Unitec Prospectus 2020

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Nau mai, haere mai rā e te iwi whānui Te tini me te mano i runga i te kārangaranga o te whenua ko Rangimatarau e Haere mai rā koutou ngā waewae tapu, ngā kāwai rangatira o ngā mātā waka, ngā wai puna, ngā awa, ngā roto, ngā tai moana, ngā maunga tapu o ngā whenua taketake katoa Haere mai rā ki te ātea tapu a Te Noho Kotahitanga i Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka e


NgakÄ u Mahaki te Wharenui


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i Te Whārangi Ihirang

Kia ora and welcome

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Study Pathway 10 How to Apply 12 Funding your Studies 14 Scholarships 15 Our Campuses 16 Student Life and Support Services

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International Success 20 Māori at Unitec 22 Pacific at Unitec 24

Preparing for Study

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Architecture

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Business

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Computing and Information Technology

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Construction

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Creative Industries Education

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Engineering

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English, Language Teaching and Interpreting

Environmental and Animal Sciences

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Healthcare

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Social Work and Community Development

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Sport, Exercise and Recreation

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Supported Learning

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Trades

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Short Courses 174 Free4U Computing 175 Admission Requirements - CIE and IB equivalents

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The information contained in this publication is for domestic students. For international students, please get in touch with international@unitec.ac.nz or visit unitec.ac.nz/international to view the international prospectus. Disclaimer: Unitec Institute of Technology (Unitec) has used all reasonable care and skill to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate at the time of printing (September 2019). However, matters covered by this publication are subject to change due to a continuous process of review. Unitec reserves the right to make any changes without notice. So far as the law permits, Unitec accepts no responsibility for any loss suffered by any person due to reliance (either in whole or in part) on the information contained in this publication, whether direct or indirect, and whether foreseeable or not. For the most up-to-date information, please visit unitec.ac.nz or visit Student Central (Te Pae Kōrero) at either the Mt Albert or the Waitākere campus.

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Programme Index

Our 2020 Programme Index From architecture, animal sciences and business, to healthcare, social work and trades, we have a number of study and programme options available that will prepare you for your first job, and give you the skills and knowledge to pursue your dream career.


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»» New Zealand Certificate in Career and Study Preparation (Level 3)

Architecture

»» New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Art and Design »» New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Screen Arts, Acting and Technical Production

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»» New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Landscape Design) »» New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology »» New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Commercial) »» New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Residential) »» New Zealand Diploma in Landscape Design (Design) »» Bachelor of Architectural Technology

»» Bachelor of Creative Enterprise »» Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Acting for Screen and Theatre) »» Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Contemporary Dance) »» Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Production Design and Management) »» Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Screen Arts) »» Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice

»» Bachelor of Landscape Architecture

»» Master of Creative Practice

»» Master of Architecture »» Master of Architecture (Professional)

Education

»» Master of Landscape Architecture

Business

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Creative Industries

Pg. 97

»» Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

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»» New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson) »» New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Business and Communication »» New Zealand Diploma in Business - Accounting »» New Zealand Diploma in Business - Leadership and Management »» Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

Engineering

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»» New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) »» New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) »» New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronic) »» New Zealand Diploma in Surveying

»» Bachelor of Business (Finance)

»» Bachelor of Applied Technology - Automotive Engineering

»» Bachelor of Business (Management)

»» Bachelor of Applied Technology - Transport Management

»» Bachelor of Business (Marketing) »» Graduate Certificate in Professional Accountancy »» Graduate Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management) »» Graduate Diploma in Business (Marketing) »» Graduate Diploma in Business (Operations Management) »» Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy »» Postgraduate Diploma in Business »» Master of Applied Practice (Professional Accounting) »» Master of Business

»» Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) »» Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)

Teaching English, Language and Interpreting

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»» New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3, Level 4 and Level 5) »» New Zealand Certificate in Language Teaching »» Certificate in Liaison Interpreting

Computing and logy Information Techno

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»» New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology (Essentials) »» New Zealand Diploma in Information Systems (Level 5) »» Bachelor of Computing Systems »» Graduate Diploma in Computing »» Postgraduate Diploma in Computing »» Master of Computing

Construction

Environmental and Animal Sciences

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»» New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animal) »» New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Canine Behaviour and Training) »» New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Captive Wild Animals) »» New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Companion Animals)

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»» New Zealand Diploma in Construction »» Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management) »» Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) »» Bachelor of Construction (Property Development) »» Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management

»» New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) »» New Zealand Certificate in Animal Welfare Investigations »» New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing »» Bachelor of Applied Science (Animal Management and Welfare) »» Bachelor of Applied Science (Biodiversity Management) »» Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing


Healthcare

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»» Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Imaging) »» Bachelor of Nursing

Social Work and pment Community Develo

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»» New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Mental Health and Addiction Support »» Bachelor of Social Practice »» Master of Applied Practice (Social Practice)

Spor t, Exercise and Recreation

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»» New Zealand Certificate in Exercise »» New Zealand Certificate in Sport Coaching »» New Zealand Certificate in Sport and Recreation (Community Development) »» New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector)

Supported Learning

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»» New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living and Working

Trades Pg. 157 »» New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering »» New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering »» New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry »» New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) »» New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Supervisor) »» New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Allied Trades »» New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry »» New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Joinery »» New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) »» New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering »» New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying »» New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting »» New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering »» New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing »» New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying


Kia ora and Welcome!

Merran Davis Interim Chief Executive, Unitec Institute of Technology

At Unitec we are strongly focused on the success of our students and engaging with the communities we serve.

As New Zealand’s largest Institute of Technology, Unitec has a team of academic staff who are leaders in their field, and connections to industry which ensure our graduates are work-ready and sought after by employers. We have created advanced, modern teaching facilities and an approach to learning which ensures graduates have the specialised knowledge to succeed, and also the soft skills which will be invaluable throughout your career. We believe in applied learning, which means we understand the value of real-world experience. Our industry partnerships allow us to build work placements in our programmes, giving you opportunities to hone your skills, build connections, and ensure what you’re learning is on the cutting edge and in demand. Unitec is New Zealand’s leading Institute ofTechnology for applied research, with our academic staff driving innovation through applied and collaborative projects which support our economy, community, and environment. Students can contribute to this research while studying and many of our graduates emerge with work already published in academic and industry journals. Our campus is diverse and we provide the expert guidance and support services to ensure all our students are supported to achieve their goals. Every student and staff member who comes to Unitec is welcomed through Te Noho Kotahitanga Marae and becomes part of our whānau. During 2018 our support structures were strengthened further with the appointment of new Directors of Māori, Pacific and International Success. See pages18 to 28 to see some of the exciting initiative planned. Course delivery is tailored to reflect contemporary student life with the flexibility to balance work, family, study, and personal time. We have amazing support teams on site offering extra assistance, counselling services, and a brand new wellness centre. Whatever your goals, they are important to us and we have the knowledge and expertise here at Unitec to help you succeed.

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ay Study Pathaw ma Te Ara Pout

The New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) is divided into 10 levels, covers a range of qualifications, and is based on how complex the learning is. When you study at tertiary level, you'll generally study towards a Level 4 of higher qualification. That's why, for most programmes, you need to have finished secondary school or have a specific level of NCEA. The NZQF indicates the level of knowledge and skills that you’ll gain when you graduate, as well as what further education and employment opportunities the qualification could lead to. We have over 100 programmes to choose from - start at the level that suits your experience and qualifications, and then pathway to higher level programmes.

POSTGRADUATE

Level 8–10

Doctorate, Master's, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, Bachelor's with Honours

Level 7

Bachelor's, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate

UNDERGRADUATE

Full-time duration: 1–3 years 60–360 credits

Full-time duration: 1–4 years 60–480 credits

Top tip: When you look at a programme of study in New Zealand, it should tell you which level on the NZQF you’d achieve when you graduate, as well as the type of qualification – such as a certificate, diploma or degree.

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Level 5-6

DIPLOMA

Level 1-6

CERTIFICATE

Full-time duration: 1–2 years 120–240 credits

Full-time duration: 6 months – 4 years Up to 320 credits


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ply How to Ap Tuku te tono Applying for a programme is easy when you follow these five steps. Before applying, make sure you have your Certified ID documents (passport or birth certificate) handy.

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Decide on the right programme for you and click ‘Apply Now’ On the Unitec website (unitec.ac.nz), visit a programme page you're interested in and click Apply Now.

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Complete your application

Complete your enrolment tasks

You'll then need to create an account with Unitec, entering personal details and your academic history into our system.

When you've finished your application, you’ll be welcomed to your Enrolment Dashboard. You'll then need to complete the necessary tasks to receive an "Offer of Study". (eg. upload documents to support your application)

Request an update If you need help during your application, you can ‘Request an Update’ in your Enrolment Portal. We'll also be keeping an eye on your progress, and may contact you if we need to. Otherwise, feel free to call 0800 10 95 10, or email study@unitec.ac.nz.

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If all goes well, you’ll receive an ‘Offer of Study’ in your Enrolment Portal. You can then accept this offer via your Enrolment Portal.

If your offer is conditional, you may be required to complete the additional tasks that are still outstanding. Wrap these up quickly and your place in the programme will be secured.

Accept your ‘Offer of Study’

Finish off remaining tasks

CONGRATS! YOU’RE IN! We’ll get you into the right courses for your programme.

Then you’ll need to arrange payment of your fees (see page 14).

Sorting out your timetable Once you’re enrolled into the right courses and classes, your timetable will be created. You’ll then be sent an email telling you how to log into our Student Portal and access your timetable. Around this time, an invoice will be sent to you by post which will explain your study costs.

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s ie d u t S r u o y g Fundin e tāhua akoranga T

Studying is an investment in your future and one of the best ways to ensure you remain work-ready in today's ever-changing world. If you're considering study at tertiary level, here are some of your options for funding your studies. Fees-Free If this is your first time studying at Unitec, you might be eligible for fees-free study support. Fees-free covers your tuition fees, compulsory course costs and compulsory student services fees. To receive fees-free support, you need to be eligible and enrolled in an eligible programme. For up-to-date information on fees-free study, including eligibility criteria, visit feesfree.govt.nz

Student Loans and Allowances StudyLink is the best place to start when looking for help to pay for your study. What you’re eligible to apply for depends on your age, income and course type. StudyLink may be able to help with: • Compulsory tuition fees • Course-related costs • Other costs (e.g. disability or childcare)

Note: if you’re eligible for fees-free study, you might not need a loan for your tuition fees (but you might still need one for course-related and living costs).

Our Student Support Advisors can help you with any questions to do with funding your studies - even before you've started study! Email studentsupport@ unitec.ac.nz, call 0800 10 95 10 or drop into Te Pae Kōrero (Student Central) on either campus. 14

If you're between the ages of 16 and 19, a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and enrolled in an eligible 6- or 12-month Level 3 programme, you might be able to apply for funding under the Youth Guarantee Scheme to cover your compulsory tuition fees. For more information about eligibility criteria, visit tec.govt.nz

• Living costs

A Student Loan can help with paying for your tuition fees (compulsory fees charged by us), study materials (e.g. books, computer, travel) and living costs. Because this is a loan, you’ll have to pay it back once you start working.

Top tip:

Youth Guarantee Scheme

A Student Allowance is a weekly payment to help you with your living expenses while you’re studying. If you’re eligible, you don’t have to pay this one back. To find out if you’re eligible to apply for a Student Loan and/or Allowance, visit studylink.govt.nz. The application process for a Student Loan and/or Allowance can be quite complicated if you’ve not experienced it before. So, we have drop-in sessions available at the beginning of each semester where our Student Support Advisors can help you with your application.

Help while you study While you're studying, sometimes unexpected and additional costs can pop up. If you find yourself struggling financially, Unitec has Study Grants up to $500 that domestic, full-time students can apply for, as well as an emergency hardship fund that can provide a small one-off payment to help you cover the cost of unforeseen circumstances. Our Student Support team can help put you in touch with other support services who can help to get you back on your feet.

Our website unitec.ac.nz has the most up-to-date fees information. It also has useful links to help you work out how to apply for a loan, and whether there are scholarships you should be applying for.


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Applying for a scholarship or award is another great way to help pay for your studies.

We have a huge range available – there’s something for everyone – with scholarships and awards available for school leavers, Māori, and Pacific as well as gender-specific, tuition-fee, performance-based, and community scholarships and awards.

holarships Our full list of sc and awards For a full list of the scholarships and awards we have available, visit unitec.ac.nz/scholarships

Juvelino da Silva Sequeira 2018 Scholarship recipient

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Our Campuses Waitākere Campus Our Waitākere campus sits right in the heart of Henderson and is where almost 3000 of our students call home.

It’s in the perfect location for our Nursing, Medical Imaging, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Free4U Computing, and Social Practice students because of its proximity to local health and community services that all play a huge part in their learning experience. Nursing and Medical Imaging students spend time at the Waitākere Hospital Awhina Simulation Clinic, a sophisticated, high-tech clinical training facility. It provides key features of a fully-operating hospital environment for students to learn, practise and observe. Social Practice students complete work placements with services like the Kakano Youth Arts Collective, a visual arts initiative for young artists based at Corban Estate Arts Centre just down the road from campus.

Shuttle Our Inter-Campus Need to get from one campus to the other? Make use of our inter-campus shuttle which departs regularly from both campuses – and it's free for all Unitec students.

Campus ki Waitākere WaitākeWreānan ga o Wairaka Te Whare

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Mataaho

o Wairaka Te Whare Wānanga

Mt Albert Campus Mt Albert Campus Green and spacious with lots of car-parking, our Mt Albert campus is where you'll find our marae, Te Noho Kotahitanga. It's where all our students start and finish their study journey with us.

Te Puna: the hub for student and staff life dedicated to student services, teaching and study spaces, library facilities, food outlets and a student health centre. Mataaho: New Zealand’s largest open plan trades training facility, designed to reflect a modern worksite with students from different disciplines working and learning together in the same space. Here, you'll find simulation and emulation tools including the largest range of virtual reality, augmented reality, and emulation equipment for trades training in the country. Small animal unit: where students studying animal health and welfare spend time getting hands-on practical experience caring for companion animals. Both our campuses have a number of facilities available to help make your life as a student easier: • Childcare

• Sports Centre including gym

• Osteopathy clinic

• Squash Centre

• Copy Centre

• Vet clinic

• Te Puna Waiora (Medical Centre)

• Library

• Te Pae Kōrero (Student Central)

• Security and safety

• Food shops

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Student Life and s e ic v r e S t r o p Sup a Me te

Te Koiora Tauir ki Ngā Rātonga Tauna Welcome to Unitec - as Director of Student Success, I'm privileged to work with an open and friendly team, all dedicated to supporting you have the best experience while you're studying. Your success is our success!

Q and A with

Annette Pitovao

Director of Student Success, Poutama Angitū

How would your team describe you? Firm but fair – I try my best to lead by example.

What are the three things you think about most in a day? • What do I want to achieve today? • How can I make a difference? • What can I do differently to yesterday?

Favourite place on campus? There’s an amazing view on Level 3 of Te Puna straight across the puna. In the early morning light, its tranquillity is beautiful.

Favourite eatery on campus?

There is always something going on and you’ll always be able to find someone to help you with anything from academic support and career development to health and wellbeing, connection with other students, financial support and spirituality. Remember, you've paid for these services through your fees so take advantage as much as you can during your studies to ensure you succeed.

Any tips for students struggling to decide on what to study? Have a plan - what does your dream job look like and what are the steps you need to take to get there? I’ve met so many young people unsure of what to study and having a plan is a great way to keep on track.

Piece of advice for new students? It's important to make connections (whānaungatanga) and create a layer of support and trust with people you know you can lean on. Make lots of friends and build connections in the classroom so you have people you can discuss things with.

Advice you would give your 18-year-old self? Relax woman! Upon reflection I was probably too structured. I didn’t allow myself enough flex and others too much.

Long Black Café (Mt Albert).

Help on Campus Our Student Support Advisors can help answer any questions you may have, help you navigate your way around your studies, and ease you into student life on campus. Ask them about anything - from financial and budgeting support, scholarships, awards and grants, and mentoring opportunities. They work closely with all student support services across both campuses, and can refer you to or connect you with the right people and services. 18

Top tip: Have a chat to the team at the AskMe desk in Te Puna (Mt Albert) or the Hub (Waitākere) to speak with a Student Support Advisor. Te Pae Kōrero (Student Central) is your first point of contact for all programme enquiries and enrolments.


Learning and Achievement

Our Academic Development Team provide free academic support and advice through workshops, one-to-one and group consultations covering a range of topics including academic reading and writing, referencing and time management. Their services are available on both campuses – you can either book an appointment or drop-in during student drop-in hours.

Career Development

Our Career Development Team offer career advice and is free for all prospective and current Unitec students, as well as Alumni. The career consultants not only help with getting your CV ready but will also help maximise your employability. Come and talk to the team if you need a hand planning the next step in your studies or career.

Ally Network

We want our students to know they are respected and valued no matter their sexual orientation. The ALLY network is made up of gay, straight, cis and diverse gendered staff and students who work towards building an inclusive learning environment.

Disability Support Services

The Access4Success team works to support students across Unitec with long-term, short-term, and temporary impairments. If you have a physical, learning or sensory impairment, mental distress or temporary injury, Access4Success offers resources and support like note-taking, assist technology, alternative exam arrangements and temporary parking permits.

Health and Wellbeing

Te Puna Waiora is our fully-equipped medical centre for both our domestic and international students. We have everything needed to support both your physical and mental wellbeing with counselling services, free nurse visits and affordable doctor’s appointments. Our Volunteer Chaplains (Multifaith Chaplaincy Service) are on-hand to support our staff and students of all faiths, including those of no particular faith, and provide an inclusive and holistic approach to spirituality. And our Sports Centre (Mt Albert campus) hosts both a stadium and fully equipped gym open to the community. As a Unitec student, you can enjoy discounted rates to join.

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International Success

My role is to ensure the wellbeing and inclusion of our international students as well as quality education and learning outcomes.

Q and A with

Tracy Chapman

I work alongside our international support teams to improve our services – it’s important we take care of our international students, that they’re well supported, welcomed and valued for their contribution to the communities they live and study in, and to New Zealand as a whole.

Director of International Success

Favourite part of your job?

Number one question asked by new students?

Meeting new students and connecting them with each other.

Usually something job-related. We find opportunities where we can for our international students to work on their interviewing and CV writing skills as well as networking and internship opportunities.

In your opinion, what makes Unitec the best place to work and study? The people – all the staff are genuinely dedicated to their students.

Good life hack for study? Get to know your lecturers – make sure they know who you are and make sure you get the most out of them.

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Piece of advice for new students? Go to everything you’re invited to, pay attention, always be on the look-out for opportunities, get connected, and don’t be afraid to ask questions (even if by email).

Fun fact, how many languages can you speak? I can only speak English fluently but my te reo Māori and German is pretty good, I know some French and Italian, and I can understand some Arabic.


rt International Suppo The International Team is here for you when you need help or advice. We start each semester with a special orientation event, and you can drop in with questions at any stage of your studies. We help our International students with: • Student Visa and Insurance information • Academic programme advice, entry to admission requirements and study options • Tuition fees • Accommodation • Living in New Zealand • International support and information • Workshops and Focus Groups

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e Ehara taku yself alone, but th m f o t a th t o n is My success

Q and A with iri Toni Rew

Director of Māori Success

What’s your role at Unitec? I work with a fantastic group of our Māori staff to ensure our Māori students are academically and culturally successful

What are the three things you think about most in a day?

A tip for balancing study/work/life commitments? Plan early. When you enrol, you’re given your schedule for the year. Buy a big calendar and put all the important dates on it – when assignments are due, when your exams are. This way you can see the whole year in advance and get ahead by planning other commitments around your study.

• My whānau are always top of mind • Māori students and how we can better support them to succeed • How I can better support my Unitec whānau

Favourite place on campus? Ngakau Mahaki (Unitec’s wharenui) because I feel culturally connected to it and I love that it’s a place for all of Unitec. Second favourite is the marae’s kitchen for obvious reasons.

Recommendations for making the transition from school/work to study easier? Whānau support is essential. If your whānau live locally, stay with them at home if you can to save money. If you’re from out-of-town, we can be your whānau away from home. We won’t do your washing, but we can pretty much help with anything else.

Piece of advice for new students? Make sure you choose the right programme for you! Not because Nan said do this or because Uncle did that – you’ve got to study the programme that best suits your life journey.

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a Te Noho Kotahitang Te Noho Kotahitanga, our partnership with Māori, is at the core of everything we do so it only makes sense our marae at our Mt Albert campus be named Te Noho Kotahitanga too. Our marae is a living, breathing reflection of our commitment to the success of all students and is a place full of learning opportunities. It’s a place for students to connect with their place of learning, and for Māori students, a space to be their authentic selves – wherever they are on their cultural journey. It’s also where an awesome group of our Māori staff call home.

Marae Team It’s not often you won’t find one of our marae whānau working hard to take care of the marae and our students. They welcome all new students and staff to Unitec with a powhiri, and they're part of the celebrations when you graduate (particularly for our Māori graduation, Kahurangi). They’re your whānau away from home and can help you find the right support for any academic, cultural or financial queries you might have. You’ll always be able to find a helping hand at the marae – drop in whenever you need too.

For more information visit: unitec.ac.nz/māori

Academic Development (Māori) Our Māori Academic Development team provide free academic support and advice through workshops, one-to-one and group consultations covering a range of topics including academic reading and writing, referencing and time management. Their services are available on both campuses – you can either book an appointment or drop-in during student drop-in hours.

Whai Ake i te Ara Tika Whai Ake is a Māori mentoring programme that provides a strong support system for our new Māori students based on whānaungatanga (a connection to each other), manaakitanga (an environment of care) and whakapapa (family connections). It’s an opportunity to connect and learn from other Māori students who have already completed their first year, while enjoying the benefits of academic, cultural and wellbeing support within a kaupapa Māori setting. As a first year student enrolled in a full-time, full-year programme, you may be eligible for a Whai Ake mentee scholarship which will take $2000 off your tuition fees. 23


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Q and A witho Tominiko Falanik

Director of Pacific Success, Pacific Centre for Learning, Teaching and Research

What’s your role at Unitec? My role is to oversee our commitment to Pacific success. My team and I at the Pacific Centre work to ensure our Pacific students have what they need to achieve both academically and culturally.

Study what you're passionate about, not what other people want you to study.

Favourite place on campus?

Recommendations for making the transition from school/work to study easier?

Te Puna (Mt Albert campus) – partly because it’s where the Pacific Centre is located, but also because it’s always a welcoming, alive and bright space.

The journey is always easier when you have support, whether that be from family and friends or from us – but support is always available when you ask.

Top three reasons a student would visit the Pacific Centre?

Number one question asked by new students?

• Academic support

Where can I get financial help or are there any scholarships? (see Funding your studies on pg. 14 and 15).

• To hang out and be a student in a space dedicated to their culture • To get lunch (luckily, we always have plenty of food)

Favourite part of the job? Meeting and hanging out with students.

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Any tips for students struggling to decide on what to study?

Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? I had a teacher who never gave me advice, but he believed in me and went out of his way to make sure I knew it. But I’ve got one phrase that has stuck with me for years: conceive, believe and achieve. What your mind conceives, and your heart believes, you can achieve.


The Pacific Centre It's important our Pacific students not only have an awesome learning experience but have the space to learn and grow as Pacific people. The Pacific Centre is your first port of call – it’s a place for our Pacific students to come and be advised on where best to seek academic, cultural and wellbeing support, so you can achieve to the best of your abilities. The support network reaches wide and far across both campuses. You’ll never not be able to find someone willing to help you out.

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The Pacific Centre team also run Pacific events throughout the year to make sure you remain culturally connected while studying. These include orientation activities and fanau evenings, Pacific language week celebrations, assignment retreats and our Pacific Graduation Dinner.

Academic Development (Pacific) Our Pacific Academic Development team provide free academic support and advice through workshops, one-to-one and group consultations covering a range of topics including academic reading and writing, referencing and time management. Their services are available on both campuses – you can either book an appointment or drop-in and see them at the Pacific Centre during student drop-in hours.

For more information visit: unitec.ac.nz/pacific

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Exciting new study and career preparation Level 4 pathways are under development for Nursing and Health Sciences, Early Childhood Education, and Sport, Exercise and Recreation.

We've categorised our programmes so you can see what study pathways are available. To find the programme you're looking for, refer to the page number next to each programme.

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Preparing for study

ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne l 3) e v e (L n io t a r a p e r P r Study and Caree Level 3 Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert 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 environment with lecturers who are friendly and knowledgeable. •

You’ll need to pass four courses, totalling 60 credits, to successfully complete this programme. 45 of these credits must be at Level 3. Each course is worth 15 credits. Courses are a mix of group and individual work, seminars, debates, whānau hui, oral and written exercises, and self-­directed learning.

This programme is designed to get you ready to succeed at higher level study and provide a pathway into other certificate or diploma programmes. Programme overview If don’t have the necessary secondary school education requirements for certificate and diploma level tertiary study, this programme will give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in your future studies, and the workplace. Whatever your educational background, we're here to support you on your learning journey. You'll study topics that prepare you for your chosen career. Once you've applied, we'll get in touch to find out what you want to specialise in as this will determine what courses you can choose from.

We specialise in various areas including: • Animal Health and Welfare • Architecture and Architectural Technology • Art and Design • Business • Construction Management, Quantity Surveying and Property Development • Early Childhood Education • Engineering • IT and Computing • Nursing and Medical Imaging • Social Work and Community Development • Sport, Exercise and Recreation • Veterinary Nursing Youth Guarantee Scheme If you're between the ages of 16-19, and want to study this programme, you may be eligible to study for free for one year under the Youth Guarantee Scheme (see pg. 14 for more information). Note: International students who graduate will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa.

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Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. 8 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 2. A minimum of 3 years secondary education 3. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins 4. If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following: • Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years


Preparing for study Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 2 or above on the NZQF or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide enough evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. You may be asked to attend a Skills Review session at our Mt Albert campus. We'll check your current reading, writing and math skills, give you the opportunity to talk to our friendly academic staff about your plans, and find out more about what Unitec can offer you For advice about your career and study options, contact one of our friendly Advisors at our Careers Centre. Call 0800 10 75 10 Monday to Friday or email career@unitec.ac.nz to book an appointment at either campus.

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/bridging International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

We see value in diversity Think outside the box, look inside the person. At Unitec we see the value in diversity.

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Architecture


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Programmes available Architecture and Architectural Technology

• New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology

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• Bachelor of Architectural Studies

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• Master of Architecture (Professional)

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• Master of Architecture

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Interior Design

• New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Residential) • New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Commercial)

Landscape and Garden Design

• New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Landscape Design) • New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Design)

Landscape Architecture

• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture • Master of Landscape Architecture

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Architecture and Architectural Technology

in a m lo ip D d n la a e Z w Ne logy o n h c e T l a r u t c e it h c Ar Level 6 Total credits 240 (2.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for two years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $7,100 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Architectural technician • Architectural designer • Senior architectural designer • Urban designer

Programme Overview Use the latest technologies and work alongside architects to turn design concepts into the vital documents used to construct buildings. Our programme will give you the skills to design and produce construction documentation for both residential and commercial buildings.

• Consultant design practice owner

Admission requirements NCEA For this programme, you'll need the following:

Highlights

1. Achieved one of the below:

• Landscape architect • Design manager

• Emphasis on real-world applications using the latest technology of CAD and BIM (Building Information Management).

• A total of 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in Mathematics; or

• Our qualification is nationally recognised and endorsed by professional organisations.

• Gain exposure and experience with a wide range of construction software. • Good graduate employment opportunities. • Great preparation and easy transition into further higher-level study in our Bachelor of Construction and Bachelor of Architectural Studies programmes.

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This diploma is designed for those who want to become a skilled and competent Architectural Technologist or Technician.

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or Be at least 20 years old by the time the programme begins AND provide evidence of aptitude, appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the programme.

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing).

3. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/architecture International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time for 3 years Annual tuition fees $7,900 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Architectural designer • Design manager • Design technician • Draftsperson Highlights •

Leads to industry registration: together with the Master of Architecture (Professional), this programme forms a five-year package that helps you become a registered architect.

Endorsed by the New Zealand Institute of Architects, the New Zealand Registered Architects Board, and the Commonwealth Association of Architects.

• Real design projects and work placements providing practical working knowledge that will immerse you in your field and get you industry-ready before you graduate. •

Regular opportunities for overseas field trips to countries such as Brazil, China, Italy and Japan, where you work on projects with students and local community groups.

Option to study abroad with one of our international exchange partners in Australia, China, Germany, India, Mexico and the UK.

Take the first step in building your Architecture career and work towards your registration in this bachelor's programme. Programme overview Architects are masters of both the functional and creative, developing designs that impact the way we live and work, as well as inspire as living, functional works of art. This programme will get you started n the field as you work towards registration. In this programme you'll learn: • Develop a sound understanding of architectural design, urban housing design, and the history and theory of architecture. •

Explore different styles of architecture, analyse architectural sites and explore how to ensure the environmental sustainability of architectural projects.

