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Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Bachelor of Engineering Pathway)
Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Bachelor of Engineering Pathway)

Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Bachelor of Engineering Pathway)

  • ID:CPIT640091
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (NZD)

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • 40 credits NCEA Level 2, including 10 Level 1 Literacy credits and 10 Level 1 Mathematic credits (with a strength in Algebra for the Engineering Pathway and Numeracy for other pathways)

Or

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

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.

Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace. Contact Ara for advice.

English requirements

  • If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
  • Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.

OR

  • If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
  • If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the AraExamination Centre or in your home country.
  • IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
  • Overall IELTS requirements 6.0 academic: speaking 5.5, reading 5.5, writing 5.5, listening 5.5.

Course Information

Please note: the majority of courses within this programme are only available in Christchurch. Please check with the Department of Engineering and Architectural Studies for more information.

  • Prepare for higher level study in engineering.
  • This programme is a pathway for the Bachelor of Engineering Technology.
  • It covers skills for academic study, engineering maths and engineering physics.

Successful completion of this qualification does not guarantee entry to the pathway programme of study. Entry requirements for these programmes still apply.

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

  • Upon successful completion of this programme, you can continue your studies with the Bachelor of Engineering Technology.
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • The certificate will introduce you to engineering and prepare you for further study by developing your skills for academic study.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance/year: 700 NZD/ per year

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