Te Kura Tapere: Certificate in Introductory Conservation

Summary

Are you interested in nature and conservation? Get the skills you’ll need for New Zealand conservation work with Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre and UCOL, through our Te Kura Tapere: Certificate in Introductory Conservation.

Quick info

Level: 3

Locations: Wairarapa (Pūkaha Mt Bruce / Wairarapa UCOL Campus)

Duration: 33 weeks part-time
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)

Dates:
09 Feb 2026 – 25 Sept 2026

Domestic Fees: *
$1,882.50

Scholarship info

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International Fees:*
Not applicable

Additional Fees

Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.Learning on-site at Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, this programme will help build your knowledge and understanding of the natural world through Pūkaha’s conservation work. Get the foundational skills you’ll need to help restore and protect our native taonga, with the option to progress into the New Zealand Certificate in Conservation Operations.

"I loved all the time learning about birds out in the bush. I’ve learnt many skills that will be useful in the future. I can now identify many native birds and introduce animals that I couldn’t before. I had heaps of fun with my group and the team at Pūkaha." - Jordan Haglund, Wairarapa College