Projects in customer service, digital technology, financial administration or tourism
Study business foundation skills
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Duration and study methods
Full-time for 17 teaching weeks
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Start dates
February, July
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Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) Industry CadetshipProgramme code: NZ2862 -
Credits
60 -
Locations
MIT Manukau
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Entry requirements
Open entry
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Domestic fees
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International fees
NZD$11,000 (approx.)
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Free* study
*All Level 1 and 2 programmes excluding First Aid certificate courses will be free in 2023 for New Zealand citizens, residents entitled to reside in New Zealand indefinitely, and refugees and protected persons (under the Immigration Act 2009), of all ages, that are eligible for tertiary study. All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact StudyLink for more information.
Programme highlights
Get the skills you need to study at tertiary level.
This programme is for you if you want to improve your learning and study skills before going on to higher-level study in:
- Administration
- Business and management
- Digital technologies.
Our friendly lecturers will also support you in improving your reading, writing, numeracy and digital literacy skills.
You will be required to complete literacy and numeracy assessments as part of this programme.
Download the programme guide
Entry requirements
General
Open entry for domestic students
There are no academic requirements that need to be met to enter this programme.
International students: English language entry requirements
International students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 is required. Equivalent acceptable evidence can be seen at the following NZQA link: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table/
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Programme structure
You will need to complete the below three courses (60 credits):
105.235 Industry cadetship project (30 credits)
The industry project gives you the chance to apply and demonstrate the skills you have gain in literacy and numeracy, with a focus on one of the following areas:
Customer service
It’s all about people so develop your personal communication and people skills through the use of digital technologies and tools that will help prepare you for further study or career options related to the Customer Service industry. You will strengthen your skills while working on a career-focused project as an Industry Cadet - Customer Service Representative.
Digital technologies
It’s all about IT so develop and strengthen your use of digital technologies and tools to help prepare you for further study or career options related to the Digital Technologies industry. You will strengthen your skills while working on a career focussed project as an Industry Cadet – Digital Technologies Support.
Financial administration
It’s all about understanding numbers so develop and strengthen your personal financial toolkit by building on your budgeting skills and everyday financial transactions within a business, through the use of digital technologies and tools that will help prepare you for further study or career options related to Financial Administration. You will strengthen your skills while working on a career focussed project as an Industry Cadet - Financial Administrator.
Tourism
It’s all about Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland as a tourist destination so develop your knowledge of the City of Sales through the use of digital technologies and tools, that will help prepare you for further study or career options related to the Tourism industry. You will strengthen your skills while working on a career focussed project as an Industry Cadet – Tourism Visitor Support.
141.212 Financial toolkit (mathematics in practice) (15 credits)
Through authentic learning experiences, you will develop and expand your numeracy skills for your personal life, study and intended career choice.
181.221 Workplace readiness (communication in practice) (15 credits)
Through authentic learning experiences, you will develop and expand your literacy skills for your personal life, study and intended career choice.
Further training or study
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3).
Ready to secure your future?
*Free study for Level 3 may be available for 16 to 24 year olds (Youth Guarantee). All free study is subject to funding confirmation. Proof of residency status required. Entry criteria, and some costs, may also apply. Eligibility for student allowances or student loans may vary. Contact StudyLink for more information.
Information is correct as at 24 January 2023. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2023 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2023 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2023 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2023 are based on the 2022 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2023. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Te Pukenga is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.