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1. Personal Details

First name *

Middle names Previous name What is your gender * Contact phone number *

Last name (family name)*

Your preferred name Date of birth* Email address * Email address (please enter again, to confirm)

NZQA/NSI number (if known)

Otago Polytechnic student ID

The address you would like correspondence to be sent to:

Town

Postcode

Country

Study address (if applicable)

If you know your postal address while studying

Town

Postcode

Date you move in

Emergency contact*

Name Emergency contact phone number

Relationship Next of Kin Email

2. Citizenship

Will you be

a New Zealand student
an international student

Residency status

New Zealand citizen
New Zealand resident / permanent resident
Australian citzen or permanent resident

Which region do you normally live in?

Ethnicity *

I am New Zealand Māori
(select up to three iwi)

Passport Type

If you have an appointed agent, please provide their details

Contact person Company

Contact phone number Email

3. Study Options

What is your intended career?

If possible, I would like to study part-time

Certificate in Health (Level 4)
Certificate in Health (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Tourism (Level 4) (Operations)
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Architectural Technology) or (Interior Architecture)
Bachelor of Culinary Arts
Bachelor of Information Technology
Introduction to Computing
Certificate in Health (Level 4)
Certificate in Health (Level 4)
Bachelor of Culinary Arts through Assessment of Prior Learning
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5)
Bachelor of Applied Management
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2)
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3) (Companion Animals)
Bachelor of Midwifery
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering - Civil Engineering
Kickstart - to employment!
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3)
Diploma in Advanced Therapeutic Massage (Level 6)
Certificate in Film and Television (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)
Bachelor of Applied Management (Accounting)
New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) (Construction Management) or (Quantity Surveying)
Certificate in Health (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4)
Postgraduate Certificate in Midwifery Practice
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Certificate in Creative Studies
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) (Rural Animal Technician)*
Certificate in Beauty Therapy (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 4)
National Diploma in Journalism (Multimedia) (Level 5)
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3)
Diploma in Applied Sport and Exercise Leadership (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering - Electrical Engineering
Diploma in Avalanche Studies (incorporating the NZMSC Avalanche Safety Stage 2 Certificate)
Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery
Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) for Overseas Registered Nurses
New Zealand Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) (Veterinary Nursing Assistant)
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)
Postgraduate Certificate in Occupational Therapy Practice
Certificate in Fashion Studies (Level 4)
National Certificate in Horticulture (Introductory) (Level 2)
Diploma in Beauty Therapies and Epilation (Level 5)
Certificate in Early Childhood Studies (Level 3)
New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3) (Café Services) (Bar Services)
Certificate in Digital Photography (Level 5)
Bachelor of Applied Science*
New Zealand Diploma in Building Surveying (Level 6)
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Professional/Academic) (Level 5)
Bridging programme to engineering degree
Master of Midwifery
New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6)
Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) for New Zealand Registered Nurses
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Project Management (Level 4)
Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy Practice
Bridging programme to engineering degree
Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Specialty)
Certificate in Outdoor Pursuits (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 3)
Diploma in Digital Photography (Level 6)
Adding Sustainable Value (Certificate in Sustainable Practice (Level 5))
Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (Level 7)
Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 4) (Business)
Recertification and Registration Competence Programme for New Zealand Midwives and Overseas Midwives
Bridging programme to engineering diploma
Bachelor of Social Services
New Zealand Certificate in Retail (Level 4)
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science*
Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Practice
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Practice in Health (Specialty)
New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 4) (Restaurant Services)
Certificate in Mata a Ao Māori (Level 4)
Te Taketake Diploma in Applied Addictions Counselling (Level 7)
Certificate in Creative Studies
New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) (Carpentry)
Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi – credits towards the Certificate in Mata a Ao Māori (Level 4)
Avalanche Safety Stage 1
Master of Occupational Therapy
Creating Living Buildings
New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4)
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science*
Graduate Diploma In Applied Management - Dunedin
Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Architectural Technology) or (Interior Architecture)
Certificate in Professional Hairdressing (Level 3)
Graduate Certificate in Information Technology (Level 7)
New Zealand Diploma in Cookery (Advanced) (Level 5) (Cookery)
Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi – credits towards the Certificate in Mata a Ao Māori (Level 4)
New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5)
New Zealand Certificate in Stonemasonry (Level 4) (Construction Stonemasonry)
