Starting Soon at UCOL Manawatū

• Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF), which is open to everyone but only covers specific programmes. See Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund
• Fees Free Tertiary Education, being one year’s fees free study, in almost any programme, for first time tertiary students. Learn more

Farming Systems and Equipment (Level 3) (31 Jan 2022) Enquire Now

New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) (21 Feb 2022) Enquire Now

New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5) (21 Feb 2022)

Taratahi Food and Fibre: Taster Camp (All Year 2021) (2022 Dates TBC)

Academy Forestry (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Medical Imaging Pathway) (25 Jul 2022)

Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) (Level 7) (Year 1 & 2: 24 Jan 2022) (Year 3: 17 Jan 2022) (The closing date for 2022 applicants is the 06 Sep 2021)

Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) (Level 7) (21 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6) (21 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) (21 Feb 2022)

Academy Applied Technical Laboratory Science (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) (10 Jan 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering (Level 5) (14 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) (14 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport Skills (Level 3) (21 Mar 2022)

Academy Automotive (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Collision Repair (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

STAR Forklift Safety (Level 2) (22 Oct 2021) (2022 Dates TBC)

STAR Automotive Panel & Paint (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

STAR Automotive (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

New Zealand Certificate in Specialised Skin Care Therapy (Level 6) (Comming Soon in 2022) Enquire Now

New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5) (21 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) (21 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Nail Technology (Level 4) (21 Feb 2022)

Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction) (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

STAR Beauty (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 3) (28 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist) (Level 4) (21 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Salon Skills (Introductory (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Hair, Beauty & Retail (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Barbering (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

STAR Hairdressing (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

Graduate Diploma in Accounting (Level 7) (25 Jul 2022)

Graduate Diploma in Operations & Production Management (Level 7) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

Graduate Diploma in Project Management (Level 7) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems (Level 7) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

Bachelor of Applied Management (Level 7) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Business (Accounting Support Services) (Level 4) (Online) (Monthly Intake)

Certificate in Customer Experience Management (Contact Centre) (Microcredential) (08 Feb 2022)

Academy Business Enterprise (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Business Administration & Technology (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

STAR YES Business Opportunities (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) (21 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) (In-work) (21 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) (09 Aug 2021) (21 Feb 2022) (08 Aug 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) (In-work) (31 Jan 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Cookery (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

STAR Introduction to Bakery (Level 1) (22 Oct 2021) (2022 Dates TBC)

New Zealand Certificate in Food & Beverage Service (Level 4) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Food & Beverage Service (Level 3) (21 Feb 2022)

Academy Cafe Skills (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

STAR Introduction to Barista (Level 2) (22 Oct 2021) (2022 Dates TBC)

Diploma in Fine Furniture (Level 5) (Sem 1: 28 Feb 2022) (Sem 2: 25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Trade) (Level 4) (14 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)   

New Zealand Certificate in Joinery (Trade) (Level 4) (14 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry) (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022) 01 Aug  2022) 

New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trades Supervision (Level 5) (Coming Soon in 2022) Enquire Now

New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills (Level 2) (25 Jul 2022) (10 Oct 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Allied Trades) (Level 3) (25 Jul 2022)

Academy Construction (Level 2 & 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy 2 Day National Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills (Level 2)(21 Mar 2022)

New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6) (14 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) (14 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Supervisor) (Level 4) (TBC)

Academy Applied Construction Design (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Applied Technology and Design (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

STAR Construction Skills (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2) (21 Mar 2022)

Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2) (21 Mar 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Pre-Apprenticeship) (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

Academy Introduction to Plumbing, Gasfitting, & Drainlaying (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Technology (Level 4) (02 May 2022) (NEW)

Bachelor of Creative Media (Level 7) (07 Mar 2022)

New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 5) (07 Mar 2022)

New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 6) (07 Mar 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 3) (21 Feb 2022)

Certificate in Introductory Photography (Level 5) (2022 dates TBC)

Certificate in Intermediate Photography (Level 5) (2022 dates TBC)

Certificate in Introduction to Video Creation (Level 5) (2022 dates TBC)

Academy Digital Design Skills (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Gamification (Design & Development) (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Diploma in Creativity (Music) (Level 4) (14 Feb 2022) (28 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Music (Level 4) (14 Feb 2022)

STAR Music (Level 2) (22 Oct 2021) (2022 Dates TBC)

New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) (Monthly)

New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Vocational/Workplace) (Level 5) (Monthly)

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) (Level 7)(Coming Soon in 2022) Enquire Now

New Zealand Certificate in Language Teaching (Level 4) (2022 dates TBC)

Certificate in Work-Based Assessment (Training Scheme) (Level 4) (2022 dates TBC)

New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (L4) (In-work/home based) (Cohort based enrolments on demand) - Saturday delivery for those in employment and the homecare early childhood education sector

New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (General) (Level 3) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

Academy Introduction to Early Childhood (Level 2)(14 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (In-school) (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Advanced) (28 Mar 2022) 

New Zealand Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Trade Assistant) (Level 3) (25 Jul 2022) Enquire Now

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (21 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3) (28 Feb 2022)

Electrical Appliance Serviceperson (2022 dates TBC)

Electrical Service Technician (05 Nov 2021)

New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) (08 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) (08 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

MIG, TIG, OAW and Arc Welding (Night Class Welding) (20 Oct 2021) (2022 Dates TBC)

