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Ecotourism Distance Learning

Tai Poutini Polytechnic is now offering the Diploma in Ecotourism by distance learning.  This means that you can continue to work in the industry while you study.  Geoff Button the programme co-ordinator for the Diploma says "there are a number of people in running their own business that are interesting in learning more to offer a more comprehensive tourism product".  Geoff mentions that "distance learning provides the stability for people to continue earning while training towards new career opportunties, in a growing service sector".  

For more information call 0800 800 411 or email geoffb@tpp.ac.nz

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Greymouth, New Zealand
Freephone: 0800 800 411