• Develop your drawing, design and graphic presentation skills to express architectural concepts. •

Gain an overview of the business of architecture and become familiar with New Zealand building law, construction technology, basic contract management procedures, taha Māori and Māori perspectives as they relate to architecture.

Portfolios When you apply for this programme, you'll be asked to upload a portfolio. Should you be asked in for an application interview, you'll also need to bring a hard copy of your portfolio with you.

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

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3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau. 4. Complete an interview with an academic member of the programme at which you’ll present a hard copy of your portfolio 5. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/architecture International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

You can find more information on our portfolio requirements (what to include and how to upload with your application) on our website. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 1 4 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 1 4 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 33


Architecture and Architectural Technology

Master of l) a n io s s e f o r (P e r u t Architec Level 9 Total credits 240 (2.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for two years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $7,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Architect working in a range of settings Highlights •

Leads to industry registration: together with the Bachelor of Architectural Studies, it forms a five-year package that prepares you to become a registered architect.

• A lively, engaging and challenging architecture programme. • Focus on advanced knowledge of architectural and urban design issues in New Zealand. •

Compulsory work experience of 480 hours over two years, giving you an essential insight into contemporary architectural practices.

• Includes a major research project on an area of your interest. • Accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Architects, New Zealand Registered Architects Board and the Commonwealth Association of Architects. •

Experienced lecturers, currently practicing part-time staff and visiting experts from New Zealand and overseas.

A wide range of elective courses that cover topics like architecture in the Pacific, urban housing design, climate-responsive architecture, high-performance cladding, digital fabrication and design economics.

• New elective course available called Designing with Low Carbon Materials. This course explores the environmental credentials, material properties and design implications of low carbon building materials.

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This programme is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in architecture, and would like to advance their knowledge and skills to become a registered architect. Programme overview This programme is the final step in becoming a fully registered architect. You’ll explore at a postgraduate level what it takes to create architectural works of merit and value, and learn to incorporate innovative design research into your architecture practice. Develop the ability to promote sustainable and ethical approaches and collaborate effectively with different disciplines on architectural design projects. You'll also further your ability to critically reflect on your own work and that of others. Portfolio requirements If you’re invited for an interview, you’ll be asked to present a portfolio of your design work. You should be ready to discuss your professional history, the ideas within your work, your interests and the area of research by design that you’re considering. You should have a significant portfolio of professional work that will enable you to reflect critically on your practice. Portfolio guidelines can be found on our website. Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A recognised undergraduate degree in the discipline of architecture, with a grade point average of 4.0 or higher in all Level 7 courses; or 2. A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to the above. 3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/architecture International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 9 Total credits 240 (2.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 18 months or part-time for two-and-a-half years Annual tuition fees $7,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

This Master's programme is for people who have an architecture degree and/or are currently practicing in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture or design. In this programme, you'll explore an area of personal or professional interest and advance your skills in your field.

Career opportunities • Architecture practitioner (senior level)

Programme overview In this Master's by project, you’ll advance your knowledge of current design techniques and learn to present your work effectively to interdisciplinary audiences. You’ll improve your understanding of how to look at architecture sites and briefs from different angles and use techniques to construct interesting and unique responses.

• Architecture lecturer (senior level) Highlights • Enables practicing architects to study part-time, learn new techniques, sharpen their design skills and keep abreast of current theory. •

Focus on practical projects: this Master's is "by project" which means you undertake a project based on an aspect of your architecture practice to date.

• No coursework • Collaborative approach: the Master of Architecture, together with the Master of Landscape Architecture, is part of a suite of design programmes. Students in both programmes get together for seminars and workshops in order to foster collaboration, new ideas and new approaches to interdisciplinary practice. • Interaction with international academics and practitioners

The key outcome of this programme is a Master's level project that demonstrates your specialised skill and/or knowledge in your area of chosen expertise. Using the project as a learning experience, you’ll identify the unique qualities of your work and how to use these to forge new directions for your design practice. This is not an accredited degree to become a registered architect – for this you’ll need to complete the Master of Architecture (Professional) (see pg. 34). Seminars and workshops You don't need to have a fully developed research project to begin this programme. In your first semester, you’ll complete a six-week seminar series that explores current design theory and practice, and helps you develop your research question, and a draft proposal. Then you’ll present your draft project proposal at a workshop where you’ll receive feedback from your colleagues, tutors and invited expert guests. If your proposal is confirmed, you’ll embark on a series of workshops at which you present your work in progress for critique and evaluation by invited architects, landscape architects and designers. These regular workshops aim to stimulate you to move beyond current models, trends and preconceptions. There will also be sessions offered throughout the year to discuss your project. These workshops are open to other students, staff, industry and the public.

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Portfolio requirements If you’re invited for an interview, you’ll be asked to present a portfolio of your design work. You should be ready to discuss your design history, the ideas within your work, your interests and the area of research by design that you’re considering. Portfolio guidelines can be found on our website. Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. Completed one of the following: •

An undergraduate degree in a discipline relevant to your proposed programme of study, with an average grade of Bor higher in all Level 7 courses

A postgraduate diploma in a discipline relevant to your proposed programme of study, with an average grade of Bor higher

2. A significant portfolio of professional work which enables us to critically reflect on your prior practice 3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/architecture International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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Interior Design

a m lo ip D d n la a e Z w Ne ial) t n e id s e (R n ig s e D r in Interio Level 5 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,800 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

This residential focused interior design programme will prepare you with the skills, knowledge and qualification necessary for a career working as a professional residential interior designer. This programme is ideal if you’re looking to enter the residential interiors industry or if you’re already working in the field and would like a formal qualification.

Career opportunities • Self-employed residential interior designer

Programme Overview If you enjoy design, working with people and seeing your work come to life, this programme is for you.

• Kitchen and bathroom designer • Junior interior designer (residential) • Interior design assistant (residential) • Specialist sales roles in textile, furniture, lighting • Colour consultant Highlights • Highly industry integrated and connected • Work on actual client projects • Practical projects which model current design processes used within industry practice • Internship working with practicing designers • Off site visits to trade suppliers and manufacturers • Guest speakers from industry • Focus on “work-ready skills” that can be used in practice • Knowledgeable and skilled staff: many of our lecturers are practicing professionals at the top of their field • Provides a pathway into the New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Commercial) (see pg. 37) • Students and graduates can also join the Designers Institute of New Zealand

Our approach to interior design learning is highly industry focused. This means that in addition to developing your necessary knowledge and skills in residential interior design, we also integrate you into the interior design industry through practical learning, facilitating industry connections, working on actual client projects, guest speakers from industry, work placement projects and more. In this programme you’ll be guided from the ground up, exploring design principles, theories and history, right through to application and development of practical business that will get you beyond work ready by the time you graduate. This diploma also prepares you for the commercial environment as it’s a prerequisite for the New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Commercial). This residential focused diploma includes many of the interior design fundamentals that span across both residential and commercial. Admission requirements NCEA For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. Achieved one of the below: •

48 NCEA credits at Level 2 in your best four subjects AND 10 NCEA credits at Level 1 in Mathematics, including measurement and number (excluding statistics)

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2. Be at least 16 years old when you start this programme (unless you have an Early Release Exemption from MOE) 3. A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English 4. 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 5. As part of your application you may be required to: • Attend an interview • Present a hard copy of your portfolio • Sit a test for colour vision Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/interior International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Interior Design

a m lo ip D d n la a e Z w Ne cial) r e m m o (C n ig s e D r in Interio Level 5 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February 2020 Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,800 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Junior interior designer (commercial) • Commercial interior designer within a design or architectural practice • Specialist sales roles e.g. architectural representatives • Design stylist Highlights • Highly industry integrated and connected • Work in two internships with practicing commercial designers • Work on actual client projects • Practical projects which model current design processes used within industry practice • Off site visits to trade suppliers and manufacturers • Guest speakers from industry • Programme content includes lighting design and furniture design • Focus on “work-ready skills” that can be used in practice • Knowledgeable and skilled staff: many of our lecturers are practicing professionals at the top of their field • Graduates can join the Designers Institute of New Zealand

If you’re looking to enter the commercial interiors industry or if you’re already working in this field and would like a formal qualification, this is the programme for you. Programme Overview This programme is an extension of the New Zealand Diploma of Interior Design (Residential) (see pg. 36) – a prerequisite for this commercial programme - and develops your knowledge and skills to extend into commercial environments. Our industry-focused approach to learning interior design means that in addition to developing your necessary knowledge and skills in commercial interior design, we also integrate you into the industry. You’ll do this through practical learning, facilitated industry connections, work on actual commercial client projects, guest speakers from industry, undertake internships within specialist design practices and more.

4. As part of your application you may be required to: • Attend an interview • Present a hard copy of your portfolio Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/interior International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

This diploma will advance your technical knowledge and skills of CAD, consenting and documentation processes, products, materials and lighting design in order to equip you to design for complex environments within the retail, hospitality and workplace sectors. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. Be a graduate of the New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Residential) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 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

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Landscape and Garden Design

ulture ic t r o H in e t a c ifi t r e New Zealand C ) n ig s e D e p a c s d n a (L Services Level 4 Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for six months, part-time and distance learning options available Annual tuition fees $3,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Home garden designer • Garden centre salesperson • Private gardener • Home garden designer Highlights • Six-month full-time programme: become qualified in as short as six months to create your own or others’ garden designs, seek work in the industry, and/or transition to further study. • Graduates of this programme can cross-credit 15 credits towards the New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Design), our premier garden design programme. •

Learn from the best in small classes: You’ll be supported throughout your studies by our teaching team made up of experienced teachers, designers, and plants people, with expert guest speakers and opportunities for industry connections.

Programme overview In this programme, you'll learn: •

The design process including how to carry out a site analysis and select plants to create sustainable, attractive and functional residential garden designs.

• An excellent foundational knowledge of plants, soils, how to encourage garden biodiversity and green design solutions. • The skills and confidence to draw and represent your design in a professional manner. • Develop the supervision and management skills that will assist with implementation and aftercare. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to start your career in landscape design, creating plans for great garden designs that focus on planting (soft landscaping). You’ll be able to create a garden design, supervise and provide instruction to team members using a range of effective communication and interpersonal skills relevant to the landscape sector. Workload

• Get inspired through on-site visits, field trips and collaboration with your peers.

• Full-time study requires approximately 30+ hours per week over the 16-week duration of the programme.

Flexible study options: we can accommodate distance leaners through online learning and two to seven on-site practical days.

• A part-time option of 30 credits is available, requiring approximately 15+ hours per week across two semesters.

Design, create and do: you’ll complete real design projects from client brief to design drawings, in the process creating a garden design portfolio that shows off what you can do.

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following:

• Green study environment: our park-like Mt Albert campus is a great environment for plant identification exercises.

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This programme is for budding landscape designers, passionate about creating inspiring and liveable outdoor spaces. Undertake this programme if you want to develop the core technical garden design knowledge and skills to turn your passion and flair for garden design into a career.

1. 12 NCEA credits at Level 1 in two different subjects, one subject must be English. 2. A minimum of 4 years secondary education.

3. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins. 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 2 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/garden International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 5 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates July (full-time or parttime) or February (part-time only by negotiation) Duration Full-time for one year or part-time for one-and-a-half to two years Annual tuition fees $6,200 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Landscape technician • Residential landscape designer • Garden centre design consultant • Garden journalist • Landscape draftsperson • Landscape maintenance manager • Landscaper • Park, botanic or heritage garden manager

This programme is New Zealand's premier garden design programme and gives you a solid grounding in site investigation, plant selection and garden design - essential skills if you’re aspiring to a career in landscape design for residential or small commercial environments. Programme overview Turn your passion for the outdoors and design into a creative career in garden design. Develop a solid grounding in site analysis, garden design, plant selection, CAD modelling, and construction detailing. A July start is recommended for this programme for the best delivery of programme content.

1. Achieved one of the below:

• Gardener

• A minimum of 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 in four different subjects

• Nationally developed qualification with links to the Garden Design Society of New Zealand. • Graduates of this programme can cross-credit 90 credits towards the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. • Fieldwork: real sites, and real clients. • Park-like campus: a great environment for plant identification and studying landscape conditions. • Develop a solid base of plant knowledge • High tech CAD facilities accessible between 7am - 11pm. • Flexible study: part-time options available. • Industry connected: work with highly-regarded lecturers who hold executive positions in key industry organisations.

Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/garden International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following:

• Plant consultant

Highlights

Landscape and Garden Design

a in New Zealand Diplom Landscape (Design)

• C ompleted the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) (see pg. 38) • P rovide evidence of equivalent knowledge and skills 2. 12 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English. 3. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years 4. As part of the selection process for this programme, you may be asked to take part in an interview.

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Landscape Architecture

Bachelor of e r u t c e it h c r A e p a c s Land Level 7 Total credits 480 (4.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February. July by negotiation Duration Full-time for four years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $7,200 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Landscape architect • Environmental design consultant • Urban designer • Heritage landscape consultant • Regional planner • Environment commissioner Highlights • A focus on design studio and oneon-one practice-based learning that supports your individual skills and growth as a designer. •

Real-world learning that involves regular engagement, and both collaborative and competitive work with practicing professionals including award-winning landscape architects, urban designers, architects and other related professionals.

Be part of international study tours and a vibrant exchange programme - important keys to understanding international practice.

• Access to internships and merit- based awards. • A fully accredited degree registered by the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) on behalf of the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA). •

This programme sets you up well for further study and/or research in our Master of Landscape Architecture (see pg. 41).

This is an internationally accredited professional programme that prepares you for creative practice as a landscape architect in urban and environmental design anywhere in the world - re-imagining our urban environments and re-thinking our cities. Programme overview Landscape architects are employed for their vision and skill in transforming the spaces of everyday life, and in solving the real and serious environmental issues facing today's society. Landscape architecture brings together science, technology, art and design, in order to engage in a broad range of environmental design projects. These can involve urban design, transportation infrastructure, waterfronts and resorts, coastal, estuarine and in-land ecologies, and creating engaging and vibrant community and public spaces. In this degree you’ll create designs for a variety of exciting landscape projects and further your understanding of CAD modelling, environmental planning and contemporary urbanism. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 1 4 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 1 4 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing). 3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau. 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/landscape International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Landscape Architecture

Master of e r u t c e it h c r A e p a c s Land Level 9 Total credits 240 (2.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 18 months or part-time for two-and-a-half years Annual tuition fees $7,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Landscape architectural design leader • Design educator and/or researcher • Architect and others who wish to develop landscape architectural design capabilities. Highlights • 24-hour access to workspace for full-time students in our refurbished studio • Access to quality digital design tools •

Can enable practicing landscape architects to study part-time, learn new techniques, sharpen their design skills and keep abreast of current theory.

Focus on practical projects: the degree is "by project" which means you undertake a project based on an aspect of your landscape architecture practice to date.

• No coursework • Collaborative approach: the Master of Landscape Architecture, together with the Master of Architecture, is part of a suite of design programmes. Students in both programmes get together for seminars and workshops in order to foster collaboration, new ideas and new approaches to interdisciplinary practice. • Interaction and feedback with international academics and practitioners

If you have studied or practiced in the fields of landscape architecture, architecture or design, you can further advance your skills and explore an area of interest in this contemporary postgraduate programme. Programme overview In this Master's by project, you’ll explore key contemporary concepts in landscape architectural design and urbanism, advancing your knowledge of current design techniques, and learn to present your work effectively to interdisciplinary audiences. This Master's is a 'research through design programme created to contribute to the landscape design discipline as well as your own professional development. The key outcome of this programme is a Master's level project that demonstrates your specialised skill and/or knowledge in your area of chosen expertise. You’ll choose from three possible pathways, each with an emphasis on developing hands-on experience: • Develop a research proposal focusing on a specific area that you’re passionate about • Work with a member of our faculty to develop a collaborative research project • Develop a research project with a leading Auckland landscape architecture practice Note: this qualification is a research Master's, not an accredited postgraduate programme, so you’ll not be able to become a registered Landscape Architect. Seminars and workshops You don't need to have a fully developed research project to begin this programme. In your first semester, you’ll complete a six-week seminar series that explores current design theory and practice, and helps you develop your research question, and a draft proposal. Then, you’ll present your draft project proposal at a workshop where you’ll receive feedback from your colleagues, tutors and invited expert guests. If your proposal is confirmed, you’ll embark on a series of workshops at which you present your work in progress for critique and evaluation by invited architects, landscape architects and designers.

Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. Achieved one of the below: •

A recognised undergraduate degree in a discipline relevant to your proposed project, with an average grade of B- or higher in all Level 7 courses

A recognised postgraduate diploma in a discipline relevant to your proposed project, with an average grade of B- or higher

2. A significant portfolio of professional work which enables us to critically reflect on your prior practice. 3. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 4. Complete an interview with an academic member of the programme at which you’ll present a hard copy of your portfolio (see our website for further info on portfolios) 5. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/landscape International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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Te Kura Pakihi

BusinesKsura Pakihi Te

Programmes available Accounting and Finance • New Zealand Diploma in Business - Accounting

Pg. 44

• Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

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• Bachelor of Business (Finance)

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• Graduate Certificate in Professional Accountancy

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• Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy

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• Master of Applied Practice (Professional Accounting)

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Management Pg. • New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Business and Communication

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• New Zealand Diploma in Business - Leadership and Management

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• Bachelor of Business (Management)

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• Graduate Diploma in Business (Human Resource Management)

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• Graduate Diploma in Business (Operations Management)

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Marketing Pg. • Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

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• Graduate Diploma in Business (Marketing)

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• Postgraduate Diploma in Business

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• Master of Business

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Real Estate • New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson)

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in a m lo ip D d n la a e Z w Ne g Business - Accountin Level 5 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,100 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Accounts payable/receivable administrator • Assistant accountant • Business administrator • Credit manager • Office manager • Payroll administrator Highlights •

Recognised qualification towards becoming an Accounting Technician through Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ).

Students in this specialisation can apply for Provisional Membership with Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand (CA ANZ).

• Get qualified quickly by studying full-time for only one year. •

Work on practical assignments and real-world cases – this will better prepare you for what you’ll experience in accounting support roles.

• Industry experienced lecturers •

Provides an excellent pathway towards the Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) (see pg. 44) which is the qualification needed to by chartered accountants.

This one-year diploma will give you the fundamental knowledge and skills to get your career in accounting started. Programme overview You’ll gain an understanding of the nature of business and the functions within an organisation. You’ll develop accounting skills for small business including recording transactions, preparing financial statements and budgets, as well as preparing tax returns. This knowledge and technical skills will help you support an accountant or accounting team. You’ll also learn the personal skills necessary to operate effectively in business environments including problem-solving, developing and managing business relationships, managing your own performance and ethical awareness. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A total of 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in four subjects: 2. A minimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau Your 48 credits must include 8 credits in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. Be 16 years old before the programme starts 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/accounting International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 3 years or parttime options available Annual tuition fees $6,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

Accountants understand the financial impacts of operations and play a vital role in the success of a business. Gain a sound understanding of both accounting and finance principles in this programme, and learn to apply your technical accounting knowledge in a variety of business settings.

Career opportunities • Financial accountant

Programme overview Accountants are pivotal in how well a business functions. They provide the numbers to analyse business problems and opportunities, and maintain the accounting systems and processes to ensure tax and financial reporting requirements are met. Accountants can also check the financial statements of organisations (auditing) and provide advice on a wide range of issues from tax planning to buying and selling businesses.

• Chief financial officer • Management accountant • Chartered accountant • Taxation consultant • Systems accountant • Business analyst • Audit manager Highlights •

Successful completion of this programme gives you the academic requirements for professional membership with the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, CPA Australia or ACCA Global (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

• Focus on current business practices

Because accountancy can be broad and full of variety, this programme has been designed to develop your skills in accounting to work in a variety of roles in a number of diverse organisations. You'll develop the accounting, financial, analytical and interpersonal skills required to become effective in working with financial accounts. You’ll also study software platforms, double entry accounting and decision-making skills used to analyse and interpret financial statements.

Double Majors Studying for a double major is strongly recommended.

• Develop a high-level of technical competence in accounting, concentrating on problem-solving and adaptability to change in the marketplace. Industry-based learning: a work placement in your final year and a chance to apply your skills in a business organisation of your choice.

• Flexible study: day and evening classes available • Opportunity to graduate with a double major.

Double majors further grow your knowledge and capabilities, and it makes you more employable and competitive in the job market. A double major can be completed within 3-to-4 years of full-­time study depending on the combination of majors. Double majors available: • Accountancy and Finance • Accountancy and Marketing

Accounting and Finance

Bachelor of ncy) a t n u o c c (A s s e in s u B

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/accounting International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

• Accountancy and Management • Finance and Management • Finance and Marketing • Marketing and Management

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Bachelor of Business (Finance) Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 3 years or parttime options available Annual tuition fees $6,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

This degree is designed to prepare you for a career in finance – helping you to develop an understanding of business finance, investments, the operation of financial markets, financial risk management, and financial analysis. Programme overview The financial health of a company relies on people who can confidently advise on the operational costs of business.

Admission requirements NCEA: To apply for this programme, you’ll need the following:

• Financial planner

You’ll learn and develop your understanding of:

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

• Investment analyst

• business finance

• Investment banker

• investments

• 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and

• Risk manager

• financial markets

• Working capital manager

• financial risk management

Career opportunities • Business analyst • Finance manager • Financial analyst

Highlights • High level of competence: learn the skills to apply your technical knowledge to business problems. • Work placement: in an organisation of your choice in your final year. •

Real-world learning: our sponsoring organisations range from large multi­-national corporations to not-for-profit organisations and small local businesses.

• This is your chance to apply what you've learnt and make valuable contacts for your career. •

Flexibility: you choose how many courses you want to take each semester and how long it takes to complete the degree.

• financial analysis • and how to practically apply financial management tools. When you graduate, you’ll have the know-how to overcome challenges facing the economy and be work-ready for a variety of jobs supporting companies to financially grow. With this knowledge, you could also provide advice to businesses or individuals on their financial futures. Double Majors Studying for a double major is strongly recommended. A popular double major combination is Accountancy and Finance. This combination will make you a broader business professional, an accountant with expertise in finance, and generate a wide variety of job opportunities. A double major can be completed within 3-to-4 years of full-time study depending on the combination of majors. A double major in Accountancy and Finance can be completed in the same time as a single major. Double majors available: • Accountancy and Finance • Accountancy and Marketing • Accountancy and Management • Finance and Management • Finance and Marketing

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• Marketing and Management

• 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. If English is not your first language, you'll need one or more of the following: • Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above, or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/accounting International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Accounting and Finance

in e t a c ifi t r e C e t a u d Gra ancy t n u o c c A l a n io s s e f o Pr Level 7 Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for a minimum of one semester or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $3,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Auditor • Business adviser • Chartered accountant • Chief financial officer • Divisional accountant • Financial accountant • Financial controller • Management accountant • Tax consultant Highlights • Develop technical accounting skills and knowledge to an advanced level. •

Work toward the academic requirements for professional body membership such as Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand and CPA Australia.

This programme will help you work towards a professional accounting body membership by targeting areas of knowledge and skills you need to focus on. Programme overview This programme offers advanced accounting courses designed to develop your technical capabilities. Choose your area of study from financial and management accounting, auditing, taxation, business finance or risk management – and take your career to the next level.

Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/accounting International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Admission requirements To apply for this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above. 2. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

• A focus on application of technical skills for business practice.

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance

• Flexible study options - day and night classes available.

• Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Graduate Diploma in ancy t n u o c c A l a n io s s e f o Pr Level 7 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for a minimum of one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,300 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Auditor • Business adviser • Chartered accountant • Divisional accountant • Financial accountant • Financial controller • Chief financial officer • Management accountant • Tax consultant Highlights • Carry out accounting work at an advanced level applying relevant technical and professional standards. •

Work toward meeting the academic requirements for professional body membership such as New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants and CPA Australia.

Programme overview This advanced-level programme will strengthen your accountancy skills with the aim of working towards the academic requirements for professional body membership. You’ll apply technical and professional standards, become a better team member and debate current issues in the field of accountancy. The programme provides an opportunity to apply your practical skills in the workplace. Note: if you don't meet the prerequisite requirements, you may need to achieve more than 120 credits, and take longer than one year, to complete the programme. Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following:

• Complete a work placement and apply your skills within an organisation

1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above

• This programme has been developed with input from accounting professionals.

2. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

• Flexible programme content - select the courses that best meet the requirements for your accounting career. • Industry experienced lecturers • Flexible study options – full-time, part-time, day and/or night classes available.

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This is an advanced accounting programme for: students with overseas accounting degrees wanting to get a New Zealand qualification and practical experience, or for those wishing to move into accounting from a related discipline.

3. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/accounting International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Accounting and Finance

ctice a r P d e li p p A f o r e t s Ma nting) u o c c A l a n io s s e f o r (P Level 9 Total credits 180 (1.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 18 months or part-time for two-to-six years Annual tuition fees $8,200 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Assistant accountant • Intermediate accountant • Accounting technician • Provides a pathway to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA or CPA) Highlights •

Provides you with the academic requirements for membership with Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand and CPA Australia, as well as entry into the Chartered Accountants Program.

• Gain the necessary knowledge and skills to become an accounting professional. • Learn from world class lecturers who teach in a collaborative and supportive manner. • No final exams: This programme is graded entirely by assessment. •

Your final project is industry-based: work in a business where you apply your accounting skills and gain valuable work experience.

• A globally recognised programme • International students can apply for a post-study work visa to gain work experience in New Zealand.

Do you want to become an accountant but you don’t have an accounting degree? If you have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and wish to pursue a professional career in accounting, this Master's programme is the fast-track to your success. Programme overview This Master's programme in professional accounting is a conversion programme that gives you the opportunity to change your career if you don’t have an accounting background. It provides an advanced understanding of accounting principles and practice, and combines this with practical work experience. This programme provides you with the academic requirements for membership with the Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia – a requirement for those who want to become registered chartered accountants.

Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/accounting International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Admission requirements To apply for this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. A Bachelor’s degree or Level 7 Graduate Diploma in the same or similar discipline with a B- average or above 2. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Management

reer a C d n a y d u t S in e t a c New Zealand Certifi Business and Communication ) 4 l e v e (L n Preparatio Level 4 Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $3,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

This programme is ideal if you want to go on to higher-level study in Accounting, Business Management, Marketing and Digital Marketing, Human Resource Management and Supply Chain Management. It’s also good for people already in employment who want to improve their professional presentation, business communication and digital skills.

Career opportunities Entry into further study toward a career in media, communication, or business.

Programme overview Get started on an exciting future career in business with a programme that will prepare you for a variety of different business specialisations.

Highlights • Emphasis on practical skills and project-based learning: you could be designing an advertising campaign, managing accounts for a simulated business, or creating promotional material such as press releases, print ads or posters. • Learn from lecturers who are eager to share their industry experience with you. • Access to Unitec's excellent communication studies and performing arts facilities. • A mix of classroom sessions, practical workshops, critique sessions, student seminars, discussions, presentations and online learning. • An opportunity to learn about Māori culture and business principles from Māori lecturers and guest speakers. Note: International graduates will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in three different subjects, one subject must be English 2. A minimum of 4 years secondary education 3. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts 4. You may be required to attend an interview or a Skills Review session at our Mt Albert campus 5. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 2 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/management International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Management

in a m lo ip D d n la a e Z w Ne Leadership and Business - Management Level 5 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,100 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Team leader • Supervisor • Business administrator Highlights • Great introduction to the diverse field of business management. • One-year diploma programme so you’ll be qualified quickly. • Flexible studies: some evening study options available. •

Work on practical assignments and real-world cases: this will better prepare you for what you’ll experience in leadership and management support roles.

• Industry experienced lecturers • Provides an excellent pathway to Unitec’s Bachelor of Business (Management) programme (see pg. 52) with specialisations available in Human Resources or Operations.

This programme prepares you for the demands of a career in management. It’s the perfect introduction to leadership and management. You’ll acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare you for the roles and activities where you’ll lead or manage people or projects - highly desirable skills to help you thrive in the business world. Programme overview Develop the knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of a business. You’ll learn the following technical skills: • Identifying operational issues and challenges • Techniques for continuous improvement • Contributing to business planning • Lead others to implement activities • Manage projects within scope, resources, and time You’ll learn the following people skills: • Negotiate and positively influence others to achieve the entity’s outcomes. • Develop a positive workplace culture and team engagement for efficient and effective performance of the entity. • Working in different business environments

4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/management International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

• Promote compliance with internal and external requirements. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A total of 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in four subjects: • Your 48 credits must include 8 credits in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 2. A minimum of 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 3. Be 16 years old before the programme starts

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Bachelor of nt) e m e g a n a (M s s e in s Bu Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 3 years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Human resources advisor • Recruitment manager • Payroll manager • Human resources manager • Training and development manager • Process improvement analyst • Logistics manager • Operations coordinator • Production planner • Project coordinator • Supply chain coordinator • Inventory controller Highlights • Real-world skills: our programme has been developed with input from national and international business leaders. •

Accredited: this qualification is recognised by the New Zealand Institute of Management and Leadership (NZIML).

