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Manukau Institute of Technology

Manukau , Auckland ,New Zealand

New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) (Level 4)

Do you dream of working outdoors? Love keeping fit? 

A career as an adventure educator could be for you.

This one year programme will give you the essential skills to land your first job in outdoor education. You will learn how to guide people in the great outdoors and keep them safe. 

You could get a job in the adventure tourism industry, such as guiding tourists over the Franz Josef Glacier. There's plenty of opportunities in the education, recreation and tourism industries.

Key facts

Campus Information

Otara

Otara is the main campus for Manukau Institute of Technology. It is set in 12 tree-lined hectares, with large green open spaces and substantial gardens. You'll find us in the heart of South Auckland, with generous parking facilities and close by major public transport links.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

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

This qualification may provide a pathway to paid or volunteer roles as a trainee instructor, leader or guide within community and private outdoor or adventure education/recreation/tourism providers.

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Diploma Level Programmes

  • All India Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent with
  •  passes of 55% in 4 academic subjects

Degree Level Programmes

  • All India Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent with
  • with passes of 70% in 4 academic subjects

Entry Requirements – English

  • Certificate Programmes
  • Most certificate programmes require applicants to have completed Year 12 or equivalent of secondary school. Please contact MIT International for further information.

English Language Equivalents

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5; no one score below 6.0: TOEFL 575 (230), TWE 4.5. MIT ELP 6.5.
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0; no one score below 5.5: TOEFL 550 (213), TWE 4.0. MIT ELP 6.0.
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5: TOEFL 525 (190).

MIT English Language Requirements

  • Most MIT Diplomas and Degrees require a minimum of IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent. Some Diplomas and Degrees require IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or equivalent see programme for details. MIT Certificates usually require a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (Academic) or equivalent.

NZ Academic Qualification Equivalents

NZ NCEA Level 3 minimum 42 credits or

International Baccalaureate 24+ or

Cambridge International Examination (CIE) 120 points on UCAS tariff

Please note: some courses may stipulate higher entry requirements. Students who do not meet the stated requirements can be considered on an individual basis.

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