This programme is for those who want to begin study, but need to build confidence or brush up on skills. Students will choose from five pathways that align with their career goals, including: Health, Social Practice, Creative Industries, Early Childhood, and the Open pathway for general subjects and skills.
Students will gain essential academic knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed to succeed at higher levels of study.
Students will be introduced to new ideas and concepts in a step-by-step way, building their confidence as we guide them without holding their hand along the way. Classes range from lectures to small classes and labs (Health pathway), with a lot of online support. Tutors will support students at every step of their journey, and there is an option of whānau based delivery for Māori and Pasifika students in the Health pathway.
On completion of the programme students will achieve a national qualification, the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4), and be able to apply for further study in their preferred career pathway.
All students will enrol in two core modules plus another two modules from their chosen pathway. The core modules are:
Explore our pathway options below.
This prepares students for a range of higher-level study pathways, including information technology and business. This pathway gives students an opportunity to get involved in project planning and design thinking in their selected career field and has a strong digital technologies component. This pathway is offered in both semesters of the year.
The health pathway prepares students for further study in nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy, sports science, or other health-related programmes.
Students will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the human body, wellness, and human development. If students would like to learn in a whānau-based Māori and Pacific classroom environment, they can enrol into Te Tūāpapa Hauora.
This pathway is offered in both semesters of the year. Read more about the Centre for Health and Social Practice.
Sport health (an option within the health pathway)
The sport health pathway is offered at our Rotokauri Campus in the Centre for Sports Science and Human Performance. Students will study health with a sport and recreation focus. They will learn about anatomy and physiology, nutrition, teamwork, and leadership.
This option will suit students who want to pursue a sport and exercise science career. Read more about Sport and Exercise Science.
The early childhood pathway will prepare students for further study in our early childhood education programme.
Please note: This programme will support students' entry application into the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) degree programme but is not a guaranteed pathway. Candidates who complete this course will still need to meet the other entry criteria for the degree (interview, numeracy and literacy testing). This pathway provides a pathway to our Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) for over 20-year-olds only. Those aged under 20 require university entrance to gain entry to the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education). This pathway is offered in semesters one and two if numbers allow.
Prepare for a career in social work and counselling. Students will learn about values, beliefs, world views, key social issues, and be introduced to career opportunities in the social service sector. This pathway is only offered in semester two. Read more about the Centre for Health and Social Practice.
Prepare for your career in the creative industries and discover what the design, communication, art, and music industry can offer you. Working with specialists in the School of Media Arts, students will learn relevant tools and technology for their craft and gain knowledge and understanding of the creative process. Students will develop and apply their skills in projects and be given the opportunity to exhibit their work in a showcase event.
There are four streams to select from in the media arts pathway, and these are aligned to future study and career pathways:
Some prior credits or experience in the areas of music, visual art and design are useful for these pathways (eg 12 Level 1 NCEA credits), or you can attend an interview with Media Arts staff to help find the best fit.
Media Arts offers
a range of creative degrees studying communications, creative media, digital marketing, screen arts production, visual communication/graphic design, painting, sculpture, photography, music and performing arts. Read more about the School of Media Arts.
Group A: Core modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEDU401 | Te Ao Hurihuri Futures | 4 | 15 | ||
| GEDU402 | Pūkenga Mātauranga Academic Skills | 4 | 15 |
Group B: Health pathway modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEDU403 | Wellness and Human Development | 4 | 15 | ||
| GEDU404 | Applied Structure and Function of the Human Body | 4 | 15 |
Group C: Early Childhood pathway modules Please note: this pathway provides a pathway to Wintec's Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) for over 20 year olds only. Those aged under 20 require university entrance to gain entry to the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE).
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEDU403 | Wellness and Human Development | 4 | 15 | ||
| GEDU405 | Early Childhood Pathway | 4 | 15 |
Group D: Social Services pathway modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEDU403 | Wellness and Human Development | 4 | 15 | ||
| GEDU406 | Social Services Pathway | 4 | 15 |
Group E: Open pathway modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEDU407 | Directed Project | 4 | 15 |
Group G: Creative Industries pathway modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEDU409 | Creative Project | 4 | 15 | ||
| GEDU410 | Creative Practice | 4 | 15 |
Marama Hill always dreamed of being a midwife, and now, thanks to completing the Wintec Te Ara Pūtake Academic Pathway course, her dream will become a reality next month.
The mum of six has worn many hats over the years, she is a qualified chef by trade, but the long hours and late nights of hospitality were too strenuous on her family. So she retired as a chef and started working as an early childhood teacher. But now that the time is right, and her children are older, she is returning to study midwifery – her lifelong dream.
Graduates of this programme may have enhanced employment opportunities in industries and professions associated with the context of their programme.
Holders of this qualification will be able to progress to further study or training at NZQF Level 5 and above (degree, diploma or certificate) related to the context of their programme.
You can apply for this programme if you meet one of the below options.
Based on your school achievement (secondary school study)
Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)
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.
Selection criteria
Candidates may be required to participate in an interview.
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 5.0 or equivalent.
To check what you need to gain entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.
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.
Students starting Semester 1 2023
Whānau evening
Date: Wednesday 1 February 2023
Time: 5pm-6pm
Venue: Wharekai/wharenui, Te Kōpū Mānia o Kirikiriroa (Wintec Marae), City Campus
Induction day
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
Time: 10am-1pm
Venue: The Atrium, City Campus
If you are a new student, it is compulsory for you to attend your induction (first day) and we welcome you to bring whānau and friends to support you. You will be introduced to your tutors and new classmates, be given an overview of this programme, and receive a personalised timetable. Remember to get prepared before induction day and make
all necessary arrangements for childcare, work, and transport.
Students starting Semester 2 2023
Whānau evening
Date: Wednesday 12 July 2023
Time: 5pm-6pm
Venue: Wharekai/wharenui, Te Kōpū Mānia o Kirikiriroa (Wintec Marae), City Campus
Induction day
Date: Friday 21 July 2023
Time: 10am-1pm
Venue: The Atrium, City Campus
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