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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Open Polytechnic in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?

Answered Question 5082 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Open Polytechnic in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

Answer

Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Open Polytechnic in 2025 but not in 2026. • NZ Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care Level 3 • NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills Level 1 • NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills Level 2 Open Polytechnic is teaching out learners completing the following programmes in 2026 i.e. there will be no new 2026 enrolments: • Certificate of Achievement in Tertiary Study Skills (Level 4) • Certificate of Achievement in Small Business Basics (Level 4) • Graduate Diploma of Professional Accounting • NZ Diploma of Engineering (Fire strand) – but will continue to offer related courses through a certificate of proficiency.