Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 understanding options

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 What kinds of qualifications are there?

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 qualification types Levels 1-3 senior secondary education (eg, NCEA) and basic trades training Levels 4-6 advanced trades, technical and business qualifications Levels 7-10 degrees, graduate and postgraduate qualifications

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 qualification names certificates, diplomas, national certificates, national diplomas bachelors, honours, masters, doctorates, PhDs graduate and postgraduate certificates and diplomas

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 typical completion times certificatesgeneral, national, graduate, postgraduate a few months, up to 1 year diplomas general, national, graduate, postgraduate 1 or 2 years, can be more bachelors degrees, honours degrees 3 or 4 years, can be 5 masters degrees 2 years doctorates, PhDs 3 years for full-time study

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Test your understanding 1.Which of these qualifications can’t you do straight from school? Abachelors degree Bdiploma Cnational certificate Dpostgraduate diploma

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Test your understanding 2.Which type of qualification always takes more than one year to complete? Adiploma Bdegree Ccertificate Dall of the above

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Where can I get a qualification?

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 the meaning of words When people talk about study they are often talking about learning at an education provider, eg, a school or university. But, some study courses include on-the-job training through work placements. When people talk about training they are often talking about learning on the job. But, many workplace training programmes include off-the-job study. studytraining

Careers 11, CareersNZ, wānanga 8 universities 20 polytechnics and institutes of technology (ITPs) 38 industry training organisations (ITOs) + hundreds of private training establishments (PTEs). tertiary providers

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Test your understanding 3.Which tertiary education provider might offer a course that will help you become a chef? Aa polytech Ban institute of technology Ca PTE Dany of the above

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Test your understanding 4.There are hundreds of these tertiary education providers in New Zealand. What are they? Apolytechnics Bindustry training organisations Cprivate training establishments Duniversities

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Test your understanding 5.Which one of the following is not a benefit of workplace training? AThe ITO will find me a job. BI’ll earn money as I learn, so I may not need a student loan. CI’ll earn a national qualification while I’m working. DI’ll learn theory and practical skills at the same time.

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Can I do any course I want?

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 entry requirements vary from course to course and place to place. You might need a set number of credits in particular school subjects. When there are a limited number of places in a course, meeting the minimum entry requirements might not be enough. Course providers may want to see portfolios, experience in the workplace or evidence of commitment or certain personal qualities.

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 choice of subjects varies depending on the qualification. In many degrees you will have a main subject or ‘major’, eg, history. You will take courses in your main subject each year. For some qualifications, eg, Bachelor of Science, you will have lots of choice about which courses you do to get the credits or points you need. For others you will have little choice, eg, National Certificate of Architectural Technology.

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 flexible options There are options that allow you to continue to explore what suits you as you go. These may be a good idea if you know the broad area you are interested in but aren’t sure what sort of job you’re heading for. Examples are: A general degree Pre-trade training

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Test your understanding 6.Which of these factors is least likely to be important when you apply for a course? AYour previous knowledge. BWhere you live. CThe likelihood you’ll complete the course. DYour ability to learn independently.

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Test your understanding 7.Why would you consider taking a pre- trade training course? ATo gain knowledge and practical skills for an apprenticeship. BTo get enough credits to get into a polytech course. CIt’s a requirement for anyone wanting to get into trades. DI will be guaranteed a job at the end of the course.

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 Test your understanding 8.Which of these might not be a good reason for taking a gap year? AI have no idea what I want to study at university. BI want to check out Aussie with my mates. CI want to take up a trade but I can’t decide which one. DI love playing the trumpet but I’m not sure I want to make it a career – maybe it’s just a leisure thing.

Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011 What you can do now Think about … Start thinking about the way you might want to learn once you finish school. The tertiary study and training options available offer you different ways of learning. Think ahead … When you choose your senior school subjects, check out whether your subjects will allow you to get into the tertiary study and training pathways you might want to follow.

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