Unitec Supported Learning Brochure 2021

Supported Learning Te Poutoko Akoranga

2021

SUPPORTED LEARNING TE POUTOKO AKORANGA

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HOW TO APPLY TE TUKU TONO Applying for a programme is super easy - just follow these five steps.

Before applying, make sure you have your certified ID documents (passport or birth certificate) handy.

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DECIDE ON THE RIGHT PROGRAMME FOR YOU AND CLICK ‘APPLY NOW’

COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION

COMPLETE YOUR ENROLMENT TASKS

ACCEPT YOUR ‘OFFER OF STUDY’

You'll need to create an account with Unitec, entering your personal details and academic history into the system.

When you've finished your application, you’ll be transferred to your Enrolment Portal. You'll need to complete the necessary tasks to receive an ‘Offer of Study’

If all goes well, you’ll receive an ‘Offer of Study’ in your Enrolment Portal. You can accept this offer via your Enrolment Portal.

Search the programme you’re interested in studying on the Unitec website (unitec.ac.nz) and click Apply Now.

(e.g. upload documents to support your application).

REQUEST AN UPDATE

If you need help during your application, you can ‘Request an Update’ in your Enrolment Portal. We'll also be keeping an eye on your progress, and may contact you if we need to. Otherwise, feel free to call 0800 10 95 10, or email study@unitec.ac.nz

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05 FINISH OFF REMAINING TASKS If your offer is conditional, you may be required to complete additional tasks that are still outstanding. Wrap these up as quickly as possible – we can’t offer you a place in your programme until we have all the facts.

We'll get you into the right courses for your programme, then you'll need to arrange payment of your fees

SORTING OUT YOUR TIMETABLE

Once you’re enrolled into the right courses and classes, your timetable will be created. You’ll then be sent an email telling you how to log into your Student Portal and access your timetable.

Around this time, an invoice will be sent to you by post which will explain your study costs.

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FUNDING YOUR STUDIES TE TAHUA AKORANGA Studying is an investment in your future and one of the best ways to ensure you remain work-ready in today's ever-changing world.

Here are some of your options for funding your studies:

FEES-FREE If this is your first time studying at tertiary level, you might be eligible for fees-free study support. Fees-free covers your tuition fees, compulsory course costs and compulsory student services fees.

To receive fees-free support, you need to be eligible and enrolled in an eligible programme.

For up-to-date information on fees-free study, including eligibility criteria, visit feesfree.govt.nz

YOUTH GUARANTEE SCHEME If you're between the ages of 16 and 19, a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and enrolled in an eligible 6 or 12-month Level 3 programme, you might be able to apply for funding to cover your compulsory tuition fees under the Youth Guarantee Scheme For more information about eligibility criteria, visit tec.govt.nz

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STUDENT LOANS AND ALLOWANCES StudyLink is the best place to start when looking for help to pay for your study. What you’re eligible to apply for depends on your age, income and course type. StudyLink may be able to help with: • Compulsory tuition fees • Course-related costs • Living costs • Other costs (e.g. disability or childcare) A Student Loan can help with paying for your tuition fees (compulsory fees charged by us), study materials (e.g. books, computer, travel) and living costs.

Because this is a loan, you’ll have to pay it back once you start working.

Note: if you’re eligible for fees-free study, you might not need a loan for your tuition fees (but you might still need one for course-related and living costs).

A Student Allowance is a weekly payment to help you with your living expenses while studying. If you’re eligible, you don’t have to pay this one back.

To find out if you’re eligible to apply for a Student Loan and/or Allowance, visit studylink.govt.nz The application process for a Student Loan and/or Allowance can be quite complicated if you’ve not experienced it before.

So, we have drop-in sessions available at the beginning of each semester where our Student Support Advisors can help you with your application.

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Student Support Advisors can answer all your funding questions – even before you've started study!

Email studentsupport@unitec.ac.nz, call 0800 10 75 10 or drop in and see them on either campus –you can book to see them at the AskMe desks.

Alternatively, if you have a question about a scholarship, send an email to scholarships@unitec.ac.nz

HELP WHILE YOU STUDY Sometimes unexpected and additional costs can pop up. If you find yourself struggling financially during your studies, Unitec has Study Grants up to $500 that domestic, full-time students can apply for.

There’s also an emergency hardship fund that can provide a small one-off payment to help you cover the cost of unforeseen circumstances. Our Student Support team can put you in touch with other support services who can help to get you back on your feet.

Our website unitec.ac.nz has the most up-to-date fees information. It also has useful links to help you work out how to apply for a loan, and whether there are scholarships you could be applying for.

