Bachelor of Social Work

at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) - Nelson Campus New Zealand

This qualification is an approved training program for MNZ Watchkeeper Deck (or IMO STCW II/1 Officer of the Watch) is part of Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT). At IMINZ we offer a range of qualifications for both entry level and experienced seafarers.

A professional degree that will prepare you for the workforce in a range of information technology related jobs. This program focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of computers and their application in business and industry and provides entry to postgraduate study. The NMIT Bachelor of Information Technology is accredited by IT Professionals New Zealand.

The Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is for students who have already completed a degree. This program provides comprehensive knowledge and training in the latest developments in computer technology. The Graduate Diploma in IT is designed on a one to one basis. As a student you will receive individual course plans that are designed around your needs, interests and career plans. If you already have a degree, or extensive business experience and are looking to enhance your professional career, whether in a technical or a business area, this program will give you an opportunity to extend your knowledge into a specialised field without having to complete another degree.

This is the second year of the Diploma qualifications.

You will be developing your knowledge and understanding of the health and fitness industry through vocational, project-based learning in the community combined with theory and professional practice

The Bachelor of Social Work qualification will provide you with the core professional competencies and attributes required to enter the social work profession. In doing so, you will be awarded a provisional registration at the level of a beginning practitioner. This is the first step to becoming a fully registered social worker after completing two years of supervised practice. Field placement is a significant element in this program which will enable you to get firsthand experience through voluntary work and supervised placements in a social service agency.  You will also develop a range of flexible skills and professional attributes which will position you well to be responsive to and to work collaboratively within the increasingly complex and interdisciplinary social service and health communities. The skills you can during this degree are also applicable across a wide range of roles.

Learn to design and create a great user experience with website interface design. This program blends IT support and software development with the applied knowledge of website, systems and interface design.

• Apply the theory you learn in a practical web design project using an existing website framework to demonstrate your technical understanding. 
• Also develop skills in user interface design, content and website administration.
• This program will ready you to start your career creating websites for business clients.
• Once you graduate, you can pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Information Technology.

This exciting degree is for those involved or looking to move into career planning and development with students, clients or organisations.  It has streams in education, business and coaching so you can become skilled in the area where you want to build your career. The full three year degree is perfect for someone wanting to enter the career development field.

Arm yourself with the tools to become a leader in the hospitality industry by understanding the values, practices and quality systems that define successful hospitality businesses. Develop key skills by learning how to analyse and evaluate hospitality and tourism operating environments, sustainable destination management (kaitiakitanga) options, and how to effectively apply staffing strategies to create a flow of positive staff relationships and a well-run team. You will also learn how to manage the customer experience, and how the concepts of kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga can be applied to your industry, allowing you to create distinctly New Zealand experiences.

NMIT offers a Master of Applied Management pathway qualification. This qualification can be completed full time over 15 months, or part-time over a longer period. This Level 9 qualification brings together theory, applied practice and research, tailored to your needs and your industry.

• Strengthen your skills in managing people and workplace processes
• Learn how to get the best work out of your people
• Develop effective strategies to guide your people through change
• Specialise in managing social and organisational complexity
• Develop techniques for monitoring and enhancing performance and productivity
• Utilise current and future technologies to achieve business goals.
• Gain skills to gather and analyse business information
• Write up concise professional piece of original research

If your aim is to become a professionally qualified counsellor, this is the program for you

After completing this program, you’ll be able to enter the counselling profession at a beginning practitioner level. Practical placements are an essential part of the program and you’ll spend time working in community agencies and organisations. Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be able to apply for provisional membership of a relevant professional body such as the NZAC, Te Wh?riki Tautoko, DAPAANZ or NZ Christian Counsellors Association. You’ll have developed the skills and professional attributes to enable you to work collaboratively within this increasingly complex and interdisciplinary sector.