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understanding options

Explore the different types of qualifications available, from degrees to certificates, and the various study options such as on-the-job training and tertiary education providers.

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understanding options

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  1. understanding options Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

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

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

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

  5. typical completion times for full-time study Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  6. 1. Which of these qualifications can’t you do straight from school? Test your understanding A bachelors degree B diploma C national certificate D postgraduate diploma Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  7. 2. Which type of qualification always takes more than one year to complete? Test your understanding A diploma B degree C certificate D all of the above Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

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

  9. 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. the meaning of words study training Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  10. tertiary providers 3wānanga 8universities 20polytechnics and institutes of technology (ITPs) 38industry training organisations (ITOs) +hundreds of private training establishments (PTEs). Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  11. 3. Which tertiary education provider might offer a course that will help you become a chef? Test your understanding A a polytech B an institute of technology C a PTE D any of the above Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  12. 4. There are hundreds of these tertiary education providers in New Zealand. What are they? Test your understanding A polytechnics B industry training organisations C private training establishments D universities Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

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

  14. Can I do anycourse I want? Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 6. Which of these factors is least likely to be important when you apply for a course? Test your understanding A Your previous knowledge. B Where you live. C The likelihood you’ll complete the course. D Your ability to learn independently. Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

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

  20. 8. Which of these might not be a good reason for taking a gap year? Test your understanding A I have no idea what I want to study at university. B I want to check out Aussie with my mates. C I want to take up a trade but I can’t decide which one. D I 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

  21. 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. Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

  22. www.careers.govt.nz Careers 11, trial resource, January 2011 Careers 11, CareersNZ, 2011

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