New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5) with strand in Conservation (Operations)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
This one-year diploma (or equivalent part-time) is your first step into the world of environmental science and management.
You'll explore topics like ecology, climate, freshwater quality, conservation strategies, and human impacts on natural systems.
Learn how to assess environmental health using data collection, field observations, and sampling techniques, and develop the practical thinking needed for real-world environmental work.
The programme is equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor of Applied Science.
If you're passionate about the natural world and want to build a strong scientific foundation, this programme is for you.
Entry requirements
- New Zealand Certificate in Conservation (Operations) (Level 4)
- NCEA Level 3
- Equivalent knowledge, skills experience or study
About the provider
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in foundation programmes.