With campuses spread across the Central South Island in Timaru, Ashburton, Oamaru, Christchurch and Dunedin, Aoraki Polytechnic is ideally placed to help you succeed.
If you would like to work in the agricultural industry and want to become more familiar with the use of rural machinery
Want to work in the rural sector? Our certificate provides the introductory farming and labouring skills you need.
This programme will provide you with a broad range of skills and knowledge that can be used in the horticulture industry
This programme will provide you with the ability to undertake a range of horticultural tasks at a tradesperson level.
Skills and knowledge for the landscaping industry.
This diploma programme develops the knowledge and skills required to integrate your personal style and technique.
Extend on the skills gained at the Certificate level in Fashion Design, Graphic Design and Visual Arts and Design.
Gain a more focused understanding of creative industry thinking and pathway on to a degree.
The first step on your pathway to a career in the fashion design, graphic design or visual arts and design industries.
If you would like to become involved in make-up and costume for the film, television, stage or cosmetic industries and have a flair for the creative side of beauty then this specialised programme opens up an exciting world of possibilities for you.
Your first year of hairdressing apprenticeship training.
Diploma in Applied Business
Become part of an industry that gives you opportunity to work in a dynamic industry around the world.
All the skills to get you employed in office management.
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If you would like to become a mental health support worker, then this programme is for you.
Become a childbirth educator and teach pre-natal classes to expectant parents in a wide variety of settings.
This programme helps you gain the core skills and knowledge to prepare you to take higher level learning.
A science qualification to lead you to further study or employment.
The aim of this programme is to enable you to work through a range of modules to gain or build their skills and knowledge necessary to effectively care for children.
Gain the skills, knowledge and competencies to teach adult learners.
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This one-year programme provides an exciting opportunity to gain qualifications in a diverse range of hospitality option
If cooking and food is your passion then gain the experience and skills you need to work in the industry.
Take your hospitality qualifications to a higher level.
The programme extends your existing skills in creating digital video productions for a variety of media.
This practical programme adopts a multi-skilled approach to today's fast moving world of broadcast television.
This programme gives you the technical skills, knowledge and creativity you need to become a professional photographer.
Turn your hobby or creative talents into a career you'll love. Photography is a profitable and interesting industry.
Our programme is tutored by an experienced journalist and is renowned for preparing industry-ready journalists.
This hands-on programme focuses on skills for the rapidly changing multimedia landscape.
Consolidate the skills gained in our Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Level 4) and Diploma in Outdoor Instruction.
This programme builds your sports and exercise science knowledge, experience and skills in preparation for employment.
Advance your knowledge, experience and skills in sport and exercise science.
This programme is the best foundation for employment in the building industry or to secure a carpentry apprenticeship.
This part-time programme is designed for people already in the building industry to gain skills for leading hand, foreman or other managerial roles.
Aoraki Polytechnic is the only place in Australasia that offers this innovative programme.
A career in motor body trades is a smart choice, with the demand for employees currently outstripping supply.