Fees-free Study
The Government has announced they’re expanding fees-free tertiary education for 2020-2022. There are two kinds of fees-free study available:
Agriculture
New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) (Level 3) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5) (01 Mar 21)
New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3) (22 Feb 21)
Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) (Level 7) (01 Feb 2021)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Laboratory Science) (Level 7) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Medical Imaging Pathway) (26 July 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) (03 May 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (level 3) (15 Feb 2021)
Beauty & Hairdressing
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 3) (01 Mar 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Emerging Stylist) (Level 3) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Level 5) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Nail Technology (Level 4) (22 Feb 2021)
Business
Graduate Diploma in Accounting (Level 7) (26 Jul 2021)
Graduate Diploma in Operations & Production Management (Level 7) (22 Feb 2021)
Graduate Diploma in Project Management (Level 7) (22 Feb 2021)
Graduate Diploma in Business Information Systems (Level 7) (22 Feb 2021)
Bachelor of Applied Management (Level 7) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4) (08 Mar 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3) (08 Mar 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Accounting Support Services) (Level 4)(Online) (Monthly Intake)
Chef Training & Hospitality
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Level 3) (15 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Food & Beverage Service (Level 4) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Food & Beverage Service (Level 3) (22 Feb 2021)
Construction & Built Environment
Diploma in Fine Furniture (Level 5) (01 Mar 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Trade) (Level 4) (15 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Joinery (Trade) (Level 4) (15 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills (Level 2) (09 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Pre-Apprenticeship) (Level 3) (03 May 2021)
New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works (Level 2) (15 Mar 2021)
Creative
Bachelor of Creative Media (Level 7) (08 Mar 2021)
New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 6) (8 Mar 2021)
New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 5) (8 Mar 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) (26 Jul 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 3) (01 Mar 2021)
Certificate in Introductory Photography (Level 5) (07 Jun 2021)
Certificate in Intermediate Photography (Level 5) (15 Mar 2021)
Certificate in Introduction to Video Creation (Level 5) (2021 dates TBC )
New Zealand Diploma in Creativity (Music) (Level 5) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Music (Level 4) (22 Feb 2021)
Education
New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (L4)(In-work/home based) (22 Feb 2021) - 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) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Language Teaching (Level 4) (2021 dates TBC)
Engineering
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (01 Mar 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3) (01 Mar 2021)
Electrical Appliance Serviceperson (26 Mar 2021)
Electrical Service Technician (05 Nov 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) (9 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) (8 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) (15 Feb 2021)
MIG, TIG, OAW and Arc Welding (Night Class Welding) (5 May 2021)
Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Wellness) (Level 7) (01 Mar 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) (22 Feb 2021)
Free Computing Courses
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)
Free Literacy and Numeracy Courses
Level 1 Literacy (Enrol anytime)
Level 2 Literacy (Enrol anytime)
Level 1 Numeracy (Enrol anytime)
Level 2 Numeracy (Enrol anytime)
Free Sign Language Courses
Introduction to Sign Language (01 Feb 2021)
Conversational Sign Language (03 May 2021)
Health & Wellbeing
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) (Health Pathway) (15 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Nursing Pathway) (15 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (01 Mar 2021)
Bachelor of Social Services (Level 7) (8 Mar 2021)
Information Technology
Graduate Diploma in ICT (Computer Networks) (Level 7) (22 Feb 2021)
Graduate Diploma in ICT (Software Development) (Level 7) (22 Feb 2021)
Bachelor of Information & Communications Technology (Level 7) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Diploma in IT Technical Support (Level 5) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in IT Essentials (Level 4) (22 Feb 2021)
In School
Academy (Level 2 & 3) (Feb 2021)
Academy 2 Day (Feb 2021)
STAR (Programme dependent)
Academy New Zealand Police Programme (Level 3) (Feb 2021)
Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport Skills (Level 3) (TBC)
STAR Service Academy (Level 3) (TBC)
Language & Culture
Te Reo Māori for Beginners (01 Feb 2021 & 03 Feb 2021)
Te Reo Māori Intermediate (03 May 2021 & 05 May 2021)
Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 4) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) (22 Feb 2021)
Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7) (08 Feb 2021)
Short Course in Competency Assessment for Registered Nurses (Level 7) (30 Dec 2020) (18 Jan 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Nursing Pathway) (Level 4) (22 Feb 2021)
Online
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.
Security
New Zealand Certificate in Security (Foundation) (Level 3) (01 Mar 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Security (Advanced) (Level 4) (26 Jul 2021)
Vet Nursing & Animal Care
New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3) (22 Feb 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) (Level 5) (22 Feb 2021)
If you're still unsure, or have a question, feel free to send us an email, visit or telephone.
UCOL's Manawatū CampusPhysical Address: 18 Princess Streets, Palmerston NorthPostal Address: Private Bag 11-022, Palmerston North 4442Phone: 06 952 7000
This information is intended as a general guide. Some of the programmes of study mentioned may be subject to change.
Graduate Diploma in Project Management Graduate
After completing a Bachelor of Engineering and a Master of Technology in India, Ajin Joe Mathews chose UCOL to experience hands-on learning and branch off into Project Management.
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Student
With 20 years of experience in personal training, George Williams returned to UCOL to upskill and further his career.