Careers in conservation

If you're passionate about the environment, consider a career where you can make a real difference! Our Environmental Management programmes are supported by local industry and Iwi and are endorsed by the Department of Conservation. You get to live and study in the beautiful Bay of Plenty surrounded by bountiful oceans and lush bush.

Diploma in Environmental Management L6

You'll study courses in botany, invertebrate and vertebrate biology, geology, zero waste, coastal management, biological surveying, ecology and biosecurity. You'll also explore local and global environment perspectives and conduct environmental research as well as undertake work experience and field trips to a variety of locations.

Content Details
Two years, full-time

Year One

• Botany
• Vertebrate and Invertebrate biology
• Environment and waste management
• Maori, local, and global environment perspectives
• Biological surveying, outdoor risk management and leadership
• Practical skills & Biosurveying

Year Two

• Ecological restoration
• Coastal management
• New Zealand geology
• Environmental research/research project
• Biosecurity
• Freshwater Ecology
• Ecological restoration
• Biosurveying & Statistics

Entry

• A minimum of 42 credits toward NCEA Level 3 including credits in biology and English plus at least two more from science/computing subject areas
• OR completion of an approved certificate programme at Level 3 or above.
• Applicants who are 20 years and over, who do not meet the above criteria, will need to provide evidence of their ability to undertake this programme with a reasonable likelihood of success.
• Students must be physically fit and capable of coping with tramps lasting up to ten days in the New Zealand bush.

Qualifications Gained

• Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Diploma in Environmental Management Level 6

Career Opportunities
Conservation, resource management, research, consultancy, zero waste or pest management, biosecurity, biosurveying.

Study Pathway
Graduates can also complete the third year of a Bachelor of Science (University of Waikato) here at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic.

Pacific Coast Scholarship (Te Putea Awhina Akonga o te Moana a Toi)
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic offers up to 16 full fee scholarships for local secondary school leavers on selected programmes. The Diploma in Environmental Management Level 6 is one of these programmes. See our scholarships page for more details.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) with a major in Biological Sciences

Complete just one more year after your Diploma in Marine Studies or Diploma in Environmental Management and you'll gain a Bachelor of Science. The University of Waikato degree is taught by Bay of Plenty Polytechnic staff in Tauranga. You'll pick up key skills in courses on terrestrial or marine ecology, coastal management, fresh water ecology and Geographical Information Systems fields.

Entry

• Diploma in Environmental Management Level 6
• Diploma in Marine Studies Level 6

One year, full-time, part-time option available

Qualifications Gained

• The University of Waikato Bachelor of Science (BSc) with a major in Biological Sciences

Contact:

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic

0800 BOP POLY

www.boppoly.ac.nz

or visit our Environmental Management website.