New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Start your journey into higher education or employment with the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3). This programme equips you with practical skills, confidence, and knowledge to pursue further studies or step into the workforce.
While it's not equivalent to NCEA Level 3, successful completion will open doors to higher-level programs. Please see 'Pathways to Further Study' below to see where the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3), could take you.
Entry requirements
Domestic students
To apply for this programme, you must meet the following criteria
- General, special, or discretionary admission requirements; plus
- English language requirements; and
- You will need to complete a pre-entry Skills Review session.
General Admission
- You’ve completed at least 3 years of secondary school, and
- You’ll be 16 years old or older when the programme starts.
If you’re under 16, you’ll need to complete an Early Release Exemption form. For more information on this process please see The Ministry of Education’s website here.
Special Admission
- Show evidence of your work, life, or study experience (e.g., a previous qualification or job history).
- You’ll be 20 years old or older when the programme starts.
Discretionary Admission
- You’re under 20 and don’t meet the general admission requirements.
- Your application will focus on how prepared you are for study.
English Language Requirements
- NCEA Level 1 English: 8 credits
- IELTS (Academic) score of 5.0 in all bands from a single test within the last 2 years, or an equivalent qualification.
Skills review
To ensure you’re enrolled in the right courses, we conduct a skills review session. During this session, we will check your current reading, writing and maths skills and will give you the opportunity to talk to our friendly academic staff about your job plans and you can find out more about what Unitec can offer you. You can book your Skills Review session here.
For more information, download the programme regulations.
International students
To apply for this programme, you must meet the following criteria
- General, special, or discretionary admission requirements; plus
- English language requirements; and
- You will need to complete a pre-entry Skills Review session.
General Admission
- You’ve completed at least 3 years of secondary school, and
- You’ll be 16 years old or older when the programme starts.
If you’re under 16, you’ll need to complete an Early Release Exemption form. For more information on this process please see The Ministry of Education’s website here.
Special Admission
- Show evidence of your work, life, or study experience (e.g., a previous qualification or job history).
- You’ll be 20 years old or older when the programme starts.
Discretionary Admission
- You’re under 20 and don’t meet the general admission requirements.
- Your application will focus on how prepared you are for study.
English Language Requirements
- NCEA Level 1 English: 8 credits
- IELTS (Academic) score of 5.0 in all bands from a single test within the last 2 years, or an equivalent qualification.
Skills review
To ensure you’re enrolled in the right courses, we conduct a skills review session. During this session, we will check your current reading, writing and maths skills and will give you the opportunity to talk to our friendly academic staff about your job plans and you can find out more about what Unitec can offer you. You can book your Skills Review session here.
For more information, download the programme regulations.
About the provider
Unitec is New Zealand’s largest institute of technology offering a wide range of work-oriented programmes and short courses. We offer leading employment-focused education at our two campuses in Mt. Albert, and Waitākere. At Unitec we think the traditional view of spending hours in a lecture theatre is out-dated. And that's why we approach learning differently. With our unique combination of world-class theory and hands-on experience, you'll get the skills to meet the changing needs of employers. And because our tutors are industry-based, they know what it takes to make it in the real world. We offer a friendly and diverse learning environment with flexible study programmes, lots of support, and hands-on experience to build the skills you need for your career and your future.