5111 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Vocational Education

5111 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Vocational Education: What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Southern Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?

Hon Penny Simmonds: Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Southern Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026. Programmes not offered in 2026 • New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) • New Zealand Certificate in Sustainable Primary Production (Level 4) • New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair and Automotive Refinishing (Level 3) • New Zealand Certificate in Tikanga (Matauranga Maori) (Level 3) • New Zealand Certificate in DJ and Electronic Music Production (Level 4) • New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Technology (Level 4) • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Level 7) • Graduate Diploma in Construction (Level 7) • Bachelor of Construction (Level 7) • Bachelor of Architectural Technology (Level 7) • New Zealand Apprenticeship in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Trade) (Level 4) • New Zealand Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4) • New Zealand Certificate in Drain laying • New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting • New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Trade (Level 4) • New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5) A range of other courses not offered in 2026 are primarily spread across the following subjects/faculties: • Trades and Technology • Health and Humanities • New Media, Arts, Business and Computing • SIT Online • Various Training Schemes (mainly at Telford, related to farming skills)