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Vocational & Applied Education

Vocational & applied learning prepares you for work. Choose a specialised programme for your chosen career, and get hands-on experience.

Vocational student Carlos is excited about studying in New Zealand. Find out why.

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Te Pūkenga - NZ Institute of Skills and Technology

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Prasannan Thilakan from India, studying Production Management at UCOL

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