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I am an Academic Staff Member for Initial Teacher Education, Primary Education Relevant education/work experience I have 15 years of experience as a primary educator, with a strong professional focus on digital technology and English education, as well as additional classroom expertise in...
This online course will help you to develop knowledge and skills to conduct and present the findings of an investigation within the construction industry.
services that meet business requirements and work collaboratively within a team.
Getting started The 40-year-old mother of three, who immigrated to New Zealand with her family from Fiji nine years ago, first enrolled in tertiary study in 2010. “When we were in Fiji I knew I wanted to be a teacher. For financial reasons and looking after three children, I couldn’t study...
“I wanted to learn more about people, better my career options, and show my children that you can change your path at any time to create a better future for yourself and your family.” Janelle's hard work has paid off and since she began studying with Open Polytechnic, she has gained the...
Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai Nurture the seed and it will blossom. At Kuratini Tuwhera, our ākonga are important to us. We offer a range of services and solutions to help you succeed in your learning journey. Nau mai haere mai Whether you’re new to studying with us or already part of...
Jody has led the People, Culture & Wellbeing team at Open Polytechnic since 2022 and is a member of the organisation’s senior leadership team. She has worked in a variety of human resources and management roles for over 20 years in both the public and private sector. An effective...
Learners who successfully complete this online course will be able to: Create, combine, share and store logically work/study-related documents using word processing skills Communicate with people/organisations using digital communications technologies Apply search skills to find information...
“In the beginning I thought, “how is this going to work with everything being online?” But I have found it really enjoyable and am glad I took the leap,” she says. Tala says she enjoys the practical elements of the qualification, “I have an appreciation for each reading, there is...
When the COVID-19 restrictions hit, she decided to “pivot to a new skill set” from her Auckland-base in 2022 and started studying towards the NZ Certificate in Floristry. “Studying online seemed like the most sensible alternative due to the lockdowns and flexibility of my own study...