Internship: our Industry Based Learning (IBL) is a cut above the rest with relevant project and work tasks related to your area of specialisation within an organisation.

Flexible: part-time study options are available and some courses are offered as evening classes or during Summer School (Dec/Jan).

This degree develops your understanding of how a business operates and how to effectively manage resources and operations. This programme is designed using teamwork and project-based coursework to best prepare you for success in the workplace. Programme overview Management is about relationships – the art and science of people and process. Careers in management are available in nearly every industry and offer diverse opportunities for people with the right knowledge, skills, and credentials. This programme will prepare you with the knowledge and skills relevant to today’s competitive business environment. In the second year, you’ll narrow your focus and choose to specialise in either Human Resources or Operations, and you’ll apply what you’ve learned in an Industry Based Learning (IBL) work placement – giving you practical experience before you even graduate. Human resource management: Focus on understanding people and relationships at work, and how these can be moved and changed as needed. You’ll learn about human resource (HR) strategy and planning, recruitment, selection, training, development, performance management systems and employment contracts. Operations: Focus on designing and controlling processes. You’ll learn about a broad range of operations functions, including forecasting, inventory management, process improvement, work methods, production planning, quality and supply chain management. Double Majors Studying for a double major is strongly recommended. Double majors further grow your knowledge and capabilities, and it makes you more employable and competitive in the job market. A double major can be completed within 3-to-4 years of full-time study depending on the combination of majors.

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• Accountancy and Finance • Accountancy and Marketing • Accountancy and Management • Finance and Management • Finance and Marketing • Marketing and Management Admission requirements NCEA: To apply For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/management International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Management

ss e in s u B in a m lo ip D Graduate nt) e m e g a n a M e c r u o s (Human Re Level 7 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Recruitment manager • HR manager • Training manager • Occupational health and safety officer Highlights • Focus on applied business study • Relevant for profit, not-for-profit and public sector organisations • Emphasis on human resource management in small to medium enterprises • Our programme considers your previous experience • Includes a work placement (Industry Based Learning) • Guest speakers who are HRM experts •

Can serve as a pathway into postgraduate business programmes like the Master of Business (see pg. 60)

• Supportive learning environment with small classes • A mix of on-campus classes, online support and self-directed study • Part-time study options available

This programme is designed for people who want a career in human resource management, but have a degree in another field of study or significant work experience in the business sector. Programme overview Develop a sound understanding of the theory and principles, organisational behaviour and current issues in human resource management (HRM) in as little as one year with our graduate diploma. You'll apply what you've learnt in an industry work placement. Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above. 2. If you’re a graduate of our Bachelor of Business programme, you won’t be able to study this programme in the same specialisation as which you majored in the degree.

Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission; or •

If you’re seeking entry based on work experience, you’ll be required to demonstrate, in a written application, CV and attestation from suitable referees, that you have substantial professional experience in activities related to this programme, and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/management International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing). 4. 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 • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 50 with no score lower than 50 • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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ss e in s u B in a m lo ip D Graduate nt) e m e g a n a M s n io t a r (Ope Level 7 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Process improvement analyst • Operations manager • Logistics manager • Supply chain manager • Production manager • Factory manager • Warehouse manager Highlights • A short, concentrated programme specialising in operations management. •

An area of management that’s relevant in organisations of all sizes, with a focus on small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Learn about the theory and practical application of business process improvement, supply chain management, product quality, project management, sustainability and people management.

• Not just theory; you'll apply your learnings in a work placement in an organisation of your choice. •

If you decide you would like to study further, this qualification can be used to pathway into postgraduate business programmes like the Master of Business (see pg. 60).

60 credits of this programme can be cross-credited towards the Bachelor of Applied Technology - Transport Management programme.

If you have a degree in a field other than business, and would like a career specialising in operations management, or you have at least two years work experience and want a formal qualification, then this programme is for you. Programme overview Take your organisational skills to the next level by learning the important responsibilities and decision-making skills required for operations management. This programme creates the framework for those with business experience wanting to move into management, focusing on business process improvement, supply chain relationships and management, quality, and sustainability. Learn how to ensure a business runs as well as it possibly can by focusing on creating smooth, efficient processes that meet customer expectations. The first semester is intense, applied study, with the second focused on strategy, and applying core principles to a business model. Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above. 2. If you’re a graduate of our Bachelor of Business, you won’t be able to study this programme in the same specialisation as which you majored in the degree. 3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing). 4. 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 • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 50 with no score lower than 50 • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission; or • If you’re seeking entry based on work experience, you’ll be required to demonstrate, in a written application, CV and attestation from suitable referees, that you have substantial professional experience in activities related to this programme, and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/management International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


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Marketing

Bachelor of ) g in t e k r a (M s s e in s Bu Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • AdWords specialist • Advertising specialist • Brand manager • Digital marketing executive • Marketing manager • Marketing specialist • Market researcher • SEO specialist • Social media executive Highlights •

This programme has been developed, and in some cases is being co- taught, with input from national and international business leaders.

Industry Based Learning (IBL): in your final year, you’re offered the opportunity to gain work experience in a real organisation based on your chosen specialisation.

• Digital Marketing focus with the opportunity for Professional Certification with Google Adwords, Google Analytics and Hubspot Inbound. • Marketing simulation games to gain insights into more strategic areas of business. • Real business experience in the classroom with real world business case studies. • Opportunity to graduate with a double major.

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This programme provides you with the knowledge and skills for a successful career in marketing - creating and managing brands that win consumers’ hearts and minds using both traditional and new methods. Programme overview Discover how to identify consumers’ needs and wants, gain valuable skills and insights into contemporary marketing practice with a digital marketing focus, learn how to develop sound marketing plans, and get the opportunity to create and present marketing campaigns for real New Zealand organisations. You'll also learn how to create a social media plan and determine its effectiveness using Google Analytics. Become familiar with principles of digital marketing and acquire the advanced practical skills to be a digital marketing professional. We cover Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Google AdWords, Facebook Advertising and other Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising, Inbound Marketing, and Social Media Marketing. You’ll also learn about digital metrics, legislation, regulation and codes of practice so you know how to help brands communicate effectively with their target audiences using emerging online technologies. Practice and refine what you've learnt in the classroom through a work experience internship. In your final year, you’ll take part in the Industry Based Learning (IBL) course where you'll be in the workplace, completing a project and work tasks specifically related to your area of specialisation. We allow for flexible learning so you can undertake your IBL while you complete other courses should you choose. We’ll guide you through the IBL experience. You’ll have an academic supervisor and we’ll hold a series of useful workshops. Our marketing students intern at a wide range of organisations from retail through to hospitality, and complete various projects such as developing a social media plan to organising, promoting and hosting an event.

Double Majors Studying for a double major is strongly recommended. Double majors further grow your knowledge and capabilities, and it makes you more employable and competitive in the job market. A double major can be completed within 3-to-4 years of full-time study depending on the combination of majors. Double majors available: • Accountancy and Finance • Accountancy and Marketing • Accountancy and Management • Finance and Management • Finance and Marketing • Marketing and Management Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years


Marketing Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/marketing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

The Bee Business - Literally... Business students majoring in marketing were recently given an insider’s guide to the lives of bees on site at Unitec’s apiary, but what exactly do the lives of bees have to do with marketing? Students teamed up with BuzzTech, a NZ company helping beekeepers go digital, to develop a marketing strategy for a new App the company is launching called ApiBuzz. It allows beekeepers to keep digital tabs on their bees, taking the manual paperwork out of beekeeping and automating the process along the way.

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Marketing

Graduate Diploma in ) g in t e k r a (M s s e in s Bu Level 7 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Marketing manager • Marketing consultant • Digital strategist Highlights • Industry Based Learning (IBL): in your second semester of study, you'll be offered the opportunity to gain work experience in a real organisation. •

Relevant within a variety of organisations including profit, not-for-profit and public sector organisations, with a focus on small to medium enterprises.

• Customised programme based on your experience, incorporating industry certifications where applicable. • A mix of on-campus classes, online support and self-directed study. • Small class structure •

Options for further business study: this programme is good preparation for another postgraduate business programme like our Master of Business (see pg. 60)

This programme is designed for those who want a career in marketing, but have a degree in another field of study, or a significant amount of business experience and want a formal qualification. Programme overview Marketing roles in business are vital in conveying value to potential and existing customers, and it's necessary to get that message to its intended audience. Develop a sound understanding of marketing in just one year with the potential to open many doors for your career. This programme provides a solid base of knowledge around brand management, digital marketing, advertising, business analytics and consumer behaviour. Learn how to help an organisation achieve its marketing goals using strategies and applied digital marketing. Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above. 2. If you’re a graduate of our Bachelor of Business programme, you won’t be able to study this programme in the same specialisation as which you majored in the degree. 3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing). 4. 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 • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 50 with no score lower than 50 • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission; or •

If you’re seeking entry based on work experience, you’ll be required to demonstrate, in a written application, CV and attestation from suitable referees, that you have substantial professional experience in activities related to this programme, and/or be able to demonstrate equivalent competencies. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/marketing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


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a in m lo ip D e t a u d a r g t s Po Business Level 8 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $7,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Marketing executive • Human resources manager • Operations manager • Business researcher Highlights • Developed with input from national and international business leaders • Approaches the business world from a multidisciplinary perspective. •

Flexibility: select the courses most relevant to your business career. Choose from several electives covering business communication, information technology, business management, marketing, and organisational theory and behaviour.

• Highly-qualified staff with strong links to the business community • Classes are a mixture of weekly, weekend, evening and distance learning formats. • Further study: cross-credits available towards the Master of Business (see pg. 60)

This postgraduate programme can be tailored to suit your needs and will help you develop a broad range of skills to take your business acumen - and career - to the next level. Programme overview Develop a sound knowledge of business strategy and processes, relationships in business organisations, and the business environment, as well as explore the tools to improve business performance and practice. You’ll also gain an understanding of the nature of the new business environment in which you'll be working.

Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/management International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A recognised Bachelor’s degree in the same or similar discipline, with a minimum of one year appropriate work experience; or 2. A recognised Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline, or equivalent, with a minimum of three years of appropriate work experience AND demonstrate an ability to succeed in the programme by providing: • Recommendations from employers or professional colleagues; and • Evidence of outcomes in the discipline work environment. 3. Able to contribute to group learning outside of class time. 4. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing). 5. 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 • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 50 with no score lower than 50 • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Master of Business Level 9 Total credits 240 (2.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for two years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,900 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Human resources manager • Marketing manager • Business management Highlights • Design your own programme of study by choosing the courses most relevant to your business career. • Developed with input from national and international business leaders. • Approaches the business world from a multi­disciplinary perspective. • Focus on small to medium-sized enterprises. •

Undertake a substantial piece of business-focused research in an area of management that interests you. Deepen your understanding of how to find and utilise information from a range of sources.

• Highly qualified staff who have strong links with the business community. • A mix of classes (weekly, weekend and evening) and distance learning formats. • You could be entitled to a postgraduate scholarship to help fund your studies (see pg. 15)

This Master's programme will help you develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in today’s complex and changing business environments. Invest in your future, stand out from the crowd and boost your earning potential. Programme overview With the new economy comes new opportunities. We’re faced with new technology, modern laws, world leaders and global conflicts. Business is affected on the worldwide stage and needs modern thinkers to plan and strategize ways to stay ahead of trends and work on solutions. It’s for these reasons we’ve designed the Master of Business programme to teach structure and strategy as well as critical analysis skills. You’ll explore key aspects of business and management such as marketing, strategic management, human resource management and organisational theory and behaviour. The programme provides the capacity for specialization with an academic and theoretical framework designed to help you become an expert in the field you choose. This allows for graduates to apply for more specialized roles upon completion of the programme. Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. A recognised Bachelor’s degree in the same or similar discipline, with a minimum of one year's appropriate work experience; or 2. A recognised Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline, or equivalent, with a minimum of three years of appropriate work experience. 3. Demonstrate an ability to succeed in the programme by providing: • Recommendations from employers or professional colleagues; and • Evidence of outcomes in the discipline work environment. 4. Able to contribute to group learning outside of class time. 5. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing).

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6. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/management International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


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Nafisa Kapadia, 20, an international student from Mumbai, India, recently completed her third-year Applied Operations project in collaboration with Foodstuffs. The project involved reviewing the implementation of a new automated and centralised operations system.

As part of the Bachelor of Business (Management), students are asked to put theory into practice, working on real business projects with New Zealand companies as part of one of the programme’s final-year papers. In collaboration with Foodstuffs, one of New Zealand’s largest grocery organisations, Nafisa worked with a team to come up with potential improvements to Foodstuffs’ operations system, designed to help improve the way the company’s smaller stores manage things like inventory. “We kind of forgot this was an assignment - it felt more like it was our job and we were all held accountable for the work that we did. The balance of thinking and doing has been good. We’ve learned about all the different areas that make up a company, as well as how to deal with regulations, health and safety, and other areas relating to business – from professional practice to project management and law. This degree really teaches you all aspects of the business world.” 61 61


Real Estate

ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne n) o s r e p s le a (S e t a t s E Real Level 4 Total credits 50 (0.42 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert, North Shore Start dates Throughout the year Duration Full-time: 7 weeks in class plus 5 weeks of self-directed study and assignments. Annual tuition fees $2,600 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Real estate salesperson • Real estate agent (with further study) • Real estate branch manager (with further study) Highlights • A prerequisite for employment in real estate sales • Always updated to cover the most current laws • Work experience in a real estate branch office with assessments conducted in the field • Lecturers who are qualified real estate professionals with years of industry experience • Hands-on learning and classroom experience • Small classes - anywhere between 15 and 40 students • Guest speakers are professionals currently active in the industry (advertising, marketing, auction, sales) • Flexible study options: choose from two different campus locations • Good support system with a dedicated tutor

This programme gives you everything you need to be eligible to apply for a salesperson's license via the Real Estate Authority (REA) which allows you to sell property in New Zealand. Programme overview A career in real estate sales is a fast paced, high performance experience. It’s a mix of office work and being out in the field, and the commissions you earn are a direct reflection of the hard work applied. It’s a fast-moving career that combines people skills with data analysis, and an understanding of market trends. This popular certificate provides you with the knowledge, skills and requirements for entry into this exciting industry. Become familiar with auction and tender methods, the law of agency and land ownership, council zoning, building law and the transfer of ownership and titles. Complete sale and purchase agreements and learn about the legal requirements involved with the sale of real estate. You’ll also look at how to identify misleading and deceiving conduct and misrepresentation, and develop your negotiation skills. Assessments Some of the assessments for this qualification happen in class so you'll need to check you can attend every class before enrolling in this programme. You’ll also need to complete approximately 6 hours of Industry Based Learning (IBL) outside of class time. Your assessment is done by an authorised branch manager who works directly with you during your IBL experience. Admission requirements NCEA For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in two different subjects, one subject must be English 2. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins 3. A minimum of four years secondary education

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4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 2 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/real-estate International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


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The best thing about real estate is that it offers a diverse career path, It allows for independence and flexibility. You’re your own boss, so you can develop your own schedule to fit in with your own family life

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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne ) ls ia t n e s s (E y g lo o n Information Tech Level 4 Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 16 weeks Annual tuition fees $3,500 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Further study in computing systems • Support role in business or retail Highlights • I f you’re interested in further study, this programme is great preparation for the Bachelor of Computing Systems (see pg. 68). • A good mix of practical and theory- based learning. • F lipped classroom model: class time will primarily be used for planning, problem-solving, hands-on experimentation, discussion and feedback. • Y ou’ll be encouraged to use time outside the classroom for individual reflection, and researching topics and ideas • Extra maths support: if you need help with maths, we provide extra tutorials.

This certificate provides you with internationally relevant skills and knowledge which are transferable across a range of disciplines within IT. These are essential for working in entry-level support roles including business support, retail roles, and support roles within the IT profession. Programme overview Learn the essential knowledge and concepts of:

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• Computer hardware

• Unitec Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 2) in a relevant pathway

• Networks • Web design • User experience • Databases • Software development for web applications Improve your computer literacy and problem-solving skills, learn in small, interactive groups and further your knowledge of current software applications. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A minimum of 32 credits at NCEA Level 1 including 10 numeracy and 12 English credits 2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts 3. A minimum of 4 years secondary education 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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• A pass in two subjects in New Zealand School Certificate

• New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) (Level 3) • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission Recommended: Hold appropriate assessment standards in Digital Technologies Level 2. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/computing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 5 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,600 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Business analyst • IT systems administrator • IT support (software) Highlights • Develop essential knowledge of computing to assist a business. • Practical hands-on learning experience in our collaborative learning spaces. • Learn about user experience, human computer interaction and user interface design to inform systems design. •

Learn about fundamentals of IT technical support concepts and gain practical experience managing hardware and software resources.

• Gain personal and interpersonal skills to enhance your effectiveness in an IT role. •

Graduates can cross-credit up to 120 credits towards higher-level study in our Bachelor of Computing Systems. (see pg. 68)

This programme is designed for people who need a broad, generalist understanding of Information Systems, equipping learners with the core technical IT skills and knowledge to meet the needs of a range of Information Systems entry-level roles or higher-level study. Programme overview Develop an understanding of how to provide administration and ongoing support of IT infrastructure in a range of organisations by advancing your skills in hardware, software, databases, networks and creating web applications. Study in brand new, purpose-built facilities, designed to boost your creativity and curiosity. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following:

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Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/computing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

1. 14 credits at NCEA Level 2 in an ICT related subject 2. 10 credits at NECA Level 1 in literacy 3. 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 in numeracy 4. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins, 5. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Bachelor of Computing Systems Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for three years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,500 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Applications programmer • Business analyst • Database analyst • Cybersecurity analyst • Game or app designer • Information systems manager • IT support (hardware) • IT systems administrator • Linux systems administrator • Windows systems administrator • Multimedia developer • Network administrator • Network and security analyst • Network designer • Tester • Network engineer • Internet and Web developer • Software designer Highlights •

Industry-based project in your final semester: designed to further integrate knowledge gained throughout the programme in a practical situation that uses a wide range of skills.

• Student Exchange programme: option to spend one or two semesters studying overseas. •

Numerous scholarships for both school leaver applicants, as well as for established second- and third- year students.

• Flexible study structure so you can fit study around your life. •

An applied computing qualification that equips you with the ability to cope with technological changes in this fast-moving industry.

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• If you’re interested in further study, this programme sets you up well for our Postgraduate Diploma in Computing and Master of Computing programmes.

Our computing degree provides you with a strong undergraduate learning experience that will underpin your readiness to work in the computing industry. It’s designed to build professional, adaptive skills that will prepare you for the inevitable technical disruption and changes you'll encounter in the IT industry, as well as progressively honing your technical skills, and developing smart interpersonal skills to prepare you for the working environment. Programme overview Prepare yourself for an exciting and ever-changing career in IT with hands-on learning in a fun, modern and wellresourced computing facility. Develop your understanding of data communications, networking, IT management, web and software development, business intelligence and systems analysis, and design, game development, and cybersecurity. In your final year, you'll get the opportunity to complete an IT-related industry-based project so you can build up your working experience – a key advantage when looking for employment. You can choose from five pathway options designed to help you hit the ground running when you graduate: Computer networks and cloud computing Computer networks, real and virtual, are the connectors of the computing world. Organisations need people to help them manage their networks and 25% of computing jobs are in this area. Cloud computing is a relatively new development and is increasingly taking over the market. This pathway also gives you the opportunity to gain industry recognised Microsoft and Cisco certifications, including those in Cloud Computing. Software engineering Software engineering regularly rates as one of the top jobs in the world. This dynamic and changing pathway gives graduates the knowledge to design and develop software solutions and products.

Games development This pathway prepares you to work in the fun and fast-growing field of game development and interactive media. Game development combines design, software development and storytelling. You’ll be encouraged to work with students and staff in the creative disciplines such as design, and performing and screen arts. Our industry links will provide opportunities to contribute to the development of real games while still studying towards your degree. Business intelligence The amount of data and the speed at which it’s collected by organisations has reached unprecedented levels in recent years. But data without analysis is just a storage problem. Business intelligence combines business, databases, data warehousing, data mining and software development to find ways for organisations to use thei data for future planning. Business intelligence is pivotal in helping organisations understand their business, compete effectively and excel in their field. You’ll learn how to create and manage data warehouse solutions that fit into the strategies of complex enterprises in the ever-changing market, and how to develop effective data models and reports to help business decision-making. Cybersecurity Every person who touches a computer keyboard or a smartphone screen could be a cyber threat. People with cybersecurity skills are needed by both the private and public sectors and there is a huge demand for graduates in this field. The cybersecurity pathway can give you the knowledge to help you protect computers, networks and data from these threats.


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Already have computing experience? If you already have work experience, education, or skills and knowledge which are highly relevant to computing, then you may be able to get formal recognition for it and reduce how long it will take to finish the programme. Find out more about how to fast track your study on our website.

• A relevant qualification at Level 4 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following:

• Unitec's Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga Level 3 with a relevant pathway

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There are also options to create a personal study pathway with the help of your programme leader.

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/computing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved). 2. 15 credits at NCEA Level 2 in Mathematics 3. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 4. 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 5. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Graduate Diploma in Computing Level 7 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Applications programmer • Business analyst • Project manager • Software developer • Internet and Web developer • Data analyst • Database analyst and developer • Cybersecurity analyst • Network support technician • Network engineer • Network administrator • Systems analyst • Game programmer • Software tester • Software designer Highlights • I ndividualised support: new students are enrolled by the Programme Leader for an approved programme of study developed to suit your needs and goals. •

Highly flexible content: you choose what courses interest you the most including programming, software, hardware, databases, networking, information systems and the Internet. You can also develop testing and quality assurance skills, along with the project planning skills to lead a small in-house IT project.

• Practise your skills on leading computer technology • Highly-qualified professionals as your lecturers • Small classes that ensure plenty of one-on-one time • This programme can serve as a pathway into our other postgraduate computing programmes.

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If you're already working with computers but don’t have a formal qualification, or you have a degree in a different discipline and want to move into the IT sector, our specially tailored graduate diploma programme will help you accomplish your goal by equipping you with substantial problem-solving skills in an IT area of your interest. Programme overview Take your computing career to the next level at a time and pace that suits you. Select the topics that interest you from software and game design/development, business intelligence and analysis, to cybersecurity and networks. Specialist pathways Depending on the career pathway you’re interested in, you can choose to specialise in different areas: Networks & Data Communication Ideal for graduates from technical backgrounds, this pathway prepares you to work in networking and communication fields. Many of the courses are practical and hands-on to develop the skills you need for the industry. Cybersecurity This pathway prepares graduates from technical backgrounds to work in the cybersecurity field – a particularly challenging and interesting area of study and work. Many of the courses are handson and include malware analysis and other hot topics. Business Analysis This pathway helps graduates from all IT backgrounds to prepare for management roles. It also enables arts and business graduates to learn additional IT skills, making you more attractive to future employers and/or enabling you to run your own business. Software Development This pathway prepares graduates from a variety of disciplines (usually technical) to work in the fast-moving software development space. If you don’t have a technical background, you may need to complete more study to prepare for this pathway.

Game Development This pathway prepares graduates from a variety of disciplines (usually technical) to work in the games industry as software developers with a speciality in game design. These skills are much needed here in New Zealand. If you don’t have a technical background, a longer study plan can be negotiated. Business Intelligence This pathway prepares graduates from all IT backgrounds for the business intelligence field. It’ll enhance your ability to use information systems to improve business decision-making - a highly valuable and sought after skill. Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. A recognised degree, a professional qualification in a relevant discipline or the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to the above. 2. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing). 3. If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following: • Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/computing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 8 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time for two-to-three years Annual tuition fees $8,800 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Information systems manager • IT adviser • Multimedia development manager • Researcher • Network manager • Software engineer • Systems analyst • Website manager Highlights • Fits around your career: all courses are electives and you can select the classes that suit you best. • Taught by experts and experienced IT practitioners. •

Emphasis on the practical application of your knowledge: apply what you’ve learnt in our state-of-the-art computer labs, which you can access seven days a week.

A mix of on-campus weekend classes and a high proportion of self-directed research. Classes are supplemented by electronic communications.

• Cross-credit this programme towards the Master of Computing (see pg. 72).

This postgraduate diploma lets you choose the IT courses that are most relevant to your career. It'll develop your ability to solve complex, applied computing problems and gets you up-to-date with the latest advances in information technology. Programme overview Learn to manage IT projects and find out how information technology affects society. Further your ability to design, plan and organise technology-based projects that are produced on time, to high standards, and within budget. Choose the courses that are most relevant to your career, including data mining, adaptive business intelligence, multimedia development, website management, IT applications, networks, and security.

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Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/computing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A recognised Bachelor’s degree in the same or similar discipline, with an average grade of B- or higher in all Level 7 courses; or 2. A professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to the above. 3. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing). 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Master of Computing Level 9 Total credits 240 (2.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for two years or part-time for three-to-five years Annual tuition fees $5,500 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Information systems manager • IT adviser • Multimedia development manager • Network manager • Researcher • Website manager Highlights

Advance your career in computing in this comprehensive and challenging Master's programme where you’ll develop high-level analytical, research, strategic planning and project management skills, and improve your ability to design, plan and organise technology-based projects. Programme overview This programme allows you to develop the skills to undertake systematic research and solve complex, applied computing problems. It focuses on fast developing areas of computing including networks and security, Internet and intranets, interactive multimedia, data mining, adaptive business intelligence and health informatics.

A combination of on-campus weekend classes and a high proportion of self-directed research. Classes are supplemented by electronic communications.

Choose from a wide range of thesis topics and supervisors, giving you the chance to focus on an area of your interest.

Key learning objectives include designing, planning and organising technologybased projects, produced on time, to high standards and within budget. You’ll develop your analytical, research, strategic planning, project management and interpersonal skills in undertaking this programme.

• Flexibility: you choose whether you want to undertake a major 120-credit research project or to focus on coursework and a 90-credit thesis.

Areas of specialisation Depending on the career pathway you’re interested in, you can choose to specialise in different areas:

• Increase your leadership and management skills through communication, leadership and cooperation in team-based projects. • Learn from expert lecturers on the cutting-edge of the discipline. • Enjoy state-of-the-art labs, open seven days a week. •

Individualised support: new postgraduate students are enrolled by the Programme Leader and given their timetables individually.

Cybersecurity Be part of the select group of people who understand both the theory and practice of cybersecurity. Specialise in this area by choosing the following courses: Enterprise Network Information Security Management, Cloud Computing, Special Topic – Cybersecurity, Research Methods, and Thesis. IT Management Further your career as an IT professional through building your understanding of IT management. Select the following courses: Managing IT Projects, Management Approaches for the IT Professional, Information Technology, and Strategic Planning. Networks Learn more about data communications and networks by selecting courses like Enterprise Network Design and

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Management, Networks and Protocols, Enterprise Network Information Security, Mobile and Wireless Communications, as well as other courses that look at network-based applications. Web The development of web-based applications is a hot topic at the moment. Specialise in this area by selecting courses like Interactive Multimedia Development 1 & 2, Internet Applications to Business, Internet and Intranet Management, and Web-Based Systems. Health Informatics Health Informatics includes courses like Interactive Multimedia and Web-based Systems. Game Design Learn more about what makes a great game idea, what makes a game fun, how to quickly create a prototype and what technology is needed. Enhance your Game Design portfolio by studying courses like Entertainment Theories for Software Solutions, Software Architectures for Game Design, and Interactive Media Development. Thesis Research Topics Currently we’re able to facilitate research for your thesis in the following areas: • Computational Finance • Health Informatics • Robotics Applications • Business Process Modelling • Cloud Computing • Mobile Networks • Mobile and Wireless Communications • Business Intelligence • Computer Vision/Speech Recognition • Natural Language Processing • Machine Translation


• Data Mining • Process Mining • Social Networks Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. A recognised Bachelor’s degree in the same or similar discipline, with an average grade of B- or higher in all Level 7 courses; or 2. Have a professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to the above. 3. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing). 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special admission.

Computing and Information Technology

• Game Development/Game Design

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It was perfect timing getting put forward for an internship at IBM by my head of department after he saw one of my game designs. My degree was opening me up to the whole big world of IT and I wanted to be part of it! That's what makes Unitec so different - it's about gaining skills in real life situations, and working hard for opportunities.

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For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/computing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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Construction


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Programmes available Construction Management

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• New Zealand Diploma in Construction

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• Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management)

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• Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management

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Property Development

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• Bachelor of Construction (Property Development)

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Quantity Surveying

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• Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics)

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We've categorised our programmes so you can see what study pathways are available. To find the programme you're looking for, refer to the page number next to each programme.

