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The purpose of the online course will equip you with the knowledge to gain an understanding of the characteristics and properties of common engineering materials and elements of biology and chemistry relevant to mechanical and process engineering.
standards for the funeral services industry. This programme will provide individuals who are employed
So, when he embarked on studying the New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) online with Open Polytechnic to meet the new legal requirements for giving financial advice, he was excited to discover the knowledge he gained benefitted his clients, himself and the wider community....
While many ākonga (learners) juggle part-time work and study, Sam went all-in, balancing 50 hours a week of shift work, with full-time study, all while being a volunteer at the Rolleston Volunteer Fire Brigade, near Christchurch. The 28-year-old knew the importance of getting a qualification to...
Now working full-time as a florist at Living Colour Florist in Rotorua, she is living her dream and being mentored by one of the best in the industry.
Finding her calling Working in libraries since leaving high school, Hana felt it was her calling, so it made sense for her to switch her studies and enrol in a Diploma in Information and Library Studies through Open Polytechnic. “Working part time and going to university didn’t work. Rather...
Distance learning works well Throughout his working life Andrew has undertaken a number of tertiary level qualifications including a masters degree in Social Services Management done part time through Oxford Brookes University in the UK, a diploma in Management and the first year of an MBA with...
Analyse – examine the main ideas and issues of a topic, look at arguments for or against, and show their relationships. Argue – Present a case for or against a point of view. Comment on – Criticise or point out the important features of something. Compare – Look for and discuss the...
This final professional experience placement allows ākonga to demonstrate that they meet the Teaching Standards (in a supported environment) and the expectations of the Teaching Council Code in Our Code Our Standards through an in-depth knowledge of, and critical engagement with these standards.