COURSES FOR
SCHOOLS
Please note that all information contained in this brochure may be subject to change without notice.
CONTENTS
Introduction
2
Courses for Schools programme
2
General information
3
Services offered
5
Joint delivery
5
Individual enrolments
5
Individual unit standards
6
Fees for individual unit standards
6
Terms and conditions
7
Courses
9
Early Childhood Education
9
Horticulture
11
Electrical Engineering
12
Mechanical Engineering
15
Higher Level Learning
16
Appendix 1: Keeping track of your students
17
Appendix 2: Admission criteria for the National Certificate
in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3)
19
Contact us
Other useful contact details
inside back cover
inside back cover
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INTRODUCTION
Courses for Schools programme
Open Polytechnic provides quality vocational and higher education qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework
(NQF) to senior secondary school students.
Studying with Open Polytechnic offers many benefits.
✓
Individual learning options can be catered for through a wide variety of courses, with no requirement for minimum
student numbers.
✓
Students can enrol in lower level courses throughout the year, within the school contract period. Other courses require
enrolment in a trimester. Course information will indicate if the course is trimesterised.
✓
Learning is easily coordinated by the school and Open Polytechnic, and for most courses there is no need for the
students to be transported anywhere.
✓
Students can study Open Polytechnic courses independently, and are encouraged to use tutor support.
✓
Many Open Polytechnic school courses staircase into tertiary study options with Open Polytechnic or other tertiary
providers. This means students can continue with their studies whether they remain at school or enter the workforce
and want to continue study.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
· During their course of study, students may contact their lecturer/tutor using our freephone number 0508 650 200.
· For corporate account and payment enquiries, call us on 0508 650 200.
· For more information about the STAR/Gateway enrolment process, please call freephone 0508 227 000.
WEBSITE ADDRESS
openpolytechnic.ac.nz/coursesforschools
Further information on courses can be obtained from the website.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Terms and conditions
School leavers
We invite you to complete the Contract with Schools
letter and return it us. We cannot accept an application
for enrolment until we have received that letter. It doesn't
mean you are obliged to enrol students.
Please notify
enrolmentservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
if your student leaves school part way through a course
of study with Open Polytechnic.
Enrolment
Unless otherwise stated in the course descriptions,
students may enrol at any time of the year. An
Application for Enrolment form needs to be completed
for each student. This form is available to download from
openpolytechnic.ac.nz/coursesforschools
Payments
To ensure enrolments are processed quickly and efficiently,
a corporate account will need to be established for your
school. Accounts will be forwarded the month following
enrolment. For further information on corporate accounts,
call us on 0508 650 200.
Note: The student may complete their course, even
if they leave school.
Mentoring
Our learning packages and tutorial support provide the
basis of a sound learning opportunity for students.
However, we have found that additional support from
parents, school staff and other students is important to
help students complete their course work. We encourage
you to provide general guidance and supervision during
their studies.
Textbooks
Monitoring and reporting
During the year we will report regularly on student progress
to help you identify any students who may need additional
help to complete their courses. We suggest you use
Appendix 1 to keep track of your students. Under the
terms and conditions of enrolment, teachers have the right
to read correspondence addressed to students from
Open Polytechnic tutors to monitor their progress
and help them complete their study. We recommend
you let your students know that you will be reading
such correspondence, and why. We will channel all
correspondence through your school.
Students may need to buy set texts. The course
information will include information about texts. Set text
listings are available on our website.
We have contracted the supply of set texts to Tertiary
Texts, a division of the Victoria University Book Centre.
Go to vicbooks.co.nz
Book orders and payment should be directed to
Tertiary Texts. Please do not forward payment to
Open Polytechnic.
Note: The supply and price of textbooks is
dependent on suppliers and publishers and subject
to change.
Students enrolled in open courses will have assessment
due dates. We strongly recommend you monitor their
progress over the school year to make sure your students
are on track to complete their course(s). We will continue to
send reports until the study period is finished.
Access to Open Polytechnic library
NZQA reporting
Each student enrolled with us can use our library. Group
access can also be arranged. For more information call
freephone 0508 650 200.
We report all unit standard completions to you, and you are
responsible for reporting completions to NZQA.
Materials, equipment and practical
requirements
For some courses students will need access to materials
and equipment, or they may need to complete practical
assessments. The course information will have more
information.
Cost for additional materials are not included in the
course fee.
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More information
If you need more information please call the following
people.
For enrolment matters:
· STAR/Gateway Coordinator on freephone
0508 227 000.
