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Orientation 2021
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 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 | 12.45pm Tues 2 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Literacy & Learning Orientation schedule |
9.45am Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| 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) Orientation schedule |
8.30am Thurs 25 Feb B115-1023, Gate 4 entry |
| 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) Orientation schedule |
8.30am Thurs 25 Feb B115-2009, Gate 4 entry |
| 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. |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) Latest email update Tools list |
Your orientation has moved online 9am Mon 22 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (Level 4) | Your orientation has moved online 9am Mon 22 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry Email carpentry@unitec.ac.nz if you have any questions. Tools list |
Your orientation has moved online 9am Mon 22 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) Orientation schedule Please RSVP to let us know if you will be attending Orientation. RSVP here |
9.45am Tues 23 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Supervisor) Orientation schedule Please RSVP to let us know if you will be attending Orientation. RSVP here |
9.45am Tues 23 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Allied Trades Latest email update Tools list |
Your orientation has moved online 9am Mon 22 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry Latest email update Tools list |
Your orientation has moved online 9am Mon 22 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying Email plumbingandgasfitting@unitec.ac.nz if you have any questions. |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) Orientation schedule |
1.45pm Weds 24 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) Orientation schedule |
12.45pm Tues 2 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) Orientation schedule |
12.45pm Tues 2 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) Orientation schedule |
12.45pm Tues 2 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) Orientation schedule |
12.45pm Tues 2 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Exercise Orientation schedule + First week timetable |
9am Mon 1 Mar B112-4009, Gate 4 entry |
| New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting Email plumbingandgasfitting@unitec.ac.nz if you have any questions. |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Community Facilitation | 12.45pm Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Mental Health and Addiction Support | 12.45pm Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Social Services | 12.45pm Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Landscape Design) Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 4 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Essentials) Orientation schedule |
12.45pm Wed 24 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) | Your orientation has moved online. 9am Mon 22 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) Latest email update Tools list |
Your orientation has moved online. 9am Mon 22 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing Email plumbingandgasfitting@unitec.ac.nz if you have any questions. |
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| New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Latest email update Tool list |
Your orientation has moved online. 9am Mon 22 Feb |
| New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living and Working Orientation schedule |
9am Mon 1 Mar Building 117, Gate 4 entry |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching Orientation schedule + First week timetable |
9am Mon 1 Mar Building 112-4009, Gate 4 entry |
| New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development) Orientation schedule + First week timetable |
9am Mon 1 Mar Building 112-4009, Gate 4 entry |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) | 9.45am Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Applied Science | 9.45am Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Architecture | 9.45am Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Art and Design | 9.45am Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Business and Communications | 9.45am Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Construction | 9.45am Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Engineering | 9.45am Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Health | 9.45am Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Screen Arts, Acting, and Technical Production | 9.45am Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Social Work | 9.45am Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Sport, Recreation and Exercise | 9.45am Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
Diploma
| Programme | Date |
| New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology Orientation schedule Please RSVP to let us know if you will be attending Orientation. RSVP here |
9.45am Tues 23 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Business - Accounting Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Business - Leadership and Management Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Construction Orientation schedule Please RSVP to let us know if you will be attending Orientation. RSVP here |
9.45am Tues 23 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity Orientation schedule |
1.45pm Wed 24 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) Orientation schedule Please RSVP to let us know if you will be attending Orientation. RSVP here |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) Orientation schedule |
1.45pm Wed 24 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) Orientation schedule |
1.45pm Wed 24 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design - Commercial Orientation schedule |
10am Thurs 25 Feb Building 48-1001, Gate 3 entry |
| New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design - Residential Orientation schedule |
10am Thurs 25 Feb Building 48-1001, Gate 3 entry |
| New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Design) | 9.45am Thurs 4 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector) - Coaching Pathway Orientation schedule + First week timetable |
9am Mon 1 Mar Building 112-4009, Gate 4 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector) - Community Sport and Recreation Pathway Orientation schedule + First week timetable |
9am Mon 1 Mar Building 112-4009, Gate 4 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector) - Exercise Pathway. Orientation schedule + First week timetable |
9am Mon 1 Mar Building 112-4009, Gate 4 |
| New Zealand Diploma in Surveying Orientation schedule Please RSVP to let us know if you will be attending Orientation. RSVP here |
9.45am Tues 23 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Onsite Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Bachelor
| Programme | Date |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Management and Welfare) Orientation schedule |
8.30am Thurs 25 Feb Building 115-2005, Gate 4 |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) Orientation schedule |
8.30am Thurs 25 Feb Building 115-2005, Gate 4 |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering Orientation schedule |
1.45pm Wed 24 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology - Transport Management Orientation schedule |
1.45pm Wed 24 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electrotechnology Orientation schedule |
1.45pm Wed 24 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Architectural Studies Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 4 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Business - Accountancy Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Business - Management Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Business - Marketing Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Computing Systems Orientation schedule |
1.45pm Wed 24 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Construction - Construction Economics Orientation schedule Please RSVP to let us know that you will be attending Orientation. RSVP here |
9.45am Tues 23 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Construction - Construction Management Orientation schedule Please RSVP to let us know that you will be attending Orientation. RSVP here |
9.45am Tues 23 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Construction - Property Development Orientation schedule Please RSVP to let us know that you will be attending Orientation. RSVP here |
9.45am Tues 23 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Creative Enterprise Orientation schedule |
11.30am Mon 1 Mar Building 76, Gate 4 |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) Orientation schedule Please RSVP to let us know that you will be attending Orientation. RSVP here |
9.45am Tues 23 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) Orientation schedule |
1.45pm Wed 24 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Orientation schedule Course related costs Materials list |
9.45am Thurs 4 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Nursing Orientation schedule |
8.45am Mon 15 Feb Building 510, L1, Waitakere campus |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Acting for Screen and Theatre) Orientation schedule |
11am Mon 1 Mar 007 Dance Building, Gate 1 |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Contemporary Dance) Orientation schedule |
11am Mon 1 Mar 007 Dance Building, Gate 1 |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Screen Arts) Orientation schedule |
11am Mon 1 Mar 007 Dance Building, Gate 1 |
| Bachelor of Social Practice | 12.45pm Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) Orientation schedule |
8.45am Mon 1 Mar Building 112-3009, Gate 4 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Please refer to your timetable and contact Laura Harvey for orientation queries. |
Graduate Certificate & Diploma, Postgraduate, and Master
| Programme | Date |
| Graduate Certificate in Professional Accountancy Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Business - Human Resource Management| Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Business - Marketing Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Business - Operations Management Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Computing Orientation schedule |
1.45pm Wed 24 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management Orientation schedule Please RSVP to let us know that you will be attending Orientation. RSVP here |
9.45am Tues 23 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Business Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Business Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Practice (Social Practice) | 9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice | 12.45pm Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Business Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Computing Orientation schedule |
1.45pm Wed 24 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Master of Applied Business Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Master of Applied Practice (Professional Accounting) Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Master of Applied Practice (Social Practice) | 9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Master of Architecture (Professional) Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 4 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Master of Business Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 25 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Master of Computing Orientation schedule |
1.45pm Wed 24 Feb B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Master of Creative Practice | 12.45pm Mon 1 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Master of Landscape Architecture | 9.45am Thurs 4 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
| Master of Professional Accounting Orientation schedule |
9.45am Thurs 4 Mar B178, Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae |
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
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