Bridging Programmes

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Our bridging programmes are designed to help you get going. Perhaps you're thinking about tertiary education but don’t meet the entry criteria? Or maybe you're interested in trades, but can’t decide between engineering, automotive engineering, or carpentry?

We know that moving on to tertiary education and picking a programme of study can seem daunting. Our programmes will give you the confidence, knowledge and skills to succeed in higher level study, at the same time helping you choose the pathway that's right for you.

Find out more about our Bridging Programmes programmes:

Certificate in Trades Technology Level 2

Interested in cars, engineering, welding or carpentry but not sure exactly what career would be best for you? We offer a heap of courses and study options that you might be into so this is the best place to start - with a taster of everything, to work out what will be best for you. Get all the information about this programme

Te Timatanga - Certificate in Tertiary Studies Level 2

If you've not studied for some time or don't have the entry criteria for higher level study, this programme is for you. It's a foundation course which will provide you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to successfully undertake study at tertiary level. Get all the information about this programme

Certificate in Work Skills (Supported Learning) Level 1

This course of study is particularly suited to people with an intellectual disability. Come learn with us! We'll help increase your opportunities for paid employment, and you'll love our supportive, student-focused environment. Get all the information about this programme

Short courses

Mathematics Bridging Programme Level 4

Could your maths skills could do with a brush up? This course will help you get your head round the numbers for further study. Get all the information about this programme

Tools for Academic Study Level 3

Get back into the swing of tertiary study with this course in foundation skills like communication, report writing and problem solving. You'll be churning out essays and reports before you know it. Get all the information about this programme

Tools for Academic Study Level 4

Have you got a tertiary diploma or degree in your sights, but want to refresh your study skills first? This course is perfect if you're returning to study or just want to be well prepared for the next chapter in your academic life. Get all the information about this programme

Statistics Workshop

Will you be studying with Bay of Plenty Polytechnic at Level 5 or above and need to gain some basic statistical skills and knowledge? Get all the information about this programme