Your programme orientation is a good way to connect with your classmates and lecturers. It's designed to make you more familiar with where you will be studying, who you will be studying with, and what to expect from your course.
Your orientation will also introduce you to some of the study and support services available at Unitec.
Part of your orientation includes a tour of campus and an official welcome (pōwhiri) at our beautiful Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae. To help you understand the protocols of our pōwhiri, and enjoy this very special experience, watch our step-by-step guide.
Orientation is not compulsory, but we strongly encourage you to attend to help prepare you for studying with us.
Orientation registration
Please register for your programme orientation.
Register to attend Orientation
Your programme orientation schedule
Find orientation for your programme below. If your programme is not listed or has already been, please refer to your timetable for your first day of class.
Please allow at least 3 hours for orientation.
The orientation schedule is subject to change, please check here again to confirm your orientation day and time.
Certificate
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Micro credentials in Liaison Interpreting | Sat 23 Jul | 183-1001 | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animal) - Part-time | Distance | Full-time Please refer to your timetable and contact Lorne Roberts for orientation queries. |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Canine Behaviour and Training) Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 21 Jul | 8.30am | 115-1028 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Captive Wild Animals) Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals) Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 21 Jul | 8.30am | 115-1008 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) - Distance Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) - Onsite Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 21 Jul | 8.30am | 115-1007 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) Orientation Schedule Tools List |
Mon 25 Jul | 8.15am | Red Lecture Theatre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Business (Accounting Support Services) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry Email carpentry@unitec.ac.nz if you have any questions |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Allied Trades Orientation Schedule |
Mon 25 Jul | 8.15am | Red Lecture Theatre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry Orientation Schedule Tools List |
Mon 25 Jul | 8.15am | Red Lecture Theatre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Exercise Please refer to your timetable and contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 25 Jul | 8.45am | Unitec Sports Centre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing | Mon 25 Jul | ||
| New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Landscape Design) Orientation Schedule Course Costs |
Thu 21 Jul | 12.00pm | B48 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Essentials) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) Orientation Schedule Tools List |
Mon 25 Jul | 8.15am | Red Lecture Theatre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Orientation Schedule Tools List |
Mon 25 Jul | 8.15am | Red Lecture Theatre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living and Working | Tue 26 Jul | B117 | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching Please refer to your timetable and contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 25 Jul | 8.45am | Unitec Sports Centre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development) Please refer to your timetable and contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 25 Jul | 8.45am | Unitec Sports Centre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Applied Science Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Architecture Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Art and Design Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Business and Communications Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Construction Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Engineering Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Health Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Screen Arts, Acting, and Technical Production Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Social Work Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Sport, Recreation and Exercise Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
Diploma
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology Orientation Schedule |
Tue 19 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Business - Accounting Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Business - Leadership and Management Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Construction Orientation Schedule |
Tue 19 Jul | 10.00am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) Orientation Schedule |
Tue 19 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 10.00am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design - Residential | Thu 21 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Design) Orientation Schedule Course Costs |
Thu 21 Jul | 12.00pm | B48 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector) - Coaching Pathway Please refer to your timetable and contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 25 Jul | 8.45am | Unitec Sports Centre |
| New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector) - Community Sport and Recreation Pathway Please refer to your timetable and contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 25 Jul | 8.45am | Unitec Sports Centre |
| New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector) - Exercise Pathway. Please refer to your timetable and contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 25 Jul | 8.45am | Unitec Sports Centre |
| New Zealand Diploma in Surveying Orientation Schedule |
Tue 19 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Distance Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
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| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Onsite Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 21 Jul | 8.30am | TBC |
Bachelor
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Management and Welfare) | Thu 21 Jul | 8.30am | 115-2005 |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) | Thu 21 Jul | 8.30am | 115-2005 |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology - Transport Management | Fri 22 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electrotechnology Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Architectural Studies Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 12.00pm | B48 |
| Bachelor of Business - Accountancy Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Business - Management Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Business - Marketing Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Computing Systems Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Construction Orientation Schedule |
Tue 19 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Construction - Level 7 Orientation Schedule |
Tue 19 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Creative Enterprise Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| Bachelor of Design and Contemporary Art Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) Orientation Schedule |
Tue 19 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Health Science - Medical Imaging Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.30am | Waitakere Student Central |
| Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Orientation Schedule Course Costs |
Thu 21 Jul | 12.00pm | B48 |
| Bachelor of Nursing Orientation Schedule |
Thu 14 Jul | 8.30am | Waitakere B510 |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Acting for Screen and Theatre) | Fri 22 Jul | TNK Marae | |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Contemporary Dance) | Fri 22 Jul | TNK Marae | |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Screen Arts) | Fri 22 Jul | TNK Marae | |
| Bachelor of Social Practice | Thu 21 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) | Mon 25 Jul | 9.30am | 112-3012 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 21 Jul | 8.30am | 115-1007 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing - Year Two Students Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 21 Jul | 8.30am | TBC |
Graduate Certificate & Diploma, Postgraduate, and Master
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Graduate Certificate in Professional Accountancy Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Business - Human Resource Management Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Business - Marketing Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Business - Operations Management Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Computing Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management Orientation Schedule |
Tue 19 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice | Thu 21 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Practice Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| Postgraduate Diploma in Computing Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Applied Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Applied Practice (Social Practice) | Thu 21 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| Master of Architecture | Thu 21 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| Master of Architecture (Professional) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 21 Jul | 12.00pm | B48 |
| Master of Computing Orientation Schedule |
Fri 22 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
| Master of Creative Practice Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| Master of Landscape Architecture | Thu 21 Jul | 12.45pm | TNK Marae |
| Master of Professional Accounting | Thu 21 Jul | 9.45am | TNK Marae |
International students
International students are also required to attend the International Welcome Day.
If you missed your programme orientation
If you missed your orientation, we will see you on the first day of class. If you have any concerns or questions before then, please contact us.
Find your class and timetable
See how to find your class and timetable.
Find your way around campus
To help find your way around our campuses, Mt Albert and Waitākere, see our campus maps, and here is some info about how to get to campus.
Need help? Contact us
- Talk to our Student Central team online or in-person
- Email study@unitec.ac.nz
- Phone 0800 10 95 10 or 09 815 4321
