23/03/2020
After Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s announcement that New Zealand will enter Level 3 followed 48 hours later by Level 4, Techtorium will be closed and will remain closed for a minimum of four weeks. We will continue to monitor the latest updates provided by the Prime Minister Jacinda Arden and the New Zealand Government. Our website will be updated regularly with news and relevant information.
We have created the FAQs below to help answer any questions you may have.
FAQS
Will you still be accepting full-time applications and responding to them during this time?
The Student Services team are working from home and will be processing all applications during this time and do not expect any delay. All Interviews will be conducted either via phone, Skype or Zoom.
Are classes still currently operating?
All full-time courses are still running on their regular timetable via Zoom. All ICT and short courses have been postponed until further notice.
Will Term 2 continue with remote learning?
At this point in time, we are anticipating that our campus will be open again, and classes can resume as normal by the 28th April start date, but we cannot be certain, and will provide updates to this question as we know more and will follow the New Zealand Government guidelines.
I was booked in for a short course during the school holidays, what will happen?
All short courses are currently postponed until further notice. You can contact either victoria.smith@techtorium.ac.nz or margaret.moala@techtorium.ac.nz and they will be able assist you in rescheduling for future school holiday courses.
Can i still contact Techtorium during this time?
Yes, we are currently operating remotely and will be able to answer any questions you may have. Contact us either on 0800 529 7523 or at learn@techtorium.ac.nz.
Is anybody available to help provide support during the lock down?
Of course! The Techtorium Student Engagement team are here to help you during this time and offer support. This will be done via Zoom, and can be contacted through teams or contacting your trainer. We want to provide as much support as we can during this diffcult time.
Where will i be able to find updates on the COVID-19 situation?
You can find all information on COVID-19 on the New Zealand Government website here: https://covid19.govt.nz/
We will also keep our website and social media channels updated with any news and updates and are in regular contact with Student, Staff and Stakeholders
Still have more questions?
If you are a full-time student, you can contact your trainer via teams and they will be able to assist you.
Anyone else you can contact us on either on 0800 529 7523 or at learn@techtorium.ac.nz and will make sure you talk to the right person based on your inquiry.