SCHOLARSHIPS NGĀ KARAHIPI Applying for a scholarship Another great way to help pay for your studies is applying for a scholarship or award.

We have a huge range available – there’s something for everyone – with scholarships and awards available for school leavers, Māori, and Pacific as well as gender-specific, tuition-fee, performance-based, and community scholarships and awards.

For a full list of scholarships and awards, visit unitec.ac.nz/scholarships

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SUPPORTED LEARNING TE POUTOKO AKORANGA

Programmes available Supported Learning

• New Zealand Certificate in Skills for Living and Working

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LEVEL 1

NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN SKILLS FOR LIVING AND WORKING Total credits 75 (0.625 EFTS) Campus Mt Albert Start dates February Duration Full-time for two years Annual tuition fees You may be eligible for funding under the Fees Free policy or the Training Incentive Allowance (TIA) through WINZ.

Career opportunities Career opportunities will be developed individually, focusing on your individual preferences and strengths.

Highlights

This two-year programme is for school leavers and adults with learning disabilities (including those with intellectual disabilities) who want to build their skills, and move into work or further study.

Programme overview

Admission requirements

In this programme, you'll use what you’ve learnt at community events, and your work and life experiences, to help you develop skills for living and working.

There will be interactive group sessions focused on things like problem-solving projects, lifestyle planning and goal setting. You’ll complete reflective logs, online learning, and presentations.

For this programme, you’ll need:

• Develop communication and social skills • Improve numeracy and literacy skills

Year One - Skills for Living

• Build up your confidence, selfawareness, and self-esteem

• Create an initial plan to ensure your studies focus specifically on your hopes, dreams, and aspirations.

• Increase your knowledge and appreciation of Aotearoa New Zealand • Improve your computer and goal setting skills

Talk and Tour Before you apply for this programme, we would love for you to join our teaching team for a talk and tour session.

These are for students, their families/ whānau, support people, teachers, and transition specialists to find out more about our programme and take a brief tour of our Mt Albert campus.

Literacy & Learning This is a part-time vocational course for supported learners. We strongly recommend you also do this course before applying for the certificate programme.

It’ll give you the opportunity to transition into tertiary education, and help you develop work-related, independent, co-operative, and communication skills.

You’ll get a certificate as an acknowledgement for completing the course.

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• Make friends while becoming more independent, and able to maintain your health and wellness.

• Use problem-solving techniques, as well as numeracy, literacy, and digital skills in your everyday life.

• We’ll support your transition from school to the next step in your life which may be work or further study.

Year Two - Skills for Working

• You’ll work for one day a week – our staff will help you and your whānau find the right work setting for you.

• You’ll reflect on your work to help you find, secure and maintain future jobs.

• Develop an understanding of the importance of having a good work-ethic.

• We’ll support you to make a referral to a supported employment agency e.g.

Poly Emp, who will help with your career planning, job search, and support.

1. Check whether you meet the following requirements, then fill in an online application form.

• Be 18 years old on the first day you start your studies • Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident • Demonstrate a level of English communication that allows you to participate in the programme 2. We’ll be in touch within 48 hours.

You’ll need to provide the following information via your application dashboard: • Two forms of ID • A CV that demonstrates appropriate work or other life experience • Two references from employers or professional colleagues • Consent to a police vet check for the purpose of work-based learning placements 3. We may invite you and your whānau to an interview - this is so we can ensure you have the abilities required to succeed in the programme.

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/supportedlearning International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

Apply Now

SUPPORTED LEARNING STUDENTS FROM L TO R: MEGAN WARD, HARRY NUA & CATHERINE NOURI

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Postal Address Private Bag 92025 Victoria Street West Auckland 1142, New Zealand Mount Albert campus 139 Carrington Road, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025 Waitākere campus 5-7 Ratanui Street Henderson, Auckland 0612

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Disclaimer: Unitec New Zealand Limited, trading as Unitec Institute of Technology (Unitec) has used all reasonable care and skill to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate at the time of printing (October 2020). However, matters covered by this publication are subject to change due to a continuous process of review. Unitec reserves the right to make any changes without notice. So far as the law permits, Unitec accepts no responsibility for any loss suffered by any person due to reliance (either in whole or in part) on the information contained in this publication, whether direct or indirect, and whether foreseeable or not. For the most up-to-date information, please visit unitec.ac.nz or visit Student Central (Te Pae Kōrero) at either the Mt Albert or the Waitākere campus.

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The information contained in this publication is for domestic students. For international students, please get in touch with international@unitec.ac.nz or visit unitec. ac.nz/international to view the international prospectus.