Kaitiaki Whenua – Trainee Ranger New Zealand Certificate in Conservation (Operations) Kaitiaki Whenua – Trainee Ranger

Entry requirements

• IELTS5.5 overall

Prerequisites

Academic requirements Applicants under 20 years Achieved NCEA Level 2 (credits in Maths, Science or English desirable). Applicants aged 20 years and over No minimum academic requirements. English Language requirements All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those applicants whose first language is not English should have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 5.5 issued within the last two years (or equivalent). Refer to NZQA: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table/ Other requirements Conservation First Aid short-course certificate (or similar covering unit standards 6400, 6401, and 6402) Curriculum vitae Selected applicants will be required to attend an interview/hui (see the selection notes below) Applicants must hold New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency, or a visa permitting work in New Zealand. Recommendations Full, manual driver's license Special entry In exceptional circumstances, an applicant under the age of 20 years who does not meet the academic entry requirements may be granted entry to the programme at the discretion of the selection panel and Curriculum Manager. Considerations Applicants should be aware that; NMIT and industry require drug and alcohol-free training and work environment. Students will be required to adhere to the workplace policies of any organisation that they work for