discount for any one course featured in the Part-time Course Booklet, either in Semester 1 or Semester 2 during 2009.

Free Computer Training!

  • Improve employment opportunities
  • Get the most out of a home computer
  • Save time in the office
  • Learn how to access services and facilities on the internet
  • Keep in touch with family and friends

Free computing is offered at our Waiariki In Focus Learning Centre, located in the city centre, next to Starbucks.

Monday to Friday: 10.00am - 4.00pm | Saturday 10.00 am - 1.00 pm
Contact: Liesl van der Mescht: liesl.vandemescht@waiariki.ac.nz

Part-time Qualification List

Below is a list of qualifications you can study part time at Waiariki Institute of Technology. The start date provided is to be used as a guide and are subject to change. Click on any of the course names for more information.

Start Date

Course Name

Semester 1 and 2 Bachelor of Applied Management
Semester 1 and 2 Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Social Work)
Semester 1 and 2 Bachelor of Commerce (Lincoln University)
Semester 1 and 2 Bachelor of Commerce (University of Canterbury)
Semester 1 and 2 Bachelor of Computing Systems (Unitec)
Semester 1 and 2 Bachelor of Computing, Communications and Technology
Semester 1 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design)
Semester 1 and 2 Bachelor of Management Studies (University of Waikato)
Semester 1 Bachelor of Maori Development
Semester 1 Bachelor of Nursing
Semester 1 and 2 Bachelor of Nursing for Registered Nurses
Semester 1 and 2 Bachelor of Tourism Management
Semester 1 Certificate in Adventure Tourism
Semester 1 Certificate in Agriculture and Farm Maintenance
Semester 1 Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Fault Diagnosis, Repair and Administration)
Semester 1 in 2011 Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Transmission and Electrics)
Semester 2 Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Vehicle Service and Electronic Control)
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Business Administration (Level 3)
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Business Administration (Level 4)
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Café Operations
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Collision Repair
Enrol any time Certificate in Computer Skills
Various dates Certificate in Computing and Communications Technology (Level 3)
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Computing and Communications Technology (Level 4)
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Construction Skills (Introductory)
Semester 1 Certificate in Creative Arts
Semester 1 Certificate in Electrical and Related Trades (Pre-Employment)
Semester 1 Certificate in Engineering (Fitting and Turning)
Various dates Certificate in English
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Fashion Technology (Level 3)
Semester 1 Certificate in Fashion Technology (Level 4)
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Food Safety Development
Various dates Certificate in Forest Operations
On demand Certificate in Forestry Fundamentals
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Front Desk Operations
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 2)
Semester 1 Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 3)
Semester 1 Certificate in Hairdressing (Level 4)
Semester 1 Certificate in Homeopathy
Semester 1 Certificate in Horticulture
Semester 1 Certificate in Infection Control
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Maori Studies (Introductory)
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Maori Studies (Level 3)
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Maori Studies (Level 4)
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Nga Mahi Whakairo
Semester 1 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Co-ordination)*
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Office Skills
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Professional Chef's Craft
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Professional Cookery
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Professional Cookery and Patisserie
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Professional Patisserie
Semester 2 Certificate in Rural Skills (Level 2)
Semester 2 Certificate in Rural Skills (Level 3)
February, April, July, October Certificate in Small Business Management
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Smart Study
Various dates Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing Advanced Technical Operations
Various dates Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing Foundation Skills
Various dates Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing Operations
Various dates Certificate in Solid Wood Manufacturing Technical Specialist
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Tertiary Learning Skills
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Tertiary Teaching
Semester 1 Certificate in Tour Leadership
Semester 1 Certificate in Tourism and Travel
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Turf Maintenance and Management
Semester 2 Certificate in Visual Art (Introductory)
Semester 1 Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
Various dates Certificate in Wood Handling and Distribution
Semester 1 and 2 Certificate in Work and Life Skills
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Accounting
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Applied Tourism Management
Semester 1 Diploma in Art and Design
Semester 1 Diploma in Art and Design (Advanced)
Semester 1 Diploma in Bicultural Journalism
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Business and Information Systems
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Business Studies
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Communications (Applied)
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Computing Systems
Enrol any time Diploma in Creative Writing
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Early Childhood Education*
Semester 1 Diploma in Fashion Technology
Semester 1 Diploma in Forest Management
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Hospitality Management
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Human Resource Management
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Information Technology*
Semester 1 Diploma in Interior Design
Semester 1 Diploma in Manufacturing
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Marketing
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Multimedia, Internet and Web Design
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Networking and Communications Technology
Semester 1 Diploma in Spa and Body Therapies
Semester 1 Diploma in Sustainable Energy
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Systems Design and Implementation
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Te Reo Maori
Semester 1 Diploma in Therapeutic Massage and Spa
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Tourism Management
Semester 1 and 2 Diploma in Webmastery
Semester 1 Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education): Te Pōkairua Whakaako Kōhungahunga
Semester 1 and 2 Graduate Diploma in Applied Management
Semester 1 and 2 Graduate Diploma in Computing and Technology
Semester 1 and 2 Graduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control
Semester 1 and 2 Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management
Various dates National Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)
Enrol any time National Certificate in Computing (Level 2)
Semester 1 and 2 National Certificate in Journalism (Introductory) (Level 3)
Semester 1 and 2 National Certificate in Tourism (Core Skills) (Level 3)
Semester 1 National Diploma in Forestry (Operations Management) (Level 5)*
Semester 1 and 2 New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6)
Semester 2 Short Course Certificate for Clinical Educators
February and July Short Course Certificate for Role of Preceptor for Health Professionals
Semester 1 and 2 Short Course Certificate in Adult Teaching - Principles and Strategies
Various dates Short Course Certificate in Barista Training
Various dates Short Course Certificate in Basic Food Safety
Various dates Short Course Certificate in Basic Food Safety Hazard Identification and Control
Semester 2 Short Course Certificate in Biotechnology*
Semester 2 Short Course Certificate in Cervical Smear Taking
On demand Short Course Certificate in Chainsaw Skills
TBA Short Course Certificate in Computing (Introductory) *
Semester 1 and 2 Short Course Certificate in Experiencing Digital Photography
Various dates Short Course Certificate in Facilitator Training for Food Safety
TBA Short Course Certificate in Fashion Technology
On demand Short Course Certificate in Fire Safety
Various dates Short Course Certificate in Food Safety Development
Various dates Short Course Certificate in Food Safety Practice
TBA Short Course Certificate in Information Skills
On demand Short Course Certificate in Introduction to GIS and GPS
Semester 1 and 2 Short Course Certificate in Introductory Digital Photography
Various dates Short Course Certificate in Nursing in New Zealand
Various dates Short Course Certificate in Nursing in New Zealand for Enrolled Nurses/Nurse Assistants
On demand Short Course Certificate in Nursing Portfolio Preparation
Various dates Short Course Certificate in Outdoor Challenges
Semester 1 and 2 Short Course Certificate in Te Reo Maori (Level 1)
Semester 1 and 2 Short Course Certificate in Te Reo Maori (Level 2)
On demand Short Course Certificate in Understanding Wood
February, May, August Short Course Certificate in Use Standards to Assess Candidate Performance
Various dates Short Course Certificate in Work in a Food Business Under a Food Safety Programme
Various dates Short Course Certificate: Introduction to Massage*
Various dates Te Pokaitahi Pataka Kai (ahua potu)