Entry Criteria
Entry criteria are designed to help ensure that every student has the best opportunity for success in their chosen field of study.
Many programmes are Open Entry, with no formal qualifications required to gain entry while some programmes require a certain level of NCEA (Secondary School) credit to gain entry.
For applicants over 20 years of age these NCEA criteria may be waived, provided that the applicant can demonstrate life and/or work experience showing that they could enter the programme with a reasonable chance of success.
Where there is doubt around an applicants’ readiness to succeed, they may be required to have an interview, or pre-entry assessment. In some cases the applicant may be required to complete an introductory course.
Provisional Entry
Applicants, including those under 20 years of age, who are close to meeting the academic Entry Criteria may be considered for provisional entry, subject to an interview with the Programme Coodinator. Students granted provisional entry can enrol but may need to follow an agreed learning support plan.
EIT Tairāwhiti welcomes enquiries from anyone motivated and interested in tertiary study. If you have any questions or concerns about meeting the Entry Criteria, please contact our friendly Student Services team for advice.
Credit Transfer
If you have already gained credits elsewhere, you can apply to have that credit transferred to your programme. The course or unit standard may have been completed as part of another EIT Tairāwhiti programme, a programme at another tertiary institution or from secondary school (eg STAR or Gateway).
Recognition of Prior Learning
Relevant knowledge and skills gained through work experience and/or previous study may also be recognised for credit. Contact our Student Services team for advice and referral.