Study Fees-Free at NorthTec!

NorthTec offers a wide variety of programmes that are available Fees-Free for both first-time students and students returning to tertiary education.

First-time studying?

You may be eligible for your first year of study Fees-Free on any NorthTec programme if you a New Zealander entering tertiary study for the first time.

Studied before?

Our programmes listed below have one or more intake that is available Fees-Free – whether you have studied before or not! Please check each programme, as eligible dates, locations and the programmes are subject to change.

Fees-Free programmes provide only the programme fees at no charge and additional expenses such as text books are not included. Fees-Free programmes do not apply to international students. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions.

New to tertiary education?
Your first year of tertiary study could be free (up to $12k/120 credits).

Study Fees-Free at NorthTec!

First-time studying?

Studied before?

New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) - Agriculture

New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Land Based Sustainability Practices (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Operational Skills (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Fencing (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Pest Operations (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Sustainable Primary Production (Level 4)

New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5)

New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology (Level 6)

New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) - Civil Engineering

New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Heavy Vehicle Operator) (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Conservation (Operations) (Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) - Construction

New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) - Carpentry

New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4)

New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) - Quantity Surveying

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)

Working in Harvesting Operations (Level 3)

Advanced Harvesting Operations (Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Forest Industry Foundation Skills (Level 2)

New Zealand Certificate in Forestry Operations (Level 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Level 2)

Community Computing

Microsoft Excel 365 - Get Study Ready

Microsoft Word 365 - Get Study Ready

New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)

New Zealand Diploma in Web Development and Design (Level 5)

New Zealand Diploma in Software Development (Level 6)

New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

Introduction to Infection Prevention

New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) - Painting

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4)

New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) - Sport

Ko Te Ha o Te Reo (Introductory Māori)

Te Pōkaitahi Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) (Kaupae 2)

Te Pōkaitahi Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) (Kaupae 2)

Te Pōkaitahi Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) (Kaupae 2)

New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori (Reo Rua) (Level 2)

New Zealand Certificate in Te Reo Māori (Reo Rua) (Level 2)

Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 3)

Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) (Te Kaupae 3)

Te Pōkaitahi Tikanga (Kaupae 3)

New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) - Tourism