New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3)

NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga

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

Nelson:

16 February 2026

20 July 2026
Length

17 teaching weeks plus 2 weeks of study break
Total credits

60
Fees

2025: $3,750 plus $130 Student Service Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies (2025; $2.17 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

NZ2863

Take the first step toward the future you've dreamed of - one skill at a time, we’re here to help you get there.

This programme is eligible for fees-free funding through either the Youth Guarantee(external link) or an internal NMIT scholarship. Our staff will automatically review each application to ensure the appropriate fees-free funding is applied, student levy will be included.

This is an approved Youth Guarantee programme.

Study and Career Prep Kharissa and Tiana v3 — Click on the image to read about Kharissa and Tiana's experience with a NMIT Study and Career Prep Programme.

Start your journey to a fulfilling career with the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3). This bridging programme equips you with essential academic literacy, communication, numeracy, and employment planning skills.

You will also develop research and presentation skills that will enable you to explore possible educational and career pathways and develop excellent study skills.

Graduates are well-prepared to:

Manage their learning and work effectively within teams.
Access specialised information to solve relevant, field-specific problems.
Communicate solutions across diverse media.
Develop personalised career and study plans that reflect their unique strengths and goals, which define their rangatiratanga.

It aims to give young people and mature learners returning to study the skills and confidence to further study at NMIT at Level 4+ or into entry-level employment.

Programme pathways

➜ New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways

Entry Requirements

All applicants must:

be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.

Information for applicants

The informal interview is designed to learn more about the applicant's background, experience, motivation, and ability to participate in, and successfully complete the programme.

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