Diploma in Conservation and Environmental Management

Successful students will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecosystems; communicate an understanding of, and solutions to, regional, national and global challenges to biodiversity; demonstrate a working knowledge of key environmental legislation and its application; utilise appropriate resources for environmental investigations in a competent and professional manner; apply practical skills to monitor ecosystem dynamics, and analyse comprehend and evaluate the results; process and report on the results of these investigations clearly and concisely; maintain professional, legal and ethical standards, demonstrate safe practice, and take responsibility and pride in their work; and accept responsibility for their own professional development and learning needs.

NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.

As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.

NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia. 

We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.