Te Ara Pūtake New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
This programme is for those who want to begin study, but need to build confidence or brush up on skills. Students will choose from four pathways that align with their career goals, including Health, Social Services, Creative Industries, and Early Childhood. Students will gain essential academic knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed to succeed at higher levels of study.Students will be introduced to new ideas and concepts in a step-by-step way, building their confidence as we guide them along the way. Tutors support students at every stage of their journey, and there is an option of whānau-based delivery for Māori and Pacific students in the Health pathway. Classes range from lectures to small classes and labs (Health pathway), with a lot of online support.On completion of this programme, students will achieve a national qualification, the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4), and be able to apply for further study in their preferred career pathway.
About the provider
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.