

- Location
Dunedin and Auckland (Auckland programme for international students only)
- Duration
- Dunedin: One semester full-time; Auckland: 17 weeks full-time
- Delivery
On campus
- Credits
- 60
- Level
- 4
- Start
- Dunedin: February and July
Auckland: January, March, June, August and October - Apply
- Until start date
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LocationIntakeStudy breaks
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Auckland International Campus25 January 20218 March 2021 - 19 March 2021
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Auckland International Campus7 April 202117 May 2021 - 4 June 2021
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Auckland International Campus7 June 20212 August 2021 - 13 August 2021
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Auckland International Campus16 August 202111 October 2021 - 22 October 2021
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Auckland International Campus18 October 202120 December 2021 - 7 January 2022
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Dunedin22 February 202119 April 2021 - 30 April 2021
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Dunedin26 July 20214 October 2021 - 15 October 2021
Want to gain the skills needed for higher level learning?
This programme will teach you what is needed for diploma- and degree-level study. You will develop your academic reading and writing skills and an understanding of the research process. You will also build your computer skills, learn how to better manage your time and gain confidence by exploring your own personal learning style.
Successful completion of this Certificate will give you guaranteed entry into the:
- New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) - available in Dunedin
- New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5) - available in Dunedin
- Bachelor of Applied Management - available in Dunedin or Auckland
as long as you meet the stated English Language requirement for the specific programme.
Pathway options into the Bachelor of Information Technology and other Otago Polytechnic diploma and degrees are also available, again, as long as you meet the stated English Language requirements.
At our Auckland International Campus, this programme is offered by Future Skills Academy due to a sub-contract arrangement with Otago Polytechnic. Auckland study block dates >
Please note: Our Auckland-based programme is subject to minimum numbers.
Entry requirements
- Open entry.
- International students will be individually assessed to ensure you are ready for this study.
Click here for equivalent academic entry requirements by country. - If English is not your first language, you must provide:
- New Zealand University Entrance OR
- Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
- Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for NZQA proficiency table and here for list of recognised proficiency tests).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
You will study
Course name | Description | Credits |
Skills for Successful Tertiary Study
|
Prepare for successful tertiary study |
15 |
Building Communication Competence
|
Learn how to effectively use a variety |
15 |
Academic Communication
|
Develop your academic reading, writing |
15 |
Introduction to Research
|
Become equipped with the information |
15 |
Total |
60 |
Your workload
You will be required to undertake approximately 16 hours per week of directed study in the form of lectures and practical work sessions. It is expected that you will contribute equal hours of your own time in self-directed study to allow for successful completion of the Certificate.
Student loans and allowances
Full-time domestic students of this programme are eligible for student loans and allowances (dependent on age and financial circumstances.) Please contact Studylink for additional information. Phone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz
Recognition of prior learning
If you already have extensive knowledge and skills gained from practical experience in this area, enquire about our recognition of prior learning process at Capable NZ. You may have already gained credits towards this qualification in the course of your life.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure that this sheet is accurate, Otago Polytechnic reserves the right to amend, alter or withdraw any of the contained information. The fees shown in this document are indicative ONLY. Both domestic and international fees are subject to change and are dependent on the development and implementation of Government policies. Please note that additional fees may from time to time be required for external examination, NZQA fees and/or additional material fees.