Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) Education and Social Sciences
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Summary
This certificate course is aimed at those who have an interest in helping others.
You will learn self-awareness, gain self-insights and learn the necessary interpersonal communication skills needed to work in the social services sector. You will explore your own cultural identity and that of others.
This certificate is the ideal place to start if you are considering a career in the ‘helping professions’ including social work, community work, mental health and addiction services, youth work, counselling or iwi social services.
If you want to pathway into the Bachelor of Applied Social Work (Level 7) this programme is for you If you want to pathway into the Bachelor of Applied Counselling (Level 7) this programme is for you If you want to gain employment in the social services sector, this programme is for you.
This programme will give you the confidence to study at a tertiary level and go on to pathway into degree-level programmes or occupational options in a career pathway of your choice.
If you are Māori or Pasifika, find out how you could be supported on your MIT journey with Te Ara Oranga.
Entry criteria
General
Open entry for domestic students
There are no academic requirements that need to be met to enter this programme.
International students: English language entry requirements
For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules.
International students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 is required. Equivalent acceptable evidence can be seen at the following NZQA link.
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