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

NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga

This means that you will now graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. Read more
Locations and dates

Nelson:

19 February 2024

Art and Design

19 February 2024

Health

22 July 2024

Counselling and Social Work

22 July 2024

Health
Length

19 weeks full-time including 2 weeks of study breaks
Total credits

60
Fees

2023: $2,792 plus $120 Student Services Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NZ2860

If you don't meet the entry requirements for a degree, like Nursing, Art and Design, Counselling or Social Work, or a diploma - this is the programme 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 degree or diploma.

What pathways can I choose?

There are three pathways to choose depending on what you want to do:

The Hauora Pathway for Health will prepare you for applying for the Bachelor of Nursing(external link) or other degree or diploma related to Health.

Te Hāpai Hāpori Pathway for Counselling and Social Work will prepare you for the Paetahi Tumu Kōrero Bachelor of Counselling(external link)(external link), the Bachelor of Social Work(external link) or a degree or diploma related to Counselling, Social Work or working with communities.

The Ngā Toi Pathway will prepare you for the New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Media(external link), Bachelor of Arts and Media(external link), New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design(external link) or Bachelor of Computer Generated Imagery(external link).

What courses make up the pathways?

The 60 credits to complete the programme includes two 15 credit courses that are core to all pathways and are compulsory.

The compulsory courses are marked with a C below (Skills for Successful Tertiary Study and Building Communication Competence).

You can then select two more 15 credit courses to make up the required 60 credits from the following pathway options:

The Hauora Pathway for Health, you can choose the courses called: Introduction to Health Studies and The Biophysical Basis of Health.
Te Hāpai Hāpori Pathway for Counselling and Social Work, you can choose the courses called: Introduction to the Counselling Profession and Introduction to the Social Work Profession.
The Ngā Toi Pathway for Arts and Design (Level 4) programme provides students with the basic knowledge and skills to pursue further study in the creative industries.

Course selection does not occur until after your application is with us and we will then talk to you about the courses you want to choose.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

A minimum of 40 credits NCEA Level 2 across four subjects including;

- Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above

- Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above

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

If you have undertaken a qualification or examination other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), NMIT will assess this for academic entry equivalency.

Alternative Entry

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry. This may include Recognition of Prior Learning. Contact NMIT for advice.

English language requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language they will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.(external link)

Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment.

• IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)

Structure and timetable