Course details

New Zealand Immigration Advice Refresher Course
NZQF Level 7

About the course

Do you want to re-apply for your immigration adviser licence? If it’s been more than 12 months since you’ve graduated, or held your licence, you'll need to complete this course.

You have up to 12 months to do so, prior to re-applying for your license.

The course covers content from within the Graduate Diploma in New Zealand Immigration Advice. You'll cover current immigration law and policies as well as professional responsibilities.

Upon successfully completing the requirements you will receive:

Confirmation of Completion

You'll receive a Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Achievement Record when you've successfully completed the Refresher Course. No academic credit will be given.

To be eligible to receive the Achievement Record you'll need to participate in all coursework and successfully complete (pass) both assessments.

Assessments may take the form of written assessments, online tests and quizzes, case studies and online discussion forums. You will not be required to sit any examinations.

Entry requirements

You must have:

  • Hold a current Immigration Adviser Licence, OR
  • Have previously held an Immigration Adviser Licence, OR
  • Have completed an approved entry course (as defined by the Immigration Advisers Authority IAA), OR
  • Have completed an approved qualification (as defined by the Immigration Advisers Authority IAA), OR
  • Have been directed to complete the course by Immigration Advisers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal (IACDT) or the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA)

Applicants should check with the Immigration Advisers Authority regarding any licensing requirement to complete the Refresher course.

About the provider

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest tertiary provider in the Bay of Plenty and the third largest institute of technology in New Zealand. We are home to more than 14,000 students, more than 1,000 staff, and we offer more than 150 study options ranging from certificate to post-graduate level.

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