400 HOUR 2 YEAR INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS STAYBACK PROGRAMME GUIDE NURSING CAP EXPERT 2020 - 2021 PROGRAMME JOB ASSIST REGIONAL POST GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAMME FREE ENGLISH Pouakai Tarns - Taranaki Maunga Taranaki, New Zealand Nau mai, haere mai, Contents ki Te Kura Matatini o Taranaki. Kia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e Lelei, Fakalofa lahi atu, 3 Great Reasons to Study at WITT Bula, Namaste, Ni hao, Ciao, Hola, Guten Tag, Konnichiwa, Salve, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Salaam, 4 Campus Locations Halito, Zdravo and Hello! 5 Our Campuses It is my pleasure to introduce you to the Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT), the leading provider of tertiary 6 Campus Life & Student Services education in Taranaki, where student success is our priority. In choosing WITT, you can expect a very warm welcome from 8 Work Options our dedicated tutors and support staff who are among the finest 9 Employment & Internships in the country. They are experts in their field, and driven to help you succeed and achieve your goals. 10 Our Schools Taranaki is a vibrant, thriving and innovative region with an enviable lifestyle. It is home to strong oil and gas, dairy and 11 English Language Requirements engineering sectors, and a rapidly growing tourism and events sector. In keeping with our strong relationship with the region’s 12 Accommodation business community, we pride ourselves on ensuring our courses are aligned to meet current workforce demand. 13 Important & Essential Information Many of our programmes include relevant workplace internships 14 Programme Matrix enabling students to experience the 'working environment’ to compliment their course of study. This guide will give you an 15 More Information outline of the many programmes on offer, and ideas of what you can achieve at WITT – the possibilities are endless. 15 Immigration Advice John Snook 16 How to Apply Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive Why WITT? OVER 92% Successful programme completion rate 400 HOUR INTERNSHIPS Many of our courses include up to 400 hours of workplace based placements ENTRY CRITERIA OPTIONS BACK LOGS PERMITTED WITT permits the use of back logs to achieve your entry requirements TARANAKI HAS THE 2ND HIGHEST GDP PER CAPITA IN NEW ZEALAND Please refer to the individual programme details $70,863 as at March 2019 on the website for the most accurate information or contact [email protected] 2 1 Great reasons to study at WITT Government owned Internships WITT is owned by the New Zealand Many of our programmes include internships Government. where you gain valuable experience and make important connections. Teachers who make a difference Launching or extending your career begins with Study for real jobs in a positive, engaging study experience. real industries Whatever path you are taking, that's just what All programmes have a practical focus. you will get by working with our dedicated and Everything you learn will give you the skills to talented teachers, and enjoying our work in your chosen field. We work closely with welcoming campuses. industry partners to ensure that what we are Second safest place in the world teaching is what they are looking for when you graduate. Throughout your study, you will gain New Zealand is one of the safest and friendliest insights into real industries by hearing directly places. In 2019 we were named the world's from our industry partners. second most peaceful country by the Global Peace Index, and the world's least corrupt country by Transparency International's NZQA Category Two provider Corruption Perception Index. For more details see nzqa.govt.nz/nqfdocs/ The Global Peace Index (GPI) 2019 provider-reports/6017.pdf New Zealand is one of the top five most peaceful countries in the world along with Up-to-date range of study Iceland, Portugal, Austria and Denmark. Our range of graduate diplomas, degrees and certificates are delivered using up-to-date Over 300 international students techniques and knowledge, and in line with WITT's international student community is industry standards. We work with the New growing, and our students have achieved a Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and programme completion rate of over 92%. industry leaders to keep our curriculum fresh and relevant. Small class sizes Small classes provide support as needed to Student-centred education complete your programme of choice. New Zealand is ranked the best in the world at preparing students for the future by The Cost of living Economist Intelligence Unit. New Zealand The cost of living and accommodation in education helps students develop employability Taranaki is considerably cheaper than in bigger skills such as critical thinking, flexibility, innovation, communication, and teamwork. 88% of WITT’s international cities such as Auckland, Wellington NZ ITP benchmark WITT IS "AHEAD OF THE students are satisfied overall or Christchurch. 