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FACULTY OVERVIEW

Science and Technology

Faculty Overview

The Faculty of Science and Technology includes four schools: the School of Information and Communication Technology, the School of Agriculture Sciences, the School of Science and Technology, and Tonga Maritime Politech Institution / Fokololo-‘oe-Hau Maritime School.

The faculty supports applied learning in information systems, computer science, agriculture, horticulture, technical trades, engineering-related skills, and maritime training. These areas prepare students for employment, further study, and contribution to Tonga’s technical, vocational, agricultural, and maritime workforce.

Students may pursue certificate, diploma, degree, trade, and maritime pathways through practical, skills-based, and industry-oriented programmes.

PROGRAMMES BY SCHOOL

Faculty Programme Areas

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School of Information and Communication Technology

The School of Information and Communication Technology delivers programmes in information systems and computer studies.

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CERTIFICATE

Certificate in Information Systems

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Provides an introduction to information systems, including components, design and construction of systems in commercial, scientific, and governmental enterprises.

DIPLOMA

Diploma in Information Systems

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Explores database management systems, file processing, data models, query languages, recovery and concurrency, security, integrity, and relational database development.

CERTIFICATE

Certificate in Computer Studies

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Introduces data structures and algorithms, object-oriented programming, Visual Basic.Net, and skills required to become an apt computer programmer.

DIPLOMA

Diploma in Computer Science

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Consolidates and extends programming knowledge, classical algorithms, asymptotic analysis, and critical thinking for solving real-world computing problems.

School of Agriculture Sciences

The School of Agriculture Sciences offers horticulture and agricultural sciences pathways from certificate to bachelor level.Visit School of Agriculture Sciences

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Certificate · Level 4

Certificate in Horticulture

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Strengthens applied horticulture knowledge, practical competence, and preparation for higher-level agriculture pathways

Certificate · Level 4

Certificate in Agricultural Sciences

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Provides foundational agricultural science knowledge and skills for further study and practical agriculture work.

Certificate · Level 4

Certificate in Aquaculture and Coastal Fisheries

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

This unit develops practical skills for the safe operation and routine support of fishing, diving, and marine survey vessels.

Diploma · Level 5

Diploma in Aquaculture and Coastal Fisheries

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Provides applied diploma-level training in aquaculture and coastal fisheries, including production systems, aquatic biology, water quality, hatchery operations, nutrition, biosecurity, harvesting, fisheries compliance, and industry experience.

Diploma · Level 5

Diploma in Agricultural Sciences

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Develops agricultural science knowledge, practical skills, and preparation for employment or further study.

Diploma · Level 6

Diploma in Agricultural Sciences

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Provides advanced diploma-level preparation in agricultural science and applied agricultural practice.

Bachelor · Level 7

Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Supports higher-level study, research preparation, and professional agricultural science pathways.

POST GRAD· Level 8

Post Graduate Diploma In Agriculture Sciences

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Provides advanced Level 8 study in agricultural research and communication, supported by a broad range of specialist units across agribusiness, livestock production, crop systems, soils, climate resilience, food security and sustainable agriculture.

Master· Level 9

Master of Agricultural Sciences

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Develops advanced research capabilities in agricultural science through research design, literature review, data analysis, experimental design and independent thesis research. The programme prepares students to investigate complex agricultural challenges and contribute evidence-based solutions relevant to Tonga and the wider Pacific.

School of Science and Technology

The School of Science and Technology provides trade and technical programmes for practical, skills-based employment.

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Trade / Certificate

Provides skills and experience in maintaining automotive light vehicles.

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Provides an introduction to information systems, including components, design and construction of systems in commercial, scientific, and governmental enterprises.

Trade / Certificate

Panel Beating & Spray Painting

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Builds skills in panel beating, spray painting, and vehicle body repair.

Certificate

Plumping

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Provides basic skills and experience for plumbing work.

Trade / Certificate

Carpentry

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Provides practical skills for building and construction work.

Trade / Certificate

Electrical Engineering

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Develops practical skills and experience for electrical trade pathways.

Trade / Certificate

Fitting and Machining

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Develops practical skills and experience for electrical trade pathways.

Trade / Certificate

Welding

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Provides practical skills and experience for welding work.

School of Science and Technology

The School of Science and Technology provides trade and technical programmes for practical, skills-based employment.

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Maritime

General Practice Rating

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Prepares students for careers at sea aboard vessels trading internationally or in Tongan waters.

Maritime

Able Seafarer Deck and Engine

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Builds deck and engine skills for maritime employment and shipboard operations.

Maritime

Master Class 4

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Prepares candidates for maritime leadership, vessel operation, and navigation responsibilities.

Maritime

Master Class 5

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Prepares candidates for small vessel operation, navigation, safety, and vessel management pathways.

Maritime

Master Class 6

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Provides training in maritime skills, shipboard operations, safety, hygiene, communication, and discipline.

Maritime

Dangerous Cargo

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Prepares students for safety requirements involving dangerous, hazardous, and harmful cargoes.

Maritime

Basic Safety of Life at Sea

Duration: Confirm with School
Study Mode: Confirm with School

Introduces personal survival techniques, fire fighting, first aid, and occupational health and safety.

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