Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Known for hands-on, industry-aligned education, Toi Ohomai focuses on giving learners real skills that lead to real outcomes. With strong employer connections, supportive teaching, and clear pathways across certificates, diplomas, and degrees, it’s a place where learning stays relevant and confidence grows over time. Courses span trades, construction, business, health, creative industries, technology, and primary industries, helping learners build experience and momentum for whatever comes next.
Hands-on learning, grounded in the real world 🌏
Toi Ohomai is one of Aotearoa’s largest institutes of technology, known for practical, industry-connected learning that helps learners move confidently from study into work. Delivering courses across the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato, Toi Ohomai plays a key role in supporting regional talent and future-focused industries.
If you’re looking for learning that’s applied, supportive, and built around real outcomes, Toi Ohomai is well worth exploring.
What makes Toi Ohomai different 👀
🛠 Practical from day one
Learning at Toi Ohomai is hands-on and applied. You’ll spend time building real skills through projects, simulations, placements, and practical assessments designed to reflect the world you’re stepping into.
🤝 Designed with industry
Courses are shaped alongside employers and industry partners, helping ensure what you learn is relevant, current, and valued. Many courses include work-integrated learning or direct industry experience.
🌱 Support that helps you stick with it
Smaller class sizes, approachable tutors, and strong learner support mean you’re not just a number. Toi Ohomai focuses on helping learners stay engaged, confident, and progressing.
🧭 Clear pathways, not pressure
You don’t need to lock in one big decision upfront. Many learners start with a certificate or diploma and build towards higher-level study as their goals become clearer.
Study areas you can explore 🎓
Toi Ohomai offers courses across a wide range of future-focused fields, including:
💼 Business, accounting and management
🏗 Construction, engineering and trades
🎨 Creative industries and digital media
🧑⚕️ Health, wellbeing and community services
🍽 Hospitality, tourism and culinary arts
💻 Information technology and computing
🌿 Primary industries, horticulture and environmental studies
📚 Education and social services
Study options vary by course and may include full-time, part-time, on-campus, or blended learning.