Orientation 2019
Your Orientation is designed to help prepare you for studying with us. Please make your orientation a priority to attend.
Part of your Orientation includes an official welcome, pōwhiri, and a campus tour which will start 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 Schedule
Find your programme orientation below, if your programme is not listed or has already been, please refer to your timetable for your first day of class.
International students are also required to attend the International Welcome, for more information visit the International Welcome page.
Please make sure to check here regularly for your full orientation schedule.
Certificate (including National & New Zealand Certificate)
| Programme | Date |
| Certificate in Applied Technology | 1pm, Mon 18 Feb |
| Certificate of University Preparation (Level 4) | Monday, 25 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animal) | 10am, Thurs 21 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Canine Behaviour and Training) | Thursday, 21 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Captive Wild Animals) | 10am, Thurs 21 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals) | Thursday, 21 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) - Distance | Monday, 11 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) - Onsite | Thursday, 21 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Welfare Investigations | 10am, Mon 18 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) | 1pm, Mon 18 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 4) | 1pm, Mon 18 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry | 1pm, Mon 18 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) | 1pm, Mon 18 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Supervisor) | 1pm, Mon 18 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Allied Trades) | 1pm, Mon 18 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Joinery) | 1pm, Mon 18 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry) | 1pm, Mon 18 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying | 1pm, Mon 18 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) | Tuesday, 19 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (Applied) | Tuesday, 26 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (General) | Tuesday, 26 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4) (Academic) | Tuesday, 26 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5) (Academic) | Tuesday, 26 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Exercise | Monday, 25 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting | 1pm, Tues 19 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Mental Health and Addiction Support | 10am, Mon 18 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Landscape Design) | Tuesday, 26 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Information and Technology Essentials | Thursday, 21 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Language Teaching | Tuesday, 26 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) | 1pm, Mon 18 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) | 10am, Tues 19 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing | 1pm, Tues 19 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying | 1pm, Tues 19 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living and Working | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development) | Monday, 25 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching | Monday, 25 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) | Monday, 25 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Art and Design | Monday, 25 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Business and Communications | Monday, 25 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Screen Arts, Acting, and Technical Production | Monday, 25 February |
Diploma (including New Zealand Diploma)
Bachelor
Graduate Certificate & Diploma, Postgraduate, and Master
| Programme | Date |
| Graduate Certificate in Professional Accountancy | Thursday, 21 February |
| Graduate Diploma in Business - Human Resource Management | Thursday, 21 February |
| Graduate Diploma in Business - Operations Management | Thursday, 21 February |
| Graduate Diploma in Computing | Thursday, 21 February |
| Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management | Tuesday, 19 February |
| Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy | Thursday, 21 February |
| Master of Applied Practice | |
| Master of Applied Practice (Clinical Research) | 10am, Mon 18 Feb |
| Master of Applied Practice (Health Science) | 10am, Mon 18 Feb |
| Master of Applied Practice (Professional Accounting) | Thursday, 21 February |
| Master of Applied Practice (Social Science) | 10am, Mon 18 Feb |
| Master of Architecture | Tuesday, 26 February |
| Master of Architecture (Professional) | Tuesday, 26 February |
| Master of Business | Thursday, 21 February |
| Master of Computing | Thursday, 21 February |
| Master of Creative Practice | 3pm, Mon 25 Feb |
| Master of Landscape Architecture | Tuesday, 26 February |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice | |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Practice | 3pm, Mon 25 Feb |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Practice | |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Practice (Clinical Research) | 10am, Mon 18 Feb |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Practice (Clinical Research) | 10am, Mon 18 Feb |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Practice (Health Science) | 10am, Mon 18 Feb |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Practice (Social Practice) | 10am, Mon 18 Feb |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Business | Thursday, 21 February |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Computing | Thursday, 21 February |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice | Monday, 25 February |
Your first class & finding your timetable
Make sure you check your timetable, via your Student Portal (Myportal), to find out when your first class is. To find out how to do this, visit our How to Find Your Timetable page.
Go to How to Find Your Timetable page
Go to Student Portal (MyPortal)
Still need help?
Student Central (Te Pae Kōrero) is your first point of contact for all programme enquiries and enrolments, call 0800 10 95 10, email study@unitec.ac.nz, or chat to our advisors face-to-face on campus.
