Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Otago PolytechnicNew Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Dunedin Campus
Summary
About the programmeWhatever your background, this programme offers you the chance to improve your study skills and prepare for higher-level learning or employment. You'll study the following courses - Personal and Study Skills, Communication Skills, Work Action and Work Preparation.
You will study in a highly supportive and encouraging learning environment. Class sizes are small and our teachers are very approachable.
Along with improving your reading, writing, presenting, and computer skills, you will also gain valuable employability skills such as CV and interview preparation, and how to write a cover letter. You’ll also do some work experience which is made up of offsite work experience, guest speakers, industry visits, group volunteering or practical workshops on campus.
We also offer this programme with two other focuses: Health and Engineering. Please note that Youth Guarantee funding isn't available for the Health or Engineering focus. 16-24 years old?
If you are aged 16-24 and feel that school didn’t work out for you, you may be able to study this programme via our Youth Guarantee Scheme and pay no fees.
Entry criteria
Academic requirementsOpen entry As part of our application process, you'll take part in an informal discussion to gauge if the programme is the right fit for you, and to inform you of the range of support services available to you through Otago Polytechnic.
International students will be individually assessed to ensure they are ready for this study.
English Language requirementsIf English is not your first language, you must provide: New Zealand University Entrance OR Overall Academic IELTS 5.0 (no band score lower than 5.0) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
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