New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Subject area
Personal Services not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$5,344
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to:
- Maintain professional standards for the funeral services sector by identifying those individuals who have attained sufficient knowledge, practical skills and attitudes to provide funeral directing services.
- Provide competent funeral directors to members of the public requiring this service and enable the public to have access to professional and safe funeral directing services.
- Provide for those individuals who are employed in the funeral directing sector of the funeral services industry, a credential that will support their employment opportunities.
- Provide professional, competent funeral directors who are able to exercise responsibility under broad guidance.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Academic Entry Requirements Applicants must have NCEA Level 2, or equivalent. Other Entry Requirements Applicants must be currently employed as a funeral director and have a minimum of 12 months experience in the sector. This is required to ensure applicants can complete the practical work required.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$5,344 | $5,344 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$4,908 | $4,908 |
| Total | $10,252 | $10,252 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
96%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $41,000 |
| Earnings range | $33,000 - $47,000 |
| In employment | 67% |
| In further study | 20% |
| On a benefit | 2% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (04) 913 5300
Fax: (04) 913 5308
Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Web: http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
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