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Business 4
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 4)
BI1610
Course details
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Feb 2021Jul 2021
- One semester
- Full-time or Part-time
- $3,362*
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fees-Free Policy
- Level 4
- Hamilton City Campus or Ōtorohanga
Summary
This programme covers advanced business administration and computing skills for clerical, administrative or secretarial roles. Throughout the semester students will have the opportunity to put their learning into practice
through work experience in a local business.
What you will learn
In this course, you will learn the skills and knowledge to:
- Produce complex business documents
- Select, apply, and review appropriate business technologies and digital applications
- Use business financial applications, tools, and technologies
- Use systems to manage, maintain, and administrate processes and services
- Provide excellent customer service
- Work collaboratively as part of a team
- Solve challenges through problem-solving
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders
Learn within a workplace environment
The Wintec Centre for Business and Enterprise provides a simulated office setting, which means you learn skills and knowledge within an environment that reflects a real-life office setting.
Our highly qualified, industry-experienced tutors will guide you through the latest versions of software such as Microsoft Office as well as introducing you to a range of relevant web-based tools and applications.
As part of the course, you will undertake a work placement in an organisation.
Scheduling and workload
As a general guideline, you may be expected to attend Wintec up to 5-days-per-week (as a full-time student). You can attend any time between 8am and 7pm, Monday through to Friday. The maximum in-class time required is 16-hours-per week. In addition, you are expected to complete some self-directed study and/or work placement hours.
Career/further opportunities
By completing the Business 4 programme will be ready to work in office-related jobs such as a receptionist, office junior, administrator, records officer or data processor.
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Entry criteria
Candidates can gain entry to this programme by meeting one of the following criteria:
Based on your school achievement (secondary school study)
- 40 credits at NCEA Level 1; including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits;
- Or a recognised equivalent
Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)
- Completed the New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) Level 3;
- Or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2;
- Or a recognised equivalent qualification
Based on discretionary entrance
If you don’t meet any of the above options, and you think you have what it takes to complete this programme, you can apply for discretionary entrance. Your application may be accepted if you can demonstrate a good chance of success. Approval of discretionary entrance applications is decided by the relevant manager. If your application is approved, your acceptance into further programmes relies on you demonstrating success in this programme.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5, with no individual band score lower than 5; or equivalent.
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Pathways
Please check the entry criteria for each programme to see which course is the best level for you to begin with. The entry criteria information can be found on each of the programme pages here online. You can also contact us directly to discuss the appropriate level for you at info@wintec.ac.nz.
Your first day
Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.
Hamilton intake 2101 starting February 2021
Date: Thursday 11 February 2021
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: Events Room 1, City Campus
Hamilton intake 2102 starting July 2021
Date: Thursday 8 July 2021
Time: 9am-12pm
Venue: Events Room 1, City Campus
Ōtorohanga intake 2161 starting February 2021
Date: Wednesday 17 February 2021
Time: 9am-1pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Ōtorohanga intake 2162 starting April 2021
Date: Thursday 28 April 2021
Time: 9am-1pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Ōtorohanga intake 2163 starting July 2021
Date: Thursday 14 July 2021
Time: 9am-1pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Ōtorohanga intake 2164 starting September 2021
Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021
Time: 9am-1pm
Venue: To be confirmed
Prospectus (course guide)
The Wintec Prospectus (otherwise known as a course guide) outlines everything you need to know about Wintec. It contains information about the Wintec campuses, student life, and the programmes that are on offer.
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