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Bachelor of Nursing
This programme uses theoretical and clinical learning experiences designed to educate and support students to become a New Zealand registered nurse, capable of working in a range of multicultural settings.
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Bachelor of Nursing Maori
This programme uses theoretical and clinical learning to support Māori students to become registered nurses, capable of working in numerous multicultural settings.
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Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
This programme uses theoretical and clinical learning experiences designed to educate and support Pacific students to become a New Zealand registered nurse, capable of working in a range of multicultural settings.
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New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) - Support Work
Be a caregiver or support worker. Focus on support work to help those who need assistance in independent day-to-day living. Gain work experience in hospitals and rest homes.
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New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 3)
Learn essential skills such as reception duties, shampooing, applying treatments or colours under supervision, and styling. You’ll also be introduced to cutting. Develop experience working as a team member in our salon. You’ll learn alongside other hairdressing students and have fun along the way.
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New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) (Level 4)
Foster hope and build resilience, self-determination and autonomy. Focus on peer support tools, communication strategies, developing leadership, and the power of own story and how this can be shared in a safe and professional way to support peers and whānau who are experiencing distress.
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New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5)
Get the skills to work on a help desk, in computer servicing and technical support. Learn how to deliver great customer service. Understand how to service, rebuild and repair computers. Work on basic software development, game design, server administration and databases.
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New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) [Mental Health and Addiction Support]
Foster hope, support recovery and build resilience. Focus on mental health and addiction issues. Learn about interventions and treatments, building relationships and developing wellbeing. Understand relevant legislation and the role of support workers. Designed for those working in the sector.
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New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living for Supported Learners (Level 1)
Study in Petone or Porirua. Gain skills to be independent, improve communication and plan for the future. Students will be learning under a 2:16 tutor to student ratio. Learn life skills with this programme that brings students together, yet focuses on individual development.
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Your Guide to Foundation Level Study
Foundation courses are designed to give new students an introduction into an area of study. They give students an easy and accessible way to get started on a new path either straight out of high-school or as someone studying after years of working. You might often have ambitions to get a new job, earn a new qualification or increase your income but the path to achieving these ambitions can seem unclear and sometimes daunting. Foundation courses remove the uncertainty and give you a clear path wh...
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Which jobs are in demand in New Zealand?
New Zealand’s current economy is strong, and with an unemployment rate of just 4.2%, the demand for new graduates is high. Booming industries aren’t able to tap into the current labour market to fill new and vacant positions and therefore look to employ new graduates who are jumping into the job market for the first time. There are many reasons why certain jobs may be in high demand, and some are not. In some sectors the workforce is reaching natural retirement age, so a new workforce is n...
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Is polytechnic or university right for you?
One decision students are often faced with is should I study at a polytechnic or a university? This is a question that many students ask themselves before they take the next step in their education. There can be many deciding factors to consider such as the learning environment, the teaching methods, work prospects, income levels, study options and so on. Before you make this decision it is important to have a really good understanding of the differences regarding polytechnics and universiti...
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Whitireia and WelTec courses start remotely from this week
... tutors. Unfortunately, some courses won’t resume until we’re back on campus.If you have queries about your course, check Whitireia Moodle, WelTec Moodle or contact your tutor. If you’re stuck and don’t know how to access these, or need other student support, contact lss@wandw.ac.nz or phone 0800 141 121.Student FAQsQ: When will my course start again? Your tutor will contact you by email a week before your course is due to restart, so you know and can get ready. We appreciate that not a...
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Charter Flights Under Consideration For International Students
The international study sector is valuable to the local economy. In 2017, Wellington’s 8504 international students spent $390 million on tuition and living costs and $20 million on student tourism in Wellington during 2017/18, supporting 3750 jobs.An additional $40 million was generated by friends and relatives visiting students in Wellington, supporting a further 540 jobs.WellingtonNZ General Manager David Perks says border controls introduced by the Government during the Covid-crisis turned...
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Young Whitireia Graduate Becomes Essential Service Provider
Having graduated with a New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) from Whitireia at the Porirua campus, and then snapped up by electrical company, Paradise Power, to work as an apprentice, Cori spent the COVID-19 lockdown providing emergency electrical services to families in the Hutt Valley."Ovens, hot water cylinders and lights break all the time, even when the country is in lockdown", says Cori. “So we were pretty much run off our feet the whole time. It was quite stressfu...
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Weltec Offer Two-Year Youth Work Diploma As Need For Experts To Grow In A Post-COVID World
“One of the biggest, and somewhat unknown knock-on effects we could face as a result of isolation due to COVID-19 is mental health impacts,” says Carmel Haggerty head of Whitireia & Weltec’s School of Health & Social Services. “Added to this will also likely be significant financial hardships for many. “One in eight children in New Zealand already currently live in poverty and research shows these children are more vulnerable to mental health issues. The highest rates of sui...