Bachelor of Design (Communication)
New Zealand Diploma in Business (Leadership and Management) (Level 5)
Master of Applied Science*
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management - Auckland
Better Business Buying
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - Dunedin
Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (Level 7)
Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 3) - Plasterboard Fixing and Stopping
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management - Online
Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 2) and (Level 3)
Occupational Therapy postgraduate courses
Bachelor of Design (Fashion)
Better Business Reporting
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology - Auckland
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management - Online
Certificate in Mata a Ao Māori (Level 4)
Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 2) and (Level 3) - Akoraka Mahi Tini
Graduate Diploma in Accounting
Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management
Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 2) and (Level 3)
Certificate in Mata a Ao Māori (Level 4)
Food Safety: Unit 167
Bachelor of Design (Product)
Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 2) - Trades taster
Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 4) (Business)
Certificate in Engineering (Level 3)
English for groups
Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics (Level 3)
Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi – credits towards the Certificate in Mata a Ao Māori (Level 4)
Bachelor of Culinary Arts
Graduate Diploma in Business Transformation and Change
Food Safety: Unit 168
New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Farming Systems) (Level 3) and New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Vehicles, Machinery and Infrastructure) (Level 3)
Certificate in Health (Level 4)
Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics (Level 4)
Graduate Diploma in Design (Specialty)
Graduate Diploma in Event Management
Food Safety: Unit 167
Certificate in Fashion Studies (Level 4)
Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management
Bachelor of Design (Honours)
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 - LCQ Training Seminar (Dunedin)
New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3)
Postgraduate Certificate in Design
Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)
Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 - LCQ Training Seminar (Central Otago)
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) (Level 2)
Certificate in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering (Level 2)
Bachelor of Visual Arts
Postgraduate Diploma in Design
Barista skills short course
Graduate Diploma in Sales and Marketing
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours)
Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 3) - Plasterboard Fixing and Stopping
Master of Design Enterprise
Coffee-making short course
Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics (Level 3)
Diploma in Horticulture (Level 5)
Certificate in Creative Studies
Master of Design
Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management
Certificate in Bicycle Mechanics (Level 4)
Diploma in Viticulture (Level 5)
Communication Design Winter Camp
Certificate in Engineering (Level 3)
National Certificate in Motor Industry (Entry Skills) (Level 2)
Introductory Growsafe short course
Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Practice
Study preparation for international students
Certificate in Film and Television (Level 4)
Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 2) and (Level 3)
Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management
Certificate in Digital Photography (Level 5)
STAR Fashion Skills
Pattern Making (Fashion Design Technology Series)
Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 2) and (Level 3) - Akoraka Mahi Tini
Drawing techniques for Landscape Design short course
Diploma in Digital Photography (Level 6)
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Management
Introduction to TIG welding
Dry stone walling short course
Design and Graphics short course
Diploma in Ceramic Arts (Level 6)
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3)
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Management
Landscape Design short course
Introduction to cherry growing short course
Diploma in Ceramic Arts (Level 7)
Laser Cutting for Design short course
Introduction to MIG welding
Master of Applied Management
Stone paving for the garden short course
Textile Printing short course
Quad bike safety short course
Master of Professional Practice
Engineering Maths - Summer School short course
Certificate in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering (Level 2)
Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts
Industrial Garment Construction Techniques (Fashion Design Technology Series)
Plant science short course
New Zealand Certificate in Hairdressing (Salon Support) (Level 3)
Glaze Theory and Practice course
Certificate in Early Childhood Studies (Level 3)
Master of Visual Arts
Grafting short course
New Zealand Certificate in Food and Beverage Service (Level 3) (Café Services) (Bar Services)
Master of Fine Arts
Grapevine pruning short course
New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Level 3)
Postgraduate Certificate in Visual Arts
Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts
Organic certification short course
Drawing with confidence night class (held in Wanaka)
Pests and diseases short course
Plant naming and plant ID short course
Introduction to Photoshop night class
Introduction to Photography night class
Pruning fruit short course
Photography night class
Soils short course
Introduction to Darkroom Photography
Tractor skills short course
Darkroom Photography
Introduction to Printmaking night class
Weather and frost short course
Printmaking class
Weeds short course
Introduction to Ceramics night class
Ceramics night class
Introduction to Jewellery night class
Jewellery night class
Life Drawing night class
Introduction to Painting night class
Painting night class
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®)
Sculpture night class
Textiles night class

