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You will need to provide the following, at different points of your application process.

1. Have at least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects, and;
2. Consent to a Safety Check which meets the requirements of the Children Act 2014 (formerly known as the Vulnerable Children's Act) including:
   • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes;
   • Consent to a Police vetting check;
   • Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form

If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further academic study.

If English is not your first language you will also need one or more of the following:

• A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English; or
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency; or
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

You will need to provide the following at different points of your application process.

• Have at least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects; or
• A maximum total of 20 in best 4 Sixth Form Certificate subjects; or
• Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above

If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further academic study.

If English is not your first language you will also need one or more of the following:

• A minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English; or
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency; or
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

For this programme, you will need the following:

1. A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
3. A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects, including:
   • A minimum of 12 English credits at level 1 or higher;
   • University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent);
4. If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:
   • A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), or;
   • The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3);
   • After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.

If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:

• Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or;
• The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied).

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

You will need to provide the following, at different points of your application process.

1. Have at least 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in your 4 best subjects, and;
2. Consent to a Safety Check which meets the requirements of the Children Act 2014 (formerly known as the Vulnerable Children's Act) including:
   • Provide two forms of verified ID and evidence of any name changes;
   • Consent to a Police vetting check;
   • Complete a self-declaration of criminal convictions and medical conditions form

If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further academic study.

If English is not your first language you will also need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance;
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency;
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.

You will need the following:

1. 48 credits at NCEA Level 2 in four different subjects including:

• 12 credits in Mathematics (preferably in algebra, geometry and trigonometry) or equivalent
• 8 credits in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

High levels of oral, written and interpersonal communications and mathematical skills are required to complete this programme.

2. If English is not your first language, you will need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

To enter this programme, you'll need to have one of the following:

• Achievement of NCEA Level 2 including:
• 8 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above; and
• 14 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above

or

• An equivalent qualification.

or

• Successful completion of an approved qualification at Level 3 or above with a relevant pathway.

There may be other options available:

• If you're over 20 and have relevant skills/life experience, or
• If you're under 20 and have the relevant reading, writing and numeracy skills.

Simply apply online and we'll be in touch about your next steps.

When you apply for this programme, you must provide proof of your identity (ID) and other documents, such as academic certificates. Please have these handy when you're ready to apply.

See what documents you may need to provide

You'll need to meet the following English language requirement:

• 8 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above or equivalent

If you don't meet this requirement, you must provide evidence that you have the English proficiency required.

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.

You will need to provide the following at different points of your application process.

• Have NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent)

If you don't meet the academic criteria above, we have a range of Foundation and Bridging Education programmes which will help you prepare for further academic study.

If English is not your first language you will also need one or more of the following:

• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency; or
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years.

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance.

For more information download the programme regulations:

For this programme, you'll need one of the following:

1. Completed the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 3); or

2. Demonstrate the equivalent skills and must be working on approved automotive premises. Find out more about work placement learning here.

3. If English is not your first language, you need one or more of the following:

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance
• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency
• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't meet the requirements? We also accept:

• Be 20 years or older before the start of the programme
• Provide sufficient evidence of aptitude, appropriate work, or other life experience as approved by the Academic Leader
• Entry by Discretionary Admission

For more information, download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

What you will need to study this programme.