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Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)
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New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5) with strand in Conservation (Operations)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Duration

1 year

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

New Plymouth Campus

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Summary

This one-year diploma (or equivalent part-time) is your first step into the world of environmental science and management.

You'll explore topics like ecology, climate, freshwater quality, conservation strategies, and human impacts on natural systems.

Learn how to assess environmental health using data collection, field observations, and sampling techniques, and develop the practical thinking needed for real-world environmental work.

The programme is equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor of Applied Science.

If you're passionate about the natural world and want to build a strong scientific foundation, this programme is for you.

Entry criteria

  • New Zealand Certificate in Conservation (Operations) (Level 4)
  • NCEA Level 3
  • Equivalent knowledge, skills experience or study

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