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Optometrist | Kaimātai Whatu

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Optometrists examine clients' eyes to diagnose and provide solutions for vision problems. They also diagnose, monitor and manage eye diseases such as cataracts.  

Biomedical Engineer | Mataaro Rongoā Koiora

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Biomedical engineers design, build and maintain medical equipment, artificial body parts and computer programs to help treat disabilities, diseases, or injuries.

Scrum Master | Kaitakawaenga Kakari

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Scrum masters use the scrum software development approach to keep IT project teams on track. They also help remove obstacles to progress. 

NCEA credits needed for study, apprenticeships and training

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Telecommunications Engineer | Mataaro Whitiwhiti Kōrero

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Telecommunications engineers design, test and build telecommunications networks and systems.

Print Finisher | Kaiwhakatau Tānga

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Print finishers bind, finish and repair books and other publications by hand or by machine.

Recycler/Dismantler | Kaihangarua/Kaiwetewete

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Recyclers/dismantlers take apart, separate, sort and sell materials to be recycled or reused.

Textile Process Operator | Kaimahi Kaka-aku

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Textile process operators carry out a variety of tasks in the production of materials such as fabric, canvas, yarn and carpet.