Southern Institute of Technology

• Industry-focused programs: Designed to meet the immediate needs of local businesses and industries.
• Strong rural and agricultural focus: Programs like Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Primary Industries cater to the region’s key economic sectors.
• Entrepreneurial spirit: Encouragement of innovation and business development through programs and support services.
• Unique location: Campuses in Invercargill and Queenstown offer access to diverse environments and career opportunities.

Agriculture & Horticulture

Agribusiness Management

• Graduate Diploma (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)
• Graduate Certificate (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)
• Bachelor of Applied Management (Major in Agribusiness Management) (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)

Agriculture Programs (Telford Campus)

• Massey Diploma in Agriculture (Level 5)
• Foundation Certificate in Agriculture
• New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills
• Specialized Training in Farming Systems and Equipment (Level 3), including Sheep, Beef, and Dairy
• Short courses: Ag-chem and Pest Control, Cattle, Dairy, Equine, Farm Dogs, Sheep

Apiculture (Beekeeping)

• New Zealand Certificates in Apiculture (Levels 3 and 4) (Telford Distance & Online)

Horticulture

• New Zealand Certificates in Horticulture (Level 3) – General, Landscape
• Construction (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)
• New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Landscape Design Strand) Level 4 (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)
• Telford Horticulture Program

Architectural Technology

• Graduate Diploma in Architectural Technology (Invercargill)
• Bachelor of Architectural Technology (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Invercargill)
• Architecture Program (Invercargill)

Art, Design & Photography

• Graduate Diploma in Visual Media (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Diplomas in Interior Design (Residential) and Photography (Levels 5 & 6) (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)
• New Zealand Certificate in Floristry (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Certificate in Interior Décor (Level 4) (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)
• Art for Leisure (Gore)

Audio Production

• Graduate Diploma and Certificate in Audio Production (Invercargill)
• Bachelor of Audio Production (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Diplomas in Audio Engineering and Production (Levels 5 & 6) (Invercargill, MAINZ Christchurch)
• New Zealand Certificate in DJ and Electronic Music Production (Level 4) (Invercargill, MAINZ Christchurch)
• Introduction to Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Live Sound (MAINZ Christchurch)

Māori Language & Arts

Te Reo Māori Studies

• New Zealand Diploma in Te Reo (Rumaki) (Level 6) (Invercargill, Queenstown)
• New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori (He Pī Ka Pao) Levels 1 & 2 (Invercargill, Gore, Queenstown, Telford)
• New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori (He Pī Ka Rere) Levels 3 & 4 (Invercargill, Gore, Queenstown)

Te Hapūtanga o te Reo (Te Rōnakitanga ki te Reo Kairangi) Kaupae 5

• Offered in Invercargill, Gore, and Queenstown

Nga Toi (Māori Arts)

• New Zealand Certificate in Nga Toi (Level 3, Level 4) (Invercargill, Queenstown)

Tikanga (Māori Culture)

• New Zealand Certificate in Tikanga (Level 4) (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Certificate in Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) (Level 3) (Invercargill, Gore, Queenstown, Telford)

Marketing & Management

Master and Postgraduate Studies

• Master of Applied Management (SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Invercargill / Hyflex)
• Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Applied Management (SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Invercargill / Hyflex)

Graduate Studies

• Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Applied Management, Marketing, Event Management (SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Invercargill)

Bachelor’s Degrees

• Bachelor of Applied Management with majors in Applied Management, Marketing, Event Management, HR Management, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Project Management (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Invercargill)

Diploma Studies

• New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5, Level 6) with various strands (Marketing and Sales, First Line Management) (SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Invercargill)

Massage Therapy

Postgraduate and Bachelor’s Studies

• Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) (Invercargill / Hyflex)
• Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage (Invercargill / Hyflex)

Diploma Courses

• New Zealand Diploma in Remedial Massage (Invercargill / Hyflex)
• New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Invercargill)

Short Courses

• Introduction to Relaxation and Sports Massage for friends and family (Gore)

Music

Graduate and Bachelor’s Studies

• Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Contemporary Music (Invercargill)
• Bachelor of Contemporary Music (Invercargill)

Diploma Courses

• New Zealand Diploma in Music (Level 5, Level 6) (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) strand in Music and Music Technology (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Certificate in Music (Level 4) (Invercargill)

Specialised Training

• DJ A Beginners Guide (MAINZ Christchurch)
• DJ Mixing and Turntablism (Invercargill)

Nursing & Health Science

Postgraduate Programs

• Postgraduate Diploma in the Art and Science of Health Care (Invercargill)
• Postgraduate Certificate in the Art and Science of Health Care (Invercargill)

Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor of Nursing (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Invercargill)

Certificate Programs

• New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) – Pre Entry Applied Health Science (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Health and Wellness Careers (Invercargill)
• Intermediate Applied Health Sciences (Level 4) (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)
• Pre-Entry Applied Health Sciences (Level 3) (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)
• Health and Wellbeing (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)

Project Management

Graduate Programs

• Graduate Diploma in Project Management (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)
• Graduate Certificate in Project Management (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)

Undergraduate Program

• Bachelor of Applied Management (Project Management major) (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)

Diploma Program

• New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) (Project Management strand) (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)

Certificate Program

• New Zealand Certificate in Project Management (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)

Social Services & Mental Health

Diploma and Certificate Programs

• New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Practice and Applied Practice) (Level 5) (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with strands in Mental Health and Addiction Support, and Social Services (Invercargill)
• Social Services (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)

Sport, Exercise & Recreation

Postgraduate Programs

• Master of Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) (Invercargill / Hyflex)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) (Invercargill / Hyflex)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Health Sciences (Wellness and Rehabilitation) (Invercargill / Hyflex)

Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

• Bachelor of Sport and Exercise (Invercargill)
• Graduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise (Invercargill)

Diploma and Certificate Programs

• New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5) (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4, Level 5) (Invercargill, Christchurch)
• New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching (Level 3) (Sports Training and Development) (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)
• Fitness, Recreation and Sport Coaching (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)

Travel, Tourism & Hotel Management

Graduate Programs

• Graduate Diploma in Hotel Management (Invercargill)
• Graduate Certificate in Hotel Management (Invercargill)

Undergraduate Program

• Bachelor of Hotel Management (Invercargill)

Diploma Programs

• New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management (Level 5, Level 6) (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5, Level 6) (Invercargill, SIT2LRN Distance Learning)

Certificate Program

• New Zealand Certificate in Travel (Level 4) (Invercargill)
• Travel and Tourism (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)

Veterinary Nursing, Animal Care & Equine

Veterinary Nursing and Animal Care Programs

• New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4) (Companion Animal Healthcare) (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) with strand in Veterinary Nursing Assistant (Invercargill)
• New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals) (Level 3) (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)
• Animal Care (SIT2LRN Distance Learning)

Equine Programs

• New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills (Level 3) (Sporthorse Stable Assistant) (Telford)

Other Animal-Related Programs

• New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) Rural Animal Technician (Telford)
• New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3) – ONLINE (Telford Distance)