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Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4)
EF1804
Course details
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Feb 2022Jul 2022
- One semester
- Full-time or Part-time
- $3,416*
- You may qualify for fee-free study under MPTT
- Level 4
- Hamilton City Campus or Rotokauri Campus - Sport Health strand
Summary
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.
What you will learn
All students will enrol in two core modules plus another two modules from their chosen pathway. The core modules are:
- Te Ao Hurihuri Futures: The focus of this module is on our changing world and the changing nature of work
- Pukenga Matauranga Academic Skills: The focus of this module is on research, writing styles, team work and communication
Open pathway
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 semesters one and two.
Health pathway
This pathway prepares students for further study in nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy, sports science or other health-related programmes.
Students will learn about anatomy and physiology of the human body, wellness and human development. If students would like to learn in a whānau-based Māori and Pasifika classroom environment they can enrol into Te Tūāpapa Hauora. This pathway is offered in both semesters one and two. Read more about the Centre for Health and Social Practice here.
Sport Health (an option within the health pathway)
The Health pathway is now being offered at Rotokauri Campus in the Centre for Sports Science. Students will study health with a sport and recreation flavour. They will learn about anatomy and physiology, nutrition, teamwork and leadership. This option will suit students wanting to pursue further study in Sport and Exercise Science. Read more about Sport and Exercise Science here.
Early Childhood pathway
This pathway prepares students for further study in early childhood education programmes.
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 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 (Early Childhood Education). This pathway is offered in semesters one and two if numbers allow.
Social Service pathway
This pathway prepares students for further study in social work and counselling programmes. 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 here.
Creative Industries pathway
This pathway prepares students for further study in the creative industries in design, communication, art, and music. 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:
- Music and Performing Arts - for those interested in music theory, audio production or performance
- Communication - for those interested in media, journalism, writing, marketing communication or screen arts production
- Visual Art - for those interested in painting, sculpture, photography, design or screen arts production
- Design - for those interested in graphic design, visual communication, and/or spatial design
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 here.
View programme modules
Note: no value in the pre/co-requisite columns means there are no pre/co-requisites for that module.
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 |
Graduate profile
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.
Career/further opportunities
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.
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Entry criteria
You can apply for this programme if you meet one of the below options.
Based on your school achievement (secondary school study)
- 40 credits at NCEA Level 2; including 10 literacy credits at NCEA Level 2 and 10 numeracy credits at NCEA Level 1;
- Or a recognised equivalent.
Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)
- A relevant course at NZQF Level 2;
- Or a recognised equivalent.
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.
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Your first day
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New students starting February 2022
Date: Friday 11 February 2022
Time: 10am-1pm
Venue: The Atrium, City Campus
Come to the Atrium in Wintec house at 10am to meet your tutors and new classmates, be given an overview of your programme of study, and receive a personalised timetable. It is essential that you attend induction (your first day) because your participation sets you up for successful study at Wintec. You are invited to bring whānau and friends to induction so they can support you on your first day of study and find out what your study is all about. Remember to get prepared before induction day and make all necessary arrangements for childcare, work, and transport.
New students starting July 2022
Date: Friday 22 July 2022
Time: 10am-1pm
Venue: The Atrium, City Campus
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