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architecture-surveying:
  :name: Architecture & Surveying
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/architecture-surveying
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\tSkilled and qualified draughtspeople,
    architectural technicians, quantity surveyors and land surveyors are in demand.
    We'll equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in this industry. These
    qualifications share several unit standards, allowing greater career flexibility.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Architecture & Surveying programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
carpentry-construction:
  :name: Carpentry & Construction
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/carpentry-construction
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThousands of people are employed
    in the building industry in New Zealand, with many more working in jobs related
    to manufacturing and building supplies.Registered Master Builders and Certified
    Builders support our carpentry and construction programmes. You can benefit from
    unique programmes in carpentry and construction from our well-equipped workshop
    at the Windermere Campus, and an apprentice programme at your place of employment
    and at the polytechnic.Join our graduates and go on to apprenticeship training,
    employment and leading positions within the industry. Take a look at the houses
    our carpentry students are building on and off campus.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Carpentry & Construction programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
automotive:
  :name: Automotive
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/automotive
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart and finish your automotive
    engineering qualification with one of the largest providers in the Bay of Plenty.
    Bay of Plenty Polytechnic offers two unique automotive engineering programmes
    from our excellent facilities at Windermere campus. As a student on the National
    Certificate in Motor Industry Level 4 you can gain hands-on experience in our
    training workshop Bay Auto Service Centre. Bay Auto offers a full range of automotive
    servicing and repair work to current students and staff of Bay of Plenty Polytechnic.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Automotive programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
road-transport-warehousing-logistics:
  :name: Road Transport, Warehousing & Logistics
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/road-transport-warehousing-logistics
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are huge job opportunities
    in the road transport and logistics sector for suitably qualified people. Enhance
    your chances of employment success with the full-time and part-time programmes
    we have on offer. Our staff are fully qualified driving instructors and all our
    programmes are approved by the New Zealand Transport Agency.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Road Transport, Warehousing & Logistics programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
bridging-programmes:
  :name: Bridging Programmes
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/bridging-programmes
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOur bridging programmes are designed
    to help you get going. Perhaps you're thinking about tertiary education but don’t
    meet the entry criteria? Or maybe you're interested in trades, but can’t decide
    between engineering, automotive engineering, or carpentry?We know that moving
    on to tertiary education and picking a programme of study can seem daunting. Our
    programmes will give you the confidence, knowledge and skills to succeed in higher
    level study, at the same time helping you choose the pathway that's right for
    you.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more about our Bridging Programmes programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
english-language:
  :name: English Language
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/english-language
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWelcome to New Zealand, we are thrilled
    that you are considering Bay of Plenty Polytechnic as your home for higher education.
    If you are an international student and need to improve your English skills before
    beginning your programme of study, you can enrol in one of our three English language
    certificates.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more about our English Language
    programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
business-administration:
  :name: Business Administration
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/business-administration
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBay of Plenty Polytechnic can give
    you the skills to start your career in business administration. Well-trained and
    experience administrative staff are in hot demand all  over the world. \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Business Administration programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
business-management:
  :name: Business Management
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/business-management
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBased at the Bongard Centre, the
    School of Business provides a wide range of programmes encompassing a variety
    of business disciplines. You can choose to study management, accounting, marketing,
    small business, legal executive and business administration programmes. Links
    with other institutions allow study at certificate, diploma or degree level in
    Tauranga, and exchange programmes with other institutions allow you to complete
    part of your course in other parts of New Zealand or overseas.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Business Management programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
real-estate:
  :name: Real Estate
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/real-estate
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\tYou can now study real estate
    either in a traditional classroom setting, or from the comfort of your own home
    with our blended delivery option. Blended delivery is a combination of online
    learning and face-to-face workshops and assessment.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Real Estate programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
computing-it:
  :name: Computing & IT
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/computing-it
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe computer and information technology
    industry influences and interacts with all aspects of the New Zealand economy.