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Wellington-based Engineering Firm DTCE Awards Weltec Student Scholarship
“While implementation of engineering projects may be temporarily on hold during lockdown, we anticipate a huge rush of projects once alert levels reduce, and we will need all hands on deck,” says Marlo Bromley, Director at DTCE. “The government is looking to infrastructure to boost the economy post-COVID and there will be a pipeline of work to get done - the sector will need a strong bench of grads to help.” The scholarship worth $3000 was awarded to Daniel Elliot, a final year engi...
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WelTec student works with Hutt City Council on water quality project
The symposium was a myriad display of engineering feats put together by Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Graduate Diploma in Engineering and Diploma of Architectural Technology students who are about to graduate. “All students complete their projects in partnership with industry or an engineering mentor,” says Neil McDonald, Head of the School of Construction and Engineering. Amy Sutherland, a Mum of three and completing her Bachelor of Engineering Technology, worked with Hutt City Coun...
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WelTec Student Officially One of the Best Young Chefs in the World
Dominic Muollo-Gray, who has almost completed his New Zealand Certificate in Cookery programme at WelTec, represented New Zealand at the annual event and was placed 11th out of 55 competitors.The Young Chef Olympiad event was launched in 2015 and is now the world’s biggest young chef culinary competition. This year the theme was sustainability in hospitality, recognising the role of young culinary talent in leading the sustainability revolution. The contest spanned five cities in India over si...
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WelTec and Rimutaka Prison Team up to Build Social Housing
The houses are being built by students undertaking the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) Carpentry.The students at Rimutaka are close to finishing one house, four will be completed on the WelTec campus and two on the Whitireia campus. Nine students will be graduating from the programme in Rimutaka, 71 from Petone and 31 from Whitireia.Neil McDonald, Head of School Construction and Engineering WelTec and Whitireia, explains how late last year a five-year agreement was...
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Whitireia Supports move to Regulate Paramedics to Protect the Profession and the Public
We welcome the announcement by the Government last week to register paramedics under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003), alongside other health professionals like nurses and doctors. Whitireia is one of only two tertiary education providers in New Zealand who offer a Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) degree in paramedicine. “Whitireia’s paramedic degree is unique in Australasia as we have a true education-industry partnership with Wellington Free Ambulance,” s...
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Whitireia awarded a contract with the Ministry of Health
Under the contract, Whitireia will offer its one-year Postgraduate Certificate in Specialty Care programme to at least 20 forensic mental health workers from across New Zealand. The students will be registered health professional or counsellors currently working at least 22.5 hours per week in adult FMHS services.“Forensic practice” refers to supporting and working with patients in the justice system with mental health or addiction issues, including prisoners who have committed serious crime...
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Māori & Pacific Student Support
We offer a range of support options to suit our students' needs. At Whitireia & WelTec, this means we focus on cultivating an environment and culture that supports the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual development of every student. We also have specific support services available to Māori, Pacific and international students. Māori Students Pacific Students Engagement Advisors Student advocacy Māori Students We have a long and honoured tradition in supporting...
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Student Support Services
Even though our campuses are closed, we’re continuing to offer student support services to our students. There’s also a range of Government support available: Student support and assistance lss@wandw.ac.nz or phone 0800 141 121 Counselling support Vitae Counselling on 0508 664 981 or Piki Counselling COVID-19 Helpline 0800 358 5453 International students: Auckland international students international.support.auckland@wandw.ac.nz or call +64 9 379 4666 Wellington internation...
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International Student Support
... (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016 (including Amendments 2019), Whitireia and WelTec have an important responsibility to ensure that our international students are well informed, safe and properly cared for.The International Student Support team can provide confidential assistance and advice on any questions or concerns you might have in adapting to study and life in New Zealand, including: Information and advice on accommodation options Coping with homesickness and...
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Health & Safety
The health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors is very important to us. We work hard to make sure everyone is safe on all of our campuses.All campuses are smokefree because we support a healthy work and study environment for all. This means that no person is permitted to smoke on any campus, which includes all buildings or parts of buildings, land holdings and perimeters (including car parks and green spaces) that are under our management. How to stay safe Remember, you...
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Rights & Responsibilities
Rights and Responsibilities What is expected of you as a Student Concerns and Complaints Disciplinary actions Policies: Rights, responsibilities, complaints and discipline Rights and ResponsibilitiesWe are committed to providing a safe and positive learning and working environment for all students, so everyone can meet their learning goals. You can expect to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect by staff and other students. We will provide: Competent, professional and effective teachin...
