Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)New Zealand Certificate in Conservation (Operations) (Level 4)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
New Plymouth Campus
Summary
You'll learn about ecology, conservation management planning, maintaining personal and public health and safety, teamwork and so much more.
You will gain the technical skills and gain practical hands-on conservation knowledge to carry out operational conservation work and provide sustainable stewardship of the environment while working respectfully with the Treaty of Waitangi, local iwi or hāpu, tikanga and kawa.
Delivery will be on campus, and/or assessed practically in the workplace (for those studying part-time).
Entry criteria
- Achieved NCEA Level 2 (credits in Numeracy, Science or English desirable) OR
- NZ Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3) OR
- Equivalent Academic Achievement OR
- On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Director of School
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