Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
By completing this qualification, you will be able to:
This programme offers the best of both worlds; the flexibility of online study through Open Polytechnic combined with the benefits of local campus access at WITT. You'll study online, from anywhere around the region and as a WITT learner, you'll also have the option to:
To ensure a smooth online learning experience, you'll need:
Unsure if your current setup meets these requirements? Contact us before you enrol - we're here to help you prepare for your studies.
IELTS Academic: Overall 5.5; Band minimum 5; Listening 5; Reading 5; Writing 5; Speaking 5.
General AdmissionTo be admitted to this programme applicants must hold one of the following:
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits; or a recognised equivalent; a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above.
Special AdmissionAny ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. Te Pūkenga works with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme.
Discretionary AdmissionAny ākonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme may be eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.
English Language RequirementsAll applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.
International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.
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