Academic requirements

• NZ Certificate in Exercise (Level 4); or
• NCEA Level 2
• Applicants who are 20 years of age or more and do not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the programme on the basis of a portfolio of evidence of their ability to succeed on the programme and subject to an interview.

Health and professional criteria

All applicants are required to sign:

• A Police Vetting Service Request and Consent form; and
• A declaration that they are in good health (having no medical, physical or psychological conditions that would preclude working with vulnerable clients).

This request is consistent with industry expectations and the type of work undertaken whilst on the programme or as a graduate of the programme.

If the declaration identifies any issue that may impact on the applicant’s ability to complete the programme, the applicant can discuss these with the Programme Coordinator at an information session. EIT | Te Pūkenga reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s Police record or health difficulties be such that they would be considered unsuitable for the type of work undertaken whilst on this programme or by graduates of this programme. The guidelines on which this decision will be based are the relevant professional association or industry requirements.

English language entry requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. For international applicants, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:

• Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to NZQA conditions)
• Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4 with any endorsement)
• IELTS Academic score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment
• Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores

You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

• CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
• RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. Please contact the Programme Coordinator to discuss this option BEFORE you enrol.

Please note recognising prior learning may reduce your study load in this programme and impact on your ability to receive funding.

For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact Sue Jackson, the Programme Administrator, on 06 830 1521 or email sjackson@eit.ac.nz.

Transfers/cross credits

A similar qualification may be delivered at a number of other tertiary institutes around New Zealand. If you were to transfer to one of those other institutes you may be granted academic credit for some of the papers completed successfully while studying at EIT | Te Pūkenga, but this is at the discretion of the other institute.

Please note: Fees are not transferable between institutes.

Academic requirements

• NZ Certificate in Exercise (Level 4), or
• Meet the NCEA Level 2, or
• Provide evidence of achievement at an equivalent level

Health and professional requirements

All applicants are required to:

• Submit a Police Vetting Service Request and Consent form; and
• Sign a declaration that they are in good health (having no medical, physical or psychological conditions that would preclude working with vulnerable clients).

If the declaration identifies any issue that may impact on the student’s ability to complete the programme, the student can discuss these with the Programme Coordinator at an information session. EIT | Te Pūkenga reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s police record or health difficulties be such that they would be considered unsuitable for the type of work undertaken whilst on this programme or by graduates of this programme. The guidelines on which this decision will be based are the relevant professional association or industry requirements.

English language entry requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:

• New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (any endorsement)
• IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0
• PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
• International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)

Entry with credit

You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

• CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
• RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

CC and RPL cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. Please contact the Programme Coordinator to discuss this option BEFORE you enrol.

Please note recognising prior learning may reduce your study load in this programme and impact on your ability to receive funding.

For further information and enquiries about RPL and Cross Credit please contact international@eit.ac.nz.