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WELCOME

TO UNITEC OPEN DAY It’s your chance to look around, find out anything you want to know and get a feel for life on campus.

Choosing where you want to study isn’t best done by only looking at a prospectus. You need to get a feel for what it’s like to be part of a place; to put yourself in the shoes of being a student and soak up the atmosphere.

That’s why we proudly throw open our doors on Open Day so you can check us out first hand. We hope it lets you imagine what it might be like to study here. And, if you have questions on any aspect of campus life, feel free to ask one of the members of staff you’ll find around the place.

Free Wifi is available on campus today Network: UnitecOpenDay Password: OpenDay2017

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CONTENTS Choose your pathway

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Open Day schedule

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Campus maps

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Getting here is a breeze

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Your free coffee

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Eat local

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Everything you need

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MÄ ori, Pacific and International support

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Student services

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Student essentials

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Here when you need us

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Apply now

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CHOOSE

YOURPATHWAY

Interested in a particular subject or area? Find out where to visit your study area, its teachers, and classes, on your tour around campus.

Building

Bridging Education

All Locations

Architecture

Te Puna

Architecture and Architectural Technology Landscape Architecture Interior Design Landscape and Garden Design

Building, Construction and Services Building and Carpentry Construction Management Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drain Laying

Property Development Quantity Surveying

Business and Communication Accounting and Finance Communication Studies Event Management Management Marketing

Computing and Information Technology

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Te Puna

Media Studies Public Relations Real Estate Retail Sales

Computing and Information Technology

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Mataaho

Te Puna

Open Day Shuttle Service

Open Day Bus Service

Shuttles leave from Te Puna throughout the day up to Building 7

Buses leave regularly between Mt Albert and Waitākere from the bus stop found on the campus map

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Creative Industries Acting Contemporary Dance Graphic Design and Animation Music Photography and Media Arts

Building 7 Product and Furniture Design Production Design and Management Screen Arts Visual Arts

Engineering

Mataaho

Civil Engineering Electrical and Electronics Land Surveying

Environmental and Animal Sciences

Te Puna

Animal Health and Welfare Conservation and Biodiversity

Health & Community - Mt Albert

Te Puna

Early Childhood Education Sport Osteopathy

Health and Community - Waitākere Health Promotion Medical Imaging Nursing

Waitākere Campus

Social Work and Community Development Youth Development

Language Studies

Te Puna

English Language Language Teaching and Interpreting

Vehicle Systems

Mataaho

Automotive Engineering Welding and Fabrication

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Shuttle Stop Runs throughout Open Day between Te Puna and Building 7

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Bus Stop

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All our study pathways are here today so you can ask anything. You can also get involved in all of the activities, workshops and tours across our Mt Albert Campus.

ACTIVITIES

10:00am

Te Puna

Automotive, Carpentry and Fabrication

Dance

Production Design and Management

Acting

Music

Screen Arts

Design & Contemporary Arts and Creative Enterprise

Building 180

Building 307

Building 7

Building 7

Building 7

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Building 7

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10:15am Tour of Te Puna Explore Unitec brand new student spaces, study area, food provides and student services

Volkswagen Emulation Lab Emulate the electrics of a cars dashboard

10:30am-11:00am Contemporary Dance with Katie Burton

Exhibition and Q+A: Bringing productions to life with lighting, sound, costume and art

10:30am-11:00am Mask & Improvisation Workshop Covering essential elements of acting training with Pedro Ilgenfritz

10:30am-11:00am Student Compositional Performance

Live Set: Film & Television studio shoot with full crew & actors

Exhibition: Displays of Design & Contemporary Art student work throughout the day

11:00am–11:30am Overview of Acting Programme + Q&A with John Davies

11:00am-11:30am Practical Rhythm Workshop with Chris O’Connor

10:45am Tour of Te Puna Explore Unitec's brand new student spaces, study area, food provides and support services

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11:15am Tour of Te Puna Explore Unitec's brand new student spaces, study area, food provides and support services

11:45am Tour of Te Puna Explore Unitec's brand new student spaces, study area, food provides and support services

12:00pm

12:15pm Tour of Te Puna Explore Unitec's brand new student spaces, study area, food provides and support services 12:45am Tour of Te Puna Explore Unitec's brand new student spaces, study area, food provides and support services

1:00pm

1:15pm Tour of Te Puna Explore Unitec's brand new student spaces, study area, food provides and support services 1:45pm Tour of Te Puna Explore Unitec's brand new student spaces, study area, food provides and support services

Welding Simulator Put on a mask and experience what it really feels like to do welding on a vehicle High Tech Automotive Computer Lab Explore the inner workings of a gear box to a V8 engine with 3D simulation software Construction VR Experience Explore our construction sites and classrooms!

Carpentry Problem Solving challenges Live: Students honing skills for house building

11:00am-11:30am Contemporary Dance with Katie Burton

11:30am-12:00pm Beijing Dance Academy Performance followed

by Q+A with Charene Griggs

11:30am-12:00pm Mask & Improvisation Workshop Covering essential elements of acting training with Pedro Ilgenfritz

12:00pm-12:30pm Contemporary Dance with Paul Young

12:00pm– 2:30pm Overview of Acting Programme + Q&A with John Davies

12:30pm-1:00pm Contemporary Dance with Paul Young

1:00pm-1:30pm Beijing Dance Academy Performance followed

by Q+A with Charene Griggs

12:30pm-1:00pm Mask & Improvisation Workshop Covering essential elements of acting training with Pedro Ilgenfritz

12:00pm–2:30pm Overview of Acting Programme + Q&A with John Davies

10:30am-11:00am Smartphone Photography Workshops Shoot a short film and hone your photography skills with Dan Wagner

11:30am-12:00pm Open Rehearsal

11:00am-11.30am Stop-motion Animation Shoot a short film and with Carsten Kudra

11:30am-12:00pm Smartphone Photography Workshops Shoot a short film and hone your photography skills with Dan Wagner 12:00pm-12:30pm Open Rehearsal 12:30pm-1:00pm Practical Rhythm Workshop with Chris O’Connor

1:00pm–1:30pm Student Compositional Performance

12:00pm-12:30pm Stop-motion Animation Shoot a short film and with Carsten Kudra 12:30pm-1:00pm Smartphone Photography Workshops Shoot a short film and hone your photography skills with Dan Wagner

1:00pm-1:30pm Stop-motion Animation Shoot a short film and with Carsten Kudra

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GETTING HERE

IS A BREEZE

If you’re coming for Open Day you’ll discover just how easy it is to travel to either campus. Check out these travel options: Public transport

Walking & Cycling

Tertiary students get discounted fares on public transport. Go to at.govt.nz to plan your journey to Unitec, and find out about student discounts on AT Tertiary cards.

Cheap as, low environmental impact and healthy, what’s not to like about walking or cycling to campus? And we've made it even easier with shower facilities and purposedesigned bike shelters.

Carpooling There are car parks reserved for carpoolers which are located in priority spaces across both our campuses.

They are also FREE.

Driving Unitec has a mix of free and pay-and-display parking on campus. Go to unitec.ac.nz/ maps to find out where all available parking is located.

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Free shuttle buses A free shuttle bus service runs between Unitec’s Mt Albert and Waitākere campuses.

Buses run at regular times every weekday.

EAT LOCAL At either campus, you’re never far from a feed or something to drink. In fact, at Mt Albert, some of the best places are right on campus.

The Pumphouse

Te Puna Cafés

Located in the centre of the campus, this refurbished pumphouse offers food,drink, live music and social events with both indoor and outdoor seating.

From pizza to paella, The Hub is the place to go for a wide selection of food options. There’s a huge range of hot and cold food, coffee, snacks and refreshments.

Thursday to Friday 11:00am-6:00pm

Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 7:30pm Friday, 8:00am-2.30pm

Unitec Campus, 1 Carrington Road, Mt Albert

Long Black This café offers delicious hot and cold food, as well as some of the best coffee on campus.

Monday to Friday 8:30am-3:30pm Building 1, Unitec Campus, 1 Carrington Road, Mt Albert and Te Puna, Unitec Campus, 139 Carrington Road, Mt Albert

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Te Puna, Unitec Campus, 139 Carrington Road, Mt Albert

Subway Always a favourite, Subway offers a range of custom-made salads and sandwiches.

Monday to Friday, 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday and Sunday, 9:00am-5:00pm Te Puna, Unitec Campus, 139 Carrington Road, Mt Albert

Burger King

Dim Sum King

Greasy burgers you can wash down with fizzy drinks (in a good way).

This place has tasty dumplings, steamed buns and more. Go here for a banquet fit for royalty.

Monday to Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm Thursday to Friday 9:00am-9:00pm Saturday to Sunday 9:00am-5:30pm Inside the mall @ 7 Catherine St, Henderson

Monday to Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm Thursday to Friday 9:00am-9:00pm Saturday to Sunday 9:00am-5.30pm Inside the mall @ 7 Catherine St,Henderson

Tank

Everything you’d want in a juice bar, and more. Literally, because they also do smoothies and salads.

Monday to Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm Thursday to Friday 9:00am - 9:00pm Saturday to Sunday 9:00am - 5.30pm Inside the mall @ 7 Catherine St, Henderson

The Coffee Club With an all-day menu of snacks, meals and drinks, there’s something for everyone here.

Monday to Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm Thursday to Friday 9:00am-9:00pm Saturday to Sunday 9:00am-5.30pm Inside the mall @ 7 Catherine St,Henderson

Wendy's Icecream. Hotdogs. Shakes. Yum. Monday to Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm Thursday to Friday 9:00am-9:00pm Saturday to Sunday 9:00am-5:30pm Inside the mall @ 7 Catherine St, Henderson

Wok Wok For an authentic noodle dish, pad thai or curry. Wok Wok is the place to go.

Monday to Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm Thursday to Friday 9:00am-9:00pm Saturday to Sunday 9:00am -5:30pm Inside the mall @ 7 Catherine St,Henderson

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EVERYTHING

YOU NEED TO SUCCEED Let’s take talent, hard work and great teaching as a given. What else do you need to make the most of your time at Unitec? How about:

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Childcare

Library

Staff and students can use our childcare service, Unitec Early Learning Centre on the Mt Albert campus. The centre is located near Gate 4 off Carrington Road, and caters to children up to the age of five. Good staff-to-child ratios provide a positive environment and our strong educational programme helps with the transition to school. Find out more at Student Experience.

Libraries offer a range of services including print and electronic resources, books, journals, DVDs and newspapers. We provide a book and article delivery service for distance students, and research consultations and interloans for postgraduate students.

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Gym The Unitec Sports Centre at the Mt Albert Campus caters to all your health and fitness needs with a variety of sporting programmes and a well-equipped gymnasium. You can join at significantly reduced rates, just show your Student ID when you sign up.

Computer Labs

Clubs & Sports

Computer labs are fully equipped with scanning and printing facilities.

Internet access is available in computer labs and workstations across every campus. There’s free wireless access when you’re on campus and within range.

There are all manner of sporting, social and study-related clubs and events for you to join. Check out the Clubs Sign Up Day during induction and join a club or two.

Copy Centre

The copy centre offers a full range of services including photocopying, laminating, binding, design services and much more.

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MAORI, PACIFIC

AND INTERNATIONAL

SUPPORT

Sometimes a little help can go a long way to making you feel more at home on campus.

Māori Centre

International Students

The centre offers support services for all students including cultural support, pastoral guidance and Māori community development.

However far you’ve come to study at Unitec, we want you to feel at home and know where to go for help if you need it. Our friendly team at the International Office (located in Building 48, Mt Albert campus) can help with visa or insurance support, choosing or changing your course or study programme, connect you with events and each other, and more.

Pacific Centre Current, future Unitec students and their families, can turn to the centre for support to achieve their goals. The Pacific Centre is open to everyone and offers all kinds of personal support as well as special events for Pasifika students and their fanau.

STUDENT SERVICES As a student at Unitec you’ll benefit from a range of support services to ease your way through academic life and deal with other issues you might face.

Student Central

Our advisors can answer your application queries, help with course choices, process fee payments.

There’s a Student Central on each campus and they also offer advice about student loans and allowances, course credits, credit recognition, or changing enrollment.

Student Council The Student Council is the collective voice of students. Its purpose is to support and encourage students through whatever issues or concerns arise on campus. If you want to give back, you can even become a Student Rep. It’s a great way to influence your education, contribute to campus life and learn valuable skills.

Learning Support Our Learning Centre offers all students free help to improve academic reading and writing, study and math skills.

Career Development

The Career Development Team offers a range of services, including workshops and individual appointments to help with career planning, CVs, job research and interview preparation.

Student Advisors

If you’re unsure who to talk to, Unitec’s Student Support Advisors can help. They’ll refer you to the right people and services, including support for financial hardship.

Advocates Student Advocates can provide you with advice and support on academic, legal and welfare issues.

They offer independent advice about your rights as a student, which may include grade appeals, Special Assessment Circumstances, disciplinary matters or harassment within Unitec.

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STUDENT ESSENTIALS

Unsure what it takes to make your way though student life? Fear not. Here are some handy tips on what you’ll need.

Comms

Music

Just like normal life, student life depends on being in touch at all times. Whether that’s about finding your next place to refuel or wishing your mates good luck as they brave their exams.

Blocking out distractions can be crucial. Play Spotify through your headphones at all times.

Student ID Keep your student ID on you at all times. Use it to print, borrow library items, and book study rooms. If you end up at a party, make sure the ID you leave with is yours…

WIFI As you’ll find at Open Day free WiFi is available all over campus whenever you’re in range. Your free Wifi is UnitecOpenDay and the password today is OpenDay2017.

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SOS Writing Material Using your phone to record lectures, rather than taking notes, can be a useful hack (if you're near the front), but never be without pens, pencils and paper. You never know when you’ll need to draw a map, take notes or write a phone number.

Nutrition The ‘caffeine and cram’ approach has a number of better alternatives. So, while there are places to grab a great Java on campus, healthy eating is also on the menu. Look after your body and your mind will look after itself…

Dress for Success Auckland might be warmer than Gore but there’s still all sorts of weather on offer. Will you need a puffer jacket? A raincoat?

Shorts? Sunnies and hat? Yes.

HERE WHEN YOU NEED US There’s a saying in Māori: 'Kāhore taku toa i te toa takitahi, he toa takitini‘ or 'We cannot succeed without the support of those around us'. In other words, it's tough doing everything on your own.

That’s why we have a range of services to help students with everything from sickness to IT support, and even housing.

Health Centre

Pharmacy

The Student Health Centre on the Mt Albert campus provides all the medical and healthcare services you need to stay well. Domestic students can register here for cheaper doctor’s visits and prescriptions. International students are also welcome to register, and if you’re insured with Unicare or Unitec Southern Cross they can manage your claims.

Unitec Mart Pharmacy sells bus and train tickets, food and drinks, and general pharmacy items. Students get a 10% discount on over-thecounter pharmacy products.

Counselling The Counselling Service supports students with confidential counselling to get you through study or personal matters, and is available at both campuses. It’s free for domestic students, and international students are covered through their health insurance.

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Disability Support The Disability Centre offers support and services for students with a range of disabilities or impairments.

Support services include note-takers, readers/writers, sign language interpreters and information on accessible car parks. A range of assistive technology devices are also available to support your learning.

Our centre is based at the Mt Albert campus, but learning support for students is provided across both campuses.

IT Support Our Information Management Services (IMS) are there to support you while you use Unitec’s IT systems, Wi-Fi networks and computer labs. They can help resolve any login or access issues, and offer free workshops to help you get the most from our IT services while you study.

Accommodation Campus Living Villagers (CLV) manage our on-campus accommodation for students.

There are also a number of accommodation options local to campus.

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APPLY NOW Open Day is a great time to apply to study at Unitec. Our teachers are on-hand to answer your questions, and they’ll each have a prospectus detailing their programme.

Head over to Student Central when you’re ready to start the enrolment process.

If you need time to think about your study options, just remember that places fill up quickly so make sure you apply early.

Need help choosing the right programme?

If you’re unsure about which programme to apply for, try our YouFinder app, order a personalised Study Guide on the Unitec website, or contact Student Central (Te Pae Korero) for advice on programmes, courses and study paths.

Apply for a place Once you’ve chosen the programme you’d like to study, go to unitec.ac.nz/apply

Get in touch If you have any other questions contact us on 0800 10 95 10 or email study@unitec.ac.nz

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