    It is an area of enormous growth, with a strong demand for people with relevant
    skills and experience. Whether you're a school leaver or an adult learner, our
    computing/ information technology programmes are a great start to a new career,
    promotion or higher education. You can complete certificate, diploma and degree
    level study at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. Not sure where to start? Check out
    our IT careers page.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more about our Computing &
    IT programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
art:
  :name: Art
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/art
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCreative industries like art are
    a vital part of the New Zealand economy - and fun to work in too! Rapid advances
    in communication technologies are increasing people's access to, and expectations
    of, high quality design and products. Let us help you be at the forefront of the
    creative scene. Our programmes are taught by industry experts and provide you
    with all the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Art programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
fashion:
  :name: Fashion
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/fashion
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant to work in the exciting world
    of fashion? Start your career with one of our fashion design programmes, taught
    by award-winning tutors. Our courses are renowned for producing some of the best
    fashion students in the country; winning at major New Zealand fashion awards year
    after year.\r\nJoin the ranks of our successful graduates and become a designer,
    merchandiser, pattern drafter, production assistant or buyer in the growing fashion
    industry.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more about our Fashion programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
graphic-design:
  :name: Graphic Design
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/graphic-design
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\tOur graphic design programmes
    have been created with input from the graphics industry, so you'll be learning
    skills that are directly related to work opportunities. You'll learn creative
    and technical design skills from tutors experienced in illustration, advertising,
    print, press, web design and multimedia.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more
    about our Graphic Design programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
music-performing-arts:
  :name: Music & Performing Arts
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/music-performing-arts
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOpen up your career opportunities
    in the creative arts and media industries. Bay of Plenty Polytechnic's music programmes
    allow you to gain practical knowledge of audio engineering, music production,
    performance, composition, theory and much more.If music is your first love, these
    are the programmes for you. Find out more about our graduates and students, our
    tutors and facilities. Have a look at our Gig Guide and mark your calendars.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Music & Performing Arts programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
radio-broadcasting:
  :name: Radio Broadcasting
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/radio-broadcasting
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\tInterested in radio broadcasting
    as a career? These programmes are practically based and taught by our industry
    experts. You'll put on live radio shows and get production training in studios
    that utilise the latest digital technology.\r\n\r\n\tCheck out our SUB 88.3FM
    radio station website: www.subfm.co.nz.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more
    about our Radio Broadcasting programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
education:
  :name: Education
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/education
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\tTurn your desire to work with
    children into an exciting, challenging and highly rewarding career. Right now
    there is a shortage of high quality, trained teachers in early childhood so you'll
    be in hot demand.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more about our Education programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
social-services:
  :name: Social Services
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/social-services
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\tTurn your passion for people
    into a career in social services. Social work is a valuable and necessary profession
    in our society, particularly as society grows ever more complex. Social and community
    workers need high level training and development. Train to work with individuals,
    families, whanau, schools and communities, including disadvantaged members of
    society.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more about our Social Services programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
electrotechnology-electrical:
  :name: Electrotechnology & Electrical
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/electrotechnology-electrical
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGain employment or promotion in
    the electrical and electronics industries. You can start with an introductory
    programme to get your career going, or turn your existing experience into a formal
    qualification. Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is sponsored by Schneider Electric.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Electrotechnology & Electrical programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
engineering-welding:
  :name: Engineering & Welding
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/engineering-welding
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe engineering industry reports
    that there are jobs out there for people with trades skills. Improve your chances
    for employment by gaining a qualification in engineering or welding at Bay of
    Plenty Polytechnic. You'll be learning in new purpose-built training facilities,
    the biggest of its kind in the country.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more about
    our Engineering & Welding programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
beauty-therapy:
  :name: Beauty Therapy
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/beauty-therapy
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\tGain nationally recognised
    qualifications in beauty therapy from Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and train towards
    your CIDESCO diploma. Our tutors are qualified with national and international
    certification and experience. As a student on one of these programmes, you'll
    learn hands on at the Polytechnic's Atrium Beauty Salon, and gain valuable work
    experience at designated beauty therapy clinics.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Beauty Therapy programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
hairdressing:
  :name: Hairdressing
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/hairdressing
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\tGet your hairdressing qualification
    from the largest training provider in the Bay of Plenty. We have competitive fees,
    superb salon facilities, and creative, experienced tutors. You'll love it!\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Hairdressing programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
health:
  :name: Health
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/health
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\tEmbark on a career in healthcare,
    care-giving, pharmacy, massage or nursing, or if you're already working in the
    industry, gain a recognised qualification and increase your employment opportunities.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Health programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
animal-care:
  :name: Animal Care
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/animal-care
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin our graduates working as zoo
    keepers, animal park managers and tourist farm presenters, in places like research
    laboratories, pet shops, boarding kennels and veterinary clinics. Our programmes
    have been designed to be flexible and allow a high degree of portability between
    sectors of the animal care and handling industries.You'll have a hands-on learning
    experience, working with our wide range of small and large animals on-site, and
    gain both national and specialist qualifications that are widely recognised within
    the animal care industry.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more about our Animal
    Care programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
horticulture:
  :name: Horticulture
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/horticulture
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe horticulture industry plays
    a significant role in New Zealand’s economy, having a total revenue in excess
    of 5.2 billion dollars and a strategic goal of 10 billion dollars by 2020.\r\nPeople
    are horticulture’s greatest asset. Increased technology and changing management
    practices means skilled people are essential to the industry’s growth. Bay of
    Plenty Polytechnic is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority accredited teaching
    institution in horticulture from Levels 1 to 6.\r\nThe following programmes are
    offered full-time: \r\nNational Certificate in Horticulture (Introductory) Level
    2\r\n\tNational Certificate in Horticulture Level 4\r\nFind out more about our
    Horticulture programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
law-enforcement:
  :name: Law Enforcement
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/law-enforcement
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant to join the New Zealand Police?
