New Zealand Tertiary College

New Zealand Tertiary College as an institution, was set up over 39 years ago and since then, has been providing excellent quality courses to students in the fields of Early Childhood Education and Health and Wellbeing.

The college has a set of values by which they stand by and inculcate in the operation and administration of their institution. These values are Vision, Heart, Competence, and Spirit. These are reflected in the teaching techniques of the staff where students are given care and support in their learning journey.

The college is guided in all their ways by their mission statement which states, "New Zealand Tertiary College values people and is committed to empowering students to care, educate and serve meaningfully and effectively by providing comprehensive and professional programs."

• The courses offered at New Zealand Tertiary College and the full suite of NZTC qualifications have been approved by NZQA. The college has been accredited by NZQA to deliver their variation of study programs, which is a combination of theoretical and real-world learning experience to give their students the very best outcome and academic as well as qualification satisfaction.
• NZTC is a firm believer in global integration and believes in the inclusion of all nationalities and equal opportunity in its most impartial form. Every year, many students from all around the world are welcomed to join the courses offered. The doors of NZTC are open to all international students who wish to pursue a career in early childhood education and healthcare.
• The students at NZTC College are provided with highly trained and qualified professionals who have a deep understanding of the subject courses and who have field experience, staff who understand what it takes to pursue a career in these lines and who will best equip their students with the knowledge and skillset required. Besides the qualified staff, the students get access to the latest technologies related to their field of study and get first-hand practical experience while studying.
• NZTC has a flexible model of the learning facility. The courses are available in a blended model where students can avail themselves of the course both online and offline for those who choose to study part-time while trying to balance home life or work life with their studies. The courses have been designed to suit different learning styles and lifestyles. The college offers a choice of study options to make sure their students receive a quality and enjoyable learning experience.

Careers and Opportunities

New Zealand Tertiary College is focused on helping all its students achieve their goals and secure gainful employment in their own designated fields. Besides the good quality education provided, the college provides extra services to their students to help with career-related challenges they may face.

A few of these services include:

• academic writing
• punctuation and grammar
• interpreting essay questions
• APA referencing
• understanding plagiarism
• research database skills
• time management skills
• making the most out of NZTC Online

Success Rate

New Zealand Tertiary College has been ranked as a Category One provider, according to NZQA, the board is “Highly Confident” in NZTC’s educational performance and “Highly Confident” in NZTC’s capability in self-assessment. NZQA is the New Zealand government organisation that ensures tertiary education organisations comply with statutory policies and criteria, this includes engaging in an independent periodic External Evaluation and Review (EER).

Notable Alumni

A few of the notable alumni having graduated from New Zealand Tertiary College

• Isha Razdan
• Amber Leech
• Rachael Pay
• Simon Fraser
• Shannon Nearay
• Marianne Gardener

Student Services

NZTC provides its students with the best amenities to help them carry out their courses with success. This includes properly blended classrooms, access to exclusive reading material, labs, and classroom aids.

The college also takes recognition of the fact that students are bound to face a lot of mental stress and are in need of someone to talk to. Students of diverse backgrounds and family situations are bound to face challenges along the way. For this reason, pastoral services are provided by the college. Their Pastoral Support Team helps the students deal with any issues, personal or professional, that may affect their academic performance. The team regularly helps students through health and family issues and can refer them to external support agencies should they require it.

Accommodation

The students can avail accommodation facilities through the Homestay facilities available where a student help team has been set up to help students secure accommodation during the course of their study for those who opt for the in-campus courses. Besides the homestay option, student sharing accommodation facilities are also available for home-sharing among students, all of which are located minutes away from the various campuses and are within a reasonable budget. Hostels around the campuses equipped with all the basic amenities are also available.

Medical Services

NZTC does not have a formal medical service wing within their campuses but official student services teams have been set up to help the students and guide them with various medical-related issues and support. Both the campuses are located in centric areas that are close to good medical health centers which makes it all the more accessible for students to go in for their regular check-ups or any other medical-related emergency.

Sports Facilities

The students at NZTC learn about healthcare themselves and are encouraged to lead by example. The students are highly encouraged to engage in physical activity to keep a balanced check between physical health and academics. The students who live off-campus in and around areas close to the college have a plethora of options for gym memberships, as most of these are available within their accommodation complexes.

Library Services

NZTC has extensive and furnished libraries within both of their campuses, these libraries are equipped with all the latest information, medical journals, biographies, computer facilities, projectors, Wi-Fi, and a wide-ranging collection of books from various genres as well as a desirable collection of hard to come by books related to healthcare. The students have access to all library facilities to help them with their research work or just for recreational purposes. The NZTC library is accessible both online and offline.