U-Skills Academy 2 Day

Academy 2 Day gives you the chance to develop core industry knowledge while working towards NCEA Level 2/3.

Dual Pathway programmes are designed for year 12 - 13 high school students seeking to gain an industry related qualification while studying NCEA Level2/3. Study at UCOL while at school and earn NCEA credits and a NZQF qualification - two days per week starting in term one.

A carpentry student sitting on a pile of timber

Construction & Infrastructure

U-Skills Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Works Level 2

Level 2

UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, Otaki, UCOL Wairarapa (Featherston Quarry)

Palmerston North

20 Jul 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Otaki

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Wairarapa

16 Feb 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

20 Jul 2026 - 24 Nov 2026

Delivery days:

Palmerston North - Mondays and Tuesdays

Otaki - Mondays and Tuesdays

Wairarapa - Mondays and Tuesdays

Discover if a career in wastewater, stormwater, electricity or road networks is right for you, while still in secondary school.

U-Skills Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Infrastructure Level 3

Level 3

UCOL Wairarapa (Featherston Quarry)

05 Mar 2026 - 06 Nov 2026

Delivery days:

Thursdays and Fridays

Kickstart your career in wastewater, stormwater, electricity or road networks with a comprehensive pre-employment qualification for the Infrastructure Works industry!

Service Industries

A UCOL learner performing a beauty treatment on a client at the salon.

U-Skills Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Skin Care and Cosmetics Level 3

Level 3

UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

Starting: Week of 09 Feb 2026

Finishing: Week ending 13 Nov 2026

Delivery days:

Wairarapa and Palmerston North - Thursdays and Fridays

Whanganui – Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Passionate about skin care and cosmetics? Learn the skills you need to build a career as a professional in the beauty industry.

A UCOL student dressing a client's hair at one of UCOL's hair saloon

U-Skills Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Salon Skills (Introductory) (Level 2)

Level 2

UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

2 days per week for 9 months

Starting: Week of 09 Feb 2026

Finishing: Week ending 20 Nov 2026

Delivery days: Wednesdays and Thursdays

Interested in entering the exciting world of hairdressing or beauty therapy? Discover the vast range of career pathways these two ever-evolving industries offer!

A UCOL cookery student carrying a platter.

U-Skills Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Cookery Level 3

Level 3

UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui

Starting: Week of 09 Feb 2026

Finishing: Week ending 30 Oct 2026

Delivery days:

Palmerston North - Thursdays and Fridays

Whanganui - Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Gain advanced skills in cooking and preparing food, so you’re ready to work in a commercial kitchen!

U-Skills Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport Skills

Level 3

Manawatū in Palmerston North

2 days per week for 32 weeks

Starting: Week of 09 Mar 2026

Finishing: Week ending 16 Oct 2026

Delivery days:

Thursdays and Fridays

Logistics and commercial road transport industry are always in high demand. The UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Road Transport Skills could steer you in the right direction to success.