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Take a step towards the career you have always wanted.

We offer over 130 courses and qualifications at a variety of levels. From entry-level foundation studies that help you prepare for study; to hands-on technical training in vocational subjects (such as trades, horticulture, cooking); diplomas and degrees in a broad range of subjects (such a nursing, physiotherapy, social practice, science, business, information technology, media arts, and sport science); and postgraduate and master's qualifications in many specialist fields.

You can use the search box below to explore your areas of interest or click on the Prospectus button to see a full list of all the courses we offer. If you are unsure of what you want to become or study, contact us today on info@wintec.ac.nz. We have trained professionals here to help guide you to the right course. If you know what you want to do, click on the 'APPLY NOW' button. It only takes 15 minutes, you can do it all online, and there is no paperwork needed.

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Administration

Studying Business Administration and Computing at Wintec provides students with the qualifications and skills they need for a career in a variety of office-related jobs anywhere in the world. Receptionist, office junior, administrator, records officer, data processor and administration assistant are all roles graduates could work in.

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Agriculture

Wintec agriculture programmes are suitable for students who are farm owners or managers or are looking to get started in dairy, sheep, beef or horticultural agribusiness. Students will improve their profitability with core skills in HR, financial management and planning, business management, resource management and sustainability, tax and investment and ownership and risk.

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Animal technology

Whether it’s working in a veterinary clinic as a nurse, or caring for animals in catteries, kennels or pet retailers, work in veterinary nursing is a rewarding career for people who love animals.

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Arboriculture

The work of an arborist can include anything from tree identification, biology, health, appearance and pest and disease control, to climbing, rigging, tree surgery, tree removal and transplanting. Arboriculture students will work on real projects, go on field trips, carry out pruning and felling operations, use small machinery, plant out vegetation, and learn all the rigging and tree climbing skills safely at the Hamilton Gardens.

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Architectural technology

Architectural technicians use their skills and technical know-how to transform vision into a workable design. The Wintec architectural technology programme provides students with the skills and knowledge to enter the workforce.

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Art and design

Graphic design, illustration, sculpture, painting, photography, moving image, spatial design: Wintec gives students the skills and knowledge to turn their passion into a career. Students will learn how to problem solve and tell stories through a variety of mediums.

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Beauty therapy

Advising clients on face and body care, applying and selling make-up and skincare products, providing electrolysis treatments, and getting very hands on with facials, massages and manicures. A career in the Beauty industry is varied and rewarding. Embedded within Wintec's Beauty programmes are internationally recognised City & Guilds qualifications.

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Business

Business graduates can work in almost any industry, be part of some of the biggest companies in the world, and specialise in the area that interests them most - innovation and entrepreneurship, accounting, human resources, finance, event management, sales and marketing, management and much more. Wintec’s mix of latest technology, industry respected tutors, and an internationally recognised qualification is just what students need to set them on their way.

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Communication

It's all about getting the right messages out in the world of communication. Communication is a broad area and opens the door to a variety of careers, depending on preferences and skills. A day might involve drafting creative web copy, coordinating information across social media channels, putting out a press release, or writing a promotions plan.

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Counselling

Wintec provides students with skills, knowledge, and practical experience to work as registered counsellors. Combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning in healthcare environments, students care for patients putting learning into practice.

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Dairy processing

Wintec offers programmes designed especially for people working in the dairy processing industry, who are in need of upskilling.

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Education

From educating and caring for young children to teaching adults, the goals of education remain the same - to deliver both information and inspiration. Students will experience those goals first-hand from some of the most inspirational educators in the business, when they study one of our education programmes.

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Engineering

Wintec offers programmes in civil, electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering. Students learn in our engineering and trades education facility, a modern environment reflecting industry standards using the latest techniques, technologies, and equipment.

