New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Creative Practice

Programme highlights

If you want to study at higher certificate, diploma or degree and need to improve your academic study skills, this programme is for you.

No matter what your age, if you are looking to get into study, this programme offers different pathways to best prepare you and give you the confidence to succeed on your chosen career pathway.

Studying the programme full-time involves 17 weeks of classes. You can also study part-time.

Key facts

Start Month(s) February; July
Study Location(s) MIT Otara
Level 4
Domestic fees $3,000 (approx)
Youth Guarantee
Programme Code NZ2860
Duration

19 weeks (full-time), one year (part-time)
Study Method 19 weeks (full-time), one year (part-time)
Credits 60
International Fees $7,600 (approx)
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship
Qualification New Zealand Certificate
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Information is correct as at August 2017. Programme fees 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 on this website are based on the indicative 2018 fee structure. [Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2018 are based on the 2017 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2018.] All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. If your fees are paid by credit card, a credit card fee will be payable in addition to programme fees. 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 accredited under the provisions of the Education Act 1989.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have:

Academic requirements

A minimum of 40 credits at NCEA level 2 across four subjects

Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:

  • 5 credits in reading
  • 5 credits in writing

Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:

  • achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects or
  • unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626 and 26627- all three required)

For applicants 20 years of age and over there are no minimum academic requirements.

OR

Completed a Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) or equivalent foundation learning programme

AND

General Requirements

For some contextualisations, applicants must be physically capable of completing the practical aspects of the programme in a setting appropriate to the context. For example in a trade workshop, worksite, workplace environment, nursing and/or health related setting.

Note: If an applicant wishes to progress to a nursing or health programme, police vetting will be required at that time.

English Language Entry Requirements

Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English.

Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of their English language competency.

English Language Requirements for International Students

International students are required to meet the minimum English language requirements for this level programme as detailed on the following NZQA webpages:

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table/

AND

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/programme-approval-and-accreditation/8/18/

If an applicant was not born or schooled in New Zealand and wishes to progress to a nursing or health programme, an IELTS (Academic) or ELP test plus speaking assessment is required at that time, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each band.

Applicants who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements may be eligible to be enrolled in exceptional circumstances. Such decisions will be made by the appropriate Dean and will be determined on a case by case basis.

Entry Process

An orientation/counselling session will be available for all applicants to:

  • ensure applicants are well informed about the programme’s demands and requirements.
  • counsel the applicant on the appropriate choice of programme.
  • determine whether the programme is appropriate for the applicant’s needs and/or proposed career path.
  • determine whether any specific support is required.

Orientation/counselling sessions will be contextualisation specific. The guidance and support of Whanau, family members or support people is encouraged at this session.

The suitability of the programme to meet the applicant’s needs may be established through an initial literacy and numeracy assessment.

International students

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Programme structure

Preparation for students to study successfully at tertiary level.

Interpret information from a variety of sources:

  • Produce written work centred around different subjects or occupations
  • Access and use information technologies for academic and/or workplace purposes.
  • Evaluate opportunities and develop a plan for study and career pathways relevant to a chosen field.

Enable students to effectively use a variety of communication strategies to support their learning and their future career pathways in Aotearoa/New Zealand:

  • Demonstrate reflective self-management skills for study.
  • Communicate and collaborate as a speaker and as a listener in a learning group.
  • Identify and explain how culture influences communication in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
  • Use selected communication technologies appropriately within an academic and/or vocational context.

Enable students to progressively apply, consolidate and demonstrate the skills and knowledge through real-world learning experiences in order to meet the varied demands of their personal life, study and intended career destination.

Key dates

To find the start date of your programme intake listed above, please view the Academic year and key dates.

Further training or study

Further study at certificate, diploma and degree level

Offered by

Faculty of Creative Arts - School of Visual Arts

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Need help applying?

We're here to support you to succeed.

If you need help with applying or advice on choosing a programme, our Information and Application Centre is here to give you guidance.

Send us a message, call us on 0800 62 62 52 or come in and see us.

Information is correct as at August 2017. Programme fees 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 on this website are based on the indicative 2018 fee structure. [Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2018 are based on the 2017 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2018.] All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. If your fees are paid by credit card, a credit card fee will be payable in addition to programme fees. 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 accredited under the provisions of the Education Act 1989.