For course information:
· see lecturer’s or tutor’s name on course listing
· freephone on 0508 650 200 and follow the prompt to
enter the extension number.
For special contracts (joint delivery):
· freephone 0508 650 200 and ask for the
Contracts Manager.
National Qualifications Framework:
Levels 1– 4 offerings
These courses are for students wishing to start
pre-vocational, vocational and tertiary studies while still
at school. Successful students will be able to gain credits
towards industry qualifications that will give them a valuable
head start in their chosen career.
Note: Unit standards are constantly under review
and are subject to change as prescribed by NZQA.
Higher level learning
Higher level learning is popular with students who want
to start diploma studies while still at school. We can offer
many courses from our portfolio. Please contact the
STAR/Gateway Coordinator on freephone 0508 227 000
to discuss options for students capable of studying at a
higher level. Note, in most cases admission criteria apply;
(refer to page 16).
Trimesters
Some courses are available in a trimester only.
Each trimester is 17 weeks long, (followed by
examinations). Please see our website for dates.
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SERVICES OFFERED
Joint delivery
We work with schools to jointly provide school students with the opportunity to earn unit standards.
Under this arrangement, Open Polytechnic enrols the students and moderates their study. Teachers qualified to NZQA
requirements are used as our tutors to provide learning support for the written materials provided and to undertake
assessment activities in keeping with accredited polytechnic practices.
This works particularly well for schools who have specialist teachers to teach non-conventional subjects to classes of 10 or
more, when the school does not wish to become accredited in those subjects.
To provide this service, the school must meet Open Polytechnic’s quality systems and accreditation requirements. This
includes having the teachers approved by Open Polytechnic. We ask for submission of CVs and suitable references, so that
we can ensure that the teachers are qualified to the level determined for the courses they are teaching. Usually a qualification
higher than the level that they are teaching is required and, in some subjects, industry experience is necessary.
Once a teacher has been approved to teach our courses, a contract between Open Polytechnic and the school is drawn up.
This contract names the person who will teach and assess the course. The contract is only valid for as long as the teacher
named is doing the teaching and assessing.
Please begin the process of having teachers approved well before you have classes ready to start work. Approval is not
automatic and we want to ensure you have time to make alternative arrangements if necessary.
Individual enrolments
We offer full distance learning services for individual students. This includes all tutoring and assessing, and providing
students with ongoing support. This means you can greatly widen the choices you offer students, with subjects spanning
Levels 1– 5 on the NQF.
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INDIVIDUAL UNIT STANDARDS
We have made individual unit standards available in all areas where there are no restrictions, such as being included in an
industry specified course.
This is so you have greater flexibility to work out study requirements that will suit individual students. You can use individual
unit standards to build individual study plans to suit a student's interests and ability.
You can reduce administration by planning a course at the beginning of the year, and enrolling each student in several unit
standards at once. This way, only students who complete their course faster than expected will need to re-enrol.
The pathways in which individual study options can be built from stand-alone unit standards are as follows:
Social and Community Services
· Early Childhood Education
Manufacturing and Technology
· Electrical Engineering
· Mechanical Engineering
Primary Industries
· Horticulture
Fees for individual unit standards
IF A UNIT STANDARD IS WORTH:
THEN THE FEE IS:
1 credit
$62.00
2 credits
$100.00
3 credits
$150.00
4 credits
$200.00
5 credits
$250.00
6 credits
$275.00
7 credits
$294.00
8 credits
$344.00
9 credits
$394.00
10 credits
$445.00
Note: Fees are based on the number of credits each individual unit standard is worth and not on the total number of
credits purchased.
Early Childhood Education Courses (EAC01, EAC02 and EAC03)
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$620.00
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE OPEN POLYTECHNIC
1.1 Open Polytechnic will provide to the school the
services specified in clause 1.2 of this agreement
in a way that meets the following performance
indicators:
4.
4.1 All course fees are on a per student basis and are
inclusive of GST.
5.
(a) Course materials and teaching services
provided will be of reasonable quality.
CONSULTATION
5.1 Where considered necessary by either the school
or Open Polytechnic, both parties shall consult
with the other party on all matters associated with
the services.
(b) Assessed work will be returned within 10
working days of receipt.
(c) Students will be supported in their studies in a
way that promotes and encourages continued
learning.
FEES
6.
NON ASSIGNMENT
6.1 Neither the school nor Open Polytechnic
shall assign its rights or obligations under this
agreement.
(d) Tuition will be provided by suitably qualified
staff.
