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New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing (Level 5)

New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing (Level 5)

Meet Jonathon Greenwell, a New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing graduate

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This programme is 120 credits at Level 5 and is made up of 8 compulsory courses.

We recommend you study these courses in the order listed,


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Professional Funeral Directing FST501 5 15
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