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Construction Management

in a m lo ip D d n la a e Z w Ne Construction Level 6 Total credits 240 (2.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for two years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $7,100 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Construction management technician • Quantity surveyor Highlights • E mphasis on real-world applications using the latest technologies in construction • This qualification is nationally recognised and endorsed by professional organisations • Good graduate employment opportunities • Graduates of this programme can cross-credit up to 240 credits into Unitec's Bachelor of Construction. • Graduates of this programme can apply to get a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) Site 2 license.

This programme prepares you for a career in the construction industry as a skilled and competent construction manager or quantity surveyor. Programme overview This programme prepares you to enter work as a construction management technician or quantity surveyor, and is great grounds for further growth and development in a construction career. If you’re already working in one of these roles, this qualification will get you recognised for your existing skills and knowledge, with the potential for further development. You'll start with core papers that build your key foundational knowledge of the industry including the construction industry environment, materials and structural principles, environmental impact, construction for small, medium and large buildings, among others. Following these core papers, you'll then focus on your strand of choice between or quantity surveying. Construction Management: Learn to plan, organise, manage and control construction projects.

Graduates will be able to work as a quantity surveyor. With further training and/or experience graduates of this diploma may be able to work as a: • Senior quantity surveyor • Registered quantity surveyor • Estimator • Quantity surveying consultant/ contractor • Procurement manager • Senior/Cost manager Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. Achieved one of the below: • A total of 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in Mathematics • An appropriate qualification at Level 3 •

Be at least 20 years old by the time the programme begins AND provide evidence of aptitude, appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the programme

Graduates will be able to work as a construction management technician. With further training and/or experience, graduates of this diploma may be able to work as a:

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

• Residential or commercial construction site/project manager

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance

• Contracting construction manager/ site/project manager

• Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency

• Property manager

• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

• Contracts supervisor/manager • Local or central government building inspector • Construction management tutor Quantity Surveying: Learn to measure and estimate building work, and carry out financial administration associated with construction projects.

3. If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/construction International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for two years, then part-time for two years or as negotiated on a case-by-case basis (based on a February start). Annual tuition fees $7,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Construction site manager • Project manager • Project planner • Property developer Highlights • This programme is fully accredited by the New Zealand Institute of Builders (NZIOB). Graduates of this programme are eligible to become members. • A good foundation for a career in construction management, providing you with the skills to undertake detailed planning and management of resources applied to construction projects. • An overview of all aspects of the construction industry. •

Explore progressively more complex scenarios and projects, and develop the technical skills to schedule activities and resources on construction projects.

Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes.

In your final courses, you'll undertake a major industry research project where you can integrate what you've learnt with practical experience.

Your first 3 semesters (full- time) include core Bachelor of Construction courses before you select your major/s from Construction Management, Property Development, and/or Construction Economics. This allows you to get a good general understanding of the field first before you choose your direction.

In this programme, you'll develop your skills to manage construction projects, and learn to organise and manage activities on a construction site including: gaining in-depth knowledge and understanding of management structures, supply chain, people and production management. Programme overview Construction sites can involve hundreds of workers and millions of dollars of materials – and construction managers are responsible for managing both. Become familiar with advanced construction management, contract law, tendering and design management as well as furthering your knowledge of management structures. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following:

Construction Management

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Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/construction International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 12 credits in NCEA Level 2 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Construction Management

Graduate Diploma in ent m e g a n a M t c je o r P n Constructio Level 7 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for three semesters (including 2x two-week block courses per semester) Annual tuition fees $7,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Site manager • Project manager • Construction manager Highlights • P rofessional development if you want to stay at the forefront of the competitive construction sector. • An overview of project management theories and supply chain, people and production management. •

Relevant to your career: relate new knowledge and material directly to your workplace. You'll explore progressively more complex scenarios, and develop the skills to schedule activities and resources on construction projects.

Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes.

Emphasis on self-directed learning, with assessment and feedback throughout the programme, and exams at the end.

• A mix of on-campus block courses (with lectures, tutorials, team-based problem-solving, research, discussions and student presentations), eLearning and assignments. • Part-time study options available •

Suitable for architecture, construction industry, and property management staff from different backgrounds. A previous qualification is not required, but as places are limited, preference will be given to those with at least five years' industry experience or a relevant undergraduate degree.

• Gain exposure and experience to different construction software.

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This postgraduate programme is a great stepping stone for those already working in the construction industry who want to move into project management. Programme overview Develop the knowledge and skills to effectively organise and manage activities on a construction site. Learn to apply project management knowledge to the construction industry to ensure contracts are completed on time and on budget. You'll be able to solve complex industry-related problems, in teams and alone, and provide leadership in a team environment. Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. Completed one of the following: a. A relevant degree from a NZQA recognised institution b. National Diploma in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying AND at least three years’ experience in the field of Quantity Surveying or Construction Management c. A professional qualification in a relevant discipline AND the ability to demonstrate competencies equivalent to a and b d. A minimum of six years management experience in the construction field or a closely related industry 2. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/construction International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for two years, then part-time for two years or as negotiated on a case-by-case basis (based on a February start). Annual tuition fees $7,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Commercial property manager • Company owner • Project manager • Property consultant • Property developer Highlights • Thorough grounding in all aspects of the construction industry. • In your final-year papers, you'll undertake a major industry research project where you can integrate what you've learnt with practical experience. • Learn from experienced lecturers who have worked in the construction industry.

Property Development

Bachelor of nt) e m p lo e v e D y t r e p o Construction (Pr This programme gives you an insight into the process of developing a property - from initial concept to project completion and sale. Once you've completed the programme, you could use your knowledge of property investment and development to work with property managers, banks and corporate organisations, specialising in large commercial developments or residential properties. Programme overview Property developers plan and carry out the purchase, development and sale of new or existing residential or commercial properties. In this programme you'll gain an understanding of the valuation, financing and management of property and property portfolios, learn to identify and develop project opportunities, become familiar with construction practice, procurement tendering, property and contract law and administration, sustainable design, and design management.

Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/property International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following:

• Meet and hear from guest lecturers who are leaders in their field.

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

Your first 3 semesters (full-time) include core Bachelor of Construction courses before you select your major/s from Construction Management, Property Development, and/or Construction Economics. This allows you to get a good general understanding of the field first before you choose your direction.

• 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and

Opportunity to double major: you can achieve a double major with slightly more coursework. Choose from majors in Construction Management, Property Development, and Construction Economics.

• 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 12 credits in NCEA Level 2 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Quantity Surveying

Bachelor of ics) m o n o c E n io t c u r t s n Construction (Co Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for two years, then part-time for two years or as negotiated on a case-by-case basis (based on a February start). Annual tuition fees $7,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Construction quantity surveyor • Consultant quantity surveyor • Commercial manager • Project manager • Property financial adviser Highlights • Gain a thorough grounding in all aspects of the construction industry. • Graduate roles may lead to project management, company ownership, and other senior management positions. • As a graduate of this programme you'll be eligible to become an accredited member of the following registered bodies: The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), The New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) and the Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS) •

Application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) processes.

Close links with industry: our advisory boards include experts who keep us up-to-date with industry trends, relevant legislation, and local, global and environmental issues.

• Learn from experienced lecturers who have/are working in the construction industry. • Meet and hear from guest lecturers who are leaders in their field. • In your final-year papers you'll undertake a major industry research project where you can integrate what you've learnt with practical experience. • 80 80

Your first 3 semesters (full-time) include core Bachelor of Construction courses before you select your major/s from Construction Management, Property Development, and/or Construction Economics. This allows you to get a good general understanding of the field first before you choose your direction.

This degree provides great preparation for a career in quantity surveying. Find out how to evaluate and plan the cost of a construction project, manage payments and ensure the project is completed within budget. Programme overview The role of a quantity surveyor is diverse: evaluating subcontractor tenders and making recommendations to clients, managing construction costs and cash flows during the construction phase, and negotiating and agreeing on final project accounts. Our Construction Economics programme supports you to develop the technical skills and applied knowledge to ensure that construction projects are delivered to agreed budgets. Learn to undertake estimating and cost planning, and prepare tender documentation. In this programme you'll delve into learning about construction practice, team management, cost planning and advanced estimating techniques, tendering and design management. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 12 credits in NCEA Level 2 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/quantity International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Construction Management

Bevan Van Wyk

struction New Zealand Diploma in Con

Stepping up in Construction Management For most of his adult life Bevan Van Wyk worked as a boilermaker - a trained craftsman producing steel fabrications - until, aged 40, he decided to move into the ever-growing and financially promising world of Construction Management.

He’s now in his second year of the New Zealand Diploma in Construction, which he studies part-time, and works as a junior site manager at Aspec Construction. “Construction has always been a passion of mine,” he says. “It’s just a pity it took me 20 years to do what I wanted to do. I guess I put family first, but then I thought, ‘No, it’s my turn now’.” Bevan got the job with Aspec Construction after meeting a representative of the company at a Unitec recruitment evening in August 2018. The recruitment evening encouraged Bevan to put himself out there, network, and meet with companies seeking to recruit employees just like him.

“He [the Aspec Construction representative] said, ‘Send us your CV’. And four days later, I got the job.” He’s fast learning how construction projects begin (the signing of contracts), and end (passing over of keys), and how much is involved in-between. “I’d not comprehended the amount of work that goes into every detail. It’s phenomenal!” Asked why he chose to study at Unitec, his answer is simple – “I asked around, and everyone recommended Unitec.” Bevan says because the tutors are still working as “tradies” they’re up-to-date, and have current links, with the construction industry. He also appreciates the fact he’s been able to study part-time so he can work and continue to support his family. Bevan had begun to tire of the sometimes-repetitive nature of his previous work. “I was feeling a bit stagnant. With construction, there’s always another level to move to — from junior site manager to site manager, from site manager to project manager, from project manager to, hopefully, contracts manager.” So what does he plan to do when he finishes his diploma? He’s considering progressing into the Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management). “But the idea is to stay with Aspec and grow old with them. I’ve got 25 years of my working life yet, maybe more, and it’s where I want to stay.” Although, he expects he won’t be short of job offers should he ever want another change. “After I’ve finished the diploma, I can work anywhere in the world.” 81 81


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Creative Industries


Te Kura Auaha

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Programmes available Acting Pg. »» New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Screen Arts, Acting and Technical Production

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• Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Acting for Screen and Theatre)

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Contemporary Dance

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• Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Contemporary Dance)

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»» Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice

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»» Master of Creative Practice

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Art and Design

Pg.

• New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Art and Design 88 • Bachelor of Creative Enterprise

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• Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice

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• Master of Creative Practice

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Production Design and Management

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• Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Production Design and Management)

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»» Master of Creative Practice

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Screen Arts

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• Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Screen Arts)

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»» Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice

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Acting

ts r A n e e r c S d n a g in Bachelor of Perform e) r t a e h T d n a n e e r c S (Acting for Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for three years Annual tuition fees $10,100 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Acting trainer/teacher • Actor for theatre, film and television • Performer • Performing arts manager • Presenter • Theatre deviser/creator Highlights • Numerous performance opportunities both on film and in front of audiences •

Our programme closely models the real-world entertainment industry: work closely with directing and writing, film and television, and performance technology students.

Close links with industry: we're active members of SPADA (Screen Production and Development Association), WIFT (Women in Film and Television), Playmarket, New Zealand Writers Guild, Entertainment Technology NZ and New Zealand Film and Video Technicians' Guild.

Strong ties with South Pacific Pictures, the Auckland Theatre Company and Silo Theatre, where students have gained practical experience before graduating.

• Strong international connections • Student exchange programme available through UniJet • Acting students collaborate with screen students to participate in significant teaching and performance projects across both theatre and screen • Connected to Auckland’s vibrant and rapidly expanding theatre and film sector • Small, dedicated core teaching team with guest lecturers who are currently working in the field

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This degree is designed to develop the acting and performance skills you'll need to realise your full potential as an actor on-screen and onstage. Programme overview The world is your stage – establish your acting, voice and movement skills, become familiar with acting techniques for theatre and film, and develop an understanding of the history of drama.

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following:

Increase your awareness of voice, posture, fitness, co-ordination, spatial awareness and use of breath in relation to acting. Work on a variety of film and stage projects, learn to express the emotional and intellectual states of a character through classical and contemporary acting techniques and launch your acting career by performing in front of real audiences at Unitec's Theatre, and other venues throughout the city.

• 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and

You'll benefit from staff who are experienced industry professionals and committed to developing actor training techniques. They have extensive research portfolios and maintain strong relationships with the industry. Auditions Around 150 people apply each year for the 24 places available in Year One. Firstround auditions are held throughout New Zealand in early October. You'll be given clear information at the time of your application about what to learn and how to prepare. From these first-round auditions, a group of applicants is selected for second-round auditions. These are held in Auckland over a weekend in early November. From this two-day workshop, the final selection of trainee actors is made for the following year. If you're not sure you're ready to audition for this highly competitive programme please look at the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Screen Arts, Acting and Technical Production. This programme is a semester long (full-time) designed to help upskill students who are interested in progressing to this degree.

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

• 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. Interviews, submissions and/or auditions will be required – we'll notify you what is required when you apply 5. Complete a medical declaration form 6. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/acting International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Screen Arts

New Zealand film 'Waiting' ional Film Festival 2017 at rn te In o nt ro To r fo ed ct le se Waiting, a 2016 Unitec final-year film written by Samuel Kamu and directed by Amberley Jo Aumua, was the first New Zealand student film to win Best Short Film at the New Zealand International Film Festival – and was then screened at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The film opened North America's largest film festival in 2017 and Dr Vanessa Byrnes, Head of Unitec's Creative Industries, was delighted by the selection. “Creative Industries at Unitec are thrilled to have this student-made short film selected for one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world”, she said. “Waiting is a beautifully made short film that brings to the surface small acts of hope and heartbreak in a seemingly every day setting. “Writer Samuel Kamu, Director Amberley Jo Aumua and team are great examples of the brave filmmaking talent we’re nurturing at Unitec,” Dr Byrnes added. Amberley Jo said, “I’m stoked and proud for our cast and crew to be recognised on an international level at TIFF. This was definitely a momentous occasion for all of us.”

Amberley Jo Aumua

Screen Arts Bachelor of Performing and

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Contemporary Dance

ts r A n e e r c S d n a g in Bachelor of Perform ce) (Contemporary Dan Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time for three years Annual tuition fees $10,100 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Professional dancer • Choreographer • Dance and performance artist • Dance teacher • Performing arts manager • Arts administrator Highlights •

A rewarding and challenging experience that introduces you to an exciting and varied professional career in dance. Whether you create your own live work, dance on-stage or screen, you'll be joining an artistic community that includes many of our graduates.

• A focus on live performance including opportunities to both dance and choreograph. • Daily studio practice under the guidance of experienced national and international industry practitioners. • Close relationship with the dance industry and community. • A chance to collaborate with other performing arts students: you'll share classes with actors, directors, writers, production design management and film and television students.

Learn to choreograph and perform at a professional level by becoming part of the largest full-time contemporary dance programme in New Zealand. Participate in a diverse array of performances, ranging from solo and group work to commissioned works by guest choreographers. Programme overview Our Contemporary Dance programme is the most established, full-time contemporary dance programme in New Zealand, and continues to develop a community of dance artists who contribute innovative choreography and performance excellence to the industry. Our graduates are seen in all major productions throughout New Zealand. With a comprehensive programme covering technique, choreography, dance studies and digital dance, you'll gain the knowledge, tools and abilities to pursue the range of opportunities available to you as a contemporary dance artist. You’ll participate in a diverse array of performances, ranging from solo and group work to commissioned works by guest choreographers. Technique and Choreography for stage and screen With the emphasis on practical learning, you'll spend up to six hours a day in the studio, developing your craft in a range of dance techniques including contemporary, ballet, muscle and bone, pilates, yoga, choreography, partnering work and improvisation. You'll also develop skills in dance and multimedia through creating and performing in dance for film. Performance Live performance will be an integral part of your studies where you'll get to explore your technique and choreographic craft as an emerging practitioner. Taught by leading contemporary dance artists and choreographers, you'll develop numerous dance projects of your own. You'll choreograph and perform in dance works for theatre, events, festivals and film as well as gaining a hands-on understanding of funding and promotional activities. Technology also plays a key role in our

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learning environment. You'll gain practical experience in sound and music design, video editing, costume, lighting, props and scenery. Dance studies and critical practices Throughout your studies, you'll develop an understanding of dance histories and associated theories in our unique culture of critical studies. Alongside your future industry peers, you'll explore in-depth theoretical and critical thought, integrating theory and professional practice in an exciting cross-discipline environment. Auditions Around 100 people apply each year for the 30 places available in Year One. All auditions will be held over Labour Weekend (late October). You'll be given clear information at the time of your application about how to prepare. From this workshop, the final selection of trainee dancers is made for the following year. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. Interviews, submissions and/or auditions will be required – we'll notify you what’s required when you apply


Contemporary Dance 5. Complete a medical declaration form 6. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/dance International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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Art and Design

reer a C d n a y d u t S in e t a c New Zealand Certifi n ig s e D d n a t r A ) 4 l e Preparation (Lev Level 4 Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $3,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities This programme prepares you for further study toward a career in art and design in creative industries Highlights • Emphasis on practical skills and studio-based learning: you’ll be creating your art and design in a studio environment and participate in group critiques with fellow students. • Learn from lecturers who are eager to share their industry experience with you. • Access to Unitec's excellent communication studies and design facilities. •

A mix of classroom sessions, practical workshops, critique sessions, guest speakers, discussions, presentations and online learning.

A chance to take classes in Unitec's marae, a great setting to explore Māori oratorical traditions and the role of culture in communication.

This certificate programme is ideal if you want to go on to higher-level study in art and design. It’s perfect for people who have or haven’t completed secondary school, require University Entrance or want to study for a career in art and design. Programme overview Prepare yourself with the skills needed to study towards an exciting future in art, media or design. This programme starts with a base in Identity and Communication and builds with art and design knowledge as well as collaborative projects. Graduates can go onto further study in the Bachelor of Creative Enterprise programme (see pg. 89) Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in three different subjects, one subject must be English 2. A minimum of 4 years secondary education 3. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts 4. You may be required to present a portfolio of work, attend an interview or Skills Review session at our Mt Albert campus 5.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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 2 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/art-design International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


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Bachelor of Creative Enterprise Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for three years or part-time for six years Annual tuition fees $7,200 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

Career opportunities • Artist • Photographer • Graphic designer • Product designer • Motion graphics designer • Digital producer Highlights • Develop transferable skills from real-world project-based learning. • Opportunity to work broadly across an array of disciplines and choose your specialisation. • Exposure to emerging technologies with guest lecturers, cutting- edge industry demonstrations, and workshops. •

Choice of electives from multiple pathways (performing arts, visual arts, design, business, technology, marketing and communications)

• Critique sessions and written components to enable students to develop communication skills •

Teamwork-based research and development to prepare you for managing a range of creative, entrepreneurial projects

• Ability to emerge as an agile practitioner in a dynamic creative market

This multi-disciplinary degree prepares you to make a living from your creativity. Whether you’re interested in graphic design, animation, photography and moving image, visual arts or illustration, this degree is designed to both further your skills and creativity, while giving you a base from which to launch a career. Programme overview This an immersive programme in which students explore how to be self-directed learners, to take responsibility for themselves, and to take ownership of their careers. We have created a dynamic environment with a focus on real-world projects aimed primarily at getting students out into the workforce.

4. You may be required to attend an interview or audition, submit a portfolio or a combination of all three – we’ll notify you of what is required

Flexible in design, our programme enables you to adapt this qualification to best suit your creative and commercial interests. You’ll spend your first year building knowledge in key areas like creative thinking, professional practice, storytelling, digital technology and communication, as well as getting a taste of a variety of creative practices. Then, your instructors work with you to craft your own creative pathway through years two and three.

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance

Graduates of this programme can go onto further study with the Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice and Master of Creative Practice. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following:

5. You may be required to complete a medical declaration form 6. If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

• Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/art-design International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau

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a in m lo ip D e t a u d a r g t s Po Creative Practice Level 8 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time for two years Annual tuition fees $7,000 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Artist • Creative director • Curator • Digital artist • Director • Graphic designer • Photographer • Producer • Visual artist Highlights • Create a body of new work, improve your job opportunities, and refresh or reorient your profession. •

Develop critical self-reflection, creative thinking and research skills by taking your practice to an advanced level.

Work in an evolving multi- disciplinary environment where you will get exposure to a wide range of approaches, practices, and theories.

• Improve your communication and project proposal skills through studio critiques and written components. • Learn from supervisors that include notable artists, designers, and educators. • Enhance your creative portfolio with a significant advanced research project.

This postgraduate diploma is a highly-flexible studio or industry-based programme that will advance your professional career by developing advanced academic, practical and creative skills through an exhibition, publication or industry project. Programme overview In your first semester, a combination of taught, negotiated or studio courses allow you to tailor the learning experience to your specialist creative research interests, whether these fall into traditional (graphic design, industrial design, photography, animation, visual arts, performance) or hybrid domains (service design, experience design, design for social innovation, performance or production design, transmedia, interdisciplinary practice). Your second semester involves conceptualising, proposing and implementing advanced creative research. You’ll be supervised and mentored by academic staff and/or industry professionals with access to multi-disciplinary creative studios supervised by industry-leading educators, artists and designers. Creative projects may take place on-campus or be integrated into a relevant workplace. Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A Bachelor’s degree in the same or similar discipline; or 2. A Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline with a minimum of two years’ appropriate work experience AND demonstrate an ability to succeed in the programme by providing: • Recommendations from employers or professional colleagues; and • Evidence of outcomes in the discipline work environment. 3. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing).

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4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/art-design International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


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Master of Creative Practice Level 9 Total credits 180 (1.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 18 months or part-time for three years • Annual tuition fees $5,500 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Artist • Art director • Product designer • Graphic designer • Director • Photographer • Experience designer • Producer • Production designer • Sculptor • Visual artist • Performance designer • Service designer • Curator • Actor for theatre, film and television • Choreographer • Filmmaker Highlights • Create a body of new work, build a portfolio, advance your practice and refresh or reorient your career. • Gain industry experience through negotiated placements or work on live projects. • Work in an evolving multi-disciplinary environment with exposure to a wide range of approaches, practices, and theories. • Improve your communication skills through studio critiques and written components. • Learn from supervisors that include notable educators and creative practitioners. • Get feedback on your developing work from specialists in your field. • Develop highly specialised creative research and critical thinking skills through a significant project.

This Master's programme is designed for creative professionals who want to advance their career by undertaking a significant piece of advanced creative research. Programme overview If you enjoy designing solutions to complex problems, or imagining new ways of experiencing and living in the world, immerse yourself in an evolving study environment of diverse creative practices including dance, theatre, music, film, new media, animation, visual art, craft, graphic design, product design, experience design and service design. This programme enables artists, designers, photographers, animators, educators, performers, directors and producers to develop expertise in practice-based creative research within our Creative Industries cultural hub. You’ll work on exciting and innovative projects, learn how to collaborate across disciplines and facilitate or lead creative projects and teams. A typical first semester provides you with foundational knowledge in areas including: • locating your creative practice within a wider body of knowledge • reading and thinking critically • experimenting with, and critiquing, approaches to collaborative and creative industry practice, and • applying practice-based and qualitative research methods. Negotiated studies courses give you the option of undertaking industry placements with leading creative organisations and agencies in Auckland, while supervised interdisciplinary studios provide possibilities for developing and enhancing practice-based research skills.

Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A Bachelor’s degree in the same or similar discipline; or 2. A Bachelor’s degree in an unrelated discipline with a minimum of two years’ appropriate work experience AND demonstrate an ability to succeed in the programme by providing: • Recommendations from employers or professional colleagues; and • Evidence of outcomes in the discipline work environment. 3. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing). 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/art-design International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

You’ll spend the remainder of your studies working on your capstone project which involves the conceptualization, proposal and implementation of creative research (90 or 120 credits), during which time you’ll be supervised and mentored by academic staff and/or industry professionals.

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Production Design and Management

ts r A n e e r c S d n a g in Bachelor of Perform t) n e m e g a n a M d n a n (Production Desig Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time for three years Annual tuition fees $10,100 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Production manager • Light and sound technician • Light and sound operator • Stylist • Clothing designer • Costume designer • Dresser • Art director • Scenic painter Highlights • Specialise in costume design or stage management (including lighting and sound). •

Work with industry experts from day one, working towards industry placements and internships in Year Two and Three.

Industry modelled projects from classic theatre pieces to new and original plays, short films, contemporary dance works and everything in between.

• Work collaboratively across specialisations with actors, dancers, directors, choreographers and cinematographers. • Current industry specialists are brought in for workshops and short courses.

This degree is designed for those interested in the creative process of production, design and management of screen and theatre productions. Focus on design (production, clothing, lighting, set or sound) and management (production, technical or costume) depending on your chosen specialisation. Programme overview Become a creative practitioner who understands the professional requirements of your chosen field and pursue a career in the film, television and theatre industries. Explore what goes on behind the scenes from costume, lighting and sound design to technical operation. This programme will have you participating first-hand in producing a wide range of projects for theatre, dance and film, allowing you to gain practical experience with relevant technology. In your first two years you’ll gain industry-standard experience and the technical skills needed for a foundational understanding of all areas of production. In your third year you’ll focus on your chosen specialisation. Study the full range of performing and screen arts technologies and see your work come to life on-stage and on-screen. Costume Design We’re the only tertiary programme in New Zealand that specialises in all aspects of clothing design for stage and screen. You’ll study pattern drafting and cutting, sewing, millinery, jewellery and accessory making, shoe making, dyeing and screen printing, costume breakdown, costume props and costume design. In your first year we’ll help guide your development as a clothing designer as you study foundational design skills. In your second year you’ll produce clothing, and in your final year you’ll design and produce your own.

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Over the course of your degree you’ll have the opportunity to work on short films, in the studio, and on location. Many of our graduates have gone on to be employed within the fashion, film or theatre industries in New Zealand and

internationally in roles ranging from being a Stylist at Fashion Week, a Costume Dresser on Wicked at Covent Garden (UK), through to a Costume Assistant on Power Rangers. Stage Management, Lighting and Sound It’s not just acting that creates mood, drama and atmosphere - light and sound can easily make or break a great production. Great lighting is more than just basic visibility. Learn how to consider angles, shadows and colour in relation to timing and performance. Lighting and sound designers work closely with stage directors to integrate technology seamlessly into the performance. All are working towards a goal to create a shared experience between the audience and performers. Our courses provide a great balance of studio and classroom instruction with considerable practical experience in theatres both on-campus and throughout Auckland. You’ll learn how to plan and execute a successful production as well as develop your personal voice within art direction and the creative process. Utilise our theatre equipment, Mac technology labs and production workshops, get industry-standard experience in equipment handling, safety and maintenance while you explore your creative and technical abilities in practical workshops, projects, events and internships. Interviews The interview consists of a chat with a representative from the department, a short, written exercise, and a review of any supporting documentation whether that be your CV, a portfolio of work, photos, scripts, or any other supporting documents. You can either upload these with your application or bring them with you to the interview.


Production Design and Management

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. Interviews, submissions and/or auditions will be required – we'll notify you of what is required 5. If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

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Screen Arts Bachelor of Performing and nagement) (Production Design and Ma

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/screen International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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reer a C d n a y d u t S in e t a c New Zealand Certifi Screen Arts, Acting tion uc and Technical Prod ) 4 l e v e (L n Preparatio Level 4 Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $3,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities Entry into further study toward a career in the media or performing and screen arts industries. Highlights • Emphasis on practical skills and project-based learning: you’ll be developing performance pieces, work behind the scenes in the theatre and make your own videos. • Learn from lecturers who are eager to share their industry experience with you. • Access to Unitec's excellent performing arts facilities. • A mix of classroom sessions, practical workshops, critique sessions, student seminars, discussions, presentations and online learning. • Option to take some courses on their own. •

A chance to take classes in Unitec's marae, a great setting to explore Māori oratorical traditions and the role of culture in communication.

This programme is your pass to an ex citing future in performance, production and screen. It’s ideal if you want to go on to higher-level study in performing and screen arts, if you’re unsure of exactly what area to focus on, or if you’re already in employment and want to improve your personal communication and professional presentation skills. Programme overview Our study and career preparation programme specialising in screen arts, acting and technical production will expose you the basic principles of production, acting, theatre technologies and design, moving image study, as well as collaborative project-based learning. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in three different subjects, one subject must be English 2. A minimum of 4 years secondary education 3. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts 4. You may be required to present a portfolio of work, attend an interview or a Skills Review session at our Mt Albert campus 5. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 2 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/screen International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


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g in m r o f r e P f o r lo e h c Ba ) s t r A n e e r c (S s t r A and Screen Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for three years Annual tuition fees $10,100 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

This is an in-depth programme of study where you engage in a combination of creative, academic and practice-based courses designed to develop your creative skills and qualities for a career in film and television.

Career opportunities • Cinematographer

Programme overview Train to be a screen professional and learn the creative, business and technical skills of pre-production, production and postproduction. This is a specialist programme designed to develop the necessary skills to succeed in the screen industry, and it’s hands-on, enabling students to conceptualize and produce their own video and film projects.

