New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Level 6)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
This programme provides the third year in the pathway of landscape education offered at Wintec. After training in the principles and processes of landscape design through level 4 and 5, students are competent designers and have the basics of project management learnt.
This programme gives students the chance to develop their own independent design process and style through project work in more specialised areas.
Through work placement and on job training students are able to immerse themselves in the real-life work environment, gaining practical interpersonal skills, and will benefit from mentorship from professionals in industry.
Tutors become facilitators in the education process, challenging students thought processes and coaching their ideas, as the students pathways into the landscape profession. Students will also gain real exposure to project management through work placement installation projects, where they will document and manage the build processes.
This real-world exposure will not only solidify the students' knowledge of the building process, pricing and client negotiations but also advance their design skills through seeing their design come to fruition.
Entry requirements
a) Candidates are required to have: i. New Zealand Diploma in Landscape (Level 5) with strand in Design OR Construction; or equivalent; or ii. Equivalent industry experience consisting of 2 years proven industry employment with verified design or construction portfolio.
Special Admission Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success1 may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.
Provisional Entry Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee.
Selection Criteria Candidates without relevant qualifications may be required to participate in an interview and selection process. The following may be considered in the selection process: i. The completion of a Study Skills Assessment to demonstrate the level of academic skill necessary to successfully complete the programme. ii. Previous experience working in the landscape design or construction sector. May include previous employment or voluntary work. iii. Personal qualities such as responsibility, teamwork and practical skills. iv. An aptitude for working in a public environment demonstrated through a reference from an employer where a candidate has worked with the public, or from a teacher attesting to social skills.
English Language Requirements Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 in the academic band, with no individual band score lower than 5.5; or equivalent.
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.