New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) - Social Services
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-02-17 | - |
| 2025-06-27 | - |
Program Overview
The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) - Social Services program at NorthTec is a 19-week program that equips learners with basic academic skills and prepares them for further studies or career pathways in the social services field. The program focuses on developing strong study skills, communication abilities, numeracy, digital literacy, and research and presentation competencies. Successful graduates will possess the ability to manage their learning and work individually and collaboratively, apply knowledge from diverse sources to relevant tasks and problems, solve problems and communicate solutions effectively, and evaluate opportunities and chart a path in a field of study and employment aligned with their aspirations and skills.
Program Outline
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) - Social Services - NorthTec:
Degree Overview:
- This 19-week program, offered in Whangārei, aims to equip learners with basic academic skills and prepare them for further studies or career pathways in the social services field.
- The program focuses on developing strong study skills, communication abilities, numeracy, digital literacy, and research and presentation competencies.
- Successful graduates will possess the ability to:
- Manage their learning and work individually and collaboratively.
- Apply knowledge from diverse sources to relevant tasks and problems.
- Solve problems and communicate solutions effectively.
- Evaluate opportunities and chart a path in a field of study and employment aligned with their aspirations and skills.
Careers:
- This program equips learners with foundational skills and knowledge relevant to various social services professions.
Other:
- Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or an accepted international equivalent.
- The full course fee is $822 for domestic students and $12,500 for international students in 2023. Fees may vary slightly in 2024.
- The program's emphasis on foundational skills and career exploration supports learners in making informed decisions about their future education and employment pathways.
Fees:$843 (2024) $822 (2023) | Fees Free with Youth Guarantee InternationalInternational Fees:$12,500 (2024) InternationalInternational Fees:$12,500 (2023)
Entry Requirements:
New Zealand Students:
- Must be at least 16 years old at the time the program commences.
- Must be able to understand, follow, and respond to instructions given in English.
- Must be physically able to complete the program-specific outcomes.
International Students:
- Must be at least 16 years old at the time the program commences.
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
- Must be physically able to complete the program-specific outcomes.
- Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
New Zealand Students:
- Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English by meeting one of the following criteria:
- Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
- Have successfully completed an NCEA Level 2 qualification with a minimum of 12 credits in English (or an equivalent qualification).
- Have achieved a score of at least 5.0 on the IELTS academic test, with no band score lower than 5.0.
- Have achieved a score of at least 50 on the TOEFL iBT test, with a minimum of 17 in each of the four sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing).
International Students:
- Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English by meeting one of the following criteria:
- Have achieved a score of at least 6.0 on the IELTS academic test, with no band score lower than 6.0.
- Have achieved a score of at least 80 on the TOEFL iBT test, with a minimum of 20 in each of the four sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing).
- Have completed an English language program that is recognized by NorthTec as equivalent to the IELTS or TOEFL requirements.