• Editor • Production manager • Director • Screenwriter • Researcher • Camera assistant/gaffer/grip • Sound recordist • Editor • Post supervisor • Sound designer • Production Cco-ordinator • Content developer Highlights • Hands-on learning through film, television and small screen projects designed to emulate the real world. •

Experience different crew models such as working in small, tight teams, as well as in full industrial crews – as you would on a television or film set.

The real world of performing and screen arts: work collaboratively with acting, dance, art department and costume students to gain real- world, on-set experience working in the studio and on location.

• Small class sizes in specialist areas allow for lecturers to mentor students • Students interested in directing can take a mixture of lectures, screenings and workshops. •

Access to our equipment and facilities for 12 months after you graduate so you can continue to develop your projects and career.

• Industry connections to various organisations in film, television, media, gaming and digital.

In your first year, you'll learn about the film-making industry and process, the relationship between specialist skills, creative and critical thinking, and storytelling. From year two you’ll start to specialise, developing in-depth knowledge and skills in a particular area of the industry. Specialisation options: • Animation: includes drawing, motion graphics, 3D animation, visual effects, life drawing and illustration •

Camera and field sound: includes cinematography, location, new technologies, sound recording and colour grading

• Post-production: includes editing and post-production sound

4 in writing) 3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. An interview will be required. A portfolio showing any previous experience in screen or performance media will help your application, but it’s not compulsory. Interviews usually take place in Auckland in early October. 5. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

• Production: includes production management, assistant directing, location management and scouting

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/screen

• Screenwriting: includes creative writing and writing craft

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 95


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Programmes available Early Childhood Education • Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

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g Bachelor of Teachin ion) t a c u d E d o o h d il h C (Early Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for three years Annual tuition fees $6,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

This practical, field-based programme is designed to develop the skills required to become a competent, informed and reflective early childhood teacher who's committed to young children’s learning and development.

Career opportunities • Early childhood teacher

Programme overview Make a real difference in the lives of young children, their whānau, and society by developing your skills and knowledge to foster their love of learning as an early childhood educator.

• Head teacher in an early childhood setting • Home-based coordinator/educator • Manager in an early childhood education centre • Hospital play specialist • Nanny Highlights • Once you've completed this degree, you can apply for teacher registration with the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand (NZ Teachers Council). • Informed and reflective teaching, based on observation and an understanding of how people learn. • A thorough grounding in educational theory and relevant practice of teaching and learning, child development, relevant te reo and tikanga Māori, and working with children and their whānau in Aotearoa. •

Strong emphasis on the New Zealand early childhood curriculum document, Te Whāriki, and a bicultural and sociocultural approach to learning.

Acknowledgement of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, which prepares you to implement te reo Māori me ona tikanga in your teaching practice.

A focus on research: you'll develop an understanding of research methodologies with a particular emphasis on action research (self- study) in an early childhood setting.

You'll gain invaluable experience and insight from working in early childhood centres right from the start. There'll also be plenty of opportunities to relate these experiences to theory during campus sessions. These sessions will only require you to be on-campus 1.5 days per week, making it manageable for those coming from outside Auckland. Additionally, we can organise placements closer to your home to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience. Best of all, when you graduate, you'll be eligible to become a registered teacher in licensed early childhood education centres. Work experience You’ll work at least 12 hours (paid or voluntary) per week in a licensed early childhood centre during term time. If you're not currently employed, we can help you locate an appropriate centre. You can work at a centre close to your home. Practicums Each year you’ll also take part in a practicum, working full-time in an early childhood education centre for 37.5 hours per week. These can also be at a centre close to your home. Year one: you’ll complete one twoweek practicum in your first semester at the centre where you are, or will be, completing work experience. You’ll also complete one four-week practicum at the end of the year at another centre, chosen by Unitec, in accordance with Teaching Council requirements.

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Years two and three: you’ll complete one five-week practicum per year at another centre, chosen by Unitec, in accordance with Teaching Council requirements. Application process We recommend you apply early as spaces for this programme are limited. 1. Check whether you meet our programme admission requirements, then apply online. 2. We'll be in touch within 48 hours to discuss your application. If eligible, you'll be invited to a group interview. You'll need to bring two forms of ID and sit a basic numeracy and literacy test. 3. After the interview, you'll need to provide us with the rest of the information we require to complete your application. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. University Entrance which requires NCEA Level 3 including: • 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in three different approved subjects • 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Māori (5 in reading, 5 in writing) • 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 2. Be at least 17 years old by the time the programme begins 3. Be able to work for a minimum of 12 hours per week for the duration of the programme in a licensed early childhood centre 4. Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form


Early Childhood Education 5. Consent to a mandatory Safety Check required under the Children's Act 2014, including: • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes • Consent to a police vet check • Provide the names of two referees who Unitec or your placement provider can contact • Pass an interview process including a group and individual interview plus a short numeracy and literacy test •

If required, provide a CV detailing a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing and registration authorities you’ve been or are a member of

Other options: • If over the age of 20 and you don't have NCEA, you may be accepted by special admission. •

If English is not your first language you’ll need to provide evidence of achieving an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of no less than 7.0 in each band of the test.

Note: if you’ve studied at least two years of secondary school in New Zealand and achieved the required literacy requirements, or studied fully in English at a New Zealand or Australian tertiary education organisation, studied in a campus model of delivery in each year of your programme and graduated at Level 7 or higher, you don't need to meet an additional English language requirement. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/early-childhood International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Ngapuhi descendants, sibling duo Greg and Imogen Van Kan (32 and 19 respectively), teaching tamariki (children) is in their blood. With several family members already working in early childhood education, it’s no surprise the pair have ended up studying to become qualified teachers – albeit at different times and for different reasons. Greg says he’s had at least 20 different jobs in his life – “I’ve done pretty much every trade, worked at every fast food restaurant, worked in hotels, bars, even printing” – and hasn’t liked any of them. When his partner challenged him to think about what he’d really like to do, he thought why not get paid to “hang out” with the people he enjoys most. And, coincidentally, his sister had just started studying the same thing. Imogen has finished her first year, and Greg his first semester. When they decided to pursue a career in early childhood education, it was important to them they found somewhere to study with the level of work experience they were after. “I don’t think I could get through this course without having the two days a week in a centre,” says Imogen. “There’s so much more that goes into the development of children than I ever expected. Being a visual person, it’s so much easier for me to learn something in class and then see it while working.”

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• Bachelor of Applied Technology - Transport Management

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Civil Engineering

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• New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) 104 • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)

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Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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• New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical)

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• New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronic)

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• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)

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Land Surveying

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• New Zealand Diploma in Surveying

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We've categorised our programmes so you can see what study pathways are available. To find the programme you're looking for, refer to the page number next to each programme.

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logy o n h c e T d e li p p A f o Bachelor g in r e e in g n E e iv t o m o - Aut Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for three years or part-time (day) options available Annual tuition fees $7,000 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Car design and building • Vehicle sales and service Highlights •

Critical analysis is an important component of your studie: compare existing automotive systems and modify them where applicable.

• Access to multiple well-equipped specialist workshops and laboratories. • Access to a range of vehicles for project work. •

Undertake a major industry project in your final year where you can make valuable contacts for your future career in the automotive industry.

This programme is designed for those who want to gain a higher qualification and work in the automotive industry. You’ll learn to keep pace with the rapid advances in automotive engineering and confidently apply your skills across a wide range of situations. Programme overview Keep pace with the advances in automotive technology and find out how international trends affect national decisions about automotive applications. Learn about transport efficiency and sustainability issues, and vehicle systems diagnosis. Learn to be innovative and develop the skills to confidently apply your knowledge in a wide range of situations. Develop an understanding of how to run a small business and manage projects. You’ll also improve your communication and problem-solving skills. Note: if you complete the first two years of this degree, you may exit the programme with the qualification: Diploma in Applied Technology (Automotive Engineering). Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. Successful completion of a relevant Level 3 New Zealand Certificate or higher, or a comparable qualification in a relevant discipline as approved by the Academic Leader. 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing). 3. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for three years or part-time (day) options available Annual tuition fees $7,000 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Car design and building • Vehicle sales and service Highlights •

With additional credits of study, you can also complete the Graduate Diploma in Business (Operations Management) (see pg. 54).

• Analytically examine the motor trade regulations and its application in everyday business processes. • Develop an understanding of vehicle components, concepts and inventory systems process and procedures. • Analyse the road transport guidelines and its application in business processes. •

Discuss fleet operations, planning, and the importance of fleet maintenance to minimise the impact of risks associated with vehicle investment.

• Develop your analytical knowledge of working in logistics of goods and services. • Conceptualisation of international trade and customs in the development of New Zealand business while complying with border protection. • Analyse different vehicle designs to select proper vehicles for business efficiency. •

Undertake a major industry project in your final year where you can make valuable contacts for your future career in the automotive industry.

Automotive Engineering

logy o n h c e T d e li p p A f o Bachelor t n e m e g a n a M t r o p s - Tran This programme is designed for those already working, or aiming to work, in the transport industry. You'll get skilled in the advances of logistics, spare parts, vehicle trading and business management in this field. Programme overview In this programme you'll learn about advances in the industry and find out how international trends affect national decisions in transport applications. You’ll learn how to apply the principles of transport efficiency, sustainability issues and vehicle design and selection for business application, how to be innovative, and gain the skills to confidently apply your knowledge in a wide range of situations. You’ll also develop an understanding of how to conduct business and manage projects, and improve your communication and problem-solving skills.

Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/automotive International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) •

Your 42 credits must also include 20 credits at Level 3 in any two of the following domains: Physics, Mathematics with Calculus, Statistics and Modelling, Mechanical Engineering, or any other relevant technical domain as approved by the Academic Leader.

2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing). 3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau. 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Civil Engineering

in a m lo ip D d n la a e Z w Ne Engineering (Civil) Level 6 Total credits 240 (2.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for two years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Civil or structural engineering employment with a civil engineering consulting practice • Engineering laboratory operation and management • Civil or structural engineering employment with a civil engineering contractor • Site and project engineer Highlights • We are the largest provider of civil engineering diploma level training in New Zealand. • Supported by the civil engineering industry including Engineering New Zealand. • A step towards Engineering New Zealand membership: once you've gained a suitable period of work experience as a qualified civil engineer at diploma level, you'll be eligible for Associate Membership (AIPENZ). • Can serve as a pathway into graduate engineering qualifications. •

Focus on real-world learning: observe the day-to-day activities of engineering sites, and take part in lab work, land surveying, and workshops.

• Undertake a project where you tackle an engineering problem. • Visiting industry experts will give you a real feel for the career opportunities available in civil engineering. • Cross-credits towards the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil) or Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) available.

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Learn to successfully manage civil engineering projects – in this programme you'll get a solid grounding in civil engineering to cleverly design, construct, operate and maintain infrastructure. Programme overview The focus of this programme is on developing the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes to performing meaningful engineering work. Through applying mathematics and physics to civil engineering problems, you'll learn to develop the expertise needed to succeed in this field . As a graduate of this programme you’ll be able to use your knowledge to make informed decisions and implement them, competently perform technical work using national and international standards, and apply civil engineering theory to design, contract administration and construction practice. You'll gain a solid understanding of water, structural, geotechnical, and road engineering, and develop invaluable civil and structural drawing skills. This diploma allows you to specialise in any one of the following four areas:

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. NCEA Level 2 including 10 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher; and 2. A minimum of 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in four subjects including 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry); or 3. An equivalent qualification; or 4. Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrate skills and experience. 5. If English isn’t 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

Structures The design and construction of small, medium and high-rise buildings.

• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Water Resources Water and waste water treatment systems, hydrology, flood protection, harbour development, erosion control, water reticulation, storm water and waste water management.

Other options:

Roading Design, construction and maintenance of roads, pavement design, and road drainage. Geotechnical Assessing suitability of soil or rock foundation to support various structures, effect of water on soils, foundation design, stability of slopes, retaining walls and ground improvement.

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/civil International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for three years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Civil engineer (design) • Civil engineering project and/or construction manager • Geotechnical engineer • Roading-transportation engineer • Structural engineer • Water/environmental engineer Highlights • Become qualified in three years (full-time), not four, and get into employment sooner. •

A nationally-led engineering qualification developed by six of New Zealand's largest institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs).

• Approved under a New Zealand- wide framework for three-year engineering degrees. •

Accredited by Engineering New Zealand. On completion of this programme, combined with a period of work experience, you'll be eligible to apply for membership of Engineering New Zealand as a Technical Member (TIPENZ) and, later on, as CPEng.

• Strong links with the engineering industry • Small classes: the average class size is just 35-60 students. • Cross-credits from the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) available.

Civil Engineering

Bachelor of ) il iv (C y g lo o n h c e T g Engineerin This Bachelor’s degree will develop the skills you need for a career as a civil engineer in three years. Gain advanced knowledge of a specialist area within environmental, geotechnical, water, roading and transportation or structural engineering. Programme overview Learn to make informed decisions about civil engineering projects and apply technology to solve practical engineering problems. Explore computer-modelling techniques, civil engineering project management, engineering materials and structures, and construction practices.

• 14 credits in one other approved subject; and

Specialise in one of five civil engineering areas:

3. Be at least 16 years old by the time you start this programme

Structural engineering: Design, construction, and supervision of buildings and other structures. Water engineering: Water supply, wastewater or stormwater disposal, river catchment systems, hydrology and erosion management, and urban drainage systems. Geotechnical engineering: Foundation design, consolidation of fine-grained soils, improvement of slope stability, earth-retaining structures, geotechnical investigation and reports, and de-watering of construction sites. Roading and transportation: Design, construction and maintenance of roads, traffic engineering and urban transportation studies.

• 18 credits from up to two other approved subjects 2. 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (5 in reading, 5 in writing)

4. If English is not your first language, you’ll need to have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years, such as IELTS. This applies to both new students and progressing students (including New Zealand Diploma in Engineering graduates). Other options: • An equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/civil International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Environmental engineering: Fundamentals of environmental engineering, the sensitive environment, and resource and environmental management. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in Physics • 14 credits in Mathematics (including Algebra and Calculus) 105


Electrical and Electronics Engineering

in a m lo ip D d n la a e Z w Ne al) Engineering (Electric Level 6 Total credits 240 (2.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for two years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

In this programme, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of electrical engineering and develop the extensive practical knowledge required to work in the field of power engineering. This programme can also lead to EST registration, and further opportunity for registration with EWRB as an electrical engineer.

Career opportunities • Power systems engineer

Programme overview Our electrical engineering diploma is an industry-recognised qualification with a focus on power.

• Electrical engineer • Electrical services engineer • Electronics engineer • Computer engineer • Control systems engineer • Telecommunications engineer • Robotics/automation engineer Highlights •

Internationally recognised under the Dublin Accord: this qualification is recognised in places around the world including the US, UK, Australia and Canada.

• Work towards your EST registration and be able to work independently as a registered electrical worker. • This programme is a nationally developed and internationally recognised engineering qualification. • Supported by the electrical engineering industry including Engineering New Zealand (ENZ). •

A step towards ENZ membership: completion of this programme, combined with a period of work experience, provides eligibility to apply for membership of ENZ.

• Small classes: the average class size is just 35–60 students. •

Serves as a pathway into graduate engineering qualifications. Cross-credits available into the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) (see pg. 108).

Focus on real-world learning: observe the day-to-day activities of engineering sites, and take part in lab work, workshops, and debates.

• Visiting industry experts will give you a real feel for the career opportunities available in electrical engineering.

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You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of electrical engineering theory and practice, and you'll develop the knowledge and skills to work as an engineering technician on construction sites and in engineering workplaces. After the first year of study, you’ll cover the necessary theory requirements to prepare you to sit your EST theory and regulations exam. With additional practical experience (currently 18 months) you may then apply for your EST registration with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). Your qualification will also allow you to pursue registration as an electrical engineer which will allow you to specify, design and supervise the construction or manufacture of systems and equipment that produce, distribute and/or use electricity. Work includes designing the electrical wiring of a building and doing the work of an electrician. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. NCEA Level 2 including 10 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher; and 2. A minimum of 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in four subjects including 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry); or 3. An equivalent qualification; or 4. Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrate skills and experience.

5. If English isn’t 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • An equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/electrical International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 6 Total credits 240 (2.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for two years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Electronics engineer • Computer engineer • Control systems engineer • Telecommunications engineer • Robotics/automation engineer • Network administrator • Network designer • Network technician • Systems engineer Highlights • This programme is a nationally developed and internationally recognised engineering qualification. •

Internationally recognised under the Dublin Accord: this qualification is recognised in places around the world like the US, UK, Australia and Canada.

• Work towards your EST registration and be able to work independently as a registered electrical worker. • Option to work towards your CCNA exam with CISCO and be recognised as a qualified network engineer/ technician (pending minimum numbers). • Small classes: the average class size is just 35 students. • Can serve as a pathway into graduate engineering qualifications. •

Focus on real-world learning: observe the day-to-day activities of engineering sites, and take part in lab work, workshops and debates.

Visiting industry experts will give you a real feel for the career opportunities available in electronic engineering.

Cross-credits available into the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) with an Electronics specialisation (see pg. 108)

In this programme you’ll learn about the fundamentals of electronic engineering and develop the extensive practical knowledge required to work in the field of electronics. It can also prepare you for EST registration with the EWRB. Programme overview This diploma is your entry into a career working in telecommunications or electronics. You’ll learn about computer programming, microcontrollers, and electronic circuits and their applications. As a graduate of this programme, you’ll be able to gain employment as an engineering technician in the electronics field. This programme now also prepares you to sit the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) theory and regulations exam, and with on-the-job practical experience (currently 18 months), you can gain EST (Electrical Service Technician) registration. This registration allows you to work independently as a registered electrical worker and improves your employability in your field. Graduates will be able to: • Apply engineering theory to practice, working within well-defined engineering problems relevant to their specialist field of electronic engineering. •

Use your new engineering knowledge to make informed problem-solving decisions in electronic engineering, and implement these decisions.

Identify, evaluate and manage risks within well-defined engineering, problems relevant to the field of electronic engineering.

• Sit the certification exam with the EWRB and gain Electrical Engineer registration. Cisco certification You have the option to take the four electives that are required to sit the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching exam. Once you have successfully completed your diploma, you may then sit the CCNA certification exam with a Cisco accredited test centre. This certification will make a huge difference to your job prospects as CISCO

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is the most in-demand certification in the world. Employers are looking for network engineers with this certification. The CCNA certification is also a pre-requisite for professional and expert level training in network engineering. With high scores in the CCNA exam, you may also receive a discount on your certification exam. You can find more information on our website. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. NCEA Level 2 including 10 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher; and 2. A minimum of 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in four subjects including 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry); or 3. An equivalent qualification; or 4. Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrate skills and experience. 5. If English isn’t 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • An equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/electrical International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Bachelor of l) a ic r t c le (E y g lo o n Engineering Tech Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for three years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Electronics engineer • Electrical engineer • Electrical services engineer • Power systems engineer • Control systems engineer • Robotics/automation engineer Highlights • Get qualified in three years (full-time study), not four, and get into employment sooner. •

A nationally-led engineering qualification developed by six of New Zealand's largest institutes of technology and polytechnics (ITPs).

• Approved under a New Zealand wide framework for three-year engineering technology degrees. •

Accredited by Engineering New Zealand. Completion of this programme, combined with a period of work experience, will make you eligible to apply for membership of Engineering New Zealand as a Technical Member (TIPENZ).

Internationally recognised under the Sydney Accord: this qualification is recognised across the world in places like the US, UK, Australia, Canada and Hong Kong.

• Small classes: the average class size is just 35-60 students. • Strong links with the engineering industry. •

Focus on real-world learning: observe the day-to-day activities of engineering sites, and take part in lab work, workshops and debates.

Visiting industry experts will give you a real feel for the career opportunities available in electrical engineering.

• Cross-credits from the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electronic) available.

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This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills for employment as an engineer specialising in electronics, power or mechatronics. Programme overview Develop the expertise for a career as an electronics engineer or electrical engineer, and explore subjects including engineering computing, mechanics, mathematics, design and drawing, and professional practice.

Your certification makes a huge difference to your job prospects as CISCO is the most in-demand certification in the world.

Learn how to use your practical and analytical skills to resolve electrical engineering problems and acquire in-depth knowledge of your chosen specialisation in either electronics, power or mechatronics engineering.

Admission requirements

Mechatronics: work with robotics and automation to produce better products and processes. Mechatronics is an exciting multidisciplinary field that requires you to combine learning and work across several engineering fields including mechanical, electronics, computer, telecommunications, systems and control engineering. Power: this field deals with the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilisation of electric power and the related electrical systems. Work in this field can include designing the equipment or systems that produce, use or distribute electricity. It could also lead to supervising, maintenance or operations of these systems and equipment.

You can find more information about the benefits of Cisco certification on our website.

NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in Physics • 14 credits in Mathematics (including Algebra and Calculus) • 14 credits in one other approved subject; and • 18 credits from up to two other approved subjects 2. 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (5 in reading, 5 in writing) 3. Be 16 years old by the time you start this programme 4. If English is not your first language, you'll need one or more of the following: • Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance

Electronics: this is the science of electrically controlling electrical energy through circuits using active and passive electrical components and interconnection technology. This will lead to work in design, development, testing, and/or supervision of the manufacturing of electrical equipment.

• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency

Cisco certification You have the option to take the four electives that are required to sit the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching exam.

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission

• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • An equivalent qualification; or

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Land Surveying

in a m lo ip D d n la a e Z w Ne Surveying Level 6 Total credits 240 (2.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February (full-time or part-time) or July (part-time only). The July intake is open to domestic students only. Duration Full-time for two years or part-time options may be available Annual tuition fees $6,800 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Surveyor • Engineering surveyor • Survey project manager • Tunnelling and mining surveyor • CAD operator Highlights •

This programme is recognised and supported by Survey and Spatial New Zealand. Successful completion of the programme enables you to apply for associate membership.

• A nationally recognised qualification that equips you with the skills to work as a land surveyor.

Have you ever wondered how a GPS works, Google Maps is informed, or who decides where and how to build skyscrapers? Through this programme, you'll enter into the profession that shapes the world we live in. Programme overview Enter into the highly employable world of surveying and geospatial science. You'll enjoy a varied and outdoor-sy career which involves interacting regularly with other businesses and sectors. Surveyors have to be skilled in both measurement and resource management. They collect and analyse information about land, water and other natural resources, and help manage our environment by mapping the earth and sea floor, establishing property boundaries and providing accurate data for engineering works. This diploma will develop your knowledge and skills in a wide range of topics including: • Geodetic surveying

• A highly employable profession in New Zealand.

• Cadastral surveying

• Emphasis on practical assignments including a lot of time outdoors.

• Mapping

• Access to the latest surveying equipment and technology.

• Satellite navigation systems

• Data management and land administration

A focus on technology: because surveyors have to be up-to-date with the latest technology, you’ll further your computer skills and learn to use surveying software.

• Well-connected to industry: our advisory boards include experts who keep us up-to-date with industry trends and relevant legislation. We’re also well-connected with all the top surveying employers in Auckland who are very keen to employ our students.

3. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/land International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

• Engineering surveying • Computer Aided Design (CAD) • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 in four different subjects including: • 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably in algebra, geometry or trigonometry), or equivalent. • 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 2. High levels of oral, written and interpersonal communications and mathematical skills are required to complete this programme.

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h s li g n E in e t a c ifi t r e New Zealand C el 5) v e L d n a 4 l e v e L , 3 l Language (Leve Level 3-5 Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February, April, July or September Duration Full-time for 16 weeks Annual tuition fees $3,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities Improve your English for work in a professional field or to continue your studies. Highlights • You’ll develop the language and study skills required to communicate with increasing independence and fluency in higher level vocational or academic study. • The level at which you study English will determine the level of further study you can move into. • Gain an understanding of ethical, bicultural, and social issues in Aotearoa. • Learn in an accelerated and flexible 16-week programme. • Use the latest technology and apps to help you learn. •

Access to great teachers and equipment, including a well-equipped library, English Language Centre and computer labs.

Note: International graduates will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

This certificate, with 4 programmes at 3 different levels, is designed to develop your English language and study skills – reading, writing, listening, and speaking – for progression into higher level academic or vocational programmes. Programme overview Develop your English language skills and prepare yourself for higher level study in many different industries including engineering, construction management, trades and computing studies, before moving into a fulfilling career. We have four different options, depending on your current level of English. Level 3 (General) This programme is designed to give you general English and study skills, and is the first step on your English learning journey. Successful completion of this option will allow you entry into the Level 3 (Applied) programme, and also into Unitec Level 3 certificates. For this programme, you’ll also need a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 2) or equivalent, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test. Successful completion of this programme will allow you entry into our level 3 (Applied) programme, as well as any other Unitec programme that requires IELTS 5.0. Level 3 (Applied) This programme is applied in an academic context, and is designed to further develop your English language and study skills in preparation for further study in a specific field. Successful completion of this programme will allow you entry into the Level 4 (Academic) programme, as well as into some Unitec Level 4 certificate programmes. For this programme, you’ll also need a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3 General) or equivalent, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test.

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Most students who successfully complete this programme can move into our Level 4 (Academic) programme, as well as any other Unitec programme that requires IELTS 5.5.

Level 4 (Academic) This programme takes Level 3 Applied one step further. After completing this programme, you’ll be able to write well-structured, developed, moderately complex academic texts, and you’ll also have a chance to complete a research project in your area of interest. Successful completion of this programme will allow you entry into the Level 5 (Academic) programme, and meets the English Language Entry requirements for most of Unitec's undergraduate programmes. For this programme, you’ll also need a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3 Applied) or equivalent, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test. Most students who successfully complete this programme can move into our Level 5 (Academic) programme, as well as any other Unitec programme that requires IELTS 6.0. Level 5 (Academic) This programme expands on what you’ve learnt in the Level 4 (Academic) programme. After completing this programme, you’ll be able to understand and produce extended, complex academic texts on a wide range of topics. Successful completion of this programme meets the English Language Entry requirements for all undergraduate, and most postgraduate, Unitec programmes. For this programme, you’ll also need a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4 Academic) or equivalent, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test. Most students who successfully complete this programme can move into any other Unitec programme that requires IELTS 6.5 (all undergraduate programmes, and most postgraduate programmes).


English Language Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme you’ll need: •

To sit Unitec’s Language Studies English Placement Test to determine the most appropriate starting option, unless you've achieved a level-specific prerequisite qualification, and:

• Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins, • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary entrance. Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/english International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne Language Teaching Level 5 Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $2,200 - $3,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities Language teacher in New Zealand or overseas Highlights •

Adaptable to any language: while the focus of the programme is on teaching English, the skills you'll learn can be transferred to the teaching of any language.

• Emphasis on teaching practice: take part in six hours of team teaching sessions, with adult learners, with feedback from lecturers. You'll also need to make time for class observations, lesson preparation and assignment work. • A chance to observe experienced language teachers "in-action" in the classroom for a total of six hours. • Domestic students enrolled in the 60 credit option of this programme may be eligible for a Student Loan or Student Allowance from StudyLink. Student loans and allowances are not available for the 30 credit CELTA standalone. •

Evening classes allow for work during the day: Tuesdays 5:30- 8:30pm, Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm and Saturdays 9:30am-5pm.

Flexibility; you can choose to study the New Zealand Certificate in Language Teaching on it's own, a CELTA qualification on it's own, or a combined Language Teaching and CELTA option.

Note: International graduates will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

This programme is ideal for those who are new to teaching languages, as well as those who have some experience teaching. It gives you the skills to become an effective language teacher and gain the internationally recognised CELTA. Programme overview Learning to teach a language can open exciting career and travel opportunities for you in New Zealand and around the world. Improve your understanding of language, how to teach a language in different teaching contexts, and practise what you’ve learnt teaching real language students.

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following:

There are three ways you can complete this programme:

2.Have knowledge or experience teaching a second language

NZCLT: You can complete the New Zealand Certificate in Language Teaching (NZCLT) on its own. This option supports those who may wish to teach a language other than English, provides greater depth into teaching English around the world and the varying contexts of those students.

3. Be at least 18 years old by the time the programme begins

The cost of this programme for domestic students is $3,097 (approximate fee only). CELTA: Unitec is an accredited provider of the international external programme, the Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). You can complete CELTA on its own. This consists of 2 courses at a total of 30 credits. This qualification is well recognised internationally. All CELTA candidates will need to meet all CELTA admission and assessment criteria. The cost of this programme for domestic students is $2,174 (approximate fee only). NZCLT & CELTA: You can complete both the NZCLT and the CELTA programmes together. This consists of 4 courses at a total of 60 credits. The benefit of this option is you’ll gain both qualifications, the international recognition, as well as the in-depth knowledge about teaching languages to adults around the world. The cost of this option for domestic students is $3,722 (approximate fee only).

