Learn about our amazing wildlife and our fascinating environment, and find out why it is in danger and what we can do to help.

For lovers of the outdoors and New Zealand’s environment, this programme introduces you to a range of ecosystems from forests to urban habitats. You’ll learn from passionate and inspiring tutors who will encourage you to develop your practical and theoretical knowledge. Learn about our amazing wildlife and our fascinating environment, and find out why it is in danger and what we can do to help. Share the journey with the inspiring team of experts from NorthTec and be informed. This diploma will help you develop the theoretical and practical skills to work within the environmental sector.

The Environmental Management pathway at NorthTec offers three qualifications in three years:

After one year of study: New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 5)
After two years of study: New Zealand Diploma in Environmental Management (Level 6)
After three years of study: Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) (From Unitec)

What you will learn
This programme will teach you the principles and techniques involved in environmental management. You’ll gain a practical and theoretical knowledge of terrestrial and marine ecosystems, flora and fauna in New Zealand and learn about sustainability, environmental issues, monitoring and conservation techniques. You’ll also get involved in the protection and restoration of local natural, rural and urban environments.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

Describe global environmental issues (with a focus on New Zealand) to determine their impacts on societies and ecosystems, and basic mitigation measures.
Use data collection and surveying methods to monitor environmental ecological or asset management.
Apply knowledge of New Zealand terrestrial biology and ecology systems to enable organism monitoring in a field environment.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to work in the following contexts:
Conservation officer
Resource management adviser/consultant
Environmental consultant/technician.