Centre for Applied Science and Primary Industries
Welcome to the Centre for Applied Science and Primary Industries.
Creating the next generation of science talent in New Zealand has never been more important. If you are thinking about a career in science or primary industries, we can help you build your skills and employability.
We offer a diverse and exciting range of programmes that produce graduates who move on to stimulating and challenging careers within industry. We are proud of who we are and the achievements of our staff, students and alumni.
What do graduates like most about our programmes?
- "Great hands-on experience and quality tutors who really know what they are doing"
- "Being able to see the product of your own hard work in the project's part of the course"
- "I was able to study part-time"
- "The industry experience"
- "We had a great year learning and I would do it again... had it not been for the fact that I passed!"
- "The practical classes helped me to understand the theory"
Applied Science
Wintec offers programmes for students who want to work as environmental scientists, biotechnologists, food technologists, or science technicians.Primary Industries
Studying arboriculture, horticulture, or landscape design or construction at Wintec means learning at purpose-built facilities at the Gardens Campus. Being located at the Hamilton Gardens provides an outstanding practical teaching resource. Students benefit from experienced, industry-respected teaching staff and the professional staff at the Hamilton Gardens.
Our Facilities: Horticulture Education Centre
The Gardens Campus offers:- 58 hectares of public garden and living classroom
- Two laboratory/studio teaching spaces
- Two horticulture practice barns
- Greenhouses
- Computer-Aided Drafted lab
Animal Technology
The animal technology team at Wintec offer programmes for students wanting to work in animal care - such as an animal controller, rural animal technician, or veterinary nurse.
Our facilities
The animal technology programmes are delivered from the Rotokauri campus, which features a veterinary surgery.