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1. A total of 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 from four different subjects including a minimum of 8 credits in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

4. Attend an interview – you’ll be required to demonstrate awareness of language through a pre-interview awareness task 5. If English is not your first language, you’ll need to have one or more of the following: • A ​ n overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 5.5 (with no band score lower than 5.0) • Have a TOEFL score of no less than 550 (easy 5 in TWE) • or equivalent. Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/languages International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 6 Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 16 weeks (including holidays) Annual tuition fees $3,200 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities Liaison interpreter in medical, legal and community settings Highlights •

Emphasis on practical experience: practise what you've learnt in our well-equipped language and computer labs, and during group exercises with your fellow students.

• Access to the latest resources to support your learning • Friendly and highly-skilled lecturers •

Guest speakers who will inform you about the different situations where liaison interpreters are needed, such as in legal and medical contexts.

• This is a full-time programme with an extensive online component. Classes are held two evenings per week (Tuesday and Thursday, 6pm-9pm) and on Saturday mornings (9am-12pm). Exam fee: there is an extra fee of $200 for the final oral assessment which can be added to your Student Loan as part of your ‘course related costs’. This fee is to cover the cost of hiring a professional bilingual assessor for the final 50% assessment. Note: International graduates will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

This programme will develop the skills you require for a career as a professional liaison interpreter. Programme overview If you’re fluent in two languages, already working or volunteering as an interpreter, and want a formal qualification, this four-month intensive programme allows you to develop your professional skills in interpretation (the task of converting spoken statements from one language to another, and from one culture to another).

5. If English is not your first language you’ll need one or more of the following:

Learn to perform interpreting tasks using accurate language, and register and develop your vocabulary for various interpreting situations.

Other options:

With this certificate, community and government agencies can be sure you have the skills to work effectively and professionally as a liaison interpreter in a range of community settings. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following:

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• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/languages International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

1. A total of 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 in four different subjects including a minimum of 8 credits in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 2. Be at least 18 years old by the time the programme begins 3. A minimum of 4 years secondary education 4. Provide evidence of proficiency in a language other than English: • Completed high school in a language other than English; and/or • Have a degree with a major in a language other than English; and/or •

Provide evidence of oral and written proficiency in a language other than English in the form of two reference letters from your community or someone of standing from an educational institution who speaks the same language.

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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne al) im n A n io n a p m o (C e Animal Car Level 3 Total credits 70 credits (0.583 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February (part-time), April (distance learning), July (full-time), or September (distance learning) Duration Full-time for 16 weeks, parttime over one year, or distance learning for six months Annual tuition fees $4,500 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Animal minder in a range of animal facilities • Boarding kennel or cattery attendant • Pet shop assistant • Wildlife rehabilitation aide • Facility assistant for SPCA • Pet supply sales representative

Programme overview We cover all aspects of animal care including health, hygiene, behaviour and handling. We give you the knowledge and skills to care for a wide range of companion animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, reptiles and birds, in a variety of settings including your home, pet shops, kennels and catteries. Choose from one of three study options, depending on what works best with your schedule:

• Entry into further study at certificate or diploma level

• Part-time study (evening classes): over one year from February to November. Classes run twice a week.

Highlights

• Full-time study (evening classes): over one semester from July to November. Classes run three times a week.

Take the first step towards an animal care-related career by gaining a comprehensive understanding of animal husbandry.

• Develop essential communication skills and professional capabilities •

Graduates of this programme will be able to work in the animal care industry with limited supervision and/or can continue with further study in a range of Unitec's animal health and welfare programmes.

Distance learning (day classes during block courses): full-time over one semester from April to September, and September to February. Anyone from across New Zealand is eligible for this programme as the bulk of the programme is online, but you must be able to attend two compulsory block courses on-campus.

• Passionate teaching staff who are experts in their fields and work closely with industry

Admission requirements

Access to our small animal unit where you'll get a hands-on introduction to animal care through 12 hours on-site practical training, and 48 hours placement experience at an approved external facility.

1. 8 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English

A mix of daytime and evening on-campus classes, practicals, and self-directed learning depending on your study option.

Note: International graduates will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

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This certificate is designed for those passionate about the care and welfare of companion animals. Whether you’re straight out of school, currently working with animals, or thinking about a career change, it’s a great place to start your professional career working with animals.

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2. Preferably you’ll have NCEA Level 1, with strengths from the Vocational Pathway Primary Industries sector 3. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence of equivalent NCEA credits or the ability to study at tertiary level. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/animals International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 4 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time for one year Annual tuition fees $7,200 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Animal control • Kennel/Cattery employee • Pet store worker • Doggy daycare worker • Pet product sales representative Highlights • Practical work placements in an animal facility of your choice. • Access to our small animal unit where you’ll get hands-on, practical experience. •

Experienced lecturers who are experts in the fields of animal behaviour, health and welfare, and who continue to work and research closely with industry.

• We’re considered world leaders in animal welfare.

This programme is designed to develop your knowledge and confidence to work with, care for, and manage the day-to-day needs of a wide range of companion animals in different situations. Programme overview If you want to further your career working with, and managing, companion animals like dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, and birds, then this is the programme for you. Explore the basics of animal anatomy, welfare, behaviour, husbandry, learn how to recognise signs of good and poor health across a range of companion animals. and understand how to manage animals in a range of environments. Develop an awareness of the social, ethical and environmental issues that affect animal management. Apply your knowledge and understanding of what you are learning in self-selected work placements. Discover how to communicate effectively within a team and apply basic business and customer service skills in the work environment.

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Other options: • The New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3) or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/animals International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Admission requirements

• Graduates will have the academic requirements for admission to our higher-level animal programmes.

NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following:

Note: International graduates will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

1. 36 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in English 2. 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in a relevant science subject 3. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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l a im n A in e t a c ifi t r e New Zealand C ining) a r T d n a r u io v a h e B e Management (Canin Level 4 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time for one year Annual tuition fees $7,200 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Dog support services • Kennels/Doggy daycare worker • Animal welfare organisations (canine) • Pet dog trainer Highlights • A hands-on approach focusing on practical experience in many aspects of canine obedience and training. •

Extensive practical training at our on-campus dog agility and fenced “off-leash” areas, as well as field work in selected off-campus environments

• Self-selected placement(s) in the canine industry. •

Highly experienced lecturers who continue to work closely with industry and are experts in the fields of animal behaviour, health and welfare, and practical dog training.

• On-campus individual kennel areas for safe housing of dogs. • Graduates will have the academic requirements for admission to our higher-level animal programmes. Note: International graduates will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

This certificate will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need for an exciting career in canine behaviour and training. Programme overview With growing public and legislative interest concerning the management of animals (dogs in particular), caninerelated industries are on the lookout for work-ready graduates. Study our canine behaviour and training programme and you’ll develop the technical and transferable skills needed to work in canine-related industries. Begin to understand and recognise what influences canine behaviour, develop your skills to be able to manage day-to-day canine health and husbandry in a training environment, and apply your knowledge through practical training in our dog agility facility. Learn about health and safety planning, the ethics, philosophies and regulatory procedures that surround the roles and requirements of canine-related industries, as well as develop an understanding of the Animal Welfare Act as it applies to all animals in New Zealand (specifically to dogs). You’ll also develop a broad understanding of the anatomy and husbandry of a range of animals which enables you to provide them with general care. Compulsory dog requirements •

You must have arranged regular access to a suitable dog (as approved by our specialist dog trainers), to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for you and for your dog.

If you don’t own your own dog before applying for a place on the programme, it’s essential our dog training tutors help guide you towards finding a suitable dog.

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• Dogs must have a good play and food drive, and be sociable with other dogs and people Non-compulsory requirements • In case of injury, we recommend that your dog is insured • We also recommend that your dog is desexed NB: There are no breed or size restrictions. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. 36 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher including 12 credits in English 2. 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in a relevant science subject 3. Have consistent access for the duration of the programme to a dog that has been evaluated and deemed suitable by our specialist dog trainers 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • The New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3) or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/animals International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


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ore Dog training programme m than a walk in the park Curiosity got the better of Devonport-local Augusta Grayson, 37, when, while working from home, she noticed how many dogs in her neighbourhood would whine and bark all day long. That curiosity is what drove her back to study, and as a result, has pointed her career in a whole new direction.

“Dogs shouldn’t be getting upset and anxious at home, but it happens a lot, particularly in the metro areas because of restrictions in place. A lot of people have working dogs (dogs that are more commonly trained to do different types of work) which are highly-driven and have a mental enrichment requirement that’s quite significant.

“Taking them out for walks is fine, but it’s amazing how more one-on-one time with your dog – mentally satiating them with things like sniffing games – can help work towards resolving many anxiety and reactive issues.”

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l a im n A in e t a c ifi t r e New Zealand C ) ls a im n A d il W e iv t p Management (Ca Level 4 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time distance learning for one year (including work experience and three compulsory block courses) Annual tuition fees $7,200 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fees only) Career opportunities • Animal carer in a wildlife park or animal sanctuary • Zookeeper Highlights • The only qualification in New Zealand that can train you to become a zookeeper. • Recognised by all the main zoos in New Zealand as the entry-level qualification to work in this industry. •

As a distance learning programme, you'll have the benefit of 280 hours work experience at an approved zoological park where you can apply what you’ve learnt about husbandry to a wide variety of exotic species.

This distance-learning programme can turn your dream of working in the zoo industry into a reality. Programme overview Equip yourself with the skills, knowledge, and attributes needed to ensure the positive welfare of captive wild animals, and manage the day-to-day operations of wildlife or zookeeping. Develop your knowledge and understanding of how to maintain the safety and welfare of animals, and yourself, in a captive wild animal environment. This includes feeding, safety and hygiene practices, natural behaviours, enrichment and life histories. Learn to recognise and respond to health issues and emergencies involving captive wild animals. You’ll learn about what role captive wild animal facilities play in society, both in today’s world and historically, and you’ll explore the impact of zoos on conservation locally and globally.

• Graduates will have the academic requirements for admission to Unitec's higher-level animal programmes.

You’ll also gain industry experience and contacts at an approved zoo facility within New Zealand.

Work experience This programme has specific work experience requirements. You must obtain a total of 280 hours structured work experience at an approved facility in the year of study, split between three different animal groups.

Take part in three compulsory block courses, each six days at our Mt Albert campus, learning crucial skills and gaining knowledge in face-to-face lectures, meeting students from other zoos around New Zealand, and attending field trips to Auckland Zoo.

More information about our block courses is available on our website.

• At least 40 hours must be with invertebrates, fish, amphibians, or reptiles. • At least 40 hours must be with birds. •

At least 80 hours must be with mammals, with a minimum of 16 hours with at least one highly dangerous animal.

You need to organise and confirm your own work placement with an approved New Zealand zoo facility in addition to meeting the programme admission requirements before you can enrol in this programme (except for Auckland Zoo). We require written consent from the facility/facilities where you'll undertake your work experience.

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Unlike other placements, Auckland Zoo placements are arranged in conjunction with Unitec during your application process. If you plan on applying for a placement at Auckland Zoo, please do not contact them directly. Each zoo has different age requirements and final application dates so it’s a good idea to contact them as soon as possible to express your interest. More information on our approved zoo facilities is available on our website. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. 36 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in English 2. 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in a relevant science subject 3. Provide evidence you’ve been accepted by one or more approved zoo facilities in New Zealand to complete 280 hours work experience with them. Work experience must be completed within your year of study and must include minimum hours with specific animal groups. 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • The New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3) or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/animals International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 5 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time distance learning for one year (including three sixday compulsory block courses, and compulsory work experience) Annual tuition fees $6,000 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Animal welfare inspector • Animal welfare agency worker • Animal control Highlights • Essential for industry recognition: to become a warranted animal welfare investigator under the Animal Welfare Act 1999, you need to have this qualification and be employed by an approved organisation. •

26 hours of compulsory work experience: you'll spend 20 hours working alongside a practicing, warranted animal welfare investigator, and an additional 6 hours in a district court.

Suitable for those who work with animals and want to learn more about animal health and welfare, and the Animal Welfare Act 1999.

Learn from a teaching team who are passionate about animals, experts in the fields of animal welfare investigations, animal behaviour, health, and welfare, and continue to work in or closely with industry.

Visiting industry experts and guest lecturers will give you a real feel for the career opportunities available in animal welfare investigations.

Take the first step towards becoming an animal welfare inspector with this one-year programme that offers the convenience of distance learning, with three six-day compulsory on-campus block courses. Programme overview Take your passion for protecting animals from cruelty and neglect and turn it into a career. This is the only programme in the country to give you the specific skills and knowledge required to become a warranted animal welfare inspector, as recognised by the RNZSPCA (Royal New Zealand Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals) and MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries). Explore the requirements, procedures, and powers of the animal welfare investigator role in terms of animal welfare law, animal health and welfare, and learn communication skills and techniques that will be used during investigations and prosecutions.

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2. Be at least 18 years old by the time the programme begins 3. If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency. Other options: • An equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/animals International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Distance learning As a distance-learning student, you’ll need to be self-motivated, committed and have excellent time management skills. You must attend all block courses, exams, practical assessments, work experience, as well as complete your self-directed study (research, reading, revision) and assessment writing. You need to have consistent access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection and appropriate word processing and slide presentation software. This will be provided by us and downloadable once you‘re enrolled. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in your best four subjects including: • 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) • 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics or Pāngarau

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This programme addresses the demand for ethical professionals in industries and organisations associated with the management and care of animals. It'll prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in a wide range of emerging animal management and welfare careers.

Career opportunities • Animal welfare scientific officer

Programme overview Animal management and welfare is a rapidly growing field of study and work. If you're passionate about animal management and welfare, this could be the next step you need to take in your career.

• Animal behaviour and/or welfare consultant • Welfare education officer • Animal welfare inspector • Animal handler Highlights • A holistic approach to learning: we combine theoretical knowledge and practical skills to evaluate the welfare, management and training needs of wild, exotic, and companion animals. • Practical experience in simulated and real-world situations. • Visits to various animal welfare organisations and voluntary groups - you may even be able to undertake part of your studies at one of their sites. •

A chance to complete a research report in an area of your own interest in order to develop the skills you'll need for a career in your chosen field.

Relevant and current teaching: our lecturers keep up with industry trends through links with zoos in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, the Department of Conservation, MPI Biosecurity and the SPCA.

A teaching team of highly-qualified and experienced animal behaviour experts, animal trainers, animal welfare scientists and veterinarians.

You’ll develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of animal behaviour modification, health and welfare, handling and husbandry, conservation and human/ animal interactions. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/animals International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 5 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time for one year or distance learning options available Annual tuition fees $7,800 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Veterinary nurse assistant (NZ or overseas veterinary clinics) • Animal shelter/rescue centre employee • Kennel/cattery employee • Pet product industry representative • Laboratory animal assistant • Own business options such as pet minding, product retail, etc Highlights •

Learn from lecturers who are experienced veterinarians and veterinary nurses, and work closely with the veterinary industry.

Gain hands-on experience at our on-campus, award-winning veterinary simulation clinic, our veterinary clinic Vet Care Unitec, as well as Veterinary Specialist Group and external veterinary clinics.

• Develop a solid understanding of best practice in a professional clinical environment. •

Benefit from a blended learning approach that includes group work, online tutorials, practical sessions and one-to-one supervision.

• Graduates can apply to enrol in the New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (see pg. 126). You’ll need to successfully complete the diploma programme to be able to graduate as a qualified veterinary nurse and become registered with the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association. • You could also continue your studies with the Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing (see pg. 127). Note: International graduates will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

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l a im n A in e t a c ifi t r e New Zealand C t) n a t is s s A g in s r u N y ar Technology (Veterin This certificate is a hands-on programme that teaches the practical skills, knowledge and attributes needed to help assist with the care of animals in a clinical environment. Programme overview Learn the fundamentals of animal nursing with lots of opportunity to put theory into practice at our on-campus veterinary clinic Vet Care Unitec, sister clinic Vet Care Grey Lynn, as well as your choice of external clinics across New Zealand. Through tutorials, group work, practical sessions and demonstrations, you’ll learn to assist veterinarians and veterinary nurses, and contribute to providing a high standard of care for patients. You’ll be able to put your skills into practice in our veterinary simulation clinic as well as during placements at veterinary clinics. As well as building practical skills, you’ll get a firm grounding in the principles that underpin the health, husbandry, welfare, and behaviour of animals. You’ll also learn the communication and business aspects needed to work effectively in animal industries. This combination will give you the ethical values and cultural understanding that you need to be an effective member of a professional veterinary team. Distance learning If studying this programme via distance learning, you’ll need to take part in four compulsory six-day block courses throughout the year on-campus. The approximate overall study time is the same as it would be for any full-time campus-based programme. Before you apply Prior to enrolment, applicants must complete at least three days’ work experience in a veterinary clinic, and provide a letter of recommendation from them. We recommend that you provide this letter as early as possible to speed up your application process. During the programme, you’ll also be required to complete at least 200 hours of practical experience in an external clinic. We recommend that this is also arranged prior to your start date. You’re able to

complete this at the same clinic where you complete your initial work experience, if this option is available. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in English 2. 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in one science subject 3. 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. Demonstrate work experience with animals and an aptitude for working with the public: •

Supply an employer letter of recommendation (you need to have spent at least three days working in a veterinary clinic)

• A reference from an employer where you’ve worked with the public (e.g. retail) or from a teacher 5. Consent to a Ministry of Justice convictions database search 6. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • An equivalent qualification.

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a in New Zealand Diplom Veterinary Nursing Level 6 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time for one year or distance learning options available Annual tuition fees $7,000 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

Studying this programme will develop the technical skills and medical knowledge you need to become an effective and efficient veterinary nurse within a professional, clinical team. You’ll graduate as a qualified veterinary nurse and be eligible for registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association.

Career opportunities • Qualified veterinary nurse (with opportunities to advance to senior levels)

Programme overview This programme provides a platform for you to build the hands-on skills and knowledge you need to become a qualified veterinary nurse, and help animals maintain the best possible health and quality of life in a clinical environment.

• Veterinary supply company representative • Pharmaceutical company representative • Laboratory animal technician Highlights •

Build advanced technical skills through a significant amount of clinical practice at our on-campus veterinary facilities and at external clinics across New Zealand.

Develop a thorough understanding of what's considered best practice in a clinical environment, and the ethical and welfare implications of veterinary care.

Learn from experienced lecturers who are knowledgeable in veterinary medicine/science, animal health and welfare, microbiology, genetics, and animal behaviour.

• Benefit from a varied learning approach that includes practical sessions, group work, online/small group tutorials, and one-on-one supervision.

It's the ideal next step if you’ve already completed the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) or equivalent, and want to advance your capabilities to the next level. Through demonstrations, practical sessions, group work, small group tutorials, and real-life case studies, you'll learn how to manage patients and clients, and contribute to the treatment and care of animals. There are plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice at external veterinary clinics across New Zealand, and at our on-campus veterinary facilities including our veterinary simulation clinic, Vet Care Unitec (our fully functioning vet clinic), or specialist veterinary hospital, Veterinary Specialist Group.

The opportunity to apply for a practical placement at the New Zealand Centre for Conservation Medicine at Auckland Zoo (placements limited).

Admission requirements

If you're interested in further study, it only takes one extra year of study to gain the qualification: Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing (see page 127) which allows for the cross-crediting of multiple papers.

1. Successfully completed the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) or equivalent

Note: International graduates will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following:

2. Consent to a Ministry of Justice convictions database search 3. Complete a medical declaration which provides evidence of your ability to practice safely as a veterinary nurse 4. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

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5. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Graduates of Unitec’s Certificate in Animal Management (Animal Clinical Care) who have two or more years of practice as a veterinary nursing assistant. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/vet International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


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Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time for three years (part time options available for second and third year) Annual tuition fees TBC (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Qualified veterinary nurse (eligible for registration) • Vet nurse researcher • Veterinary clinic manager • Veterinary nursing lecturer • Veterinary clinic practice manager • Laboratory animal manager • Breeding centre manager Highlights • Lots of work experience: in your first two years you’ll complete at least 480 hours of work experience, and you can extend this in your third year. •

You’ll have the opportunity to complete your work placements in interesting organisations ranging from the New Zealand Centre for Conservation Medicine at Auckland Zoo, a specialist veterinary hospital, to your community first-option veterinary clinic.

You’ll build advanced technical skills through a significant amount of clinical practice at Unitec's on-campus veterinary facilities and at external clinics across New Zealand.

• On successful completion, you’ll meet the requirements for both the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing), and the New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. You’ll also be eligible for registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association at the end of your second year.

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You’ll have lots of opportunity to conduct exciting and cutting-edge research, including a collaborative research project in an area of your interest.

You’ll learn from experienced lecturers who are knowledgeable in veterinary medicine/science, animal health and welfare, microbiology, genetics, and animal behaviour.

You’ll benefit from a varied learning approach that includes practical sessions, group work, online/small group tutorials, and one-on-one supervision.

This programme will set you up for registration as a veterinary nurse, enables you to increase your critical thinking, and gives you plenty of research opportunities to develop and further your career. Programme overview This programme is an extension of Unitec's two other veterinary nursing programmes and will further develop your knowledge and skills so you can take your career to the next level. The first year of this degree is the same as our New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) (see pg. 125) where you learn the fundamentals of animal nursing, with lots of opportunity to put theory into practice within select clinical environments. If you’ve already completed our certificate programme, you automatically meet the admission requirements for the second year of this degree (dependent on placement numbers). Practical experience increases in your second year which is the same as our New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (see pg. 126). You’ll develop the technical skills and medical knowledge needed to become an effective veterinary nurse within a professional team, preparing you for registration as a veterinary nurse. If you’ve already completed the diploma, you automatically meet the admission requirements for the third year of this degree. In your third year, you’ll take your registration one step further by extending your research and critical thinking. You can also choose to work on a real-life research project for a veterinary nursing organisation in Aotearoa or overseas. Admission requirements If you have already successfully completed either of the following qualifications (or equivalent), you automatically meet the entry requirements for this programme:

New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology (Veterinary Nursing Assistant) – advance straight to Year Two.

• New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing – advance straight to Year Three. If you haven’t successfully completed either of these programmes, you’ll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two science-related subjects • 14 credits in two additional subjects 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 14 credits at NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. Complete at least three days' work experience in a veterinary clinic prior to application. This must be supported by the following: • A letter of recommendation from the clinic • A reference from an employer where you've worked with the public • A reference from a teacher (or similar) attesting to your social skills 5. Complete a criminal and medical self-declaration form 6. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years


Veterinary Nursing Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for either special or discretionary admission. Note: equivalent qualifications or grades must be in a science or health related field. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/vet International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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e c n ie c S d e li p p A f o r Bachelo ent) m e g a n a M y it s r e iv d (Bio Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for three years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $7,000 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

This degree is designed for those interested in a career protecting the world’s natural environment. Find out about ecosystems, conservation issues, and the sustainable management of land, animals and plant life, as well as the management strategies that promote the conservation of biodiversity and address biosecurity.

Career opportunities • Biosecurity officer

Programme overview As a biodiversity management student, you’ll explore how ecosystems function and support biological diversity, and how managers of biodiversity are responding to increasing concern over the impact of human activities on the planet.

• Conservation manager • Ecology consultant • Environmental officer • Geographic information systems (GIS) analyst • MPI quarantine officer • Regional parks manager Highlights • Emphasis on practical application: possible work experience in applied settings for organisations like the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Department of Conservation (DOC), the Auckland Council or volunteer organisations. •

Complete a research report in an area of your own interest in order to develop the skills you'll need for a career in your chosen field.

One of our biggest strengths is plant identification, a skill well regarded by the conservation industry. We’ll help you develop your knowledge and confidence with plant identification.

A teaching team of highly-qualified and respected scientists and industry consultants including botanists and an ornithologist.

Find out how society views and influences the natural environment, discover how social, cultural and policy frameworks influence management decisions and develop your plant identification knowledge and skills. You’ll also develop an appreciation of the influence that government agencies, non-statutory organisations, and voluntary bodies have on biodiversity and biosecurity. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including: • 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) 2. 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 3. 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 4. 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

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• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Phoebe Andrews

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Student bitten by conservation bug In their last year of study, Bachelor of Applied Science students undertake a research project, an unusual opportunity in New Zealand for undergraduate science students.

Phoebe’s project looked at biosecurity awareness of travellers heading to the various Hauraki Gulf Islands. She surveyed approximately 400 people as they were boarding their ferry – a project which was funded by the Auckland Council through a studentship. “My job now is to write a report that I’ll not only submit for my final assignment, but it’ll also go to the Auckland Council and they’ll use the research to improve their Treasure Islands campaign.

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Bachelor of ing) g a Im l a ic d e (M e c n Health Scie Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Waitākere Start dates July only Duration Full-time for three years Annual tuition fees $7,200 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Medical imaging technologist (requires registration with MRTB) Highlights •

You'll spend over 2000 hours (in block periods of time) across all three years of your degree gaining clinical experience working in a radiology/x-ray department. Our staff will help you find suitable clinical placements. We currently have students placed in public and private providers in Auckland and Whangarei.

Accredited and leads to industry registration: once you've completed this programme you can apply for registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board (MRTB).

• This programme is an internationally recognised qualification. • Highly qualified teaching staff with extensive first-hand experience of clinical provision and discipline need.

Interested in becoming a health professional with a career in medical radiation technology? This programme will develop your skills in diagnostic imaging through applied thinking and doing, so you can safely use radiation to obtain images for diagnostic use.

Programme overview To safely obtain images using radiation for diagnostic use, you need a sound understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology, physics, and the medical radiation equipment and clinical techniques required. We'll help you develop these skills through applied thinking and doing, so you can safely use radiation to obtain images for diagnostic use, and complete your degree confident and work-ready. You'll also get an introduction to more advanced imaging systems. This programme has one mid-year intake. This means you’ll also graduate mid-year, right when the industry needs you the most. This is also the best time of year to gain clinical placements during the programme. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

6. Consent to a mandatory Safety Check under the Children's Act 2014, including: • Provide two forms of ID and evidence of any name changes • Consent to a police vet check • Provide the names of two referees who Unitec or your placement provider can contact • If required, participate in an interview •

Provide a CV detailing a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing and registration authorities that you have been or are a member of

7. If you don’t have the required NCEA Level 3 English credits, you'll need either: • An overall IELTS (Academic) score of at least 6.5, with no band score lower than 6.0 • A TOEFL score of 575 • Or equivalent to the above Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for discretionary admission

• 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and • 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved) • Your 42 credits must also include 12 credits at Level 3 in English, Mathematics and one Science subject 2. Be at least 17 years old by the time the programme begins 3. Have a current First Aid Certificate from an OSH approved source 4. Be able to participate in all clinical aspects of the programme 5. Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form 134

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Bachelor of Nursing Level 7 Total credits 360 (3.0 EFTS) Campus Waitākere Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for three years Annual tuition fees $7,200 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • District nurse • Nurse educator • Plunket nurse • Practice nurse • Public health nurse Highlights • Learn from an experienced and multi-cultural team, many of whom still work in clinical nursing practice. • We’re proud to attract a diverse student population which reflects our local community. •

Practice what you’ve learnt at a variety of hospitals and health centres across the Auckland region. Placement experiences range in disciplines (from acute care, surgery and medicine to rehabilitation/ disability, preventative care, mental health and primary care). Locations include but are not limited to WDHB, private surgical hospitals, the Mason Clinic, Rehab Plus, and primary health care organisations.

• Access to the Waitākere Hospital Awhina Simulation Centre. • Over the three years of your degree, you’ll complete a minimum of 1100 hours of practice placements and approximately 100 hours in the Awhina Simulation lab at Waitākere Hospital. In your final year, you’ll work rostered nursing duties as you transition into professional nursing practice.

This programme will develop the skills you need to be a well-rounded, registered nurse, and an effective team member of New Zealand’s healthcare sector. Programme overview Our nursing programme is underpinned by a belief that in today’s constantly changing healthcare environment, people, their whānau, and their community’s complex and diverse health needs require nurses who are welleducated, research-informed and skilled critical thinkers.

Admission requirements Application Process:

You’ll get to apply your learning in a range of health-related areas, and on placements at a variety of hospitals and health centres across the Auckland region, so you graduate confident and work-ready for a diverse, challenging and rewarding career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, and society.

