Nelson Tasman Settlement Support

A Partnership between Department of Labour and Nelson City Council

Tertiary and post-college education

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)

In Nelson, the main provider of education after secondary school is Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT). NMIT is the largest tertiary education provider in the top of the South and focuses on serving the fast-growing areas of Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough. It plays a significant role in training an appropriately skilled workforce for local industries and retaining young people in the region, as well as attracting students from elsewhere. With over 3,000 equivalent full time students and some 300 staff, NMIT makes a major contribution to economic growth and prosperity.

NMIT has developed programmes that sustain the region’s infrastructure as well as specialised programmes in niche areas including aviation, arts, conservation, tourism, viticulture and wine and fisheries.

Nelson School of Music

The Nelson School of Music is known throughout New Zealand for its high standard of tuition at all levels, starting from pre-school. For several years the school has offered a practical hands-on tertiary level programme of one year’s fulltime study, mainly focusing on rock, pop and related music styles, now run in collaboration with NMIT.

Nelson Aviation College

The Nelson Aviation College in Motueka offers helicopter and fixed wing training to commercial pilot level students, approved and accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. In conjunction with NMIT, the college has developed a Diploma in Aviation Science programme. Nelson Aviation College has trained pilots for overseas airlines and internationally recognised helicopter companies; graduates are employed by a number of aviation companies and airlines within New Zealand and overseas. Website: www.nelson-aviation.co.nz or www.nmit.ac.nz/aviation

Short Courses

Many of the colleges, NMIT and private training establishments offer day and evening courses on a variety of subjects from Te Reo to watercolour painting. Contact colleges or providers and ask about their programmes.
Creative Tourism offers a range of short courses (half day to residential) from bone carving to cheese making.