Learn English language skills for the workplace or further study
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Duration and study methods
Full-time for 16 teaching weeks, part-time available.
The maximum time to complete this programme part-time is 2 years. -
Start dates
February, May, July, October
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Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)Programme code: NZ3667 -
Credits
60 -
Locations
MIT Ōtara
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Domestic fees
$3,300 (approx.)
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International fees
NZD$5,700 (approx.)
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Free* study
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Programme highlights
This qualification is for those who want to use English for general purposes or gain entry into level 4 certificates.
You will learn the language skills and knowledge you need to participate in further study in a New Zealand tertiary context.
You will also develop the interpersonal and intercultural skills required to study, work and live in the multicultural environment of New Zealand.
This qualification allows the Aotearoa New Zealand community, employers and educational institutions to recognise the level at which you can use English for general or academic purposes.
You may be required to complete literacy and numeracy assessments as part of this programme.
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet the following entry criteria
- Hold an NZCEL Level 3 General or Academic or equivalent; or
- Have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0, with no scores below 4.5, or equivalent; or
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) score of high B1.
The applicant’s previous English learning experience and their current educational /learning goals will be established in a career conversation. A placement test and a writing sample will be collected prior to the career conversation. An assessment of the applicant’s level in speaking and listening will be determined during the conversation, and placement in the correct programme will be done accordingly.
General requirements
- Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident; or
- Hold a Certificate of Refugee Status and provide evidence of eligibility to study for the duration of enrolment; or
- Have an appropriate visa.
Provisional entry
Students who have attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the minimum entry requirements for a programme or training scheme may be eligible to be enrolled. Such decisions must consider any applicable pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School. Students who have not attained the age of 20 years and do not hold the required minimum entry requirements may also be eligible to be enrolled in exceptional circumstances where they can demonstrate capability for study at the required level. Such decisions must consider any applicable pre-requisites and will be made by the Head of School.
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Programme structure
You will need to complete the below four courses (60 credits):
843.325 Academic reading and writing skills (15 credits)
Read and understand a range of moderately complex written texts independently, and write a coherent text under test conditions.
843.326 Applied academic reading and writing (15 credits)
Read and understand a range of moderately complex written texts, and write a clear, connected text in an academic context.
844.331 Notetaking and presentations (15 credits)
This course will enable you to understand the main points and some specific details of moderately complex spoken monologues and to participate with some confidence in sustained spoken discourse on reasonably familiar topics relevant to an academic context.
844.332 Academic discussions (15 credits)
This course will enable you to understand and participate in moderately complex spoken interaction in an academic context.
Further training or study
This certificate builds on the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3).
Graduates may progress to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Academic), or gain entry to certificate programmes that have an entry requirement of 5.5 IELTS, particularly in baking, culinary and hospitality, engineering and trades, and business administration.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this certificate will have the English language skills to work in positions that require more complex language.
Ready to secure your future?
*Free study for Level 3 may be available for 16 to 24 year olds (Youth Guarantee). Free study for the first year of your Level 3 or above qualification may be available under the government’s fees-free study scheme. Visit feesfree.govt.nz for eligibility criteria and more information. Students must be eligible to study as a domestic student. 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 14 December 2022. 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.