Tai Poutini Polytechnic

Tai Poutini Polytechnic is based on the West Coast of the South Island with campuses in Reefton, Hokitika, Westport, Auckland, Christchurch and Wanaka.

The Polytechnic has a great reputation for Audio Engineering, Contemporary Music Performance, Live Sound and Event Production, Jade and Hard Stone Carving, Outdoor Recreation and Ski Patrol.

The West Coast is an outdoor mecca with the Buller River, Paparoa National Park, Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki, Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers, the Southern Alps, Temple Basin Ski Field, climbing at Charleston, lots of lakes and the hottest kayaking in the country. It's your backyard.

The Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand, a subsidiary of Tai Poutini Polytechnic offers specialist courses in music, audio and sound from two central campuses. The first with its purpose built studios in Victoria Street, Central Auckland and the second in musically centered High Street, Christchurch.

Our Mountain Education Centre of New Zealand operates from Wanaka with a specialist course in Ski Patrol based on the Treble Cone Ski Area, where we have a ski-to day lodge - a unique facility to cater for our trainee ski patrollers and leadership and guiding students.

Programmes Available
Tai Poutini offers a range of mainstream and specialist courses which focus on preparing you today for tomorrow's careers. The Polytechnic has a national reputation for quality, innovative, niche courses, and small class sizes.

West Coast Campus
Jade and Hard Stone Carving - Certificate and Diploma
National Certificate in Business Administration
Diploma in Information & Communications Technology Level 5 & 6
Certificate in Hair, Beauty and Grooming
NZ National Nanny Certificate Level 5
Advanced Certificate in Leadership and Guiding
Certificate in Outdoor Recreation
Ecotourism - Certificate and Diploma
Certificate in Professional Culinary Arts
National Certificate in Hospitality
National Certificate in Tourism and Travel
Certificate in Automotive Trades
Certificate in Carpentry (Pre-Trade)
Certificate in Civil Plant Operations

Wanaka (Mountain Education Centre of New Zealand)
Certificate in Ski Patrol

Auckland Campus (Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand)
Certificate in Foundation Sound and Music
Audio Engineering and Music Production - Certificate and Diploma
Contemporary Music Performance - Certificate and Diploma
Certificate in Live Sound and Event Production
Diploma in Music Event Management

Christchurch Campus (Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand)
Audio Engineering and Music Production - Certificate and Diploma
Certificate in Live Sound and Event Production

Facilities
The Polytechnic has modern, purpose-built facilities and highly skilled academic and support staff. All campuses have library, student support and literacy support.

Accommodation
In Greymouth Tai Poutini Polytechnic has a range of accommodation sites within close walking distance of the main campus and situated only 600 meters from the downtown shopping centre. Private board and rental accommodation is also available close to the campus.

In Auckland and Christchurch there is numerous accommodation options available and help can be provided is needed.

In Wanaka students normally share rental accommodation, which is readily available.

Academic Year and Admissions
Most programmes commence in February each year.

Fees
Available upon request

Other Fees
Recommended Living Expenses: $70-130 pw excluding accommodation.
Accommodation: $80-$180 pw excluding meals