• 12 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in one Science subject

This is the only programme in West Auckland which prepares you for registration as a nurse and is approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand. Programme content includes: • Nursing science and skills • Pharmacology • Effective assessment, management and communication of patient care • Specialist areas of nursing including care (medical and surgical), primary care, mental health, and family and community nursing. All contexts of nursing are evidence-based, ensuring the most current practice standards. • Evaluation of ethical dilemmas in clinical nursing practice • Exploration of the role and application of technology in the healthcare environment

1. Check whether you meet our academic requirements and apply online: University Entrance which requires NCEA Level 3 including: • 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 in three different approved subjects

• 10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in Literacy (5 in reading, 5 in writing) • 10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in Numeracy If you don’t have NCEA, we also accept: •

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. 2. We'll be in touch within 48 hours to discuss your application. In the meantime, you’ll need to provide us with the rest of the information we require for your application: •

Two forms of ID and evidence of any name changes (this should confirm that you are, or will be, 16 years old at the start of the programme)

• A personal statement • A self-declaration of medical conditions form • Provide the names of two referees who Unitec or your placement provider can contact •

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Successful completion of the Certificate of University Preparation with a minimum of 60% in Foundation Human Bioscience; or

Provide a CV detailing a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing and registration authorities that you have been or are a member of


Nursing 3. Applicants who have studied an undergraduate nursing programme at another New Zealand tertiary provider must submit a confidential report from the institution from which they are transferring 4. If English is not your first language you’ll need one or more of the following: • IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of 6.5 with minimum band scores of 6.5 in speaking, reading, writing and listening • Completion of the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 5) •

Completion of tertiary study, Bachelor’s degree level or higher, with English as the language of instruction from providers in New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States.

5. If your application is successful, you’ll receive a conditional offer on the premise you can then meet the requirements below: • Meet various Health Authority requirements including providing evidence of immune status • Consent to a police vet check • You may be required to attend an interview 6. Once you're accepted into the programme, you'll need to complete or provide a current First Aid certificate from an OSH approved source (a requirement for clinical placements). You can complete this certificate at Unitec. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/nursing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Andrew Arona

Bachelor of Nursing

Andrew Arona moved to Aotearoa from Samoa with his fanau in 2009, and has recently graduated from Unitec with a Bachelor of Nursing. Andrew attributes his passion for nursing to his Christian values; he and other members of his church regularly donate food to the homeless, and this work got him thinking about how else he could serve his community. Andrew initially studied Unitec’s Certificate in University Preparation before moving into the degree programme on a scholarship. “It was awesome that Unitec has services like Te Puna Ako and the Pacific Centre, which are dedicated to supporting Māori and Pacific students”. For Andrew, one of the highlights of the programme was the interactions with his lecturers – “they were so approachable!” He also found that cultural awareness was a massive part of the programme, and is instrumental in helping students understand different cultural needs and values. Andrew and his cousin Taulaga (who also lectures at Unitec) run presentations at their local church on healthcare issues that are most relevant to the congregation: diabetes, gout, and strokes. They also measure blood pressure, glucose (sugar) levels, weight, and check for other medical conditions.

“Respect is a massive part of Samoan culture, so it was hard, going in as someone young, to tell these elders what to do”. However, Andrew has found that having Unitec’s degree has made a big difference in his interactions, and is committed to growing preventative healthcare in his community.

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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne Mental Health and Addiction Support g in e b ll e W Health and Level 4 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Waitākere Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time for two years Annual tuition fees $6,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Mental health support worker • Peer support worker • Addiction support worker • Psychiatric assistant • Drug treatment support worker Highlights •

You’ll complete at least 200 hours in work placements in a mental health or addiction setting. This can be prearranged, or we can arrange a placement for you when you start the programme.

Learn from lecturers who specialise in mental health with up-to-date knowledge about mental health, addictions, and co-existing issues.

• Learn more about yourself and others by examining different cultures, values, and attitudes around mental health and addiction support. •

Become a highly-skilled communicator to create a trusting and open relationship with the people you work with, as well as their families/ngā whānau, and community networks.

This programme is suitable for people who work in, or want to work in, the mental health and addiction sector (including peer support) and is designed to give you everything you need to practice safely and professionally as a mental health support worker. Programme overview Learn what it means to be mentally healthy and develop the skills you need to support those in need of mental health and addiction support to the highest standard. This programme emphasises kindness, care and compassion, and respects individual identities and experiences, particularly when it comes to recognising te ao Māori. You’ll use your own experiences and values to get an understanding of your role within the sector in Aotearoa and harness your unique qualities to assist and encourage the people you work alongside to develop and maintain their mental health and wellbeing. What you’ll learn: •

Develop a solid understanding of mental health and addiction issues, as well as the important skills you'll need to work with people, whānau groups, and communities.

• Learn how to meet their needs to the highest standard. • Learn about relevant legal issues such as human rights and privacy. A combination of classes and work-based learning means you’ll apply skills as you learn them. Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins 2. At least 4 years of secondary school education

3. At least one of the following academic requirements: • 12 NCEA credits at Level 1 in at least two subjects • A pass in at least 2 School Certificate subjects • A New Zealand Certificate in a relevant discipline at Level 2 or higher, or equivalent 4. Complete a self-declaration of medical conditions form 5. Complete a mandatory Safety Check required under the Children's Act 2014, including: • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes • Consent to a police vet check • Provide the names of two referees who Unitec or your placement provider can contact • Pass an interview process •

Provide a CV detailing a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing and registration authorities that you have been, or are, a member of

6. If English is not your first language, you’ll need at least 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English. Other options: •

Special admission: if you’re over the age of 20 before the first day of your start semester, you may also gain entry by providing sufficient evidence of aptitude, appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the programme; or

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/socialwork International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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Level 7 Total credits 480 (4.0 EFTS) Campus Waitākere Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for four years or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,300 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Social worker • Childcare and protection social worker • Social worker in schools • Health/mental health social worker • Community developer • Family/Whānau worker Highlights • Leads to industry recognition: once you’ve completed this programme you are eligible to apply for registration with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB). •

A professional qualification which prepares you for a career in a wide range of social, community, mental health, and education services.

• A critical focus on inequality and social justice, and the development of your abilities to work ethically and professionally supporting the wellbeing of people and communities. • Emphasis on the practical application of theory: in years three and four, you’ll apply what you’ve learnt during work placements in social work or community development organisations. •

Flexibility: elective courses enable you to plan a programme of study which builds on your interests and personal experience, or helps you move towards postgraduate study.

This is a social work qualification which comprehensively trains you to apply your skills to the ever-changing demands of employers, clients and the community. We support you to tailor the programme to suit your career path in either social work or community development, allowing you to develop and practise the skills you need to be work-ready when you graduate. Programme overview Social workers and community developers support individuals, whānau/families, groups and communities to enhance their individual and collective wellbeing and are passionate about empowering people around them to work towards creating social change. Our undergraduate degree will prepare you for employment and registration in social work and community development with basic skills in counselling. Our programme lets you draw on your life and work experiences as the framework for reflective and collaborative learning. You’ll develop your knowledge and skills in the following: • Practice social work and community development with culturally diverse groups in an appropriate and inclusive manner. • Sound understanding of, and ability to promote, human rights, social justice and change. • Empower and liberate different groups and communities by promoting civil and legal rights.

Social Work and Community Development

Bachelor of Social Practice

• 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing) • 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau 3. If you don’t have the NCEA admission requirements, we do accept relevant or equivalent qualifications outlined in our programme regulations online. 4. If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following: • Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Once you’ve applied online, you’ll be invited to attend a Selection Day where we’ll take you through the rest of the application process. This includes completing a Safety Check required under the Children's Act 2014. We’ll tell you what documentation you need to bring with you.

Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. If you're 20 years or older: Provide enough evidence of aptitude, appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate your success in the programme.

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Master of ice) t c a r P l ia c o (S e ic t c a Applied Pr Level 9 Total credits 180 (1.5 EFTS) Campus Waitākere Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 18 months or part-time for two-to-six years. Annual tuition fees $8,200 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

This Master's programme is designed for qualified and registered social workers, counsellors and community development practitioners currently working in the sector who want to advance their knowledge and skills in a specialist area through a work-based project and/or research.

Career opportunities • Community development worker

Programme overview If you’re a qualified and registered practitioner in social work, counselling, community development, nursing or teaching, currently working in the sector and are interested in undertaking a work-based project and/or research, this programme is a great option.

• Counsellor • Not-for-profit practitioner • Social practitioner working for a government agency • Social practitioner working for a non-government agency (NGO) Highlights •

Advance your practice and contribute to your profession by completing work-relevant research and projects as part of your studies.

• Courses include Contemporary Issues in Community Engagement, New Zealand Social Policy and Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Social Practice in Aotearoa. •

Ideal for those with practice- based skills who want to develop their management or workforce development competencies or validate their practice skills and ideas through research.

• Taught by highly-experienced lecturers with roles in community and national organisations. • Graduates will likely find higher-level social practice roles or progress to further study. •

Informed by the Kaupapa Māori philosophy, which places community engagement and understanding at the heart of research.

• Flexibility: choose full- or part-time study to fit in with your professional practice. • Fast-track options into thesis work for students with undergraduate degrees that have a strong social practice component at an advanced level. • Various scholarship options available

You'll further your ability to work with individuals, whānau, and communities, and transform your practice in ways that enhance social justice and reduce inequalities for communities. You’ll develop your ability to work in crosssector and complex environments within the cultural contexts of Aotearoa, and advance your decision-making, problem-solving, and research skills. Extend your knowledge in a specialist area of social practice and enhance your career prospects while adding value to your organisation, community and beyond. Note: this programme is designed for practitioners already in work, as we do not provide work placements. If you choose to study full-time, your study will likely relate to your current practice. You’ll have an opportunity to discuss this during the application process. Admission requirements For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. A Bachelor’s degree or Level 7 Graduate Diploma in the same or similar discipline. 2. Demonstrate an ability to succeed in the programme by providing evidence of successful outcomes you’ve achieved in a work environment. 3. A minimum of 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 in English te reo Māori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

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4. If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following: • Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Note: a phone or face-to-face interview may be required as part of the application process. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/socialwork International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


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Leastra Davis

Bachelor of Social Practice

Helping people has always been in Leastra’s nature, but she knew she’d be able to better support her community if she were qualified.

Four years of study is required to become a qualified social worker; a big commitment, but one that Leastra’s lecturers fully supported her through.

"I wanted to be a social worker to help people improve their lives. My perception of social work has changed dramatically, and I’ve realised you, while you can’t improve someone else’s life for them, you can walk alongside them."

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You’ll be eligible to apply for a listing on the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) upon completing this programme.

There’s flexibility in how you complete this programme. Study options available during the day and in evenings.

Interested in personal training or fitness instructing? This programme will give you the skills and competencies required to take the next big step in your career. Programme overview Turn your passion for inspiring people to achieve their health and wellness goals into a career by: •

Learning how to create personalised exercise programmes, tailored to suit individual needs, then deliver them effectively with your client.

• Gaining a good practical understanding of how to structure and deliver small group exercise programmes. •

Developing your understanding of how to coach people across various communities, using current industry trends and initiatives.

• You’ll learn practical skills so you can start work immediately once you graduate.

Gaining the skills needed to start your own business: utilise key marketing and business skills to self-manage your own promotion and performance.

• You’ll be taught by knowledgeable and passionate staff who are highly connected to the industry.

• Develop an understanding of current nutritional concepts as they relate to exercise prescription.

We’ll help you find an organisation with whom you’ll have the opportunity to complete at least 55 hours of facilitated work experience.

• You’ll have access to a range of sports facilities while you study. •

If you enjoy the programme, you can complete an extra semester to graduate with the New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-Sector) (see pg. 150).

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following:

Provide a CV detailing a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing and registration authorities that you have been or are a member of

4. If English is not your first language, you’ll need at least one of the following: • Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • If you do not meet the admission requirements and are over the age of 20 before the first day of your start semester, you may also gain entry by providing sufficient evidence of aptitude, appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the programme.

1. At least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/sport

2. Complete a self-declaration of medical conditions form

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

3. Consent to a mandatory Safety Check, required under the Children's Act 2014, including: • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes • Consent to a police vet check • Provide the names of two referees who Unitec or your placement provider can contact •

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Pass an interview process (if required) where we can get to know one another and discuss what pathway you’d like to choose


Level 5 Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Part-time for one year Annual tuition fees $3,300 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

Interested in sports coaching? This programme is for people who currently work, or would like to work, in sports coaching. It'll give you the skills and competencies required to take the next big step in your career.

Career opportunities • Special event coordinator

Programme overview You’ll learn about best practice coaching techniques and strategies, and put them into practice by coaching individuals and teams, using your experience to reflect and improve upon your own coaching style within your chosen sports code.

You’ll learn about sports training session design and key facilitation skills that will contribute towards the development and management of athletes and sports teams. You’ll also learn how to manage injury prevention and risk management to ensure the safety of participants during sports coaching sessions.

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance

• Professional sport coach • Sport coordinator • Health and wellness coach Highlights • Flexibility in how you complete this programme with study options available during the day and in evenings. • You’ll learn practical skills so you can start work immediately once you graduate. • You’ll be taught by knowledgeable and passionate staff who are highly connected to the industry. • We’ll help you find an organisation with whom you’ll have the opportunity to complete at least 55 hours of facilitated work experience. • You’ll have access to a range of sports facilities while you study.

You’ll develop an understanding of how psychological methods and skills can be used to enhance the performance of athletes and teams, and how to proactively manage conflict to foster a positive sporting environment. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. At least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects

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summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing and registration authorities that you have been or are a member of

4. If English is not your first language, you’ll need at least one of the following:

• Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: •

If you do not meet the admission requirements and are over the age of 20 before the first day of your start semester, you may also gain entry by providing sufficient evidence of aptitude, appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the programme. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/sport International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

2. Complete a self-declaration of medical conditions form 3. Consent to a mandatory Safety Check, required under the Children's Act 2014, including: • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes • Consent to a police vet check • Provide the names of two referees who Unitec or your placement provider can contact •

Pass an interview process (if required) where we can get to know one another and discuss what pathway you’d like to choose

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and t r o p S in e t a c ifi t r e New Zealand C ent) m p lo e v e D y it n u m Recreation (Com Level 5 Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Part-time for one year Annual tuition fees $3,700 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Recreation centre staff member • Community development adviser • Health and wellness coach Highlights •

Flexibility in how you complete the programme, with study options available during the day and in evenings.

• You’ll learn practical skills so you can start work immediately once you graduate. • You’ll be taught by knowledgeable and passionate staff who are highly connected to the industry. •

We’ll help you find an organisation with whom you’ll have the opportunity to complete at least 55 hours of facilitated work experience .

• You’ll have access to a range of sports facilities while you study.

Interested in empowering communities through sport and recreation? This programme will give you the skills and competencies required to take the next big step in your career. Programme overview If you have a passion for sport and recreation and would like to dip your toes in to see what a career in the fitness industry is all about, this is a great programme to get you started. Learn about how community sport and recreation operates in Aotearoa New Zealand and then develop the skills needed to aid the development and wellbeing of a variety of groups and communities. You’ll develop the skills required to engage with people and groups to meet their community sport and recreation objectives. From there, you’ll have the opportunity to integrate and facilitate the implementation of a wide range of initiatives for community wellbeing. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. At least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects 2. Complete a self-declaration of medical conditions form 3. Consent to a mandatory Safety Check, required under the Children's Act 2014, including: • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes • Consent to a police vet check • Provide the names of two referees who Unitec or your placement provider can contact

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Pass an interview process (if required) where we can get to know one another and discuss what pathway you’d like to choose

Provide a CV detailing a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing and registration authorities that you have been or are a member of

4. If English is not your first language, you’ll need at least one of the following: • Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: •

If you do not meet the admission requirements and are over the age of 20 before the first day of your start semester, you may also gain entry by providing sufficient evidence of aptitude, appropriate work or other life experience that would indicate a successful outcome in the programme. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/sport International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


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Sharing her passion for the game Ketaki (Kay) Khare’s passion for rugby is clear. And now she’s able to share it with others as she works to develop and build women’s rugby here in Aotearoa. Originally from the town of Pune in India, Kay was a sporty child who grew up playing football, hockey and judo. In fact, it was her judo experience that first saw her get into rugby.

“I’d gone to Khares Football and Rugby Academy to play football, and it was there I was exposed to the game of rugby. As soon as I tried it I knew it was for me. I loved the physicality – it was so like judo. The tackling, the try scoring… it became a passion and I haven’t looked back.” Women's rugby in India was started by Surhud and Swapneel Khare, who immigrated from South Africa. While it wasn’t big, Kay became one of the pioneers of the game in the country and set her sights on national representation. So, when the first ever National Indian Women’s Rugby team was formed, she jumped at the chance to become part of the starting line-up. “I played for the National Indian Women’s team for five years and it was incredible. We played against teams from across Asia, places like Kazakhstan, Japan and China, and came so far in terms of our skills, teamwork and confidence.” In 2012, Kay’s rugby career saw her offered a one-year role in Sri Lanka, running the National Women’s Rugby Development program. Kay thrived in the role but knew she still wanted the chance to continue playing herself, so kept an eye out for other opportunities internationally. Eventually she secured a development scholarship to play in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty. It was during her move there that she discovered Unitec. “I’d already decided I wanted to study sports coaching in New Zealand one day if I could. As I was making my way to the Bay of Plenty for my scholarship role, I had to travel through Auckland, so I decided to go and visit Unitec. It didn’t hurt that the Blues used to train at Unitec back then – I had an added incentive to check it out!” Kay loved what Unitec had to offer, but it was the people she met who really made an Impact. “I spoke to Unitec’s International Office and they couldn’t have been more helpful. They were supportive and really listened and cared about who I was as a person. They weren’t just ticking boxes. I also met the sports department’s Head of Coaching, who was amazing at showing me the ropes.” Kay completed her six month stint in the Bay of Plenty and went back to India, but studying at Unitec was firmly in her sights. She was then lucky enough to be offered a one-off New Zealand India Sports Scholarship – one of only ten awarded across the whole of India. This enabled her to come back to New Zealand to study sports coaching at Unitec at the beginning of February 2015.

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ort, p S in a m lo ip D d n la New Zea or) t c e S ilt u (M e is c r e x Recreation and E Level 5 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time for two years Annual tuition fees $7,300 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

This programme is for people who work, or would like to work, in the sport and exercise industry. You can choose to focus on Exercise, Sport Coaching or Community Sport and Recreation, and there’s plenty of flexibility to fit your study around your work and whānau commitments.

Career opportunities • Personal trainer/Fitness instructor

Programme overview This contemporary and career-focused programme provides a mix of practical sessions, classroom-based activities, and industry-based learning. You’ll enjoy interactions with a variety of organisations within the sector who have been key employers of our graduates for over 20 years. You may even work with some of them through organised work placements.

• Special event coordinator • Sport administrator • Professional sport coach • Sport coordinator • Recreation centre staff member • Community development adviser • Health and wellness coach Highlights •

Flexibility in how you complete this programme with full-time (one year) and part-time (two years) study options available.

You’ll learn practical skills like designing and delivering personalised exercise programmes, or coaching a sports team, so you can start work immediately once you graduate.

You’ll develop transferable skills like event management, leadership and digital skills, so you can adapt to work in many different areas of the fitness industry, as well as other industries.

• You’ll be taught by knowledgeable and passionate staff who are highly connected to the industry. •

We’ll help you find an organisation with whom you’ll have the opportunity to complete at least 55 hours of facilitated work experience.

• You’ll have access to a range of sport and gym facilities while you study.

Exercise: design great personalised exercise programmes to improve the lives of others. •

Learn how to create personalised exercise programmes, tailored to suit individual needs, then deliver them with clients to help them achieve their health and fitness goals.

Gain an understanding of how to design and deliver small group programmes, and you'll also be able to turn your passion into a business by utilizing key marketing and business skills.

Graduates of this stream will be eligible to apply for a listing on the​ New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs).

Sport Coaching: learn to get the best out of an athlete or sports team. •

Learn about best practice coaching techniques and strategies, then put them into practice by coaching individuals and teams.

• Use this experience to reflect and improve upon your own coaching style within your chosen sports code. Community Sport and Recreation: implement strategies to improve the health and wellness of your community. • 150

Learn about how community sport and recreation currently operates in New Zealand, and develop the skills required to engage with people and groups to meet their sport and recreation goals.

From there, you’ll have the opportunity to integrate and facilitate the implementation of a wide range of initiatives for community wellbeing.

Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you'll need the following: 1. At least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects 2. Complete a self-declaration of medical conditions form 3. Consent to a mandatory Safety check, under the Children's Act 2014, including: • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes • Consent to a police vet check • Provide the names of two referees who Unitec or your placement provider can contact •

Pass an interview process (if required) where we can get to know one another and discuss what pathway you’d like to choose

Provide a CV detailing a chronological summary of your work history for the past 5 years and the name of any professional organisations, licensing and registration authorities that you have been or are a member of

4. If English is not your first language, you’ll need at least one of the following: • Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years


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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne rking o W d n a g in iv L r o f Skills Level 1 Total credits 75 (0.625 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time for two years Annual tuition fees This programme is fees free for all New Zealand citizens and permanent residents under the age of 25. If you're over the age of 25, and on the Supported Living Allowance, you may be eligible for the Training Incentive Allowance (TIA) through WINZ. Career opportunities Career opportunities will be developed individually, focusing on your individual preferences and strengths. Highlights Year One - Skills for Living • You’ll create an initial plan to ensure your studies focus specifically on your hopes, dreams, and aspirations. •

You’ll learn to self-manage day-to -day living (this includes using problem-solving techniques to achieve personal goals, applying numeracy and literacy skills, and being part of a digital world).

• You’ll make friends, while becoming more independent, and able to maintain your health and wellness.

Programme overview This is an entry-level qualification for people with learning disabilities (including those with intellectual disabilities) who need specialized learning support. You will • develop your communication and social skills • improve your numeracy and literacy skills • build up your confidence, self- awareness, and self-esteem • increase your knowledge and appreciation of Aotearoa, its people, and their heritage • improve your digital and goal-setting skills You’ll apply your new learnings at community events, and in work-based and real-life learning experiences. There will be interactive group sessions focused on a range of learning activities such as problem-solving projects, lifestyle planning and goal setting, reflective logs, online learning, and presentations.

• We’ll support your transition from school to the next step in your life which may be work or further study.

Application process We recommend you apply early as spaces are limited for this programme.

Year Two - Skills for Working

1. Check whether you meet our programme admission requirements (below), then apply online.

You’ll apply your new skills in a one-day-a-week work placement opportunity - staff work with you and your whānau to find the right work setting for you.

You’ll reflect on your work placement to help develop the skills to find, secure and maintain employment including setting and achieving goals.

• You’ll understand the importance of having a good work-ethic to help you get and keep a job. • You’ll be supported to make a referral to a supported employment agency e.g. Poly Emp.

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This two-year programme is for school leavers and adults with learning disabilities, who wish to extend their skills and move into paid supported work or further study

2. We'll be in touch within 48 hours to discuss your application. 3. We usually meet with you and your whānau before you start, so we’ll invite you to attend an interview. This is so we can ensure you have the abilities required to succeed in the programme including an appropriate level of English. 4. After this, we'll let you know what else we need to complete your application.

Poly Emp If you successfully complete Year Two of this programme (Skills for Working), you’ll have the skills and knowledge to work in paid supported employment with supervision, or potentially shift into further study. You may choose to be referred to Poly Emp who will help you with your career planning, job search, and support. Admission requirements For this programme you’ll need to: • be 18 years old on the first day of semester when you start your studies • be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident • demonstrate a level of communication in English that allows you to participate in the programme You’ll need to provide us with the following information to demonstrate you have the abilities required to succeed in the programme: • A CV with appropriate work or other life experience • Provide two references from employers or professional colleagues for aptitude • Attend an interview to demonstrate your English skills • Consent to a police vet check for the purpose of work-based learning placements For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/supportedlearning International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


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Preparing for tertiary study We highly recommend that students who are interested in our supported learning programme come along to an informal Talk and Tour sessions.

These are for students, their whÄ nau, support people, teachers and transition specialists, to find out more about the programme and have a brief tour of our Mt Albert campus. Unitec also runs a Literacy and Learning short course, designed for adults with a learning difficulty or disability who wish to study part-time, and extend their work skills, and is a great stepping stone into the New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living and Working.

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• New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering

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• New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering

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• New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing

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We've categorised our programmes so you can see what study pathways are available. To find the programme you're looking for, refer to the page number next to each programme.

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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne g in r e e in g n E e iv t o m Auto Level 3 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,600 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Trainee/apprentice mechanic • Trainee/apprentice mechanical engineer Highlights •

Learn and work in Mataaho, our purpose-built trades facility. This includes multiple workshop spaces, as well as the Giltrap Volkswagen sponsored lab with the latest emulation and simulation technologies.

• Work with state-of-the-art automotive technical training equipment • Work on real systems including engines, transmissions, and live vehicles • Hands-on working environment – the workshop is the classroom • Service a range of automotive electrical, electronic and mechanical systems •

Part-time study options available for those who wish to gain a qualification while working in the automotive industry

If you have a passion for all things on wheels, this programme will kick start your training towards a career in the automotive industry. Programme overview In this certificate, you’ll build your foundational knowledge and learn how to service general automotive systems to be able to work within commercial work environments. You'll learn to: •

Comply with workplace policies, procedures and relevant regulations to work safely and effectively in an automotive workshop

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/automotive International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

• Select and use tools and equipment for the completion of basic workshop engineering tasks •

Apply fundamental knowledge of automotive engineering systems to the maintenance of engine and driveline systems

• Assess the operation and perform minor repairs on vehicle electrical and electronic control systems •

Apply fundamental knowledge of automotive engineering systems to the maintenance of steering, suspension and braking systems

You’ll be prepared to shift straight into work as a trainee or apprentice automotive engineer. This programme also sets you up well for further automotive study. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science, or equivalent 2.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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne g in r e e in g n E e iv t o m Light Auto Level 4 Total credits 200 (1.67 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Enrolments accepted and start throughout the year Annual tuition fees Please see programme page on our website Career opportunities • Light automotive engineer Highlights • Learn and work in Mataaho, our purpose-built trades facility. This includes multiple workshop spaces, as well as the Giltrap Volkswagen sponsored lab with the latest emulation and simulation technologies. • Improved job prospects: this programme is nationally developed and recognised •

We assist you with employment relationships: we work with your employer to recognise the work you do on-site that contributes to your qualification.

• Support and mentoring for students and employers throughout your study

This programme is your launchpad into a career as a light automotive engineer. You'll become skilled and knowledgeable in the fast developing and growing automotive industry where there is high demand for skilled automotive engineers. Programme overview If you're working in the industry or you're ready to enter into a work arrangement with an employer, this programme will further your understanding of light automotive engineering. You'll learn how to safely and effectively diagnose and repair mechanical and electronic faults in a range of vehicles You'll learn to: • Monitor the workplace and respond to issues as required to maintain a safe and effective workplace

• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/automotive International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

• Apply the appropriate precautionary measures when servicing and repairing high risk light automotive systems • Diagnose and repair common faults in light vehicle engines and driveline systems • Diagnose and repair common faults in light vehicle electrical and electronic systems • Diagnose and repair common faults in light vehicle steering, suspension, and braking systems As a qualified Light Automotive Engineer, you may also apply to be assessed for a Warrant of Fitness license via the Vehicle Inspectors Preparatory Course. View this short course on our website unitec.ac.nz/shortcourses Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. Successfully completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) or demonstrate equivalent skills and experience 2. 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 159


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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne ering e in g n E l a ic r t c le E e Automotiv Level 4 Total credits 210 (1.75 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates Enrolments accepted and start throughout the year Duration Part-time for up to five years Annual tuition fees Please see programme page on our website Career opportunities • Automotive electrician Highlights •

Learn and work in Mataaho, our purpose-built trades facility. This includes multiple workshop spaces, as well as the Giltrap Volkswagen sponsored lab with the latest emulation and simulation technologies.

• Improved job prospects: this programme is nationally developed and recognised • We assist you with employment relationships: we work with your employer to recognise the work you do on-site that contributes to your qualification. • Support and mentoring for students and employers throughout your study

Work towards becoming a skilled automotive electrician by starting your training with this certificate programme. Programme overview The technology in the automotive industry is fast-developing and growing. It's an exciting field where skilled automotive electricians are highly desirable. If you're working in the industry or you're ready to enter into a work arrangement with an approved employer, this programme will further your understanding of automotive electrical engineering. You'll learn how to safely and effectively diagnosis and repair electrical and electronic faults in a range of vehicles. You'll learn to: • Diagnose, repair and replace sensors, actuators, control units, associated wiring and communication networks • Use specialist tools and diagrams to locate, repair and replace components • Design, build, install, test and modify a range of electrical systems, electrical accessory systems, and communication systems Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. Successful completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3) or demonstrate equivalent skills and experience. 2. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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For the love of cars Combining work with study is “killing two birds with one stone” says Danielle Anderson, who is studying part-time for her Certificate in Automotive Engineering while doing an apprenticeship with John Andrew Ford.

Thanks to a childhood surrounded by cars, Danielle Anderson knows her way around a motor like the back of her hand. From helping her father work on his cars to an apprenticeship at John Andrew Ford, she’s now turning her fascination with cars into a career she loves. While working full-time at John Andrew Ford, Danielle is a part-time student at Unitec, studying a Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3). Combining work with study not only “kills two birds with one stone”, it keeps her motivated and means she can earn a living while studying.

