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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)
Career opportunities • Entry into 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.
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 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 Business Construction management and quantity surveying Early childhood education 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 (see pg. 3).
Application Process
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:
Academic
1. 8 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) • 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. 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 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 pg. 17).
There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.
Skills Review:
Don’t worry if you don’t meet the admission requirements – there is another option.
You’ll be asked to attend a Skills Review session at our Mt Albert campus. This will help us to understand your literacy and numeracy skills, so we can place you in the right level programme.
Sessions are held on various days in the lead up to the start of each semester.
Note: International graduates will not be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.
For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/bridging
International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international