    Many people who apply are unsuccessful because they fail the entry examination.
    Improve your charces by joining our 12 week programme: 90% of students who complete
    it go on to pass the Police entry exam.Our courses of study provide you with the
    skills and knowledge you need to enhance your application for employment, not
    only for the New Zealand Police, but the armed forces, corrections and security
    services too.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more about our Law Enforcement programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
legal-studies:
  :name: Legal Studies
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/legal-studies
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Diploma in Conveyancing is the
    first qualification of its kind offered in a New Zealand polytechnic. Start your
    career as a conveyancer with this innovative programme.\r\nThe Legal Executive
    Course is a specialist qualification for employment as a personal assistant or
    legal executive in law firms, banks, local authorities, government departments,
    insurance, property and sharebroking companies.\r\nBay of Plenty Polytechnic was
    chosen by the Immigration Advisers Authority to develop and deliver the brand
    new Graduate Certificate in Immigration. \r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more
    about our Legal Studies programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
environmental-management:
  :name: Environmental Management
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/environmental-management
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTurn your love of the outdoors into
    a career protecting New Zealand’s waterways, coastlines, national parks and reserves.
    These exciting programmes, supported by local industry and Iwi, will help you
    pursue a career in a wide range of environmental, resource management and conservation
    fields.\r\nStudents on the \"Conservation Issues and Perspectives\" course in
    2011 have made a range of videos exploring and highlighting important current
    issues. Check out their videos and learn more.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out
    more about our Environmental Management programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
marine-studies:
  :name: Marine Studies
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/marine-studies
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\tTurn your love of the sea
    and the marine environment into an exciting career.\r\n\r\n\tTake the first step
    towards a career in aquatic tourism, commercial diving, marine research and conservation,
    fishing and aquaculture. Past graduates have found work in regional and district
    councils, government departments, private companies in fishing, aquaculture, marine
    tourism, and in the scuba and dive industry. Others have gone on to teacher training.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Marine Studies programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
maritime-seafood:
  :name: Maritime & Seafood
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/maritime-seafood
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\tSeafood is New Zealand's fifth
    largest export product, earning $1.26 billion per year and supporting more than
    26,000 full-time jobs around the country. Our seafood, aquaculture and maritime
    programmes can lead you into employment in a range of careers in the industry.\r\n\r\n\tBay
    of Plenty Polytechnic also offers industry programmes, designed specifically to
    help you study while you work and improve your qualifications at the same time.
    Industry programmes have flexible start times and our staff will come and visit,
    teach and assess you in your workplace!\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more
    about our Maritime & Seafood programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
sport-recreation:
  :name: Sport & Recreation
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/sport-recreation
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSport and recreation is a major
    growth area. It’s estimated the industry supports over 30,000 paid jobs in New
    Zealand ranging from sports administrators to personal trainers.Bay of Plenty
    Polytechnic can provide you with qualifications to enter the sports market. Have
    a look at the Team Bay of Plenty Polytechnic facebook page to find out more about
    the sports experience here.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind out more about our Sport
    & Recreation programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
hospitality:
  :name: Hospitality
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/hospitality
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you like people and food then
    you'll enjoy working in the hospitality industry.There's a shortage of qualified
    people, so your employment opportunities in New Zealand and overseas are excellent.
    Our hospitality programmes will prepare you for work in cafés, restaurants and
    hotels and you’ll be trained in the best facilities in the region, by qualified
    and experienced tutors.Our Atrium Training Restaurant and Bar is open to the public
    for real-life training experiences. Take a peak into our modern and well-equipped
    kitchens.Find out more about hospitality, travel & tourism programmes, tutors
    and students on our Hospitality, Travel & Tourism blog.\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Hospitality programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"
tourism-travel:
  :name: Tourism & Travel
  :url: http://www.boppoly.ac.nz/go/programmes-and-courses/tourism-travel
  :desc: ! "                \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\tTourism is New Zealand's largest
    income earner, contributing more to our economy than any other sector. Tourism
    NZ estimates that tourism supports one out of every ten jobs in New Zealand. Studying
    with us will open the door to a world of new opportunities and provide you with
    the appropriate managerial and technical skills necessary for supervisory and
    junior management positions in the tourism and travel industry.\r\n\r\n\tJoin
    our graduates working around the world with airlines, travel agencies, cruise
    liners, attraction sites and tour operators. Find out more about our programmes,
    tutors and students on our Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Blog.\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFind
    out more about our Tourism & Travel programmes:\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t"