Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
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According to its website Bay of Plenty Polytechnic (Māori
: Te Kuratini o Poike) offers the largest range of New Zealand Qualifications Authority
(NZQA) approved programmes in Tauranga
and the Western Bay of Plenty.
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is an accredited provider of national certificate qualifications (Levels 1 to 4) and national diploma qualifications (Levels 5 to 7). It also offers degree programmes and pathways in partnership with other tertiary education providers.
The Polytechnic consists of four schools: Applied Science, Applied Technology, Business Studies and Design & Humanities.
The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic has not participated in the Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF) for research active educational institutions in New Zealand.
, agriculture and business. Initially, the college tended to reflect the region, with one third of its student hours devoted to horticultural training.
In 1988, its name changed to Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. In 1991 an additional campus was built in the Central Business District of Tauranga. This was named the Bongard Centre, after the inaugural Chairman of the Board Bill Bongard. In 2000, the Library, the Education Development Centre, and several lecture theatres were built at Windermere.
The Polytechnic now has over 12,000 students taking certificate, diploma and degree programmes.
, in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty
region.
The institute offers a flagship Marine Studies course. Students have the option of completing the course in two years and receiving a Diploma in Marine Studies, or in three years to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree. In addition to the core programme, students receive full SCUBA
training up to PADI
Divemaster or Open Water Instructor, as well as with certifications including NZ Coastguard Boatmaster, Restricted Radio Telephone Operator's Certificate, NZ Red Cross First Aid Provider and DAN
Oxygen Provider.
Maori language
Māori or te reo Māori , commonly te reo , is the language of the indigenous population of New Zealand, the Māori. It has the status of an official language in New Zealand...
: Te Kuratini o Poike) offers the largest range of New Zealand Qualifications Authority
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
The New Zealand Qualifications Authority is the New Zealand government crown entity tasked with providing leadership in assessment and qualifications....
(NZQA) approved programmes in Tauranga
Tauranga
Tauranga is the most populous city in the Bay of Plenty region, in the North Island of New Zealand.It was settled by Europeans in the early 19th century and was constituted as a city in 1963...
and the Western Bay of Plenty.
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is an accredited provider of national certificate qualifications (Levels 1 to 4) and national diploma qualifications (Levels 5 to 7). It also offers degree programmes and pathways in partnership with other tertiary education providers.
The Polytechnic consists of four schools: Applied Science, Applied Technology, Business Studies and Design & Humanities.
The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic has not participated in the Performance Based Research Fund (PBRF) for research active educational institutions in New Zealand.
History
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic was established in 1982 as the local Community College at Windermere, providing training mainly in trades, horticultureHorticulture
Horticulture is the industry and science of plant cultivation including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, tubers, or cuttings. Horticulturists work and conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic...
, agriculture and business. Initially, the college tended to reflect the region, with one third of its student hours devoted to horticultural training.
In 1988, its name changed to Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. In 1991 an additional campus was built in the Central Business District of Tauranga. This was named the Bongard Centre, after the inaugural Chairman of the Board Bill Bongard. In 2000, the Library, the Education Development Centre, and several lecture theatres were built at Windermere.
The Polytechnic now has over 12,000 students taking certificate, diploma and degree programmes.
Location
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is located in TaurangaTauranga
Tauranga is the most populous city in the Bay of Plenty region, in the North Island of New Zealand.It was settled by Europeans in the early 19th century and was constituted as a city in 1963...
, in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty , often abbreviated to BOP, is a region in the North Island of New Zealand situated around the body of water of the same name...
region.
Programmes
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic offers programmes in Animal Care & Veterinary Nursing, Architecture, Automotive, Beauty & Massage, Building & Construction, Business, Computing / Information Technology, Early Childhood Education, Electrical & Electronics, Engineering & Welding, Fashion, Graphic Design, Hairdressing, Health & Community Services/Nursing, Horticulture, Hospitality, Logistics Operations, Marine & Environment, Maritime & Seafood, Music & Performing Arts, Pharmacy, Real Estate, Road Transport & Logistics, Security & Protection Services, Sport & Recreation, and Tourism & Travel.The institute offers a flagship Marine Studies course. Students have the option of completing the course in two years and receiving a Diploma in Marine Studies, or in three years to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree. In addition to the core programme, students receive full SCUBA
Scuba
Scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. It may also refer to:* Scuba diving, the use of a self-contained breathing set to stay underwater for periods of time* Scuba set, the equipment used to do scuba diving...
training up to PADI
Padi
Padi or PADI may refer to:* Padi, Chennai, India* Padi , a musical group* Paddy field, a type of cultivated land * Professional Association of Diving Instructors, a scuba organization...
Divemaster or Open Water Instructor, as well as with certifications including NZ Coastguard Boatmaster, Restricted Radio Telephone Operator's Certificate, NZ Red Cross First Aid Provider and DAN
Divers Alert Network
The Divers Alert Network is a non-profit 501 organization devoted to assisting divers in need. The Research department conducts significant medical research on recreational scuba diving safety...
Oxygen Provider.