School overview
Foundation Studies and Bridging Education
Our foundation and bridging programmes reflect a range of vocational pathways that give students skills and opportunities to get where they want to go, including Biodiversity, Nursing, Architecture, Business, Social Work, Sport, Recreation and Exercise, Screen Arts, and Art and Design.
Our programmes have been designed to support our students to become effective members of their communities and the workforce. This collaborative learning environment is a place where students from many different cultures, age groups and backgrounds can build life skills that will sustain them, their whānau, and communities.
Our lecturers guide students to develop the skills and knowledge that they need in order to progress academically and to build their confidence to achieve their career goals.
English Language
Our English programmes provide a diverse learning environment, with students from many different backgrounds and cultures. There are shared lunches, welcome ceremonies for new students, and student advisers who look after our international, refugee and permanent resident students.
We encourage students to practice what they learn in our language labs. Some of our English language programmes include work experience, and our language teacher programmes include teaching practice and classroom observation.
The Language Studies group is also home to our award-winning IELTS Test Centre, where English language students can take the IELTS test right here on campus. Students can also use this facility to demonstrate their English language ability for a programme of study or a job.
Liaison Interpreting
Students who are fluent in more than one language, and/or are already working or volunteering as an interpreter and want a formal qualification, can study liaison interpreting at Unitec to become a qualified interpreter.
Supported Learning
Our supported learning programmes help support those with a learning difficulty or disability to be independent and confident members of their communities by developing skills and knowledge for employment and enhancing personal development.
Programmes and study path
| PROGRAMME | LEVEL | DURATION | CAREER OPTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living and Working | 1 | Full-time for two years | Career opportunities will be developed individually, focusing on your individual preferences and strengths. |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) | 3 | Full-time for 16 weeks | Improve your English for work in a professional field or continue your studies. |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) | 3 | Full-time for 16 weeks | Improve your English for work in a professional field or continue your studies. |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) | 3 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available | Entry into further study at certificate or diploma level. |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) | 4 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available | Improve your English for work in a professional field or continue your studies. |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Applied Science | 4 | Full-time for 16-weeks or part-time options available | This programme prepares you for study toward a career in ecology, conservation, and biodiversity management |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Architecture | 4 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available. | This programme prepares you for study toward a career in architecture and architectural technology |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Art and Design | 4 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available. | This programme prepares you for further study toward a career in art and design in creative industries |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Business and Communication | 4 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available. | Entry into further study toward a career in media, communication, or business. |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Construction | 4 | Full-time for 16-weeks or part-time options available | This programme prepares you for further study toward a career in construction |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Engineering | 4 | Full-time for 16-weeks or part-time options available | This programme prepares you for study toward a career in engineering |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Health | 4 | Full-time for 16-weeks or part-time options available | This programme prepares you for study toward a career in nursing |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Screen Arts, Acting and Technical Production | 4 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available | Entry into further study toward a career in the media or performing and screen arts. |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Social Work | 4 | Full-time for 16-weeks or part-time options available | This programme prepares you for study toward a career in social work and community development |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Sport, Recreation and Exercise | 4 | Full-time for 16-weeks or part-time options available | This programme prepares you for study toward a career in exercise, sport coaching, and community sport and recreation |
| New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) | 5 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available. | Improve your English for work in a professional field or continue your studies. |