“I didn’t like school at all – it was too much of stuff I didn’t want to learn. But doing the two classes a week has been great, and by the time I finish my programme, and get qualified, I’ll be out of my apprenticeship.” “I can ask a question in person and get to the root of [the problem]. If I was doing this at home or online, I’d open my book and think ‘I don’t know what I’m supposed to be taking in!’. I’m not a strong reader so being able to talk through something, and be shown how it works, I get the gist of it pretty well,” she says. While aspiring mechanics could learn on the job, Danielle believes employers are increasingly looking for qualifications to back-up experience. “Some of my classmates are in their 30s and have been [working as mechanics] for a few years, but now want to get the paperwork to move forward in their careers and get that pay rise.” Danielle says having a programme and apprenticeship that complement each other allows her to apply her learnings both inside and outside the classroom. Much of the practical side of her coursework can be done while she’s at work and signed off by her supervisors. “And the theory I learn at Unitec I can put into practice. It’s nice when you learn something, and then get asked about it at work, to know the answer. And vice versa!" 161


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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne des a r T d ie ll A ls il k S e d Construction Tra Level 3 Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 6 months Annual tuition fees $6,600 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Assistant tradesperson Highlights •

This programme is a great way to experience different trades to help you better understand and choose the field in which you want to study and/or work.

• Practical projects using a variety of hand tools, portable tools, and machines • Learn in Mataaho, Unitec’s purpose built trades building, with new, top-of-the-line machinery • Small classes, with plenty of one-on-one time with our industry- experienced staff • Can serve as a pathway into further study including an apprenticeship

In this six-month programme, you’ll learn the essential principles and practices in preparation for employment and apprenticeships across various building trades. This programme is designed to prepare students who haven’t had previous tertiary training for employment in the building industry. Programme overview Become knowledgeable in the basic principles and practices of general construction including calculations, communications, health and safety, site safe and site safe passport, first aid, and hand and power tools. In the first four weeks (30 credits) of this programme, you’ll develop the essential skills required for a career in the building industry. For the other half of the programme (additional 30 credits), you’ll focus on the Allied Trades strand. Allied Trades gives you a broad introductory understanding of multiple trades by introducing you to small projects and full-sized practical projects that incorporate fence building, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, joinery, concreting, plastering, and painting. Once you’ve successfully completed this programme, you can enter the workforce as an apprentice tradesperson or work in an assistant role in the building industry. You can also go onto further study in your apprenticeship with the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (see pg. 165). Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. 10 NCEA credits at Level 1 in English and Mathematics 2. A minimum of 3 years secondary education 3. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins 4. If English is not your first language,

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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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 2 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/building International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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Level 3 Total credits 90 (0.75 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates please see programme page on our website Duration Full-time for 24 weeks Annual tuition fees $6,600 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

This programme is for people who enjoy working with wood and are looking for a career as a joiner. It’s designed for students who don’t have any previous tertiary training in the building industry. You’ll learn the essential basic principles and practices for apprenticeship and employment in joinery.

Career opportunities • Assistant tradesperson

Programme overview In the first four weeks (30 credits) of this programme, you’ll develop the essential skills for a career in the building industry. Learn the basic principles and practices of general construction including calculations, communications, health and safety including your site safe passport, first aid, hand tools, power tools and machinery.

• Assistant joiner • Apprentice carpenter • Assistant builder Highlights • Practical projects using a variety of hand tools, portable tools, and machines. • Learn in Mataaho, Unitec’s purpose-built trades building, with new, top-of-the-line machinery. • Obtain the basic trade skills required for anything from DIY jobs, through to pre-apprenticeship joinery skills in preparation for employment and apprenticeship.

For most of the programme (an additional 60 credits), you’ll focus on the joinery strand. This is an in-depth introduction to joinery skills and includes machining, construction, assembly, and installation techniques while carrying out joinery projects.

• Small classes with plenty of one-on-one time with our industry-experienced staff.

Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following:

• Can serve as a pathway into further study, apprenticeship and/or work in joinery, cabinetry or furniture- making.

1. 10 NCEA credits at Level 1 in English and Mathematics

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2. A minimum of 3 years secondary education 3. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne y r t n e p r a C ls il k S e d Construction Tra Level 3 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year Annual tuition fees $6,600 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Assistant tradesperson • Apprentice carpenter • Journeyman Highlights • Build a house from start to finish • Practical projects using a variety of hand tools, portable tools and machines. • Learn in Unitec’s purpose-built trades building, Mataaho, with new, top-of- the-line machinery. • Obtain basic trade skills for anything from DIY jobs, through to pre-apprenticeship carpentry skills in preparation for employment and/ or apprenticeship. • Work in teams and on collaborative projects like what you’ll undertake when in the workforce. •

Can serve as a pathway into further study including an apprenticeship in Unitec's New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (see pg. 165).

Start your career as a builder or carpenter with this certificate, designed to prepare students who haven't had previous tertiary training for employment in the carpentry industry or buildingrelated trades. You'll walk away with basic principles and practices in preparation for employment and apprenticeship. Programme overview Learn the pre-apprenticeship skills needed for employment or apprenticeship in carpentry or building related trades. You'll develop such skills as calculations, communications, health and safety, site safe and site safe passport, first aid, hand and power tools. You'll undertake much of this practical training by building a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house on site at Unitec. In the first four weeks (30 credits) of this programme, you’ll develop essential building industry skills. For most of this programme (additional 90 credits), you’ll focus on the carpentry strand. If you want to become a builder, this is the ideal pre-apprenticeship study path before entering a carpentry apprenticeship and/or employment. Most employers prefer apprentices who have some form of prior training. This is the NZQA aligned standard across New Zealand in pre-apprenticeship carpentry training. Once successfully completed, you can enter the workforce as an apprentice carpenter or in an assistant role in the building industry. You can also cross-credit 800 hours of your ITABs carpentry apprenticeship training and continue your studies to become a trade-qualified carpenter in the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (see pg. 165). Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. 10 NCEA credits at Level 1 in English and Mathematics 2. A minimum of 3 years secondary education 3. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins

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4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 2 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/building International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Trades Training Building Mataaho


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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne Carpentry Level 4 Total credits 320 (2.7 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Part time over four years. You must be in full-time employment. Annual tuition fees $950 ($800 Unitec apprentices fee, $150 ITABs fee) (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Qualified carpenter Highlights • Flexible study - we have day, evening or block course study options. •

Range of employment and work competencies to increase your fundamental knowledge and skills in order to become a well-rounded, commercially competent carpenter.

Teaching staff who are members of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand, the Registered Master Builders Federation, Building Officials Institute of New Zealand and other industry groups.

• Access to well-equipped workshops •

Graduates of this programme can then pathway into further related study such as Unitec's construction supervisory programmes.

This certificate programme is for those in full-time building related employment and want to get started on their carpentry qualification. Programme overview Learn the fundamentals: preliminary work, support structures, frames and structures, exterior envelope and interior lining and finishing related to the carpentry trade. You’ll be in a formal apprenticeship agreement with an on-site supervisor and Unitec. Most of your learning will take place through actual and practical work-based settings. Timetabled off-job training sessions complement the workplace learning and focus on integrating your practical workplace learning experiences to make sense of complex situations. Once you’ve successfully completed this programme, and your apprenticeship, you’ll be considered a trade-qualified carpenter. You could also go on to further study. Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. Be working in the construction industry as an employee or contractor

Be a graduate of a pre-apprenticeship qualification in a building and construction field such as the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills

4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 2 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/building International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

2. Be supervised by someone who has qualifications and/or experience with Licenced Building Practitioner (LBP) and is prepared to support your training. Note: We will arrange the training agreement between you, your employer and us. The agreement will outline the responsibilities of each party to the apprenticeship and will align with the principles in the Code of Good Practice for New Zealand Apprenticeships. 3. Meet one of the following academic requirements: • NCEA Level 2 with a minimum of 10 credits at Level 1 in English or te reo Māori and 10 credits at Level 1 in Mathematics • Completed the NCEA Level 2 Construction and Infrastructure Vocational Pathway 165


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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne ) r o is v r e p u (S s e d a r dT Construction Relate Level 4 Total credits 58 (0.4 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates please see programme page on our website Duration Full-time for six months or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $3,600 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Business owners/operators • Construction assistant • Construction coordinator • Contract administrator • Assistant project manager Highlights • For current or future supervisors • You can complete the certificate in 6 months • Study employment relationships and agreements • Prepare site safety plans and other real-world project applications

This programme is for people who are looking to make the move into a supervisory role, or those who currently work as a supervisor in construction wanting formal recognition. This programme is designed to help you gain the essential knowledge, skills, and aptitude needed to be a supervisor of people or teams. Programme overview Gain the essential knowledge and skills required to be a competent supervisor of personnel for a specific trade or for construction projects. If you're a licensed building practitioner or hold a trade qualification at Level 3 or above, this programme is the next step in your career pathway towards supervising people or teams.

Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following:

You’ll learn how to:

• Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency

• Implement regulatory processes for site personnel • Administer and complete construction programming for a construction project • Apply principles of supervision in a construction related workplace •

Develop effective time management, communication, interpersonal and conflict management resolution skills when supervising in a construction related context.

When you graduate, you'll be able to work in supervisory roles in residential or commercial construction. With further training and/or experience, graduates may be able to work in residential or commercial construction as: • Main contract supervisors • Site managers • Project managers • Contract managers You may also want to undertake further study including the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) (Level 5) (see page 167), or diploma or degree level qualifications in the field of construction management, quantity surveying, architectural technology, or any other building and construction-related fields.

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1. A Level 3 or 4 Planning and Construction related qualification 2. 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

• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Evidence of equivalent knowledge and skills • Provide evidence of special or discretionary admission For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/building International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 5 Total credits 57 (0.475 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Part-time Annual tuition fees $3,100 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Main contract supervisor • Business owners/operators Highlights • Study around your work – evening classes available • Improve your job prospects through our nationally developed and recognised certificate. • Demonstrate and prove you have the skills required for main contract supervision. •

Real-world project applications: you'll be able to apply what you're learning into your work or on actual sites. There is no project-based work in this course.

• Cross-credits available into higher- level study to reduce the time it takes to complete a higher-level qualification.

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ction u r t s n o C in e t a c ifi t r e New Zealand C ion) is v r e p u S t c ra t n o C ain Related Trades (M This programme is designed for supervisors in the construction industry looking to gain a qualification, or qualified builders looking to upskill to construction supervision roles. Programme overview In this programme, you’ll gain the essential knowledge, skills, and qualification required to work in main contract supervisory roles and enhance your career prospects in the construction industry. You’ll learn a broad range of technical, operational and supervisory skills using knowledge applicable to the construction of medium residential and commercial buildings. This includes construction methods, weatherproofing, quality and productivity standards, required safety and more. When you graduate, you’ll be able to work in main contract supervision roles in construction-related industries, and be able to apply for Site License Classes 1 and 2.

2. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/building International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

With further training and/or experience, you may be able to work in residential or commercial construction such as: • Site managers • Construction managers • Project managers • Contract managers You may also want to undertake further study including diploma or degree level qualifications in construction management, quantity surveying, architectural technology, or any other building and construction-related fields. Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. Successful completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Supervisor)(Level 4), or have evidence of equivalent construction trade knowledge and skills as approved by the Academic Leader

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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne ) 3 l e v e (L g in r e e in g n Electrical E Level 3 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $6,600 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Apprentice electrician Highlights •

Once you’ve completed this programme you can apply to have the courses cross-credited as unit standards towards your apprenticeship requirements.

• A key step towards registration with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (however you do not gain registration as a direct result of completing this qualification). • Practical experience reflecting real- world application • Flexible study – ability to easily switch between full- and part-time study

This pre-apprenticeship certificate is your starting point to a career as a registered electrician, or to begin your training in electrical engineering. Programme overview This programme is the first step in electrical training before you enter into an apprenticeship arrangement with an employer. You’ll learn: • Fault diagnosis and testing techniques • Safe practices • Electrical legislation • Installation and maintenance of electrical machines and electrical equipment in special electrical situations

Other options: • A relevant qualification at Level 2 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/electrical International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

• Communicating with stakeholders on electrical and related matters Graduates of this qualification will, in the context of the wider electrical industry and under supervision in a controlled environment, be able to work within the electrical industry as an electrical apprentice, including maintaining current competency and communicating with stakeholders on electrical and related matters. If you want to, you’ll also be able to pathway into further education in Electrical or Electronics Engineering. Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science 2. A minimum of 3 years secondary education 3. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts 4. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Level 3 Total credits 75 (0.6 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates January or July Duration Full-time for 20 weeks (3 days a week) Annual tuition fees $4,400 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Apprentice plumber • Apprentice gasfitter • Apprentice drainlayer Highlights • Get a solid understanding of all areas to better inform your choice of specialisation. • Be able to assist licenced plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers safely and effectively. • Work in Unitec's trade skills building, Mataaho - a fantastic purpose-built facility for all trades.

This programme will teach you the skills required to qualify for an apprenticeship in plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying. Programme overview Get the ideal start in plumbing, gasfitting and/or drainlaying in this pre-apprenticeship programme. If you don’t have an apprenticeship agreement, this certificate will set you on your way.

• Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency

This programme will cover such areas as water supply systems, building envelopes, drainlaying, plumbing maintenance and safe working procedures.

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

Graduates will be capable of assisting with installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying work under supervision, and you'll be ready to enter an apprenticeship that will lead to a New Zealand Level 4 trade qualification in one or more of these areas.

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• Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options:

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/plumbing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

This programme does not enable graduates to practice as qualified plumbers, gasfitters or drainlayers, but is the ideal foundation to prepare for an apprenticeship and to become fully qualified with further study in the apprenticeship programmes below. Unit standard credits gained in this qualification can contribute towards these apprenticeship qualifications: • New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing • New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting • New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts. 2. 20 credits at NCEA Level 1, 10 in literacy and 10 in numeracy or demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge. 3. 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

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Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying

ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne Drainlaying Level 4 Total credits 142 (1.175 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February, April, July or October Duration Part-time for up to 2 years Total tuition fees $4,310 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Tradesman drainlayer Highlights • Study this programme in conjunction with other apprenticeship programmes including the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing and the New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting. • Successful completion of this programme will help you gain full registration as a tradesman drainlayer. • On-campus training is set-up in block courses to minimise work disruption. • This programme is a managed apprenticeship, meaning we'll assist in your success and visit you on-site. • Much of our teaching material utilises familiar industry product with leading manufacturers and merchants. • Workshop learning takes place in our new trades building, purpose-built for trades training. • Learn from our experienced and qualified academic trades staff.

This certificate is for those who want to become a registered drainlayer. You’ll study part-time while working as an apprentice towards your industry registration with Unitec and your employer. Programme overview Through classroom learning and practical sessions, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and experience required to gain registration as a drainlayer. Your initial compulsory papers are shared with plumbing and gasfitting students. From there, you’ll move into drainlaying specific training, where you’ll learn to lay, alter, reconstruct, extend, repair and open drains, and associated traps, and connect drains up to and away from wastewater treatment stations.

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for discretionary admission.

Registration To become registered and gain your qualification, you'll need to:

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/plumbing

• Successfully complete this programme.

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

• Pass the Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Board (PGDB) exam. •

Apply for your tradesman license and registration. See the PGDB website for more details about the exam, licensing, and registration.

Once you have your registration, you may then graduate and receive your New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying qualification.

Completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) is an advantage as it will help you prepare for study in this field - but it’s not a requirement. Additionally, cross-credits are available from the Level 3 to this Level 4 programme.

Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. Be employed as an apprentice/ trainee drainlayer and complete the Trainee Acknowledgement Form 2. Hold a current drainlaying limited trainee certificate or licence as issued under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act (2006)

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Level 4 Total credits 235 (1.96 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February, April, July, or October Duration Part-time for up to four years Total tuition fees $7,130 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Tradesman gasfitter Highlights • Take this programme in conjunction with other apprenticeship programmes including the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing and the New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying. • Successful completion of this programme will help you gain full registration as be a tradesman gasfitter. • On-campus training is set-up in block courses to minimise work disruption. • This programme is a managed apprenticeship, meaning we'll assist in your success and visit you on-site. • Much of our teaching material utilises familiar industry product with leading manufacturers and merchants. • Workshop learning takes place in our trades building, purpose-built for trades training. • Learn from our experienced, qualified academic trades staff.

This certificate is for those who want to become a registered gasfitter. You’ll study part-time while working as an apprentice towards your industry registration with Unitec and your employer. Programme overview Through classroom learning and practical sessions you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and experience required to gain registration as a gasfitter. Your first papers are compulsory and shared with plumbing and drainlaying students. From there, you’ll move into gasfitting specific training, where you’ll learn to install, test, commission, fault-find and maintain gasfitting systems. Registration To become registered and gain your qualification you'll need to: • Successfully complete this programme. • Pass the Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Board (PGDB) exam. •

Apply for your tradesman license and registration. See the PGDB website for more details about the exam, licensing, and registration.

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3. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/plumbing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

• Once you have your registration, you may then graduate and receive your New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting qualification. •

Completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) is an advantage as it will help you prepare for study in this field - but it’s not a requirement. Additionally, cross-credits are available from the Level 3 to this Level 4 programme.

Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. Be employed as a apprentice/trainee gasfitter and complete the Trainee Acknowledgement Form 2. Hold a current gasfitting limited trainee certificate or licence as issued under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act (2006)

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ate in c ifi t r e C d n la a e Z w Ne Plumbing Level 4 Total credits 249 (2.075 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February, April, July or October Duration Part-time for four years Total tuition fees $7,590 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Tradesman plumber Highlights •

Take this programme in conjunction with other apprenticeship programmes including the New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying (recommended) and the New Zealand Certificate in Gasfitting.

• Successful completion of this programme will help you gain full registration as a tradesman plumber. • On-campus training is set-up in block courses to minimise work disruption. • This programme is a managed apprenticeship, meaning we'll assist in your success and visit you on-site. • Much of our teaching material utilises familiar industry product with leading manufacturers and merchants. • Workshop learning takes place in our trades building, purpose-built for trades training. • Learn from our experienced, qualified academic trades staff.

This certificate is for those who want to become a registered plumber. You’ll study part-time while working as an apprentice towards your industry registration with Unitec and your employer. Programme overview Through classroom learning and practical sessions you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and experience required to gain registration as a plumber. The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board advises you study this programme in conjunction with the New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying - as plumbing apprentices are now required to also complete both the plumbing and drainlaying apprenticeship qualifications. This is the new, New Zealand industry standard. When you apply for this programme, we'll contact you about working towards both qualifications. Registration To become registered and gain your qualification you'll need to: • Successfully complete this programme. • Pass the Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Board (PGDB) exam. • Apply for your tradesman license and registration. See the PGDB website for more details about the exam, licensing, and registration. •

Once you have your registration, you may then graduate and receive your New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing qualification.

Completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) is an advantage as it will help you prepare for study in this field - but it’s not a requirement. Additionally, cross-credits are available from the Level 3 to this Level 4 programme.

Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. Be employed as an apprentice/ trainee plumber and complete the Trainee Acknowledgement Form

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2. Hold a current plumbing limited trainee certificate or licence as issued under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act (2006) 3. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/plumbing International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international


Level 3 Total credits 120 (1.0 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for one year Annual tuition fees $6,900 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only) Career opportunities • Apprentice welder, fabricator • Apprentice mechanical engineer Highlights •

Learn and work in Mataaho, our purpose-built building just for trades. This includes multiple workshop spaces, as well as the Giltrap Volkswagen sponsored lab with the latest emulation and simulation technologies.

Use the latest tools and software including Fusion 360, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery such as plasma cutters, lathes, and milling machines.

• Great way to build essential foundational knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication. •

Hands-on with real-world project applications where you’ll use tools and create projects that you keep such as a rocket stove and remote- controlled jockey wheel.

• Dynamic learning environment including lectures, tutorials, flipped classrooms, work integrated learning, online learning, workshops and teamwork. • Develop your portfolio showcasing your achievements and your work – this will look great on your CV.

This programme is for you if you’re intending to complete a pre-trade qualification or if you’re already working in the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries. It'll prepare you for work, apprenticeship and/or further education in these industries. Programme overview If you’re interested in working in the mechanical engineering, construction, manufacturing, and fabrication industries, or you’re already working in the industry and need formal recognition, this programme will give you the knowledge and practical skills to work as operators or trade assistants within these industries. The programme is great if you’re a motivated independent learner wanting the foundational skills for operating machinery, and using related software for welding and fabrication. As a graduate of this programme you’ll be capable of performing a defined range of engineering tasks under limited supervision as well as the knowledge you need to be able to do the required assessments and calculations such as estimations, cost of goods and time costing – future-proofing your career in mechanical engineering. You’ll learn how to: • Apply basic trade-related numeracy, literacy, and visualisation skills to perform engineering tasks. • Perform a range of engineering tasks and single process engineering jobs according to instructions using relevant materials, tools, and equipment. • Understand and apply effective and efficient processes and principles.

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You may also go on to undertake an apprenticeship in fabrication and welding, and return to Unitec to undertake two certification tests towards the AS/ NZS2980 required by the construction industry. You can view this short course online. Admission requirements NCEA: For this programme, you’ll need the following: 1. NCEA Level 1 in Mathematics, English, and Physics or General Science. 2. 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 • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years Other options: • Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission. For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/mechanical International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

• Take responsibility for the appropriate quality of your own engineering work and make corrections as required. • Understand and apply relevant Health and Safety requirements when carrying out engineering tasks. • Participate and communicate effectively within an engineering team.

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Short Courses If you're looking to advance your career, learn a new skill or re-enter the workforce, a short course can give you up-to-the-minute training in a short period of time.

Courses range in length from a few days to a few weeks, and classes are held at convenient times during the day, in the evenings or at weekends at our campuses in Mt Albert and Waitākere.

Automotive Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Language Teaching and Interpreting

• Limited Certificate Training License

• e-Language Learning for Language Teachers

• Automotive Air Conditioning ` (Installation and Servicing)

They're designed for all levels and span a range of topics - from Automotive Engineering to Digital Marketing - so you’ll be sure to find a short course that’s right for you. If you would prefer to study a course over a full semester, take a look at extra electives available online. Once you’ve decided what you’d like to do, apply to do the course as a Certificate of Proficiency.

• Basic Car Maintenance

• Electrical Service Technician (EST)

• Introduction to Multiplexing and CAN Bus Systems

• Electrician's Regulations Refresher Course

• Introduction to the Application of Oscilloscopes in Vehicle Electrical and Electronics Diagnosis

• Electrician Stage One and Two Practical Assessment ETECS178

• Grammar Awareness for Language Teachers • IELTS Preparation • IELTS Preparation (20 hours)

• Vehicle Emissions Testing

• Electrician Stage Three Practical Assessment ETECS179

• Materials Writing for Language Teachers

• Vehicle Inspectors Preparatory Course

• Electrician's Theory Refresher Course

• Phonology Awareness

• Vehicle Wheel Alignment

• EWRB Practicing License S176

Computing and Information Technology

English Language

Māori Language and Culture

• Free4U Computing

• Focus on English (for international students)

• K ura Pō - Te Reo Māori Evening Classes (from beginner to full immersion)

Digital Marketing

Fabrication and Welding

Nursing

• AS/NZS 2980 Certified Arc Welding

• C ompetency Assessment Programme – for Internationally Qualified Nurses

• Google Certified Course (Web-based Advertising and Analytics) • Search Engine Optimisation Course (SEO) • Social Media Marketing Course • Inbound Marketing and Marketing Automation

• AS/NZS 2980 Certified MIG Welding • Manual Metal Arc Welding (Intermediate) • Manual Metal Arc Welding (Introduction) • MIG Welding (Intermediate) • MIG Welding (Introduction) • TIG Welding (Introduction)

• C ompetency Assessment Programme – Return to Nursing • First Aid Real Estate • Real Estate Compliance Supported Learning • Literacy and Learning

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We offer 9 FREE introductory self-directed Windows 10/ Office 2016 courses.

Unitec Free4U Computing offers free introductory (Level 1) self-directed courses for the community. They're a great option if you need to develop basic computer skills, upskill for job opportunities or further study. Choose courses of interest to you - Word, Excel, PowerPoint - study in class at session times convenient for you, or study online. Learn from instructional material with accompanying practical exercises and help from facilitators when required. There are no formal assessments but we have optional quizzes to measure learning outcomes. Locations Free4U Computing is available in Henderson and Birkenhead. We're open throughout the year (including school holidays) - visit unitec.ac.nz/free4u to find out when sessions are available. Duration 18 hours or 10 weeks (whichever comes first) - or earlier. You can only be enrolled in two Free4U Computing courses at any one time. Admission requirements To enrol in a Free4U Computing course, you need to be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and be over the age of 16. As a Free4U Student, you're able to utilise all Unitec's Student Services, but you're not entitled to a Student ID card. For more information visit: unitec.ac.nz/free4u

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If you've completed Cambridge International Examination (CIE), the following tables show what NCEA credits are considered equivalent to your results. This information is important when deciding whether you meet the admission requirements for programmes at Unitec. You may gain entry into Unitec programmes with a combination of grades from different qualifications. Please note that the information below is subject to change. Find the most up-to-date CIE requirements at www.cambridgeinternational.org

CIE equivalence to NCEA Level 1 and New Zealand School Certificate CIE IGCSE

NCEA LEVEL 1 CREDITS

SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

Grade A/B

24

Grade A

Grade C

A minimum of 18

Grade B

Grade D

A minimum of 12

Grade C

Grade E/F

A minimum of 6

Grade D

CIE equivalence to New Zealand University Bursaries examinations NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY BURSARIES 5 SUBJECT TOTAL

UCAS TARIFF BEST 6 SUBJECT UNIT CREDIT TOTAL

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160

270

180

280

200

300

220

320

240

The CIE criteria proposed below are based on the UCAS Tariff This allocates points to AS and A Level grades as set out below:

CIE equivalence to NCEA Level 2 and New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate CIE AS

NCEA LEVEL 2 CREDITS

NZ SIXTH FORM CERTIFICATE

Grade A/B

A minimum of 22

Grade 1

Grade C

A minimum of 19

Grade 2

Grade D

A minimum of 16

Grade 3

Grade D

A minimum of 13

Grade 4

Grade E

A minimum of 10

Grade 5

A minimum of 7

Grade 6

A minimum of 4

Grade 7

A minimum of 1

Grade 8

A total of 80 credits in best four subject units

A total of 60 credits in best four subjects

A total of 16 in best four subjects

A total of 120 credits in best four subject units

A total of 48 credits in best four subjects

A total of 20 in best four subjects

CIE level grade/mark parameters GRADE

IGCSE

AS AND A LEVEL

A*

90-100

N/A

GRADE

DOUBLE CREDIT (A)

SINGLE CREDIT (AS)

A

80-89

80-100

A

120

60

B

70-79

70-79

B

100

50

C

60-69

60-69

C

80

40

D

50-59

50-59

D

60

30

E

40-49

40-49

E

40

20

F

30-39

Entrance standards for undergraduate degrees

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STANDARD

NCEA

CIE

Numeracy

A minimum of 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pāngarau on the NZQF

A minimum of grade D in IGCSE Mathematics

Literacy

A minimum of eight credits at Level 2 or higher in English or te reo Māori (four credits must be in reading and four credits in writing)

A minimum of grade E in AS English

General subjects

A minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the NZQF, including: a minimum of 14 credits at Level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from the approved list; and a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher from no more than two additional domains on the NZQF or from approved subjects

A minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff from a maximum of three subject units from the approved list a minimum grade D in at least three subject units from the approved list


Please note that you can apply with a mixture of NCEA and CIE standards. The NZVCC has addressed this issue and has determined that applicants meet the common entrance standard as long as they have achieved: • Either 14 credits in Level 1 Mathematics or a D grade in IGCSE Mathematics • Either eight credits in Level 2 English (four in reading and four in writing) or a D grade in AS English • Either 42 credits in NCEA Level 3 (14 in two subjects; 14 from no more than two other subjects) or 120 points on the UCAS Tariff and at least three D grades in approved subjects.

International Baccalaureate If you’ve studied the International Baccalaureate at secondary school, find out what NCEA credits are equivalent to your results. Please note that the information below is subject to change. Find the most up-to-date IB requirements at www.ibo.org

Because the International Baccalaureate is a two-year diploma that secondary school students usually do in Years 12 and 13, the equivalence is only to NCEA Level 3. Admission requirements for Unitec programmes are stated on the programmes pages. The International Baccalaureate admission criteria will not be explicitly stated for each programme. You may gain admission into Unitec programmes with a combination of grades from different qualifications.

International Baccalaureate equivalence to NCEA Level 3 If you've completed the International Baccalaureate, you'll meet the general admission requirements for an undergraduate degree if you: • Have a minimum total of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP); and • Meet the literacy requirements by having at least four points in an English-rich subject in the IBDP; and • Meet the numeracy requirements by having at least four points in mathmatics in the IBDP or by meeting the necessary numeracy requirements by some other means. Please be aware that some Unitec programmes have further programme-specific admission requirements. For more information about this, please refer to the admission requirements for the programme you’re interested in.

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