The majority of Taster Day workshops are held at the Nelson Campus.
Please note: Taster Days are in-person at NMIT campuses, not online.
Monday, 12 May
10 am – 12 pm
Aquaculture
Nelson Campus
Hands-on with aquatic life—sedate and weigh goldfish, observe artemia, and dive into microscopic marine analysis!
Carpentry
Richmond Campus
Get involved with a real house build—no nail gun skills needed!
Mechanical Engineering
Nelson Campus
Try MIG welding—no experience required, just bring your curiosity!
Beauty
Nelson Campus
Taster beauty attendees will be treated to either a relaxation facial or relaxation hand and nail treatment. Treatments are performed by our Level 5 Beauty Therapy students, so there will be lots of opportunities to ask questions.
1 pm – 2:45 pm
Conservation
Richmond Campus
Hands-on conservation experience—preserve wildlife and learn vital skills!
Horticulture
Richmond Campus
Grow plants from seed to cuttings in the nursery—get your hands dirty!
Tuesday, 13 May
10 am – 12 pm
Civil Engineering
Nelson Campus
Learn to measure building strength and build bridges—mix theory and practice!
Nursing
Nelson Campus
Engage in some hands-on activities in our science lab and clinical suite while hearing from current students about their NMIT and nursing practice experiences.
Adventure tourism
Nelson Campus
Tour of our gear shed on campus, where we can grab you a pair of our climbing shoes. A van will take you with one of our tutors to Gravity Well for a bouldering session (small indoor wall with no ropes, just climbing challenges)
1 pm – 2:45 pm
Social Sciences
Nelson Campus
Explore social work and counselling—make a real difference in people’s lives!
Automotive
Marlborough Campus
Get hands-on with vehicle maintenance—get to know the automotive trade!
Wednesday, 14 May
1 pm – 2:45 pm
Animation/CGI
Nelson Campus
Dive into digital sculpting with ZBrushCoreMini—perfect for CGI in games, film, and animation!
Automotive
Nelson Campus
Get an overview of automotive maintenance—see what the trade is all about.
Hairdressing
Nelson Campus
Style and curl hair on a mannequin—practice your hairdressing skills!
Thursday, 15 May
10 am – 12 pm
Arts & Media
Nelson Campus
Interactive workshop with students and tutors—explore the world of Arts & Media!
Aviation
Nelson Campus
Explore aircraft maintenance and see what the aviation trade is all about.
1 pm – 2:45 pm
Business
Nelson Campus & Marlborough Campus (via video link)
Put your problem-solving skills to the test—compete in a fun business challenge!
Computing & IT
Nelson Campus
Explore coding and system architecture—perfect for gaming and design enthusiasts!
Maritime
Nelson Campus
Interactive maritime workshop with current students and tutors—experience the industry firsthand!
Music
Nelson Campus
Tour our state-of-the-art music facilities and discover what studying music at NMIT is all about!
Friday, 16 May
10 am – 12 pm
Culinary Arts
Nelson Campus
Try cake decorating in our amazing NMIT kitchens—get creative with frosting and designs!
Fitness
Nelson Campus
Learn about the sport and exercise industry—join an interactive workshop.
Viticulture
Marlborough Campus
Explore the world of viticulture and winemaking—tour our facilities and talk to tutors.
1 pm – 2:45 pm
Hospitality
Nelson Campus
Make espresso coffee and mocktails in a hands-on hospitality workshop.
