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About this programme
This qualification is intended for learners of English who wish to apply their English language proficiency with increasing independence and fluency in an academic context.
Aim
Graduates will have the language skills to communicate independently and effectively in familiar and some less familiar situations, with fluency and flexibility in academic settings.
What you will learn
You will learn the skills to:
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understand main ideas and supporting details of moderately complex oral and written academic texts.
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participate effectively in sustained spoken academic discourse.
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write detailed, developed, moderately complex academic texts.
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Level |
Credits |
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4516.0001 - Reading
Aim: To understand the organisation of extended or more academic texts in order to locate specific information, take notes, summarise and differentiate between fact and opinion.
This course includes unit standard 22751
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4 |
15 |
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4516.0002 - Writing
Aim: To produce crafted texts to meet various purposes including discursive essays and research assignments.
This course contains unit standards 22749, and 22750
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4 |
15 |
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4516.0003 - Listening
Aim: To demonstrate an understanding of spoken texts and process information for academic purposes.
This course contains unit standard 22892
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15 |
4 |
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4516.0004 - Speaking
Aim: To speak on a range of more academic topics and be capable of developing a sustained discourse on a particular topic.
This course contains unit standard 22891
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4 |
15 |
Education pathways
This certificate can lead to the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 5) or into certain certificate or diploma courses at New Zealand Qualifications Framework Level 5 and above.
Career opportunities and pathways
Holders of this certificate will have the English language skills to work in positions that require:
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interpersonal communication
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understanding of context-specific texts of a more academic nature
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writing records and reports
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interaction in a team
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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Be 16 years of age or older on the 1st of January in the year that the student enrols, unless approved otherwise by the Academic Lead; AND
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Can reasonably expect to achieve the standards required for successful completion of the programme or course;
AND one of the following:
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Have successfully completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3); OR
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Provide an IELTS Academic score of at least 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0; OR an accepted international equivalence.
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Provide evidence of CEFR B2 level in the VITAL placement test; OR
Applicants using VITAL CEFR B2 evidence to enter the programme will be required to undertake the internal NorthTec placement test to confirm their current level of English proficiency. This will include writing and speaking components.
Qualification
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions
From 1 January 2023, all NorthTec learners will be part of Te Pūkenga. Please note that these programmes of study are currently under review as part of the reform of vocational education training and may be subject to change.