www.sit.ac.nz HEALTH, HUMANITIES & COMPUTING CONTENTS 2 FEES AND THE SIT ZERO 33 NURSING 33 NZ Certificate in Study and Career FEES SCHEME Preparation (Level 4) Health and Wellness Careers 35 NZ Diploma in Enrolled Nursing 3 STUDENT SUPPORT 37 Bachelor of Nursing SERVICES 3 Accommodation Bursaries 39 SOCIAL SERVICES & 4 Youth Guarantee Scheme MENTAL HEALTH 5 Targeted Training and Apprenticeships 39 NZ Certificate in Health and Well-being Fund (TTAF) (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) 7 Student Support Services with strand in Social Services 41 NZ Certificate in Health and Well-being (Social and Community Services) (Level 9 CAMPUS INFORMATION 4) with strand in Mental Health and Addiction Support 9 Invercargill Campus 43 NZ Diploma in Health and Wellbeing 11 Gore Campus (Practice and Applied Practice) (Level 5) 12 Queenstown Campus 13 Christchuch Campus 14 Auckland Campus SPORT, EXERCISE & 15 Telford Campus 45 16 SIT2LRN Distance Learning RECREATION 45 NZ Certificate in Exercise (Level 4) 47 NZ Certificate in Exercise (Level 5) 49 NZ Diploma in Sport, Recreation and COMPUTING 17 Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5) 17 NZ Certificate in Information Technology 51 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Essentials 19 NZ Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5) 21 NZ Diploma in Information Technology Technical Support (Level 5) 23 Bachelor of Information Technology 25 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 25 Bachelor of Environmental Management 27 MASSAGE THERAPY 27 NZ Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage 29 NZ Diploma in Remedial Massage 31 Bachelor of therapeutic and Sports Massage SIT ZERO FEES SCHEME The Zero Fees Scheme means we cover your tuition fees, so all you have to pay for are the direct material costs for your course. Who does it apply to? Programmes offered under the Zero Where SIT is satisfied that it is ª New Zealand citizens Fees Scheme are: necessary to do so because of insufficiency of staff, accommodation, ª New Zealand residents/permanent ª Tertiary Education Commission or equipment, it may determine the residents living in New Zealand (TEC) funded (you must be a New maximum number of students who during their study Zealand citizen or NZ resident/ permanent resident or Australian may be enrolled in a programme of ª Australian citizens residing in NZ citizen living in New Zealand during study. during their study your course of study to receive TEC Where the number of applicants for funding) enrolment exceeds the number of What does it mean for you? ª Of 12 or more weeks in duration places available in a programme, This is your opportunity to get a the criteria for selection shall be ª Studied either full-time or part- quality education WITHOUT a large academic merit, order of receipt time (part-time students must student loan. Who wants to be and suitability for admission to that demonstrate that they intend to paying off debt for the next 10-20 programme of study. complete the qualification to be years? Many of our savvy graduates eligible to apply for the Zero Fees Eligible students not admitted to their start their careers debt-free. This is Scheme) chosen programme of study will be no exaggeration - over a three-year placed on a waiting list and/or may be degree, you can save between $7,000 ª Leading to a national or local referred to another programme. - $14,000. qualification In order to retain eligibility for the Satisfactory Completion How did the Zero Fees Scheme start Zero Fees Scheme, students must: Requirements for satisfactory and when does it end? ª Demonstrate satisfactory academic completion of each course are The Zero Fees Scheme was introduced progress as defined in the available under individual course in 2001 to reverse the declining requirements of the course or details on our website, www.sit.ac.nz. population trend in Invercargill. programme of study These requirements cover attendance Southland community and business ª Maintain satisfactory attendance of classes, completion of modules/ funders contributed $7.25 million - at least 80% (or otherwise as credits, completion of assessments, over the first three years on top of specified by the programme). and in some cases, additional government funding, and the scheme Attendance is not applicable for requirements such as undertaking was so successful that it has been SIT2LRN work placements. It is your able to continue ever since. Southland ª Adhere to the programme’s specific responsibility to be aware of these is the only region in New Zealand to rules and requirements requirements and fulfill them, in order offer the Zero Fees Scheme - it is a to be eligible to graduate. unique system made possible by wide ª Adhere to the provisions of SIT’s community support. It is currently Student Code of Conduct Disclaimer guaranteed until at least the end of Full terms and conditions are detailed 2021, but we hope it will continue long on our website at www.sit.ac.nz/Zero- The information contained in this into the future. Fees. document is accurate at the