New Zealand Certificate in Study And Career Preparation (Level 4) - Social Work

Credits 60 (0.5 EFTS)

Campus Waitākere

Career opportunities

This programme prepares you for further study toward a career in social work and community development.

Highlights

• Tailored for Unitec’s Bachelor of Social Practice meaning it’ll prepare you for the programme that you want to enter.

• As a student in this programme, you’ll be part of our social practice student body – learning alongside other aspiring social workers.

• A chance to complete a collaborative project to develop the skills you’ll need for a career in social work.

• A critical focus on inequality and social justice, and the development of your abilities to work ethically and professionally to support the wellbeing of people and communities.

• A mix of classroom sessions, practical activities, guest speakers, discussions, presentations and online learning.

• A chance to learn in Unitec’s marae, a great setting to explore mātauranga Māori and the role of culture in communication.

Start dates February or July

Duration Full-time for 16-weeks or part-time options available

Annual fees $3,200 (NZD)

(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

Are you interested in preparing for further study in social work?

The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is your start to an exciting future in a variety of social work and community development career options.

Programme overview

This programme is ideal if you want to go on to higher level study in social work and community development. You’ll learn and develop the relevant literacy, numeracy and leadership skills you’ll need to excel in your dream career – and meet the admission requirements for our Bachelor of Social Practice degree programme.

You’ll work with fundamental psychological concepts related to working with vulnerable members of society, and best-practice health and wellbeing strategies to ensure a safe working environment.

Admission requirements

For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. Four years’ secondary education

2. To be 16 years old by the time the programme starts

3. A total of 40 NCEA credits at Level 2 from four subjects

4. 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher in English

5. University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent)

English

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

• Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5

• The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)

If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available.

There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.

Other options

If you don’t meet these requirements, you'll need one of the following:

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above on the NZQF or an equivalent qualification

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

• Attend a Skills Review session where your literacy and numeracy levels will be assessed.

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

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