- University Entrance (UE);
- at least 42 NCEA credits at level 3; or
- have successfully completed the Manukau Institute of Technology Certificate in Social Services level 4; or
- have successfully completed a 60 credit Certificate qualification level 4 in a field of practice relevant to social work; or
- have successfully completed a minimum of 60 NZQA credits or equivalent at level 5 or higher.
Additional requirements:
- New Zealand Police Check (using the NZ Police and Vetting Consent to Disclosure of Information form) that demonstrates applicant has no criminal record and thus meets the requirements to be registered with the SWRB and to work with at risk and vulnerable people as required by the Vulnerable Children Act (2014).
- Be 19 years of age or over at the commencement of the programme; or
- applicants below the age of 19, will be considered for admission (by the Programme Committee) where the applicant is: Employed, in a paid or voluntary capacity in a social service context and able to provide a current, written recommendation from their employer, or voluntary service provider demonstrating their suitability for the programme; or due to reach the minimum 19 age requirement within one month of the commencement date of the programme;
- hold a full New Zealand drivers licence, have agreed Disability exemption or commit to gaining a full New Zealand drivers licence before the commencement of the first practicum. At the time of interview candidates will be told that failure to meet this obligation means they may have to suspend their studies until such time as they have the full licence that most practicum providers require;
- complete all required admission Administration documentation;
- provide two satisfactory references;
- demonstrate suitability to complete vocational social work degree level study at an interview.
