New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management - Zookeeping
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
This study option is full-time (off-campus and online), and you'll be required to attend three compulsory block courses at our Mt Albert campus. To study from a distance, you must be self-motivated, committed, and have excellent time management skills. You must attend all block courses, exams, practical assessments, and work experience and complete your self-directed study (research, reading, and revision) and assessment writing. You'll also need consistent access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and appropriate office software, e.g., Microsoft Office, which we'll provide once you‘re enrolled. Unitec arranges Auckland Zoo placements as part of your application. If you plan on applying for a placement at Auckland Zoo, follow the instructions below (please don’t contact them directly). Please note: if you choose to work at a zoo facility marked with an asterisk (), you’ll need to approach multiple facilities to ensure you meet the work placement requirements for this programme. Auckland Auckland Zoo – The cut-off date for submitting your work placement applications to Unitec for a place in Auckland Zoo is 1st October. Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old. You are required to attach the following additional information to your Unitec application (just as you would also attach your school results and proof of residence): Butterfly Creek , Auckland - Jess Ayres ( or +64 9 275 8880) Wellington Wellington Zoo – Work Experience team ( or +64 4 381 6755) Christchurch Orana Wildlife Park – Catherine Roughton ( or +64 3 359 7109 ext 810) Willowbank Wildlife Reserve – Shaun Horan ( or +64 3 359 6226) Hamilton Hamilton Zoo – Mark Turner ( or +64 22 568 3485) Nelson Natureland – Alix Rimmer ( ) New Plymouth Brooklands Zoo* – Eve Cozzi and Maxine Jenkins ( or +64 6 759 6060) If you’re interested in continuing your studies, this programme will give you the academic admission requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in or .
Entry requirements
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Unitec is New Zealand’s largest institute of technology offering a wide range of work-oriented programmes and short courses. We offer leading employment-focused education at our two campuses in Mt. Albert, and Waitākere. At Unitec we think the traditional view of spending hours in a lecture theatre is out-dated. And that's why we approach learning differently. With our unique combination of world-class theory and hands-on experience, you'll get the skills to meet the changing needs of employers. And because our tutors are industry-based, they know what it takes to make it in the real world. We offer a friendly and diverse learning environment with flexible study programmes, lots of support, and hands-on experience to build the skills you need for your career and your future.