WELCOME TO WELTECCHIEF EXECUTIVE’S WELCOMEGreetings, Kia Ora, Tal<strong>of</strong>a Lava, Kia Orana, ni sa Bula VinakaKaise Hai, Sat sri akal, Malo e Lelei, Halo Olgeta, Taloha niMarhaba, Bozu, Fakal<strong>of</strong>a Lahi Atu, Annyong haseyo, Ni hao, NamasteWelcome to <strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>Te Whare Wananga o te AwakairangiIn selecting to learn at <strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> (WelTec), you have chosen a place <strong>of</strong>learning that aims to give you not only the working lifestyle you want, but also, a friendly andcomfortable environment where you can feel at home.By enrolling at WelTec, you are setting out on a learning journey. What you learn and for whatpurpose, are your decisions to make. We want to walk beside you as your coach, partner andmentor; <strong>of</strong>fering support, facilities, opportunities, tools and information to help you reach yourgoals.When you enrol, you will find that the majority, or maybe all, <strong>of</strong> your courses take place on onecampus. Whether your classes are held at our <strong>Wellington</strong> sites, in Auckland, Christchurch, any <strong>of</strong> ourPetone or other sites, all are your campuses.With your Student ID card, all services and facilities are there for you to use.Please let us know if you have any queries or needs we haven’t yet met. Best wishes for a happy andsuccessful year.Linda Sissons (Dr)Chief Executive<strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> - 2013 HV4490 Programme Handbook February 2013Overview and Programme Specific Information Page 6
EXECUTIVE DEAN’S WELCOMEWelcome to WelTec – your place for learning. As an institute <strong>of</strong> learning you, as a student, are ourkey priority.All staff at WelTec have one primary focus and that is to help facilitate your learning. As youprogress through your studies please take the opportunity to access the facilities and staff supportavailable.Your success is our success.Julia Hennessy (MEd, MMgt, PGDipHSM, BA, DipN)Executive DeanINTRODUCTIONThis Programme Handbook is intended to provide information relating to the programme youare enrolled in with WelTec. There is also an associated WelTec A-Z site that has otherhelpful information regarding systems and processes that operate at WelTec.The most up-to-date version <strong>of</strong> this Programme Handbook and the WelTec A-Z generalinformation is online at:http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/HV4490.pdfWelTec’s policies that apply to students and this Programme Handbook are located at:http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/Policy/<strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> - 2013 HV4490 Programme Handbook February 2013Overview and Programme Specific Information Page 7