Whitireia in Kāpiti

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A range of programmes are offered from our Kāpiti Campus including professional cookery, outdoor adventure, foundation education, beauty & hairdressing, office administration & computing, photography carpentry and Youth Guarantee courses.

  • Certificate in Beauty and Hairdressing

    Learn about make-up, cosmetics, beauty products and hairdressing. Graduates can enter the beauty industry, gain a hairdressing apprenticeship or go on to further study. LEVEL 3

  • Diploma in Outdoor Adventure

    Gain the skills to work as a multi-activity instructor in tramping, bush craft, kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, high and low rope courses and adventure-based learning in New Zealand's great outdoors. Includes work experience. LEVEL 5.

  • Certificate in Foundation Education (Health Science)

    Develop some skills and practices to help you move into further study within the health science area. LEVEL 4

  • Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Introductory)

    Learn computing, communication and administration skills and gain practical skills in our simulated office environment. LEVEL 2

  • Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Intermediate)

    Learn a range of administration systems and use Microsoft Office efficiently within our simulated office environment. Graduates can work as office staff or move into further study. LEVEL 3

  • Certificate in Work Skills (Office Skills/Computing)

    Learn computing and business skills to a level where you are ready for further study or towards work in an office environment. LEVEL 2

  • Certificate in Carpentry

    Work towards becoming an apprentice carpenter on this course, approved by the Building and Construction Industry Training Organization (BCITO). LEVEL 3

  • Certificate in Outdoor Adventure

    Gain skills and learn how to kayak, rock climb, abseil, camp, tramp and survive. Head into the wild places of New Zealand and confidently use your knowledge. LEVEL 3

  • Certificate in Work Skills (Hospitality & Tourism)

    Gain skills and knowledge to progress on to further study in the hospitality/tourism area. Learn about customer service, communication, tourism and coffee making. LEVEL 2

  • Certificate in Professional Cookery

    Covers all aspects of working in a professional kitchen. You will gain two internationally recognised City & Guilds qualifications and have an opportunity to undertake work experience. LEVEL 4

  • National Certificate in Business (First Line Management) Level 4

    Online programme specifically designed for professional development enhancing workplace organisation and relations, performance management and problem solving skills of supervisors and team leaders. LEVEL 4

  • Certificate in Practical Photography

    If you're a keen beginner or an experienced amateur photographer, or are thinking about making it your career, this course will help you explore the art. Create a portfolio of photographs towards commerical work or further study. LEVEL 4

  • Certificate in Advanced Photography

    Learn how to capture (and process) classic photographs in this course which includes studio photography, modern digital photography, alternative processing and darkroom techniques [in partnership with The Photo School]. LEVEL 5

Kāpiti Programme Information

Certificate in Cafe Service

Certificate in Professional Cookery

Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Intermediate)

Certificate in Advanced Photography

Certificate in Practical Photography

Certificate in Outdoor Adventure

National Certificate in Computing (Level 2)

Certificate in Office Administration and Computing (Introductory)

Youth Programmes
Kāpiti Campus
Hospitality and Professional Cookery
Career Services

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