FREE: Taster Days

Get a taste of study and student life with interactive workshops tailored for individuals aged year 11 and above.

Timetable coming soon please check back here.

Taster Day Fitness 2 Column 1470x980px — Taster Day participant trying out the technology in the Fitness workshop.

Wondering what to study after you finish school? Or, looking to upskill in your current job or even change careers?

Our two-hour taster workshops give you the opportunity to undertake a fun, hands-on activity, talk to tutors, and learn more about the programme on offer.

These workshops are tailored for individuals aged 15 and above. If you are younger than this, please reach out to our Secondary Tertiary Pathways team at youth@nmit.ac.nz.

"The carpentry taster was really hands-on... I got to work on a real house with NMIT students"

— Hannah, Year 13

What to expect on the day

Nelson campus

Please enter through the main entrance (off 322 Hardy Street) and go to A Block reception.

Morning Taster session registration 9.30am.
Afternoon Taster session registration by 12.30pm.

Your Te Pūkenga NMIT Welcome Pack contains coupons for free on-campus carparking and Wi-Fi information.

Once registration has been taken, your taster group will be taken to class.

Between 12pm and 1pm, you can make your way to the grassy area outside the Student centre for a snack. Take the opportunity to meet other potential learners and have any questions answered by on-site staff including Learning Support and SANITI (Student Association).

Richmond campus

Make your own way to the Richmond Campus (390 Lower Queen Street).

Marlborough campus

Viticulture and Automotive Taster classes are held at 85 Budge street, Blenheim. Registration 10.15am for a 10.30am start.

How should you prepare for your workshop?

Please wear closed shoes
Hair tied back, if longer then shoulder length
Long trousers
Minimal Jewellery
Comfortable clothes – they may get dirty.

If you cannot make it on the day email enrolments@nmit.ac.nz as soon as possible.