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ABOUT OTAGO POLYTECHNIC :
Otago Polytechnic
provides excellent learning experiences for a wide range of
learners, nationally and internationally, and is a cornerstone
of the economic, social and cultural development of the Otago
region. We are active and present throughout Otago, delivering
programmes through our campuses and learning centres in Dunedin,
Mosgiel, Oamaru, Cromwell, Alexandra, Wanaka and Queenstown.
We prepare learners
for successful and fulfilling careers in a wide range of trades,
industries and professions. Our curricula are designed to
staircase learners through progressive levels of learning.
Foundation programmes underpin all qualification areas.
Bridging programmes are available to facilitate access to
specific qualifications. Advanced learning opportunities are
offered through postgraduate study or graduate certificates and
diplomas.
We lead in the sector
in education for the health professions, fine arts, design,
veterinary nursing and animal care and information technology.
Learners are also attracted to innovative programmes in outdoor
education, viticulture, adventure tourism, hospitality and
construction.
The intellectual
capital of our staff, students and graduates enables us to work
collaboratively and creatively with many industries in the
development of incubators, innovative product design and applied
research. We have established a strong reputation for our
applied research capability. Our emphasis on applied learning
connects the research capabilities of our staff and students
with the research and development needs of industry and
business. Through a well developed research infrastructure, we
have significant potential for further contribution to regional,
social and economic development.
The highly
personalised programme delivery, services and support that we
offer learners sets us apart from other tertiary providers. Our
personalised approach is central to the quality and learner
outcomes of our programmes and courses, whether they are being
delivered in traditional modes or more flexibly by distance or
on-line.
We have close,
productive working relationships with our local and regional
stakeholders. Our geographical location, expertise, size and
infrastructure enable a timely response to identified
stakeholder needs. The working relationships we share with
city, district and regional councils, community boards and
stakeholders demonstrate the importance of our role in the
communities we serve.
We work closely with
other tertiary providers and secondary schools to facilitate
access to and from programmes, either through curriculum
alignment or credit transfer arrangements.
The unique educational
experience in Dunedin, New Zealand's foremost education city,
attracts learners nationally and internationally. We share
facilities and a broader learning environment with the
University of Otago - Te Whare Wānanga o Otāgo.
To provide
excellent life long learning opportunities relevant to our
communities.
Otago Polytechnic achieves this by providing:
Graduates are
work ready and prepared to participate in a global workplace.
People from all
backgrounds and prior educational achievements have
opportunities to further develop at Otago Polytechnic.
People who need
to retrain and upskill choose Otago Polytechnic for education
which meets their current and future needs.
We serve our
communities:
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By engaging actively
with trades, professions, business and industry stakeholders,
understanding their needs and responding through education and
training, consultancy and applied research.
Our communities
influence what we do and how we do it, benefiting from our
joint endeavours.
Campuses
Dunedin CampusIn Dunedin, our main campus is on Forth St.
There is a campus on Tennyson St, above the Octagon in the
centre of Dunedin. This is home to Department of Hospitality
and its training facilities: Café Brie and the Joseph Mellor
Restaurant.
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