New Zealand Diploma in Career Development (Level 6)

Expect to spend around 12 to 15 hours per course each week to be able to successfully complete this programme (depending on when your assessments are due and your previous knowledge of a topic).

This programme is mostly completed online with some on-campus workshops, dependent on the courses you are enrolled in. 

Face-to-face workshops

The face-to-face workshops are a highlight of the programme.

Costs of flights and accommodation are an individual responsibility of you the student.

In the first semester of your study, you will be expected to attend four online orientation workshops. 

Some of these workshops may be a noho marae. Advanced warning will be given for these.

The following courses include compulsory face-to-face workshop attendance.

2022 provisional dates for face-to-face workshops

Diploma in Career Development - All courses compulsory

Academic requirements

A relevant qualification at level 5 (or equivalent skills and knowledge).

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 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each band) issued within the last 2 years or equivalent.

Special Entry

Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the general admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Curriculum Manager or delegate. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes. 

Other requirements

Applicants must submit:

• A health declaration and confidentiality form
• A current Ministry of Justice Criminal Conviction Report*
• Two referee reports

Applicants must have access to internet and computer equipment adequate for online course content and viewing live webcasts.

Recommendations

It is strongly recommended that applicants have experience working in a careers advisory or related social service position.

Applicants are encouraged to arrange their own work placement relevant to this programme of study. Support to arrange this can be given by the NMIT Practicum Coordinator or delegated staff if necessary.

Interview

Applicants may be interviewed.

*Some types of criminal convictions my limit the ability to secure practicum placements and therefore complete the programme.

This programme provides graduates with the theoretical and practical skills to become a professional practitioner within the field of career guidance. 

Graduates will be equipped with an in-depth knowledge of the practice of career guidance in New Zealand and will develop a professional approach to practice which will enable them to work in the public and private sector.

So we may best understand your personal application we ask you to complete a questionnaire to provide further details. 

Supporting document requirements(external link)