Study options starting mid-year 2024
Live and learn locally with Tai Poutini Polytechnic.
Applications are now open for a range of courses starting soon. Options include farming, infrastructure works, horticulture and business administration. There’s also jade carving, food and beverage, foundation skills and preparation courses for higher-level study.
Whether you’re fresh out of school, returning to the workforce or wanting to change career, choose your future with Tai Poutini Polytechnic.
| Programme |
Duration (including term breaks) |
Location / Start date |
| Business Administration and Technology Leading to the NZ Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3) |
20 weeks | Westport - July |
| Farming (Vehicles & Machinery) Leading to the NZ Certificate in Primary Industry (Operational Skills) (Level 3) |
18 weeks | Greymouth - August |
| Food and Beverage for Cafés and Restaurants Leading to the NZ Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Café Services and Restaurant Services) (Level 3) |
20 weeks | Westport - July |
| Foundation Skills Leading to the NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) |
20 weeks |
Westport - July Greymouth - July |
| Hard Stone and Jade Carving Leading to the NZ Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) |
20 weeks | Greymouth - July |
| Horticulture Leading to the NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) |
20 weeks |
Westport - August Greymouth - August |
| Infrastructure Works Leading to the NZ Certificate in Civil Infrastructure Bulk Earthworks (Level 3) |
29 weeks |
Westport - August Greymouth - August |
| Study and Career Preparation Leading to the NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) |
19 weeks | Westport - July |
