Wintec in the Regions

Don't let science hold you back from a career as a nurse or midwife! If you want to study nursing or midwifery, but you don’t have the required science credits or you want to boost your science confidence before you start, this course is for you. You'll study basic biology, chemistry, microbiology and mathematics (in the context of drug and drip calculations).

Get the skills to write better assignments, essays and reports. Learn at your own pace, in your own time with any, or all, of the following modules.

This foundation programme will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills for entry into higher level programmes leading to a computer-related career.

The purpose of this programme is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to take responsibility for the day to day operational management of a pastoral or arable farming production system. Students will benefit by having a qualification with a Dairy Farming strand that recognises progression through the industry, as well as increased skills and knowledge acquisition to enable improved job performance. The programme is targeted at people who are experienced workers in the agriculture and dairy farming industries, and are looking to move into, or are at, a management level position in an agricultural production enterprise.

The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) qualification is designed for people already working in, or those who intend to develop a career supporting the health and wellbeing of people, family and/or whānau and the wider community. Studying this programme will equip you with the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work alongside people, family and/or whānau accessing social and community services, under broad guidance. Note: This qualification is not associated with professional registration or a clinical scope of practice.

If you are interested in developing a career in health and wellbeing, supporting people, families/whānau, and the healthcare team in a primary care practice, then this is the programme for you. You will work in healthcare teams under the direction and delegation of a registered health professional and be able to assist general practitioners, registered nurses, and management in the day to day operation of primary care practice including routine clinical tasks and procedures.

The purpose of this programme is to provide the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries with advanced tradespeople who are able to contribute to the success and competitiveness of a business by demonstrating leadership in a technical and/or operational field. The programme is designed for people who have already completed a mechanical engineering related Level 4 trade qualification and wish to further develop their technical and/or operational knowledge and skills within their chosen discipline.

The programme will provide students with the knowledge and skills to manage a wide range of agribusiness businesses and operations. They will be capable of working in an autonomous management capacity, and controlling the management of an agribusiness or a unit within an agribusiness.

This two-year qualification provides you with the core knowledge and practical skills required for the industry in any of the following fields - power, telecommunications, computer networks, automation and industrial measurement and control.

The Automotive Engineering Level 3 programme is designed to produce a graduate who will have the underpinning knowledge, understanding and practical skills to service general automotive systems under limited supervision. The programme is intended for people who wish to begin a career or apprenticeship in the automotive industry.

You'll use the latest version of Microsoft Office to learn advanced techniques in creating business documents such as reports and spreadsheets. You’ll also learn MYOB software, which is widely used by small businesses. The final week of your programme is spent in a real office environment where you will be able to put your new skills into practice.

SPACE allows you to learn the basics of computing at your own pace. It is a fantastic way to gain an introduction to computers. You use self paced material and have the assistance of a facilitator at each classroom session.

SPACE allows you to learn the basics of computing at your own pace. It is a fantastic way to gain an introduction to computers. You use self paced material and have the assistance of a facilitator at each classroom session.

SPACE allows you to learn the basics of computing at your own pace. It is a fantastic way to gain an introduction to computers. You use self paced material and have the assistance of a facilitator at each classroom session.

The Automotive Engineering Level 3 programme is designed to produce a graduate who will have the underpinning knowledge, understanding and practical skills to service general automotive systems under limited supervision. The programme is intended for people who wish to begin a career or apprenticeship in the automotive industry.

You'll use the latest version of Microsoft Office to learn advanced techniques in creating business documents such as reports and spreadsheets. You’ll also learn MYOB software, which is widely used by small businesses. The final week of your programme is spent in a real office environment where you will be able to put your new skills into practice.

The purpose of the Applied Horticultural Services Programme is to provide the horticulture industry with individuals who have the skills and knowledge to assist with a range of core tasks relevant to a horticulture industry sector. In this program you will learn the skills of the landscape construction trade, gaining confidence in using building tools, and how to build and make landscape elements. The programme is very practical with setting out, woodworking, laying concrete and paving, with drainage. You'll also learn about planting, laying lawns and some maintenance. If you love being outdoors and building, this is for you!