Otago Polytechnic
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| Established: | 1889 Dunedin Technical College, 1966 |
| Faculty: | 462 FTES 2005 |
| Students: | 4,043 EFTS 2005 [1] |
| Location: | Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Affiliations: | Public Tertiary Education Institution |
| Website: | http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz |
The Otago Polytechnic is a public New Zealand tertiary education institute, centred in Dunedin with campuses throughout the region of Otago including Cromwell, Wanaka and Queenstown.
Otago Polytechic focuses on skills based, technical education and occupational training, offering a range of New Zealand accredited degrees, diplomas and certificates in many areas of interest.
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[edit] History
Otago Polytechnic traces its ancestry back to the Dunedin Technical School, which was established in 1889 to provide evening classes for working people. In 1909 it expanded to offer day classes for secondary school pupils. In 1914 the name was changed to the King Edward Technical College. In 1921 the college took over the Dunedin School of Art, which had been established in 1870. The college expanded further by taking on the evening and day time education of apprentices, technicians and professionals. In 1966 the college was split into a secondary school (later re-named Logan Park High School) and Otago Polytechnic, which opened on 1 February 1966. Further information on the history of Otago Polytechnic is available in Ian Dougherty's books: "Bricklayers and Mortarboards: A History of New Zealand Polytechnics and Institutes of Technology" (Dunmore Press, Palmerston North, 1999) and "Continuing Education of Quality: A History of Otago Polytechnic and its Predecessors 1870-2006" (Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin, 2006).
[edit] Locations
The Otago Polytechnic is spread over a large geographical area with campuses in Dunedin and Central Otago.
[edit] Dunedin Campuses
The Dunedin Campuses include Forth Street Campus, Tennyson St Campus, and the School of Natural Resources.
Forth Street Campus buildings are mostly situated within a reasonable walking distance from the corners of David Street and Forth Street with the 16 or so buildings grouped into Administration and Student Services buildings, Student Life buildings, Faculty Offices, and Schools.
Tennyson Street Campus includes three buildings on the corner of Tennyson St and York Place. This campus focuses on Cookery and Hospitality programmes and includes the Mellor's Training Restaurant where students have the opportunity to offer services to the public.
The School of Natural Resources is located in the Dunedin City's Botanical Gardens.
[edit] Central Otago Campuses
In Central Otago the main Otago Polytechnic campus is in Cromwell on the corner of Molyneux Ave and Erris St. Programmes on offer include long and short courses in Cookery, Business, and Horticulture. Qualifications in Ski and Snowbord instruction and Avalanche Safety are delivered from Cardrona Alpine Resort and Mount Aspiring College. Many short-courses including 'Computing 4 Free' are available in Cromwell, Queenstown, Wanaka and Alexandra.
[edit] Studying at Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic offers education and training to both New Zealand and international students [[2]].
All students are members of the Otago Polytechnic Students' Association [3], an independent organisation run by the students and offers support, social events and clubs, access to facilities and services, and the free student magazine, Gyro [4].
[edit] Working at Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic aims to be one of the best employers in the education sector in New Zealand 2005 - 2007 Profile. All staff are required to undergo up to date training on New Zealand's Treaty of Waitangi and maintain a standard of safe work practices and environments, free from prejudice and harassment.
