Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Northland Polytechnic Certificate in Academic Studies
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 60
Subject Area
  • Education » Curriculum and Education Studies » Education Studies
Strategic Purpose Statement
NQF accreditations held and/or history of successful delivery in this subject area at this level to support this application:

NorthTec has delivered bridging and foundation programmes for in excess of twenty years. Until now delivery has been up to and including level 3, with students progressing into subject specific level 4 and above programmes. Recently it has become apparent that some students have difficulty stepping up from a level 3 programme, to the first year of a degree which is typically at level 5. This programme is intended to make that step achievable for a greater number of students.
Graduate profile
Student will be able to:
Use a range of study skills as an integral component of their approach to learning and academic goal achievement
* Identify, seek and access resources as required for learning
* Utilize literacy, numeracy and computing skills in the context of a chosen subject area
* Carry out information searches, use basic statistics, data analysis and measurement, analyse results, discuss and conclude appropriately with minimum guidance
* Demonstrate basic analytical and creative thinking processes and develop reflective skills
* Demonstrate knowledge if specific content of two elective subjects
Education pathways
NQF accreditations held and/or history of successful delivery in this subject area at this level to support this application:

NorthTec has delivered bridging and foundation programmes for in excess of twenty years. Until now delivery has been up to and including level 3, with students progressing into subject specific level 4 and above programmes. Recently it has become apparent that some students have difficulty stepping up from a level 3 programme, to the first year of a degree which is typically at level 5. This programme is intended to make that step achievable for a greater number of students.
Employment pathways
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Entry Requirements
Students must be 16 years of age or older at the time of enrolment
Students can reasonably expect to achieve the standards required for successful completion of the programme
Minimum IELTS requirements 5.5 (where applicable)
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2254
Status Discontinued
Created 2013-11-07 15:26:53.0
Last Date For Entry 2018-01-31 00:00:00.0
Discontinued 2020-01-31 00:00:00.0

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