This is an open entry programme which means no formal qualifications are required. You must be aged 16 or over and you are required to have a reasonable reading level in order to cope with the programme and to carry out written instruction.

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.

Information session

An information session is recommended as it is an opportunity for us to clarify what is involved in the programme and to get to know you, as a potential learner, to make sure the programme is right for you.

English language entry requirements

All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. 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 3 with any endorsement)
• IELTS Academic score of 5.0, with no band score lower than 5.0, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment
• Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores
• Completion of an EIT | Te Pūkenga assessment

If you wish to receive credit recognition from previous studies or experiences, you can do so by applying 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.

Please identify any credit you may wish to be considered as part the programme at application. 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 the Programme Administrator, Sue Jackson, on 06 830 1521 or email sjackson@eit.ac.nz.