87% NZ ITP BENCHMARK" with their experience INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BAROMETER - 82% of international students NZ ITP benchmark ISB SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE would recommend WITT 75% Library service (100%); Safety, Support overall (both 96%); WITT is well ahead of the NZ ITP benchmark in Regional Scholarship - Study in New Plymouth to qualify. $2,000 Regional Academics’ English, Arrival overall, Multicultural, many areas, particularly cost related elements such Regional scholarship is for programmes of one year or more (first year), offered in New Plymouth, i.e. does not apply to Hamilton or Auckland. Scholarship for 2020 Intakes Meeting staff, Registration (all 95%); as; Value for money (+10%), Recommendation Bank account, Local orientation, (+7%), Living cost, Accommodation Support and Home friends (Living) (all 94%) Support overall (all +6%). Plus many other elements 90%+. Extract from i-graduate International Student 2019 report. 2 3 Campus locations Our campuses Auckland Hamilton Rotorua New Plymouth New Plymouth Napier Main Cities Our main campus is located on Bell Street in Welbourn, New Plymouth. This is where WITT Campuses Wellington most of our classes are held and where most of our student support services are based. Christchurch Facilities include a student run café, modern commercial kitchen, library, student run hairdressing and beauty salon, student support services, health and Dunedin wellness centre, updated computer suites, and learning resource centre all designed to help you enjoy your time at WITT and Meet our achieve your study goals. international team The International Students' Centre staff are here to You can find the team here: help students with general advice, accommodation, The Reception and Administration building course applications, enrolments, fee payments, visa 20 Bell Street, New Plymouth assistance and medical insurance. They also arrange Telephone +64 6 757 3100 cultural events during the year and provide extra Email [email protected] support for students under the age of 18. 24/7 phone +64 27 466 0412 For more information on WITT’s student support services visit witt.ac.nz Carol Allen Aakriti Nahar Glenys Bridgeman International Director International Administrator International Administrator [email protected] Hindi and English speaker [email protected] +64 27 506 3398 [email protected] Robyn Harvey Jo Syme International Student Industry Placement & Liaison Officer Employment Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] Gemma Marriot Jill Warner Pastoral Care Coordinator Programme Coordinator NZIHT Hamilton Auckland NZIHT Tagalog, Bisaya, Chavacano & [email protected] Spanish speaker Our Hamilton campus - NZIHT - is one of Our Auckland campus is centrally located [email protected] the largest providers of civil engineering, and provides English language courses. technical and skills training in New Zealand. Level 3, Paramdip Singh Kingsley Wang NZIHT is fully owned by WITT and is located 238-242 Queen Street, Senior Advisor Regional Director in the heart of Hamilton city. Auckland City Central International China Punjabi, Hindi Mandarin and English speaker 500 Victoria Street, and English speaker [email protected] Hamilton [email protected] +64 22 540 9200 (NZ) +64 21 190 4107 (NZ) +86 139 988 21195 (CHN) nziht.co.nz 4 5 With more than Campus life and 5,000 students choosing to study at WITT, student services we offer a range Make new friends, research at our library, grab a bite to eat or relax of services and in the common areas. Find it all here. facilities to help each and every Study support Health services & Gym Cafes & Restaurants Garage Café student achieve A cafe run by students for Want some help with study? counseling The newly revamped gym is Te Kāuta Café everyone to enjoy! Garage Cafe success and be Our dedicated team at Te Whare a large modern space with Te Puna Manaaki (Health & Our newly revamped student is the place to get great value Mātauranga (Learning Resource new equipment, group fitness their best. Wellness Centre) provides health space and café, Te Kāuta, is one coffee and snacks, prepared by Centre) can help you with study, classes, new changing facilities and medical care, counseling of the best places on campus. hospitality students and baristas- research skills and give you tips and secure bag storage. FREE and chaplaincy free to WITT With a variety of seating areas, in-training. on how to prepare for exams membership is available for all students (prescription fees still games, table tennis, xbox and and assignments. We have students. apply). If you need support, are the popular café itself, this is dedicated literacy and numeracy Free bus experiencing any barriers to the place to eat, connect and staff on hand as well. Just come WITT students travel free on all your learning, feeling unwell on recharge. and ask the friendly staff in campus, or just need a listening city buses in New Plymouth. the Learning Resource Centre ear then come and see one Impressions Restaurant (based in the Library). of the friendly staff at Te Puna Come to WITT's training Manaaki.