Te Kura Tapere: Certificate in Introductory Conservation
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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Porn研究所 the course
Are you interested in nature and conservation? Get the skills you鈥檒l need for New Zealand conservation work with P奴kaha National Wildlife Centre and UCOL, through our Te Kura Tapere: Certificate in Introductory Conservation.
Quick info
Level: 3
Locations: Wairarapa (P奴kaha Mt Bruce / Wairarapa UCOL Campus)
Duration: 33 weeks part-time
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Dates:
09 Feb 2026 鈥 25 Sept 2026
Domestic Fees:
*
2026 fees TBC
International Fees:*
Not applicable
Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.
* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.
PDFDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.Learning on-site at P奴kaha National Wildlife Centre, this programme will help build your knowledge and understanding of the natural world through P奴kaha鈥檚 conservation work. Get the foundational skills you鈥檒l need to help restore and protect our native taonga, with the option to progress into the New Zealand Certificate in Conservation Operations.
"I loved all the time learning about birds out in the bush. I鈥檝e learnt many skills that will be useful in the future. I can now identify many native birds and introduce animals that I couldn鈥檛 before. I had heaps of fun with my group and the team at P奴kaha." - Jordan Haglund, Wairarapa College
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