New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Environmental Management) (Level 4)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-29 | - |
| 2024-03-18 | - |
| 2024-06-24 | - |
| 2024-08-05 | - |
Program Overview
This 17-week full-time or two-year part-time online program in Environmental Management consists of four 15-credit papers. Assessments include essays and online tests. Graduates may find entry-level environmental positions or progress to higher-level studies.
Program Outline
Outline:
Program Length:
17 weeks full-time, up to two years part-time
Intakes:
Four per year (see Key Details section for dates)
Structure:
This program consists of four papers, each worth 15 credits: ENV401 Introduction to Ecology and Conservation ENV402 Marine Ecology and Freshwater Ecology EVN403 Resource Management and Environmental Law ENV404 Conservation Management
Assessment: Assessments are typically essays and online tests (essay, short answer, and multiple-choice questions).
Teaching: The program is delivered fully online and uses the Blackboard learning management system. Students have access to facilitators via email who will respond within 48 hours on weekdays.
Careers: Graduates may find entry-level/assistant environmental positions in areas such as:
- Regional or local authorities
- Environmental monitoring/testing
- Relevant government departments
- Farming industry Students may also progress to higher-level studies like the Bachelor of Environmental Management at SIT.
Other:
- Students must have a computer with internet access to participate in this program.
- A progress report is sent out 6-8 weeks after the end of each intake.
- The program offers a flexible study path, allowing students to select the number of papers they wish to complete per intake.
Entry Requirements:
Domestic Applicants:
School leavers:
- Minimum age of 17 years at the time of enrolment.
- Minimum of NCEA Level 2 attained with relevant achievements in environmental management or science related standards.
Mature applicants (Over 20 years):
- Successful completion of a program like NCEA Level 3 with a relevant focus.
- OR One or more years of relevant work experience in the environmental field.
- Admission is based on program regulations reviewed by the Head of Faculty and Program Manager.
- Personal motivation and a belief in one's ability is key.
Citizenship/Visa requirements:
- New Zealand Citizen.
- New Zealand Resident
- Permanent Resident. This can be demonstrated through:
- **NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance.
- International Baccalaureate or A-level certificates with English language instruction.
- recognized English language teaching certification
- Completion of primary and three years of secondary education in an English-speaking country.
- bachelor's degree or higher-level qualifications
- proficiency tests:
- IELTS Academic or General (5.5 overall with no band below 5)
- TOEFL (Paper-based: 530 with essay score of 4.5; Internet: 46 with writing 14)
- Cambridge English B2 First (162 overall, 154+ in each skill)
- New Zealand Certificate English for Speakers of Other Languages: Level 3 (Academic or Applied)
- *Pearson English Test Academic: 42+ (no band below 36)**
- Language Cert B2: 25+/50 in every skill with S pass
- Trinity Integrated Skills English II with no band less than Pass
Additional Notes:
- The Entry and Language requirements mentioned here are based on the program offered by Southern Institute of Technology (SIT). Other institutions offering similar programs could have different criteria.
