This is the ideal introduction if you’re interested in working in social services or education. The NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation [Level 4] programme is for people intending to pursue focused development in the skills, capabilities, knowledge and attributes needed to succeed at Level 4 or above, within the context of the social services, health and education sectors.

Campus EIT Hawke’s Bay, EIT Tairāwhiti

Starts February (Hawke's Bay only), July (Hawke's Bay & Tairāwhiti)

Contact Education/Social Science - Maree Leatherby Phone: 06 830 1108. Email: mleatherby@eit.ac.nzNursing - Kate Meikle Phone: 06 830 1520. Email: kmeikle@eit.ac.nz

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2018For New Zealand Citizens & Permanent Residents

NZ Certificate in Study & Career Preparation [Level 4]

A stepping stone into teaching, nursing or social workYou'll study two compulsory courses:

▶ Skills for Successful Tertiary Study ▶ Building Communication Competence

If you choose to study part-time you'll be advised to study these two compulsory courses first before enrolling in the elective courses, where you'll further develop skills and knowledge in the context of your special interest area.

With this certificate you'll learn how to:

▶ Locate, select and analyse relevant information from a variety of sources and apply to tasks and problems in your area of interest

▶ Work independently and collaboratively on academic tasks and problems

▶ Construct a reasoned and researched argument, communicated using a range of appropriate media

▶ Develop and critique a study and career plan that identifies specific long-term career goals

Please feel free to contact us by phone, email or private message us on Facebook for a chat about your study options. You can also visit our Taradale campus at any time to view EIT's facilities.

YOUR FUTURE CAREER AND STUDY OPPORTUNITIESUpon completion of this certificate you'll be well equipped to continue your study along pathways such as:

▶ Hauora Pathway Health Bachelor of Nursing or another degree or diploma related to health ▶ Te Hapāi Hāpori Pathway Social Work Bachelor of Social Work or another degree or diploma related to social work or working within

communities ▶ Te Hapāi Hāpori Pathway Education Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), or another education

related degree or diploma

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWNZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation

Level Level 4 Credits 60

Length 19 weeks full-time or equivalent part-time Fee $3,000 approximately

This is a guide only based on previous years. All costs quoted include GST and student services levy. Fees apply to New Zealand Citizens and New Zealand permanent residents only.

TIMETABLEYour study time will be made up of contact time (class times, tutorials, industry-based learning) and non-contact time (your own individual study time, online learning).

CONTACT TIMEOn-campus classes are usually scheduled between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday.

For a current timetable, please refer to eit.ac.nz/student services/timetable.

NON-CONTACT TIMEStudents should plan to spend 10 hours of study per course per week including scheduled classroom time.

ENTRY CRITERIA ▶ Achievement of NCEA Level 2, OR ▶ NZ Certificate in Study and Career

Preparation [Level 3], OR ▶ Evidence of ability to study at this Level. A

Literacy and/or Numeracy assessment may be part of the application process.

Applicants must supply a personal statement about their background, reasons for wanting to undertake the programme, and any factors that could impact on their study.

Computer literacy is highly recommended in order to be able to cope with the digital components of the courses. Student guidance and further details are provided in the application and enrolment information.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTAll applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level.

Those applicants whose first language is not English should have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall Academic score of at least 5.5 issued within the last two years with no less than 5.0 in any band or equivalent.

ENTRY WITH CREDITStandard EIT regulations apply. Thirty credits is the maximum that can be transferred into this programme.

ASSESSMENTSThe programme includes a wide range of assessment including group activities, online discussion, essays, presentations and reports.

THE EXPERIENCE YOU NEED & THE SUPPORT TO SUCCEEDWhen you study at EIT you’ll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead.

You’ll also be supported by lecturers and tutors who are here for you, within a learning environment where you are treated as an individual, not just a number. They’ll know your name and you’ll receive one-on-one attention to make sure you get the support to succeed.

KEY DATESINTAKE ONE - HAWKE'S BAY ONLY

Programme starts Monday, 19 February

Semester ends Friday, 29 June

INTAKE TWO - HAWKE'S BAY AND TAIRĀWHITI

Programme starts Monday, 23 July

Year ends Friday, 30 November

STATUTORY & EIT HOLIDAYS

Easter Friday, 30 March - Tuesday, 3 April Semester break Monday, 2 - Friday, 20 July

Semester One term break Monday, 16 - Friday, 27 April Semester Two

term break Monday, 1 - Friday, 12 October

Anzac Day Wednesday, 25 April HB Anniversary Friday, 19 October

Queen's Birthday Monday, 4 June Labour Day Monday, 22 October

© Eastern Institute of TechnologyDISCLAIMER: All information in this publication pertains to New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents, and is correct at the time of printing but is subject to change. EIT reserves the right to amend/withdraw programmes or courses. Fees for 2018 will be set by EIT Council by November 2017 and are subject to change. For the latest information, or for full programme entry requirements visit eit.ac.nz or phone 0800 22 55 348.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTSScholarships and grants make life easier by helping to cover your fees, other costs and living expenses while you study. You don’t always need to be an academic high-flyer to qualify.

EIT has a long list of scholarships for which you can apply. So if you would like to get financial help with your study, make sure you find out what’s available. You can also take a look online at the givME database available at EIT. It lists every scholarship and grant available in New Zealand.

STUDENT SERVICES LEVYThe Student Services Levy is a compulsory non-tuition fee that is charged to students enrolled at EIT. The levy is to contribute to the provision of quality student services that support learning. The funds received by EIT from the levy are ring-fenced, meaning they can only be spent on student services.

