Fees free Study
There are two kinds of fees free study available:
- Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF), which is open to everyone but only covers specific programmes. Ends 31 Dec 2022. 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.
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Agriculture & Conservation
New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) (Feb 2022)
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Automotive
STAR Forklift Safety (Level 3) (06 May 2022 to 04 Nov 2022)
STAR Automotive (Level 2) (09 Jun 2022)
Beauty & Hairdressing
New Zealand Certificate in Specialised Skin Care Therapy (Level 6) (Feb 2023)
New Zealand Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4) (25 Jul 2022) (20 Feb 2023)
Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction) (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)
STAR Beauty (Level 2) (11 Jul 2022)
New Zealand Certificate in Salon Skills (Introductory (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)
Academy Hair, Beauty & Retail (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)
STAR Hairdressing (Level 2) (21 Oct 2022)
Business
Bachelor of Applied Management (Level 7) (25 Jul 2022)
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (25 Jul 2022)
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4) (25 Jul 2022)
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3) (25 Jul 2022)
Academy Introduction to Tourism and Travel in New Zealand (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)
Academy Business Administration & Technology (Level 3) (14 Feb 2021)
STAR YES Business Opportunities (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)
Creative
Bachelor of Design and Arts (Level 7) (18 Jul 2022)
New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5) (18 Jul 2022)
New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) (18 Jul 2022)
Certificate in Introduction to Video Creation (Level 5) (26 Jul 2022)
Academy Gamification (Design & Development) (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)
STAR Music (05 Aug 2022)
Chef Training & Hospitality
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4) (In-work) (11 Jul 2022) (03 oct 2022)
New Zealand Certificate in Manaaki Marae - Te Nihowera, Te Ringawera (Level 3) (2022 Dates TBC)
New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Level 3) (25 Jul 2022)
Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)
Academy Cookery (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)
STAR Introduction to Bakery (Level 1) (11 Jul 2022) (21 Oct 2022)
Academy Cafe Skills (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)
STAR Introduction to Barista (Level 2) (11 Jul 2022) (03 Oct 2022) (21 Oct 2022)
Construction & Built Environment
New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trades Supervision (Level 5)
(Coming Soon in 2022.
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New Zealand Certificate in Building, Construction and Allied Trade Skills (Level 2) (11 Oct 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry) (Level 3) (TBC)
Academy Construction (Level 2 & 3) (14 Feb 2022)
STAR Construction Skills (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)
Education
New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) (25 Jul 2022)
New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4) (25 Jul 2022)
New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4) (In-work/Home based) (26 Jul 2021)
New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (General) (Level 3) (25 Jul 2022)
Academy Introduction to Early Childhood (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)
New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (In-school) (Level 3) (TBC)
Engineering
Academy Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)
STAR Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) (21 oct 2022)
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 (25 Jul 2022)
Conversational Sign Language (02 May 2022) (17 Oct 2022)
Health & Wellbeing
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) (Health Pathway) (25 Jul 2022)
Academy Health (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)
STAR Alternative Health Care (Level 3) (2022 dates TBC)
In School
Academy Automotive (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)
Academy Business Administration & Technology (Level 3) (14 Feb 2021)
Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Makeup and Skin Care (Introduction) (Level 3) (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 Gaming Development (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)
Academy Construction (Level 2 & 3) (14 Feb 2022)
Academy Introduction to Early Childhood (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)
Academy Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) (14 Feb 2022)
Academy Health (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)
Academy New Zealand Police (Level 3) (14 Feb 2022)
STAR Forklift Safety (Level 2) (06 May 2022 t0 04 Nov 2022)
STAR Automotive (Level 2) (09 Jun 2022)
STAR Hairdressing (Level 2) (21 Oct 2022)
STAR Beauty (Level 2) (11 Jul 2022)
STAR Construction Skills (Level 2) (23 May 2022) (25 Jul 2022)
STAR Introduction to Bakery (Level 1) (11 Jul 2022) (21 Oct 2022)
STAR Introduction to Barista (Level 2) (11 Jul 2022) (03 Oct 2022) (21 Oct 2022)
STAR Music (Level 2) (05 Aug 2022)
STAR Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) (21 Oct 2022)
STAR Vet Nursing Taster (21 May 2022) (02 Sep 2022)
STAR Alternative Health Care (Level 3) (2022 dates TBC)
STAR YES Business Opportunities (Level 2) (2022 dates TBC)
STAR Temporary Traffic Management (2022 dates TBC)
STAR Community Wellbeing Support Services (2022 dates TBC)
U-Skills 3 + 2 Programme (2022 dates TBC) (New) (Enquire Now)
Language & Culture
Te Reo Māori for Beginners (25 Jul 2022)
Te Reo Māori Intermediate (17 Oct 2022)
Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7) (MY1:18 Jul 2022) (MY2: 01 Aug 2022) (MY3: 26 Sep 2022)
New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5) (25 Jul 2022)
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Nursing Pathway) (25 Jul 2022)
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.
Professional Development
Leadership, Confidence & Resilience PLUS Presentation Skills for Business People (28 June 2022)
Rebuilding/Recovering Business from Trauma PLUS Problem Solving (12 May 2022)
Authentic Tikanga for the Workplace PLUS Critical Consciousness and Inclusion in the Workplace (14 June 2022)
Joyful Resilience PLUS On-Point Conversations for Groups (2 June 2022)
Overcome the Overwhelm (WN:4 May 2022) (WAI:26 May 2022)
Building the Foundation to Create Your Legacy (WN:17 Aug 2022) (MN:18 Aug 2022)
Security
New Zealand Certificate in Security (Foundation) (Level 3) (28 Feb 2022)
New Zealand Certificate in Security (Advanced) (Level 4) (25 Jul 2022)
Vet Nursing & Animal Care
STAR Vet Nursing Taster (21 May 2022) (02 Sep 2022)
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UCOL Whanganui Campus
Physical Address: 16 Rutland Street, Whanganui
Postal Address: P O Box 3020, Whanganui 4500
Phone: 06 965 3800
This information is intended as a general guide. Some of the programmes of study mentioned may be subject to change.