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This online course will provide you with knowledge of introductory plant physiology and plant classification required to work in the floristry industry for the selection, classification, storage, and care of flowers.
This online floristry course will provide entry level skills and knowledge in retail floristry to enable you to gain initial employment in the floristry industry with specific focus on health and safety, customer service and communication skills.
This online floristry course will give you intermediate level skills and knowledge in the principles of design and fundamental practical techniques of floristry. It is ideal for those currently working in the flower industry who wish to gain a Level 3 qualification, or those who have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Level 2). It's provided online with NZ's leading provider of online and distance learning, Open Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga
This online floristry course will provide skills and knowledge required for the application of the elements and principles of design to floristry designs and in the construction of intermediate hand tied pieces.
This online course will give you an understanding of the principles that govern risk-based approach to fire engineering.
This online course will give you a good understanding of fire system design to safeguard persons, property, environment and to facilitate fire-fighting operations in the event of a fire.
This online course provides you with the opportunity to develop and demonstrate their understanding of building features and passive fire prevention methods to safeguard persons, property, environment and to facilitate fire-fighting operations in the event of a fire.
This course introduces students to the early childhood regulatory framework, including the Aotearoa New Zealand bicultural curriculum framework Te Whāriki (2017). Study it by distance while you work with Open Polytechnic, NZ's leader in online and distance learning.
This course introduces students to socio-cultural theories of how young children learn and develop, including the importance of attachment and transitions. Students will also explore Te Whariki, the bi-cultural early childhood curriculum in more depth and the value of children’s play, including the role of the adult in supporting meaningful play experiences for children from conception to six (6) years of age.