New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Construction

Certificate

Are you interested in preparing for further study in construction? The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is your start to an exciting future in the construction and infrastructure industries.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$3,300 per year

International Fees

$12,688 per year

About this course

Please note this programme will not be taking enrolments in 2024.

This programme is ideal if you want to go on to higher-level study in construction at Unitec. You'll gain the literacy, math, and basic construction principles required to enter our construction programmes.

Highlights

16-week programme full-time: Speed your way into the NZ Diploma in Architectural Technology, NZ Diploma in Construction*, or Bachelor of Construction
*Cross-credits into these programmes: you'll need fewer credits to gain this qualification.
Tailored content for the construction diploma and bachelor: this means the content is highly relevant to the programme you want to enter.
In this programme you'll already be a part of a Construction student body: you'll be learning with other aspiring construction managers, property developers and/or quantity surveyors.
A mix of classroom sessions, practical activities, guest speakers, discussions, presentations and online learning.
A chance to engage with Unitec's marae, a great setting to explore matarangi Maori and the role of culture in communication.

Where to from here?

Graduates of this programme can apply for further study in Unitec's construction programmes:

Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics, Construction Management, or Property Development): graduates with a B- average or above can apply for any major of this programme
New Zealand Diploma Construction: graduates can apply for this programme and gain up to 30 cross-credits available
New Zealand Diploma Architectural Technology: graduates can apply for this programme and gain up to 30 cross-credits available

Please note: International students who graduate will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements:
For this programme, you will need:

A minimum of 4 years secondary education;
Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
48 or more NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
- 12 credits or more in Mathematics preferably achievement standards in algebra, calculus or trigonometry;
- 12 credits or more in English at NCEA level 1 or higher;
If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:
- After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.
- A B- average or above in the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) Engineering pathway (FSTU 3926 Identity and Communication, FSTU 3922 Physics, FSTU3914 Maths Algebra, FSTU3912 Intro to Algebra), or;
- Equivalent credits from appropriate trades training and/or demonstrated skills and experience, or;
- A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge: 120 credits in best 4 subjects at AS level plus a D grade or higher in IGCSE English and a D grade or higher in AS Maths), or;

English requirements for international students:

If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:

Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or;
The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied)

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

Don't meet these requirements?

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Study locations

Mt Albert

Career pathways

- This programme prepares you for further study toward a career in construction

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