Entry criteria

A personal interview may be part of the application process.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 1, or provide evidence of achievement at an equivalent or higher level; or
• If over 20 years old and do not meet the entry requirements as above, be able to demonstrate interest in the industry and the potential to succeed.
• Have basic computer skills.

Entry process

Applicants with NCEA Level 1 or equivalent and evidence of or an attestation to basic computer skills are automatically accepted for an information session or interview.

The information sessions or interviews are conducted to ensure that the applicant is aware of the requirements of the programme and the industry to which it leads.

An up-to-date CV or a personal declaration will be required of those over 20 without NCEA to demonstrate their potential to succeed prior to the information session.

Acceptance onto the programme will be on a first come, first served basis following attendance at the information sessions.

English language entry requirements

Applicants for whom English is not their first language 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 successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3), approved scores on IELTS tests (Academic score of 5.5 with speaking and listening bands no lower than 5.5, and reading and writing bands no lower than 5.0.) or completion of accepted international equivalents.

English Language Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3), approved scores on IELTS tests (5.5 (Academic) in all bands), completion of accepted international equivalents, or completion of an EIT | Te Pūkenga assessment.

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 or Recognition of Prior Learning.

• Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (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 to be considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

You must apply prior to enrolment. RPL and Cross Credit cannot be awarded for a course if you are already enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the Institution at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications.

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