New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Practice and Applied Practice) (Level 5)

Entry criteria

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to this programme, applicants must meet the General, Special, or Discretionary Admission requirements, any Programme Specific Requirements, and the English Language Requirements.

General Admission

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age when the programme begins and meet one of the following:

• NCEA Level 2, including a minimum of 12 credits at Level 2 in each of four approved subjects; or
• Completion of four years of secondary education; or
• A recognised and relevant Level 4 qualification.

Applicants may also be considered if they hold:

• NCEA Level 3; or
  An approved qualification at Level 3 or above on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF), or equivalent.

Discretionary Admission

• Applicants aged 20 years or older who do not meet the academic entry requirements may be considered for admission. Entry may be granted based on:
  • A portfolio of evidence demonstrating their ability to succeed in the programme; and
  • A successful interview.

Programme Specific Requirements

All applicants must:

• Attend an information session with academic staff.
• Demonstrate written communication skills equivalent to a minimum of NZQA Level 3.
• Provide the names of two referees.
• Complete a Police Vetting consent form and declaration.

If Police Vetting identifies information that may affect a student's ability to complete the programme, applicants will have the opportunity to discuss this with the Programme Manager. SIT reserves the right to decline admission where a police record indicates the applicant may be unsuitable for placement or employment in the health and wellbeing sector. Decisions will be guided by relevant professional and industry requirements.

English Language Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency.

International applicants can meet this requirement through one of the following:

• Successful completion of a programme taught in English (subject to SIT's Determination of English Language Proficiency requirements).
• New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4) with any endorsement.
• IELTS Academic score of 5.5 overall, with no band lower than 5.0, achieved within the two years prior to enrolment.
• An accepted equivalent English language qualification.

Selection Process

Meeting the entry requirements does not guarantee admission.

Selection is based on:

• Academic achievement.
• Suitability for the programme.
• Availability of places.

Note:

1. Applicants may be required to attend an interview (in person or online) and provide evidence of prior qualifications or achievements.
2. Where applications exceed the number of available places, preference will be given to applicants who best meet the selection criteria. Eligible applicants who are not offered a place may be placed on a waiting list or referred to another programme.
3. Applications should be submitted by the published closing date. Late applications may be considered if places remain available.
4. All enrolments are approved at the discretion of the Programme Operations Manager in consultation with the Head of Faculty (or delegate) and relevant teaching staff.