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Orientation 2022
Orientation is a great way to connect with students, services and staff who are on the same path with you. We encourage you to prioritise attending your orientation to help prepare you for studying with us.
Orientation Registration
Registration is required to attend orientation.
Register to attend Orientation
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.
- Orientation aims to connect you to your peers, academic staff, student spaces and services. Please allow at least 3 hours for orientation.
Please make sure to check here regularly for your full orientation schedule, it is subject to change.
Covid-19 Red Level Settings - Orientation will be provided online.
Certificate
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Micro credentials in Liaison Interpreting | Sat 26 Feb | 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 24 Feb | 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. |
Mon 14 Feb | 8.00am | TBC |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals) Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 24 Feb | 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. |
Mon 14 Feb | 8.00am | TBC |
| New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) - Onsite Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 24 Feb | 8.30am | 115-1007 |
| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) Orientation Schedule |
Mon 21 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Business (Accounting Support Services) Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| 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 21 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry Orientation Schedule |
Mon 21 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| 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 28 Feb | 8.45am | Unitec Sports Centre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Orientation Schedule |
Mon 28 Feb | ||
| New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Landscape Design) Orientation Schedule |
Mon 28 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Essentials) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) Orientation Schedule |
Mon 21 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Email plumbingandgasfitting@unitec.ac.nz if you have any questions. |
Mon 28 Feb | ||
| New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living and Working | Tue 1 Mar | B117 | |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching Please refer to your timetable and contact Rob Gambolati for orientation queries. |
Mon 28 Feb | 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 28 Feb | 8.45am | Unitec Sports Centre |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Applied Science Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Architecture Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Art and Design Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Business and Communications Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Construction Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Engineering Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Health Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Screen Arts, Acting, and Technical Production Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Social Work Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Sport, Recreation and Exercise Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
Diploma
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology Orientation Schedule |
Tue 22 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Diploma in Business - Accounting Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Diploma in Business - Leadership and Management Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Diploma in Construction Orientation Schedule |
Tue 22 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) Orientation Schedule |
Tue 22 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design - Residential Orientation Schedule |
Mon 28 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Design) Orientation Schedule |
Mon 28 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| 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 28 Feb | 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 28 Feb | 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 28 Feb | 8.45am | Unitec Sports Centre |
| New Zealand Diploma in Surveying Orientation Schedule |
Tue 22 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Distance Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Mon 14 Feb | 8.30am | 115-1008 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Onsite Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 24 Feb | 8.30am | TBC |
Bachelor
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Management and Welfare) | Thu 24 Feb | 8.30am | 114-2001 |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) | Thu 24 Feb | 8.30am | 114-2001 |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology - Transport Management Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electrotechnology Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Bachelor of Architectural Studies Orientation Schedule Course Related Costs |
Mon 28 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| Bachelor of Business - Accountancy Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Bachelor of Business - Management Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Bachelor of Business - Marketing Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Bachelor of Computing Systems Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Bachelor of Construction Orientation Schedule |
Tue 22 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Bachelor of Construction - Level 7 Orientation Schedule |
Tue 22 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| 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 22 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Bachelor of Health Science - Medical Imaging | |||
| Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Orientation Schedule |
Mon 28 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| Bachelor of Nursing Orientation Schedule |
Mon 14 Feb | 9.00am | Online |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Acting for Screen and Theatre) Orientation Schedule |
Mon 28 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Contemporary Dance) Orientation Schedule |
Mon 28 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Screen Arts) Orientation Schedule |
Mon 28 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| Bachelor of Social Practice | Mon 28 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 24 Feb | 8.30am | 115-1007 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing - Year Two Students Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Thu 24 Feb | 8.30am | TBC |
Graduate Certificate & Diploma, Postgraduate, and Master
| Programme | Date | Time | Building |
| Graduate Certificate in Professional Accountancy Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Graduate Diploma in Business - Human Resource Management Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Graduate Diploma in Business - Marketing Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Graduate Diploma in Business - Operations Management Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Graduate Diploma in Computing Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management Orientation Schedule |
Tue 22 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice | Sat 5 Mar | 8.30am | Online |
| 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 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| 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 25 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Master of Applied Business Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Master of Applied Practice (Social Practice) | Sat 5 Mar | 8.30am | Online |
| Master of Architecture Orientation Schedule |
Mon 28 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| Master of Architecture (Professional) Orientation Schedule |
Mon 28 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| Master of Computing Orientation Schedule |
Fri 25 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
| Master of Creative Practice Please refer to your timetable for your first class |
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| Master of Landscape Architecture Orientation Schedule |
Mon 28 Feb | 1.00pm | Online |
| Master of Professional Accounting Orientation Schedule |
Thu 24 Feb | 10.00am | Online |
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)
Finding your way around campus
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