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Certificate
New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Introductory Skills)
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16 February 2026
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New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5)
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16 February 2026
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Madras Street
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Bachelor of Sustainability and Outdoor Education
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16 February 2026
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Madras Street
Diploma
New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
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23 February 2026
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Madras Street
Diploma
New Zealand Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support
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16 February 2026
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Madras Street
Degree
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)
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23 February 2026
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Madras Street
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New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5)
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16 February 2026
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Madras Street
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Graduate Certificate in Building Information Modelling (BIM)
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23 February 2026
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Madras Street
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New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Collision Repair (Level 3)
Starts
2 February 2026
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