Academy Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

STAR Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Wellness) (Level 7) (Year 1 & 2: 28 Feb 2022) (Year 3: 21 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

Academy Exercise and Sport(Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Introduction to Computing (Enrol anytime)

Introduction to Microsoft Word (Enrol anytime)

Introduction to Microsoft Excel (Enrol anytime)

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (Enrol anytime)

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher (Enrol anytime)

Introduction to Microsoft Access (Enrol anytime)

Level 1 Literacy (Enrol anytime)

Level 2 Literacy (Enrol anytime)

Level 1 Numeracy (Enrol anytime)

Level 2 Numeracy (Enrol anytime)

Introduction to Sign Language (31 Jan 2022)

Conversational Sign Language (02 May 2022)

Immersion Sign Language (2022 dates TBC)

Sign in the Workplace (2022 dates TBC)

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) (Health Pathway) (14 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

Academy Health (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

STAR Alternative Health Care (Level 3) (2022 dates TBC)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) (21 Feb 2022)

Cutting Your Diabetes Risk in Half Microcredential (Level 4) (2022 dates TBC)

Stay Well to Stay Strong Microcredential (Level 3) (2022 dates TBC)

Bachelor of Social Services (Level 7) (07 Mar 2022)

Graduate Diploma in ICT (Computer Networks) (Level 7) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

Graduate Diploma in ICT (Software Development) (Level 7) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

Bachelor of Information & Communications Technology (Level 7) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Diploma in IT Technical Support (Level 5) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022) 

New Zealand Diploma in Cybersecurity (Level 6) (28 Feb 2022) (NEW)

New Zealand Certificate in IT Essentials (Level 4) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in IT Essentials - Online (Level 4) (Monthly)

New Zealand Certificate in Computing - Online (Monthly)

Academy ICT Innovation (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy ICT Innovation (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

STAR Cisco (CCNA 1) (Level 3) (2022 dates TBC)

STAR Cisco (CCNA 2) (Level 3) (2022 dates TBC)

Academy Te Kura Tapere (Conservation) (Level 3) (2022 dates TBC)

Academy Forestry (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Applied Technical Laboratory Science (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport Skills (Level 3) (21 Mar 2022)

Academy Automotive (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Collision Repair (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Collision Repair (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction) (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Business Enterprise (Level 3) (14 Feb 2021)

Academy Business Administration & Technology (Level 3) (14 Feb 2021)

Academy Barbering (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Hair, Beauty & Retail (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Cookery (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Cafe Skills (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Construction (Level 2 & 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy 2 Day National Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills (Level 2)(21 Mar 2022)

Academy Applied Construction Design (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Applied Technology and Design (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2) (21 Mar 2022)

Academy Introduction to Plumbing, Gasfitting, & Drainlaying (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Introduction to Early Childhood (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (In-school) (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Exercise and Sport (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy Health (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy ICT Innovation (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy ICT Innovation (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

Academy New Zealand Police (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

STAR Forklift Safety (Level 2) (22 Oct 2021)

STAR Automotive Panel & Paint (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

STAR Automotive (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

STAR Hairdressing (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

STAR Beauty (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

STAR YES Business Opportunities (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

STAR Construction Skills (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

STAR Introduction to Bakery (Level 1) (22 Oct 2021) (2022 Dates TBC)

STAR Introduction to Barista (Level 2) (22 Oct 2021) (2022 Dates TBC)

STAR Music (Level 2) (22 Oct 2021)

STAR Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

STAR Alternative Health Care (Level 3) (2022 dates TBC)

STAR Cisco (CCNA 1) (Level 3) (2022 dates TBC)

STAR Cisco (CCNA 2) (Level 3) (2022 dates TBC)

STAR Vet Nursing Taster (13 & 20 Aug 2021)

Te Reo Māori for Beginners (31 Jan 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

Te Reo Māori Intermediate (02 May 2022) (17 Oct 2022)

Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 4) (Level 4) (21 Feb 2022)

Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Rumaki) (Te Kaupae 5) (Level 5) (21 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5)  (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Language Teaching (Level 4) (2021 dates TBC)

TOEFL iBT Test (Monthly)

Ole Gagana Samoa (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)

Ole Gagana Samoa Beginners (2022 dates TBC)

Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7) (Year 1: 14 Feb 2022) (Year 2: 21 Feb 2022) (Year 3: 14 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5) (26 Sep 2022)

Short Course in Competency Assessment for Registered Nurses (Level 7) (17 Jan 2022) (14 Mar 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Nursing Pathway) (Level 4) (14 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

Looking for flexible learning options to upskill yourself? UCOL offers a range of online diploma and certificate programmes. Please check the link below for our online offerings.

New Zealand Certificate in Security (Advanced) (Level 4) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Security (Foundation) (Level 3) (28 Feb 2022)

New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) (Level 5) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3) (21 Feb 2022) (25 Jul 2022)

Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)

STAR Vet Nursing Taster (2022 dates TBC)

Need help? Get in touch today

If you're still unsure, or have a question, feel free to send us an email, visit or telephone.

UCOL's Manawatū Campus
Physical Address: 18 Princess Streets, Palmerston North
Postal Address: Private Bag 11-022, Palmerston North 4442
Phone: 06 952 7000

_{This information is intended as a general guide. Some of the programmes of study mentioned may be subject to change.}