4. Supporting Material

The entry requirements for the programme you are applying for can be found on the individual programme information pages on our website. You are encouraged to supply any supporting information below, alternatively once we have received your application we will be in contact with you to request any further information required to allow us to assess your application. We recommend using DOC, JPG or PDF formats with a max file size of 2MB.

Having trouble uploading files?

Please select a programme to upload material.

5. Ministry of Education Questions

This information is required by the New Zealand Government

Is this your first year of tertiary study?*

What year did you first enrol?

What was your MAIN activity or occupation on 1 October this yearlast year?*

What is the highest award you hold from secondary school?*

Have either of your parents ever studied at tertiary level (university, polytechnic or other higher education institution)?

Name of the last secondary school you attended (state "overseas" if applicable)*
New Zealand school not on list Overseas secondary school

When was/will be your last year at secondary school?*

6. Learning and Disability Support

Will you require any disability or learning support while studying at Otago Polytechnic?
I understand there may be a cost for this

Please describe the support you may need

Our Student Success team will be in touch with you before you start your studies at Otago Polytechnic to offer you any assistance or support required.

In an emergency, would you require help to leave the building?

Compulsory health and travel insurance

The Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students requires all international students to have comprehensive health and travel insurance. Appropriate travel and medical insurance is a condition of your student visa. Our recommended and preferred supplier is Uni-Care, and we can arrange this for you.

8. Declaration What is (3 + 1)? I agree to the terms and conditions

Student Declaration (click to expand)

I declare that the information provided by me on this form is complete and correct; no information which could have a material bearing on any enrolment has been withheld. The Otago Polytechnic Council has the power to make statutes and policies under the Education Act 1989. I agree to comply with and be bound by those policies and statutes and The Robertson Library regulations. These are described in the Student Rights and Responsibilities information, which can be found on the Otago Polytechnic website at www.op.ac.nz, or from any Otago Polytechnic staff member. I authorise the Polytechnic to seek personal information relevant to Student Loans and Student Allowances from other agencies and to disclose such information to other agencies. I consent to Otago Polytechnic and the Otago Polytechnic Students' Association utilising the information supplied herein, including my Student Identification Card photograph for official purposes only, and to the storage of this information on their data systems. I understand that the making of a false declaration is an offence under the Crimes Act 1961.

For international students: I authorise the sharing of information between Otago Polytechnic and Immigration New Zealand. I understand that Immigration New Zealand will be notified if my enrolment is cancelled due to my poor attendance and/or academic progress.

Privacy

Otago Polytechnic collects and stores information about students to comply with various statutes or regulations. We also collect and store information to enable us to make decisions regarding your academic progress, and to provide you with evidence of your academic achievements. Where it is relevant, personal information may be disclosed to other agencies such as, but not limited to: the Ministry of Education, Audit New Zealand, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, Skill New Zealand, Industry Training Organisation, Industry Licensing and Registration Bodies, other tertiary institutions and providers of work experience for students in courses/programmes with a practical component. In addition, when required by law, we will release information as directed. An information-matching agreement exists between the Ministry of Social Development and this institution in order to allow the payment of loans and allowances. We will also provide information to the Otago Polytechnic Students' Association for its membership records. You have the right to see and correct information which has been collected by us. Please contact the Chief Operating Officer if you wish to enquire about personal information held by Otago Polytechnic.

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