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NZ Diploma in Environmental Management (Terrestrial strand) [Level 5]
Environmental Management for a Sustainable Future
Equip yourself for a role in the exciting and ever-expanding world of environmental management.
From the preservation of our beautiful natural resources to sustainable farming, EIT’s new NZ Diploma in Environmental Management will equip you with the knowledge and skills to participate in and manage environmental projects, be they community or government driven.
This diploma will prepare you for roles in Conservation, Resource Management, Environmental Research and Consulting. The diploma leads into the NZ Diploma in Environmental Management (Terrestrial strand) [Level 6], after which, EIT has arrangements for those who want to continue study for an environmental science or management degree.
Outline
The programme focuses on environmental issues, their impact on societies and ecosystems, and their mitigation. You will learn practical skills in data collection and surveying methods to monitor a range of environmental contexts. The terrestrial strand will equip you with knowledge of biology, ecology and organism monitoring.
Subject Areas
- Sustainability – principles, models, futures
- Environmental conservation in Aotearoa and globally
- Community, government, council, iwi, individual roles in environmental conservation
- Environmental sampling – methods, data analysis, reporting
- Flora and fauna of Aotearoa
- Introduction to environmental science
- Introduction to biology of plants and animals
- Introduction to earth science
- Introduction to ecology and biodiversity
Career Opportunities and Outcomes
Possible job and career opportunities can include:
- Park ranger, environmental consultant/technician, conservation officer, environmental researcher, resource management adviser/consultant
On completion of the NZ Diploma in Environmental Management (Terrestrial strand) [Level 5] you may choose to study the NZ Diploma in Environmental Management (Terrestrial strand) [Level 6], after which, EIT has arrangements for those who want to continue study for an environmental science or management degree.
Dates
There are two entry dates per year:
- February
- July
Entry
Entry Requirements
● Successful completion of a Level 3 certificate (minimum 42 credits at Level 3); or
● Successful completion of the NZ Certificate in Sustainable Primary Production [Level 4]; or
● An equivalent qualification.
For applicants 20 years or older without any of the above academic criteria, evidence of relevant knowledge and experience, and the ability to undertake tertiary study at diploma level is required. In this case the applicant will be required to participate in an enrolment interview with the purpose of verifying the evidence.
In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the NZ Diploma in Environmental Management (Terrestrial strand) [Level 5] where they supply evidence to satisfy the Programme Coordinator of their ability to succeed on the programme.
English Language Entry Requirement
All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level.
Those applicants whose first language is not English should have gained NZCEL Level 4 or have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent as per NZQA guidelines).
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 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 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
● 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.
Applications for RPL for a course should be made prior to enrolment in that course and no later than two weeks after the start of the course.
For further information and enquiries about RPL please contact the Programme Secretary, Diana Morris, on 06 830 1057.
Academic Learning Services
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Scholarships
EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.