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New Zealand Certificate in DJ and Electronic Music Production (Level 4)

Course details

New Zealand Certificate in DJ and Electronic Music Production (Level 4)
Domestic tuition $6,820 per year
NZQF Level 4

About the course

Boost your skills training under DJ Raw, Alphabethead, DJ Spell and DJ Shan. Plus you’ll learn from industry speakers who are club owners, performers and worldclass DJs. Focus on DJ performance, turntable skills, the art of mixing, the history of DJing, music production and industry studies.

This year-long programme is for newcomers and experienced DJs as well as students wanting to become professionals. This programme is taught by professional musicians with years of experience in many aspects of the music industry, both nationally and internationally. The programme is taught in classrooms, performance venues around Wellington with DJ booths for individual practice. 

This programme is formerly known as the New Zealand Certificate in DJing 


Programme outline

This programme includes the following:

  • DJ performance
  • Turntable skills
  • The art of mixing
  • The history of DJing
  • Music production
  • Professional studies

Career options

Graduates will have the skills to work as professional DJs or performing artists.

Entry criteria

Evidence of skills/ability/attitude based on audition and interview. Audition times are available by appointment from the 2nd of September. 

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International students

Proven equivalence of entry requirements plus IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0) 

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About the provider

Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary company of NZIST, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, Whitieria has grown to become a highly respectable Tertiary Institution in Wellington, Porirua and Auckland. 

We have highly-skilled teaching and support staff who work hard to support you every step of the way, with over 200 programmes of study covering masters, postgraduates, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses. 

We welcome learners at every life stage: school leavers. University graduates, those preparing to re-enter the workforce. and current workers wanting to upskill or retain. We have a wide range of excellent support services to ensure you achieve your career goals.