LEVEL 3
NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN STUDY AND CAREER PREPARATION (LEVEL 3)
Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert, Waitākere Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $2,900 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)
Are you keen to start your tertiary education, but didn’t complete high school? Perhaps you want to change your career but lack the confidence or skills to begin tertiary study? This programme is designed to get you ready to succeed in tertiary study and provide a pathway into other certificate or diploma programmes. Programme overview
Career opportunities This programme prepares you for further study at certificate or diploma level.
Highlights • Learn in a supportive adult-learning environment with lecturers who are friendly, supportive and knowledgeable. • Develop the study skills, background knowledge and confidence to succeed in your future studies and workplace. • A mix of group and individual projects, seminars, debates, whānau hui, oral and written exercises, and self-directed learning. • When you successfully complete this programme, you can apply to enter other certificate and diploma level programmes.
The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) will give you the confidence, knowledge, and skills you need to progress into higher education or a job. Each programme has been put together with employment pathways in mind, so you can be sure the skills you learn are relevant. Once you've applied, we'll get in touch to find out what you want to specialise in. This will determine what courses you can choose from. Once you graduate, you can continue your study journey in the following subjects: • Architecture and architectural technology • Art and design
Part 1: You’ll complete a few online assessments, which check your current reading, writing, and maths skills. This isn’t an exam – we don’t expect you to get all the answers right, and you’ll receive your results immediately.
Part 2: You’ll then be able to talk to our friendly academic staff about the best study option for you based on your results. You’re welcome to bring along a support person.
Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:
• Business
Academic
• Construction management and quantity surveying
1. 8 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
• Early childhood education
• If you don't have NCEA, we’ll also accept a relevant qualification at Level 2 on the NZQF or above, or an equivalent qualification.
• Engineering (electrical and civil) • Environmental and animal sciences • Land surveying • Nursing and medical imaging • Screen arts, acting, and technical production • Social work and community development • Sport, exercise and recreation • Trades (automotive, mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying)
Youth Guarantee Scheme If you’re between 16 and 19 years old, and didn’t achieve NCEA Level 2 at high school, you may be eligible to study for free for one year under the Youth Guarantee Scheme. We have up to 60 places available each year (product to confirm change).
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Application Process
2. Three years’ secondary education 3. Be 16 years old by the time the programme begins
English If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following: • Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available (see unitec.ac.nz/ english).