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English language

English language programmes are ideal for migrants and refugee, helping students to improve their opportunities in New Zealand. Students can progress all the way through the New Zealand Certificates in English Language, and be able to learn English specifically for study situations or workplace situations, take the IELTS, OET and Cambridge First exams, and continue on to study other programmes at Wintec, in a huge range of subjects.

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Foundation/Pathways

Foundation programmes are ideal for people who don’t meet the entry requirements for a specific course they want to study, are unsure of what programme to study, or have been out of study for a long time. Students will graduate ready to jump straight into their next course, or with the confidence to use the skills they already have.

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Hairdressing

We provide relevant and practical skills that will open doors in the world of hairdressing. Hairdressers consult with clients about the style or cut they want. They wash, cut, colour and blow wave clients' hair; advise on products and treatments for hair and scalp; and clean and sanitise equipment. Hairdressers may also be involved in doing the banking, helping train other staff members, and preparing for industry competitions.

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Health and wellbeing

Discover our range of learning opportunities in health and wellbeing, including: support work, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and graduate and postgraduate programmes.

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Horticulture

At Wintec, students will gain the knowledge, training and skills to care for public and private gardens, parks and open spaces, while also getting the benefit of learning at the beautiful Hamilton Gardens campus! Amenity horticulturalists contribute to society through advising on plant choices, overseeing horticultural programmes, planning regeneration projects, and managing green spaces.

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Hospitality and cookery

With qualifications in hospitality or cookery students will be work-ready for opportunities in New Zealand and around the world. Studying cookery at Wintec prepares students to work in a commercial kitchen as a chef. Students will learn cookery skills, as well as the skills to create and price menus, order supplies and catering for events, and many other important skills needed to be successful in industry. Studying hospitality prepares students to work behind the counter at cafés, brew coffee, provide customer service, be in charge of a restaurant, or to wait tables in a busy restaurant.

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Industrial measurement and control

Trained instrumentation technicians, or 'Instros' are in high demand in an extremely wide range of large process industries and Wintec is the only provider of qualifications in this industry sector in New Zealand. Wintec has modern industry relevant training facilities and equipment, and tutors who keep up-to-date with the latest technology advances in this field.

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Information technology

Technology is constantly changing the way we live and IT professionals such as programmers, security specialists, and developers are in high demand. The range of Wintec IT programmes are developed with industry to cover the latest developments.

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Innovation

Are you hungry for an opportunity to make a significant difference in your industry? In an ideal world, wouldn't it be great if you could come up with practical solutions and get a qualification at the same time? We can't see why not. Whether you already have a research project in mind from your current employer or have an area that you'd like to explore and research that we may match with a current employer, these course are for you.

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Landscape design and construction

Landscapers meet clients, measure and draft plans, and design everything outside from outdoor rooms to pools, playgrounds, plants ,and places — all to provide people leading busy lives with a beautiful home retreat to escape to.

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Massage

Studying massage at Wintec | Te Pūkenga will give students the skills, knowledge, and practical experience to handle a personally rewarding career in Massage.

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Micro-Credentials

Micro-credentials are developed to meet specific needs within an industry, and are targeted to those working already within that industry. Wintec currently offers three micro-credentials.

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Midwifery

You will be the go-to for women during pregnancy, labour, birth and for several weeks after. You will provide support and advice during one of the biggest milestones in a woman’s life. As a midwife your days will be spent educating women on pregnancy, birth and parenting, organising and discussing ultrasounds and blood tests, referring to other specialists when necessary, prescribing medication for labour, examining and caring for newborn babies and advising on breastfeeding, immunisations, contraception and general mother and baby health. You will graduate with an internationally recognised qualification and the knowledge needed to own your own business as a midwife. Your study will combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning in real healthcare environments. You will have the chance to care for women and their babies and learn about the midwifery profession through applying classroom learning in practice. Our dedicated and experienced staff will be there to guide you every step of the way.

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Music and performing arts

Studying music at Wintec is ideal for those who want to find their own musical voice and actively engage and learn in a flexible and authentic environment. There are pathways available in theatre, audio production, composition, and performance.

