Orientation 2020
Your Orientation is designed to help prepare you for studying with us. Please make your orientation a priority to attend.
Orientation Pōwhiri
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.
Please note:
- 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, it is subject to change.
Certificate
| Programme | Date |
| Certificate in Liaison Interpreting | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animal) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Canine Behaviour and Training) Orientation schedule |
Thursday, 20 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Captive Wild Animals) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals) Orientation schedule |
Thursday, 20 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) - Distance Your Academic Programme Manager will contact you in regards to your Orientation information. If you have any question before then please email Laura Harvey |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) - Onsite Orientation schedule |
Thursday, 20 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 4) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Supervisor) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Allied Trades | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Joinery | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (Applied) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (General) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4) (Academic) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5) (Academic) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Exercise | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Mental Health and Addiction Support | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Landscape Design) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Essentials) Orientation schedule |
Thursday, 20 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living and Working (Part-time) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development) | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Orientation schedule |
Monday, 24 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Applied Science Orientation schedule |
Monday, 24 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Architecture Orientation schedule |
Monday, 24 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Art and Design Orientation schedule |
Monday, 24 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Business and Communications Orientation schedule |
Monday, 24 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Engineering Orientation schedule |
Monday, 24 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Health Orientation schedule |
Monday, 24 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Screen Arts, Acting, and Technical Production Orientation schedule |
Monday, 24 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Social Work Orientation schedule |
Monday, 24 February |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Sport, Recreation and Exercise Orientation schedule |
Monday, 24 February |
Diploma
| Programme | Date |
| New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design - Residential | |
| New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design - Commercial | |
| New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology Orientation schedule |
Tuesday, 18 February |
| New Zealand Diploma in Business - Accounting | |
| New Zealand Diploma in Business - Leadership and Management | |
| New Zealand Diploma in Construction Orientation schedule |
Tuesday, 18 February |
| New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity Orientation schedule |
Thursday, 20 February |
| New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) Orientation schedule |
Thursday, 20 February |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) | |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) | |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronic) | |
| New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Design) | |
| New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector) - Coaching Pathway | |
| New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector) - Community Sport and Recreation Pathway | |
| New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector) - Exercise Pathway | |
| New Zealand Diploma in Surveying | |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Onsite Orientation schedule |
Thursday, 20 February |
Bachelor
| Programme | Date |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Management and Welfare) Orientation schedule |
Thursday, 20 February |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) Orientation schedule |
Thursday, 20 February |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering | |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology - Transport Management | |
| Bachelor of Architectural Studies | |
| Bachelor of Business - Accountancy | |
| Bachelor of Business - Finance | |
| Bachelor of Business - Management | |
| Bachelor of Business - Marketing | |
| Bachelor of Computing Systems Orientation schedule |
Thursday, 20 February |
| Bachelor of Construction - Construction Economics Orientation schedule |
Tuesday, 18 February |
| Bachelor of Construction - Construction Management Orientation schedule |
Tuesday, 18 February |
| Bachelor of Construction - Property Development Orientation schedule |
Tuesday, 18 February |
| Bachelor of Creative Enterprise Orientation schedule |
Monday, 24 February |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) | |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) | |
| Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Imaging) | |
| Bachelor of Landscape Architecture | |
| Bachelor of Nursing | |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts - Acting | |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts - Dancing | |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts - Production Design and Mangement | |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts - Screen | |
| Bachelor of Social Practice | |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) | |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Orientation schedule Year 1 Orientation schedule Year 2 Orientation schedule Year 3 |
Thursday, 20 February |
Graduate Certificate & Diploma, Postgraduate, and Master
| Programme | Date |
| Graduate Certificate in Professional Accountancy | |
| Graduate Diploma in Business - Human Resource Management | |
| Gaduate Diploma in Business - Marketing | |
| Graduate Diploma in Business - Operations Management | |
| Graduate Diploma in Computing Orientation schedule |
Thursday, 20 February |
| Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management Orientation schedule |
Tuesday, 18 February |
| Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy | |
| Master of Applied Practice (Professional Accounting) | |
| Master of Applied Practice (Social Practice) | |
| Master of Architecture | |
| Master of Architecture (Professional) | |
| Master of Business | |
| Master of Computing Orientation schedule |
Thursday, 20 February |
| Master of Creative Practice | |
| Master of Landscape Architecture | |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Practice (Social Practice) | |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice | |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Business | |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Computing Orientation schedule |
Thursday, 20 February |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice |
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.