time of printing. It is intended for guidance All matters relating to breaches of About Direct Material Costs purposes only, and does not confer a terms and conditions, or student rights contractual obligation on any faculty There will still be some direct material and responsibilities will be handled or division of Southern Institute of costs that you will have to pay for at in accordance with SIT’s policies and Technology. the time of enrolment, or you will need procedures, as outlined in the Student to arrange a student loan to cover Handbook that all students receive at The Institute reserves the right to these costs. For current fees for each the beginning of their course. offer, withdraw or substitute any course please see our website www. programme or part of a programme, sit.ac.nz Exceptions make alterations to the structure, There are very few courses not content, assessment or moderation Zero Fees Scheme: Terms and covered by the Zero Fees Scheme, processes, and implement any other Conditions and these are clearly marked on our such changes to a programme or element of a programme as it may The Zero Fees Scheme, where website. deem desirable or necessary, without available, applies only to the prior notice. These changes may result base tuition fee attached to each Selection Criteria from internal recommendations or programme of study. Direct material Right of entry into programmes requirements, and also from external costs apply. Particular programmes of study is restricted by SIT and factors or compliance issues beyond may incur additional costs to the apparent eligibility may not lead to SIT’s control. students, for example, uniform, automatic acceptance. Applicants must demonstrate attributes, which in textbooks, tools, activities, NZQA 2 charges. the assessment of SIT, should lead to success. ACCOMMODATION BURSARIES Mayor Tim Shadbolt FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Accommodation Bursaries for What happens next after I have registered my Invercargill interest with SIT for the Mayor Tim Shadbolt Accommodation Bursaries for Invercargill? Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) is pleased SIT will send out an application form to those to announce accommodation bursaries for who have registered an interest to apply for the students eligible for the Government’s Fees- Accommodation Bursaries. These forms need Free policy that came into effect on 01 January to be completed and sent back to us. Further 2018. His worship, Mayor of Invercargill, Sir Tim details and instructions will be made available Shadbolt, having supported this initiative from with the application form. Alternatively, you can the onset, has now consolidated his backing by download a copy of the application form from lending his name to the bursaries. our website. Eligibility criteria for the Mayor Tim Shadbolt Will someone studying through SIT2LRN, but Accommodation Bursaries for Invercargill living in Invercargill be eligible for the Bursary? reflects that of the Government’s Fees-Free policy. To check your eligibility for the Fees-Free No, you must be a full-time student studying a Policy, please check here http://www.feesfree. course offered as face-to-face delivery at SIT’s govt.nz. SIT can confirm eligible students, in campus in Invercargill to be eligible for the addition to getting their first year of tertiary Bursary. study for free, will also be able to apply for free shared accommodation at SIT’s apartments in Is the $100 a week for up to 40 weeks available Invercargill, for the academic year (40 weeks for students studying at the Invercargill maximum). Alternatively, eligible students at campus, but living in wider Southland (including our Invercargill campus can opt to receive a Gore, Winton, Riverton etc.)? $100/week accommodation bursary, regardless of whether they live at home or in rental Yes, if you live in Southland, you are eligible accommodation. Again, this will be offered for for the Government Fees-Free policy and you the academic year, up to 40 weeks maximum. are attending SIT’s campus in Invercargill as a full-time student, you can apply for the Mayor To check accommodation availability, please Tim Shadbolt Accommodation Bursaries for contact Paul Watts at [email protected], as Invercargill. limited spaces are available. Youth Guarantee Students We will consider applications from Youth Guarantee students attending the Invercargill campus. 3 YOUTH GUARANTEE SCHEME The Youth Guarantee Scheme is an initiative allowing SIT to provide free training to successful candidates. Am I eligible? ª Refrigeration and Air therefore it is important The Youth Guarantee Scheme is Conditioning applications are received as early as possible before your open to students who: Queenstown Campus course begins. ª Are aged 16 to 19 at the start ª Construction of the course ª Hospitality (Level 3) Benefits to students ª Are enrolled in full-time study Note: Youth Guarantee Scheme ª FREE education ª Are wanting to train towards courses may vary from year ª Individual academic guidance, a qualification in their chosen to year.