Advanced certificates and diplomas in Foundational education, Ngā pōkaitahi me ngā pōkairua whatutoto mō te Mātauranga tūāpapa
Examples
Level 5–7 qualifications
How long it takes
Study for 1 year
Check with education providers about studying part time or online.
What you need
University Entrance or intermediate certificate
These courses develop your ability in reading, writing, maths and other school subjects, and how to research and analyse when you study.
Study level
Advanced certificates and diplomas are Levels 5–7. You can study Levels 1–3 for NCEA at secondary school. A higher level means the study or training is more advanced.
About qualification levelsCredits
120You need this many credits to earn an advanced certificate or diploma. One credit equals about 10 hours of mahi like learning, studying and doing assessments. A year’s full-time tertiary study is usually worth 120 credits.
Find out ways to do study or training.
You can find a path towards study or training whether you're in or out of school. Figure out what entry requirements you need before you apply.
If you're in school
Level 1 to 3
NCEA
University Entrance (UE) or similar
If you're out of school
Level 4, 5 or 6
certificate or diploma, foundation or bridging qualification
Other entry options
Entry options based on age, previous study or work experience
Apply
Check the education provider’s website for specific entry requirements and apply
Choose subjects for NCEA
NCEA is the qualification most students study for at secondary school in Aotearoa.
The subjects you choose for NCEA will help you get ready for future study or training.
If you're not sure which subjects to choose talk to your teacher or school career adviser.
Get University Entrance or similar
If you’re still in school, you need to get University Entrance (UE), Cambridge International or International Baccalaureate to do a bachelor’s or honours degree.
Talk to your teacher or school career adviser about the requirements and what NCEA credits you need to meet them.
Upskill before you study or train
If you’re out of school and don’t have NCEA you may need to upskill before you study or train.
You can get NCEA credits, do an intermediate certificate, or complete a foundation or bridging qualification.
Check the education provider’s website to find out what you need to do.
Special admission or adult entry
If you’re 20 or older you may qualify for special admission or adult entry if you don’t have NCEA. An education provider may consider your previous study or work experience and motivation. This type of entry depends on your individual situation.
Check the education provider’s website for more information.
Check for extra requirements and apply
Some study or training programmes have extra entry requirements like completing specific NCEA subjects, supplying a portfolio, or doing an interview.
Check the education provider’s website for extra requirements.
Find out where to look for scholarships and how to apply.
Find out study and training costs and ways you can pay.
Get support from the Government
Discover what student loans, allowances and government funding you can get to help you pay for study or training.
How fees are worked out
When you enrol in study or training the government pays the education provider a subsidy. The student fees you pay have already been subsidised.
This data is an estimate. Fees depend on whether you’re a domestic or international student. Check your fees with your education provider.
What you pay | What the government pays | Total cost |
|---|---|---|
$6.2K | $7.1K | $13K |
What graduates earn
Discover what you might earn after completing this qualification and starting your career.
Average yearly earnings and ranges are shown.
Earnings may vary due to job type, location and industry trends.
Year 1
$34K
Year 3
$38K
Year 5
$46K
Why there's no data
No data is shown when there are low graduate numbers or limited data.
What graduates do after study or training
Find out what graduates are doing up to 5 years after completing this qualification.
Totals may not be 100% as some people may do more than one activity, like working and studying.
Employed
44%
In further study
56%
On a benefit
No data
Overseas
19%
Why there's no data
No data is shown when there are low graduate numbers or limited data.
Where can I study or train?Ka taea e au te ako, te whakangungu rānei ki hea?,
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