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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways

New Zealand Skills and Education College

Subject area

General Education Programmes not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Duration

16 Weeks

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide people with the skills, capabilities, knowledge and attributes needed to progress and succeed in their field of study or employment pathway.

This qualification is for people intending to pursue further qualifications in their chosen field of study or employment pathway at New Zealand Qualifications Framework Level 4 or above.

The qualification acknowledges the primacy of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in programme design and delivery.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Academic Entry Requirements: There are no compulsory academic entry requirements, however learners enrolling are recommended to hold: NCEA Level 1 qualifications or equivalent. The minimum of step 3 Literacy and step 3 Numeracy on the Adult Learning Progressions or equivalent. English Language Entry Requirements: Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake the Programme which is taught and assessed in English. International students must meet the English Proficiency Outcomes for International students as set out in Appendix 2 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules (2013) Version 2. These can be accessed at www.nzqa.govt.nz

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

16 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
N/A N/A
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
N/A N/A
Total N/A N/A

StudyLink website – information about student loans

A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

N/A


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings $39,000
Earnings range $30,000 - $49,000
In employment 40%
In further study 23%
On a benefit 14%

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (09) 827 6100
Fax: (09) 827 2660
Email: nzqa@nzse.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nzse.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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