Entry Requirements

To enrol in this micro-credential, you need to have NCEA Level 2, or equivalent.

You also need to:

• have access to learners to assess against standards
• have access to assessment materials from a Polytechnic, PTE, or your organisation, so that you can assess against assessment criteria
   

20 years old or over

If you are 20 years of age or over and do not hold the minimum entry requirements you will be eligible to be enrolled where your previous educational, work or life experience indicates you have a reasonable likelihood of success.

English language requirements

International students must also have an IELTS (Academic or General) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent.

Domestic students for whom English or Māori is not their first language must also have an IELTS (Academic or General) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent.

Learn more about English language requirements

International student and domestic students living overseas

You may study this micro-credential part-time if you're an international student living in New Zealand. You will need to be in paid employment with a valid work permit.

You cannot study this micro-credential if you're an international student living overseas, or a New Zealand citizen living overseas.

Learn more about studying as an international student

Online study 

This course is delivered online, so you will access all of the course content and submit assessments online. For online learning you need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable internet and a data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning