New Zealand Diploma in Construction

Entry requirements

• IELTS6 overall

Prerequisites

Domestic Entry Requirements To be admitted to this programme, applicants must hold one of the following: NCEA Level 2 including 12 credits in mathematics (excluding statistics) and a minimum of 12 literacy credits at NCEA Level 1; OR A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above; OR A recognised equivalent. Special Admission Any ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. Te Pūkenga works with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme. Discretionary Admission Any ākonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme may be eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme. Language Proficiency All applicants for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme. International Entry Requirements In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international learner applicants. English language proficiency International learner applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores