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Southern Institute of Technology

Auckland , North Island ,New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2)

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

  • Search, comprehend, use and communicate information from a variety of texts and digital media relevant to the context
  • Apply basic knowledge, including literacy and numeracy skills, to solve problems relevant to the context
  • Reflect on experiences with a range of people, cultures and communities
  • Work collaboratively and effectively in a team or group to achieve a task or outcome
  • Develop and reflect on relevant learning and career goals

Campus Information

Auckland Campus

15 Canning Crescent, M?ngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand SIT Auckland

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
International students studying at SIT have access to range of support services to help ensure that they have a great time and experience with us.

Our International team are readily available to assist or provide advice on living and studying in New Zealand. We also have a 24-hour free-to-call number in case of emergencies. We are here to help.

The pastoral care of our international students is of primary importance to us.

SIT International comprises of:

  • The International Marketing Team, responsible for the offshore promotion of SIT and the development of international partnerships.
  • The International Administration Team, responsible for the administration of all things relating to international students, from enrolments to insurance, orientation to visa queries, and much, much more.
  • The Accommodation Team, responsible for providing our international students with airport pickups and accommodation so they can focus on studying to land their dream job.
  • The Pastoral Care Team, who ensure our international students are well looked after, be it with their studies or with their personal welfare.

PSW Opportunity

PSW for Bachelors and Masters is 2yrs

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

School Leaver
Hold NCEA Level 1 literacy credits (minimum of 10 credits) or equivalence.

Applicants may also be required to provide alternative evidence if requested, of their ability to achieve the programme.  This may be in the form of an interview, an audition, a test, or a portfolio of work.

Mature Applicant
Consideration will be given to applicants aged 20 years or older who do not meet the entry criteria if they can demonstrate a history of work/industry experience, which in the opinion of the Programme Manager exhibits a likelihood of success in the programme of study.

Applicants may be required to attend an interview in order to ascertain the suitability of this programme to their needs.

If English is a second language, applicants must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.