Micro-Credentials

The micro-credential programmes have been developed to meet specific needs within an industry, and are targeted to those working already within that industry. This current Wintec offering has been developed in conjunction with the automotive and personal lending industries to ensure employees have the skills and knowledge to meet the increasing need for best-practice, high-standard service. 

The micro-credential series includes: 

• Personal Lending Skills (Automotive Industry)
• Contractual Requirements (Automotive Industry)
• Legal Context (Personal Lending) 

While learners do not need to be working in the automotive industry, it is expected that most learners enrolling into these micro-credentials will be working in the industry and come with varying levels of knowledge and experience.

Candidates are required to have gained:

a) 24 credits at NCEA Level 1 including 12 credits in English or Māori, 10 literacy credits (5 credits in reading and writing) and 10 numeracy credits at NCEA Level 1 or above; or 

b) A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 3; or 

c) Equivalent. 

Special admission

Candidates who have not met the entry criteria but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for special admission at the discretion of the Centre Director. 

English language requirements 

Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent.

Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.

At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.

Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us.  Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.