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Nursing

Studying Nursing at Wintec involves a combination of learning theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning in real healthcare environments. Students will have the chance to care for their own patients and learn about the industry through putting classroom learning into practice.

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Occupational therapy

Studying occupational therapy, students will gain combine theoretical knowledge and get hands-on learning in real healthcare environments. Students will have the chance to care for their own patients and learn about the industry through putting classroom learning into practice.

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Outdoor adventure education

Outdoor adventure is an ideal career for people who want to learn the tactics and psychology that go into building a team, as well as how to guide and instruct others in outdoor adventure activities.

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Personal performance and leadership

Personal performance and leadership covers a range of subjects designed to enable students to improve themselves in both the workplace, and at home.

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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists help restore movement, function and quality of life to people of all ages affected by injury, disability or health conditions. Students studying physiotherapy at Wintec will get the skills, knowledge and qualifications to work as a physiotherapist in New Zealand.

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Quantity surveying

Students studying quantity surveying at Wintec will learn the practical skills for quantity surveying, which includes estimating and feasibility, quantification, pricing, and financial administration of a project during construction.

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Rural animal technology

Rural animal technology is an ideal for career for people who love animals of all sizes, or who have been brought up on a farm or in a rural town, and know the value of cows, horses, goats, and more. Rural animal technicians are part of the front line of care for these creature. Daily, rural animal technicians could do anything from helping rural veterinarians tend to sick or injured animals, docking and foot care to pregnancy testing and aiding births, carrying out research and advising on disease prevention for pets and farm animals.

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Science (applied)

Studying Science at Wintec means learning the theory and gaining practical skills that students can apply immediately to the workplace after they graduate. Wintec has pathways in Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, Food Technology and Agritechnology.

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Social work

Social workers support, empower, and advocate for individuals, families, whānau, and communities. Wintec provides both the qualifications and practical skills needed to work successfully as a social worker in New Zealand.

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Sport science

A career in sport and exercise science is ideal for people who are passionate about sport, health, fitness, wellbeing, or human performance. Whether students are driven to help others reach their goals, prepare for competition and achieve excellence, or are an elite athlete wanting the knowledge to reach their potential in competitive sport, Wintec can provide students with a qualification that is recognised and respected worldwide.

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Supply chain and logistics

Supply chains are a system of parts that move products or services from a supplier to a customer. A career in supply chain involves the planning and management of activities in the supply chain eg people, resources, and information.

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Trades

Wintec has a range of trades programmes available to help give students a head start on an apprenticeship. Options include: Plumbing, drainlaying and gasfitting, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive, and building and construction.

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Events

Engineering in Action Day

Wednesday, 22 May 2024 - 09:00 AM

Engineering involves using scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, tunnels, roads, buildings, and much more. There are excellent career prospects for those interested in the field.

Join us for an interactive day in partnership with Waikato Engineering Careers Association (WECA). This event is an opportunity for Year 12 and Year 13 secondary school students to learn about the engineering industry and what Wintec offers. You will get to tour our engineering facilities, visit two local engineering firms, engage with staff from WECA, and learn more about the different specialisations within engineering (civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering).

Date: Wednesday 22 May 2024

Time: 9am-3pm

Venue: G Block, Rotokauri Campus

Itinerary:

9am-9.30am – Travel to the first industry
9.30am-11am – Industry visit
11am-11.30am – Travel back to Rotokauri Campus
11.30am-12.30pm – Lunch and activities
12.30pm-1pm – Travel to second industry
1pm-2.30pm – Industry visit
2.30pm – Return to school travel

Event registration:

To register, please contact your careers advisor. Career advisors, upon registration, we will be in contact with information regarding closed footwear and dietary requirements.

If you do not attend a secondary school and are interested in this event, please get in touch with us here.

Start: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 - 09:00am
Finish: Wednesday, 22 May 2024 - 03:00pm