Skills for Academic Study L3
SEP301
Compulsory
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) Level 3
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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3)
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NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga
This means that you will now graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. Read more
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Locations and dates
Marlborough:
16 February 202620 July 2026Nelson:
16 February 202620 July 2026 -
Length
17 teaching weeks plus 2 weeks of study break
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Total credits
60
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Fees
2025: $3,750 plus $130 Student Service Levy
A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies (2025; $2.17 per credit).
Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.
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National qualification code
NZ2863
Take the first step toward the future you've dreamed of - one skill at a time, we’re here to help you get there.
| This programme is eligible for fees-free funding through either the Youth Guarantee(external link) or an internal NMIT scholarship. Our staff will automatically review each application to ensure the appropriate fees-free funding is applied, student levy will be included. |
This is an approved Youth Guarantee programme.
Start your journey to a fulfilling career with the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3). This bridging programme equips you with essential academic literacy, communication, numeracy, and employment planning skills.
You will also develop research and presentation skills that will enable you to explore possible educational and career pathways and develop excellent study skills.
Graduates are well-prepared to:
- Manage their learning and work effectively within teams.
- Access specialised information to solve relevant, field-specific problems.
- Communicate solutions across diverse media.
- Develop personalised career and study plans that reflect their unique strengths and goals, which define their rangatiratanga.
It aims to give young people and mature learners returning to study the skills and confidence to further study at NMIT at Level 4+ or into entry-level employment.
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