STUDENT LOANS AND ALLOWANCESStudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development. Apply well before your programme begins (even if you haven't been accepted yet) so you'll be ready to get your payments when you need them most. Check out studylink.govt.nz or phone 0800 88 99 00. A Student Allowance is a weekly payment to help you with living expenses. It doesn't have to be paid back. A Student Loan is made up of three parts – compulsory fees, course-related costs and living costs. You have to pay these back.

ENROLMENT INFORMATIONHOW TO ENROL

Complete the enrolment form that was included with this info pack and return with all required supporting documents.

Or apply online www.eit.ac.nzApply to StudyLink if applicable, even if you haven't been accepted on to your programme yet. Visit www.studylink.govt.nz.

You may be contacted and invited to an interview.

You will receive an acceptance letter with programme information including your start date. It may also include course selection forms. You need to complete and return them.

You will receive an invoice with payment details.Arrangements for full payment of enrolment fees must be made before the start of your programme.

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THE EXPERIENCE YOU NEED & THE SUPPORT TO SUCCEED

WORLD CLASS 'A' RATED TEACHING STAFFThe Tertiary Education Commission rates EIT as one of New Zealand’s top two institutes of technology and polytechnics for research. Our highly-qualified academics are leaders in their subjects, delivering the most up-to-date and relevant information to certificate, diploma, degree and postgraduate students. Attuned to ever-changing technologies, our tutors bring extensive work experience to teaching EIT’s certificate and other industry-tailored programmes.

EIT's lecturers are highly trained professionals with acute areas of expertise in social work, early childhood and primary education. Our staff also maintains close contact with other professionals through organisations such as ANZASW (Aotearoa/ New Zealand Association of Social Workers).

NAME QUALIFICATIONJillian Johnstone Education and Social Sciences Hawke's Bay Campus

NCALE (Educator), Dip Teaching (Tertiary), Master of Education (Adult Education)

Helen Stewart-Mackenzie Education and Social Sciences Hawke's Bay Campus

M.Ed (Early Years), Cert Tching Eng. as Additnl Lang, Nat Cert in Adult Ed & Training

Karlin Austin Education and Social Sciences Hawke's Bay Campus

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Jan Baynes Education and Social Sciences Hawke's Bay Campus

MTchLn (Distinction), BA, Dip Tchg

Rehia Whaanga Education and Social Sciences Tairāwhiti Campus

Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences, Certificate in Māori Performing Arts

NAME QUALIFICATIONMaria Pearson Nursing Hawke's Bay Campus

BPhEd, PGDipPE, MPhEd

Jan Lawrence Nursing Hawke's Bay Campus

RN, BN, Master of Mental Health (Nursing) - HB

Chris Drown Nursing Hawke's Bay Campus

RN, BN NCAET, PGCert HSc

Dorothy Isaac Nursing Tairāwhiti Campus

RN, N MHSc (Nursing)

Stephen Lawrence Nursing Tairāwhiti Campus

BSc Joint Hons(Botany/Zoololgy), PGCE

Dorothy Hayes Nursing Tairāwhiti Campus

MPhil, B.Ed., Dip.Tching, working on a Doctorate

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COURSE NO. BRIEF DESCRIPTION NO. OF CREDITS

NZQA LEVEL

SEMESTER OFFERED

COMPULSORY COURSES

SCP4.10 Skills for Successful Tertiary Study

To enable students to develop essential study skills required for higher level study.

15 4 HB 1&2

TC 2

SCP4.11 Building Communication Competence

To enable students to develop oral and written communication skills in a range of contexts.

15 4 HB 1&2

TC 2

Elective courses - Hauora Pathway

Field - Health

SCP4.14 Understanding the Human Body

To develop essential science knowledge and skills for further study in health.

15 4 HB 1&2

TC 1&2

SCP4.15 Applied Science for Health

To develop a career plan and the essential science and mathematical knowledge and skills for further study in nursing and health.

15 4 HB 1&2

TC 1&2

Elective courses - Te Hāpai Hāpori Pathway

Field – Social Work or Teaching

SCP4.12 Introduction to Education and Social Services

To introduce students to the competencies required to work in the education or social sector.

15 4 HB 1&2

TC 2

SCP4.13 Social Issues in Aotearoa New Zealand

To introduce students to a range of topical social issues and to explore the relationship between social issues and their effects on the individual.

15 4 HB 1&2

TC 2

NZ CERTIFICATE IN STUDY AND CAREER PREPARATION [LEVEL 4] 2018

SELECTION FORM

Name: .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

FULL-TIME STUDENTS: Please select both compulsory courses and both elective courses from the pathway you would like to enrol into (you should have FOUR courses ticked).

PART-TIME STUDENTS: Please select and complete both compulsory courses FIRST, before you enrol in the elective courses.

Course no Course TitleSemester 1 (February)

Semester 2 ( July)

Compulsory Courses

SCP4.10 Skills for Successful Tertiary Study

SCP4.11 Building Communication Competence

Elective Courses – Hauora Pathway

SCP4.14 Understanding the Human Body

SCP4.15 Applied Science for Health

Elective Courses – Te Hāpai Hāpori Pathway (Social Work or Teaching)

SCP4.12 Introduction to Education and Social Services

SCP4.13 Social Issues in Aotearoa New Zealand

I want to enrol at the Taradale Campus

I want to enrol at the Tairāwhiti Campus

Reminder:

Semester 1: this programme is offered in Hawke's Bay only (both pathways)

Semester 2: this programme is offered in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti (both pathways)

PLEASE DETACH THIS SELECTION FORM AND RETURN WITH YOUR ENROLMENT FORM, THANK YOU.