New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing (Level 5)

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This programme is delivered fully online. Watch our video to see what online study with Open Polytechnic is like.

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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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The Grief Process and Funeral Directing FST502 5 15
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Cultural Safety and Funeral Directing FST503 5 15
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Safety in Funeral and Workshop Practices FST504 5 15
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Funeral Directing Communications FST505 5 15
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Coordinating Pre-funeral Activities FST506 5 15
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Directing a Funeral Service FST507 5 15
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Coordinating Post-funeral Activities FST508 5 15
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