• NCEA Level 1, and
• 36 NCEA credits at Level 2 including 12 credits in English at Level 2 and 12 credits of a relevant science (biology, chemistry or physics) at Level 1, or
• Level 2 or above qualification demonstrating ability in English, mathematics and relevant science (biology, chemistry or physics), or
• New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care [Level 3]

Or

For adults students:

• Evidence of ability to study at a tertiary level, and
• Evidence of the equivalent English and science knowledge as applies to school leavers, listed above.

Other Requirements

• Practical requirements: applicants must be able to carry out physical activities within the Animal Room and work placement to fulfil the requirements of the programme.  Applicants must also have no objection to working with animals, dissection of animal body parts, body fluids and cadavers. EIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s physical ability or inability to work in this environment prevent them carrying out practical activities required to fulfil the requirements of the programme. These practical requirements will be discussed and confirmed during the information session.
• Good character requirement
  • ALL applicants are required to provide a completed CRIMINAL DECLARATION Form.
  • EIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s police record be such that they would be considered unsuitable for working at an animal care facility. Applicants with convictions for dishonesty or drug offences will likely be considered unsuitable.

Information Sharing Session

Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be required to attend an information sharing session to discuss information about the programme, ascertain whether previous experience working with animals meets the recommended five days at appropriate businesses and to communicate expectations regarding the programme.

Applicants who meet the entry requirements will be selected in order of application.

English Language Entry Requirement

Applicants must have an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the programme.  This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including schooling in New Zealand, successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language, approved scores on IELTS tests or completion of accepted international equivalents. Specific scores for IELTS and New Zealand Certificates in English Language are as follows:

• IELTS 5.5 Academic (no band score lower than 5)
• NZCEL Level 3 with the Academic endorsement

For acceptable alternatives refer to the English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.