New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3)

Programme overview

This programme is open for applications for 2019.

This English programme prepares you for a career in many different industries, or for study on certificate level programmes including Construction Trade Skills, Business and Electrical Engineering.

Highlights

Learn how to listen, read, write and speak English in different situations
Get the language and study skills to succeed in academic study or community context
Prepare for further study in higher level certificate programmes
Gain an understanding of ethical, bicultural and social issues in NZ
Learn in a fast and flexible 16 week programme
Use the latest technology and apps to help you learn
Get access to great teachers and equipment (including a well-equipped Library, Language Learning Centre and computer labs)

After completing this programme, you will:

Have the language skills required to communicate in familiar situations with increasing independence and fluency.
Be able to continue your English language study with the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General, or Academic) (Level 4)

Career Options

Improve your English for work in a professional field or continue your studies.

Visit the Department of Language Studies

Annual Tuition Fees

Domestic/NZ students
$3,111 (NZD)
(Approximate fee only. View options for funding your study and fees-free eligibility)

International students
$8,000 (NZD)
(Approximate fee only. Find out more about the costs of studying in New Zealand)

Semester Dates

2018
Term 2A: 23 Jul 18 - 25 Nov 18
Term 2B: 24 Sep 18 - 3 Feb 19

2019
Term 1A: 25 Feb 19 - 30 Jun 19
Term 1B: 29 Apr 19 - 1 Sep 19
Term 2A: 22 Jul 19 - 24 Nov 19
Term 2B: 23 Sep 19 - 2 Feb 20

For course and class timings, refer to the specific course webpage. For StudyLink purposes please ensure your application states your earliest course start date.

Downloads and resources

Full programme regulations - New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) (PDF, 436 KB) Order a personalised study guide Scholarships and awards For Māori students For Pacific students

Admission requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme begins
A New Zealand Certificate in English Language (General) (Level 3) or equivalent, or achieve an appropriate score on Unitec's Language Studies English Language Placement Test.

Don’t meet these requirements? We also accept:

Sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Courses and timetables

For more details on the courses, please click on the course names below. Please note that our systems are updating with new course timetable information for 2019; please check back again soon.

Courses	Credits	Aim
Oral & Text-based Skills (L3) (EAPL3150)	30.0 credits (0.25 EFTS)	This course develops the language skills required for students to participate effectively at CEFR low B2 level in routine academic English language contexts.
English for Academic Purposes (L3) (EAPL3151)	30.0 credits (0.25 EFTS)	To develop students? English language skills to enable them to communicate with some independence and fluency in order to participate in routine academic English language contexts at CEFR low B2 level.
English for Social and Community Purposes (L3) (EAPL3153)	30.0 credits (0.25 EFTS)	This course develops students’ English language and cultural skills to enable them to communicate with some independence and fluency in real world contexts in New Zealand society.