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Health Care & Counselling
Studying is a time of growth and change, and it can be incredibly stressful. Whitireia & WelTec want to make sure that students here feel well-supported on their learning journey. Your wellbeing is about your whole person. This includes your physical health, your relationships with friends and family, and your emotional health. Health Care Counselling Physical health tips Mental health tips Health CareWhitireia & WelTec offer a range of health and wellbeing services to make sure our...
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Student Hardship Funds
Find out about: WelTec Only COVID-19 Hardship Fund International COVID-19 Hardship Fund StudyLink and Budgeting Student Financial Hardship Fund Domestic COVID-19 Hardship Fund(Note - As of 30/06/2020 the Whitireia Hardship Fund has been depleted) What is the Domestic Hardship Fund for Learners?The New Zealand Government has created the Hardship Fund to provide financial assistance to tertiary students whose studies have or are being affected by COVID-19. If you are experiencin...
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Future Student Interest Form
Let us know what you're interested in and we'll share relevant information about the programmes offered at WelTec or Whitireia. $UserDefinedFormYour details will be kept securely and not shared with any third-parties.By submitting this form you are giving WelTec and Whitireia permission to contact you in the future.
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Student Financial Hardship Fund Application Form
Student Financial Hardship Fund Application Form
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HSPC Current Projects
IPAWS StudyThe International Paramedic Anxiety Wellbeing and Stress (IPAWS) longitudinal study is designed to map psychological wellbeing among an international cohort of paramedic graduates over a five year period. IPAWS will be the first longitudinal study to explore the cumulative impact of trauma on paramedic mental health against occupational experience. Baseline measures will be obtained in the final year of the participant’s tertiary qualification, enabling the psychological health and...
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Privacy statement
Your privacy is important to us.Whitireia and WelTec are committed to protecting your privacy. We adhere to the Privacy Act 1993 and its Privacy Principles.Collection of informationWhitireia and WelTec only collect information that is willingly supplied to us. This information may be volunteered in person, through email, on printed or online forms and with surveys contained on our website.Disclosure of personal informationPersonal information held by Whitireia and WelTec will only be disclosed t...
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Privacy statement
Your privacy is important to us.WelTec is committed to protecting your privacy. We adhere to the Privacy Act 1993 and its Privacy Principles.Collection of informationWelTec only collects information that is willingly supplied to us. This information may be volunteered in person, through email, on printed or online forms and with surveys contained on our website.Disclosure of personal informationPersonal information held by WelTec will only be disclosed to third parties with your consent unless w...
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Atea - Bar & Function Space
The 'Front-of-House' bar area for our theatres, Atea is an ideal space to support your theatre show in Tapere Nui or Tapere Iti, or as a standalone function venue.A flexible and open space looking out onto Dixon St and Cuba St, Atea has a range of features to make your next function a memorable one: Small stage 3.4m x 4.7m Bar leaners and stools Optional bar with bar-staff and drinks Basic lighting and sound system setup Maximum capacity: 150pax Downloadable Plans Level 1 Overview View Technic...
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Gallery Policy
Te Auaha NZ Institute of Creativity is a brand new purpose-built six-floor building on the corner of Cuba and Dixon Streets, right in the heart of Wellington. Te Auaha brings together the arts and creative programmes of Whitireia and WelTec and is home to multiple fabulous venues – the gallery, two theatres, a cinema, dance studios, a bar, a café, sound studios and more. The diverse venues at Te Auaha welcome an equally diverse range of multi-disciplinary activity to create a vibrant creative...
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Health and Safety Guidelines
We have strict health and safety measures in place to keep you, your fellow students and tutors safe on campus. Please read the information below and confirm within the Survey Question 5 that you have understood and agree to these guidelines. I won’t come onto campus if I’m unwell or I live with someone who is unwell. I will inform my tutor directly, via email, if I or someone in my household bubble is being tested for COVID-19. I will stay home and seek advice from my GP or call Hea...
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Cinema
Located on level one of Te Auaha, our 50 seat Cinema hosts small presentations, private screening events and screenings of student work.Te Auaha's cinema boasts a range of features, making it the ideal venue to host your next screening or presentation. 50 seat capacity Screen size 4450mm x 2500mm. Aspect ratio 16:9 NEC projector with on-board IMS2000 - handling most formats including DCP, Bluray, Web streaming and HDMI/Display port inputs High-end 7.1 surround sound system Downloadable PlansLeve...
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Gallery
Located on the ground floor of Te Auaha with floor-to-ceiling windows facing Dixon street, the Gallery hosts a range of exhibitions from New Zealand and International artists.Te Auaha Gallery welcomes proposals from professional artists and curators from the local, national and international community as well as from our students in their final year of study, our graduates and our tutors. The gallery is a public arena, where the best of creative practice is exemplified by professional exhibition...
