| Waikato Institute of Technology New ZealandE ng mana, e ng reo, e ng matawaka n ng hau e wh,nau mai ki te Kuratini o Waikato To the many from the four winds, welcome to theWaikato Institute of Technology
Wintec's
Mission Statement says that our purpose is to build a stronger community
through education and career development. The contents of this calendar of
certificate, diploma, degree and post-graduate programmes clearly
demonstrates our commitment to that mission.
We
know that most people will have several careers or occupations during
their working lives. Wintec's wide range of vocationally based programmes
- from practical trades based courses through to degrees in Business and
Informational Technology, Nursing and Midwifery, Sport and Exercise
Science and Media Arts - recognise the importance of life long learning
and are responsive to the needs of industry, business and the community.
Wintec's
strong student centred culture, commitment to professional development for
our teaching staff and our strong links with the wider community, ensure
that your student experience at Wintec will be a positive one and a
successful one.
Why Wintec? Waikato Institute of Technology
Waikato
Institute of Technology is situated in the centre of Hamilton, handy to
the main shopping area. It is one of the largest polytechnics in New
Zealand and offers a wide variety of courses. All programmes of study have
been validated by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and have
international standing.
The
prime purpose of Waikato Institute of Technology is to provide quality
vocational and skills-based education. We have well qualified tutors both
in terms of professional qualifications and practice in their field.
English language support is available for International Students.
Excellent
student facilities are provided. There is a recreation centre on
campus, at which volleyball, badminton, table tennis, basketball, netball,
indoor soccer can be played. A weights room is also available together
with aerobic classes.
An
excellent Tertiary
Study Skills Centreprovides support for all areas of
study. The Computer
Drop-in Centreis open 24 hours every day for student use.
This support is included in the tuition fee.
Waikato
Institute of Technology academic year consists of two half year semesters.
Most programmes have a 2 week holiday between semesters. Programmes
at Wintec involve attending lectures, some practical work experience and
studying on your own or in groups to complete assignments and readings.
The time spent on assignments and readings will depend on assignment
deadlines and examinations.
Semester
One
- (February - June) Public holiday at Easter, Mid-semester break
usually 2 weeks April /May.
Semester
Two
- (July - November) Mid semester vacation, usually 2 weeks August
/September.
Staff
in the International Centre support overseas students in a friendly
welcoming atmosphere. We offer students
Each academic programme has its own entrance criteria. A general guide is that;To enter a diploma programme equivalent of a C pass in NZ Sixth form certificate or relevant work experience, is required. To enter a degree programme the equivalent of NZ Bursary is required. ( See equivalencies chart page ).
You
may be granted some academic credits if you already have professional
qualifications or other tertiary qualifications.
Entry options
If
you do not have the entry requirements to get into the programme you have
chosen you can start your learning at a lower level and progress from
there.
Staircasing
means you can start your education at any level and move up to degree or
post graduate level.
English
programme
Waikato Institute of Technology has three main campuses in Hamilton - a
main city site which sits on the hill overlooking the city centre, Avalon
on the northern outskirts of the city, and a horticultural campus at
Hamilton Gardens. In addition, it has regional operations at Auckland, Te
Kuiti and Thames.
The city site accommodates programmes in Business Studies,
Media Arts, Communication, Information Technology, Nursing and Health,
Science, Office Technology and Mori Studies. The city site also includes
leased facilities in an adjacent office building in Ward Street which
houses the Community and Continuing Education, Hairdressing and Tourism
Departments.
A central feature of the city campus is the library
specifically designed to meet students' requirements well into the 21st
century, with internet and electronic data access, as well as a
comprehensive collection of books and serials.
The Avalon campus, is on the outskirts of the city near
the fast-growing residential and industrial areas of Pukete and Te Rapa,
was purpose-built for trades-related training. The 56 hectare site
includes specialist workshops for automotive, carpentry, joinery,
plumbing, mechanical engineering and heavy diesel training.
The Sport and Exercise Science complex on the Avalon
campus offers some of the most up-to-date sports training and testing
facilities in the country, and enhances the institute's position with the
New Zealand Academy of Sport. A recently completed addition to the
facilities at the Avalon Campus is the Centre for Hospitality which
provides training in catering and hospitality and includes a training
restaurant open to the public.
Other specialist training area on the Avalon campus
include the equestrian facilities. The Waikato is known as the centre of
the country's top horse breeders and trainers, and the Waikato Institute
of Technology has built an Equine Education Centre, complete with 65 x 45
metre indoor riding arena, together with stabling and supporting
facilities for 40 horses. In addition, the institute provides agricultural
training, with a purpose-built animal handling facility, with extensive
areas of farmland.
The third Hamilton campus, the Horticultural Education
Centre, is situated amidst the 58 hectares of Hamilton Gardens. This
environment allows students to gain experience in a wide variety of
horticultural activities, and the Centre specialises in amenity
horticulture, arboriculture and floristry.
CONTACT
WintecTristram Street,
Private Bag 3036
Hamilton 2020
New Zealand
Tel:64 7 858 0213
Fax:64 7 834 8895
Email :
Website:
www.wintec.ac.nz
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