1.2 Services to be provided to the school include:
(a) Provision of the courses or studies including
the provision of course materials, tuition and
assessment, as listed in the Courses for
Schools brochure, for students notified to
Open Polytechnic in writing as intending to
study through Open Polytechnic.
7.
7.1 If any dispute arises out of this agreement, the
parties shall resolve the dispute to their mutual
satisfaction by way of negotiation.
7.2 Where a dispute arises and no agreement can be
made, the dispute shall be referred to the Principal
of the school and the Manager (by whatever
description) of Open Polytechnic for mutual
resolution.
(b) Such other services may be agreed in writing
from time to time.
2.
OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOOL
2.1 The school will pay Open Polytechnic the amounts
specified and in accordance with the conditions
specified in the Courses for Schools brochure.
3.
DISPUTES
8.
8.1 Open Polytechnic warrants that it will not
undertake any other work either directly or
indirectly which may place Open Polytechnic in
a conflict of interest position with respect to the
services to be provided to the school.
CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT WITH
OPEN POLYTECHNIC
3.1 Enrolment amendment: Students may change
to another course specified in the Courses for
Schools brochure within one month from the date
of enrolment and before a student has completed
any assessments. Such a change may only occur
once. Advice is to be in writing, by email, post
or fax.
WARRANTY OF INTEREST
9.
CONFIDENTIALITY
9.1 Except as otherwise required by law,
Open Polytechnic and the school will keep all
confidential information relating to or arising out of
this agreement.
3.2 Withdrawals: A full refund will be made if an
application to withdraw a student is made within
one month from the date of enrolment. Advice is
to be in writing, by email, post or fax.
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10. VARIATION
10.1 The school will keep Open Polytechnic informed
as to any proposed policy changes that may
alter the position of Open Polytechnic under this
agreement.
10.2 Where any policy change does affect the interest
of Open Polytechnic, under this agreement
Open Polytechnic and the school will, in
accordance with clause 11.1 of this agreement,
negotiate a new agreement or vary this
agreement.
10.3 Apart from policy changes, Open Polytechnic
and the school may vary this agreement by
mutual consent. Such variation will be in writing
and will be read together with and deemed part
of this agreement.
11. FAILURE TO PERFORM THROUGH
CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND EACH PARTY’S
CONTROL
11.1 Neither Open Polytechnic nor the school shall
be liable for any act, omission, or failure to fulfil
its obligations under this agreement if such
act, omission, or failure arises from any cause
reasonably beyond its control. The party unable
to fulfil its obligations will immediately notify the
other in writing of the reason for its failure to fulfil
its obligations and the effect of such failure.
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12. TERMINATION
12.1 Notwithstanding clause 11.1, either
Open Polytechnic or the school may terminate
this agreement, on giving the other party one
month’s written notice of termination, where the
other party has either breached an obligation or
failed to perform an obligation required under
this agreement.
12.2 Notice of termination, as referred to in
clause 12.1, shall not be issued by either
Open Polytechnic or the school unless the other
party has been given a reasonable opportunity
to remedy that breach or failure to perform an
obligation.
12.3 Where any such notice of termination is issued:
(a) The school will not be obliged to pay
Open Polytechnic for any services other
than for those supplied up to the specified
termination date.
(b) Open Polytechnic will not be obliged to
provide any further services for the school
after the specified termination date.
12.4 Notwithstanding clause 12.1, either
Open Polytechnic or the school may, after
consultation with the other party and without
fault of either party, agree to terminate this
agreement by giving the other party three
months’ written notice.
COURSES
These courses (Levels 1–4) are for students wishing to start pre-vocational, vocational and tertiary studies while still at
school. Successful students will gain unit standard credits towards industry qualifications, most of which can be credited
towards NCEA. This will give them a valuable head start in their chosen career.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE (LEVEL 3)
Qualification: NC557304
Note: There are 18 unit standards integrated across three courses. Each of the three courses that make up NC5573
v4 offered by Open Polytechnic comprise a group of unit standards related to the title of the course. There are
integrated assessments for each course.
If you are enrolling students into this qualification for the first time please follow the schedule set out on page 10. All three
courses must be completed before students can be awarded the National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care
(Level 3).
Length: Allow two terms per course. Students receive a record of study on achievement of course 1 and another on
achievement of course 2.
Admission criteria: It is desirable that students work through the three courses in the order on page 10.
You will need to organise and monitor suitable early childhood service situations for your students. Students working with
children must be supervised. We will not accept any responsibility for the safety of your students or the children placed in
their care. You must sign an agreement to the above conditions before we will enrol your students.
Student entry on each course is dependent on a character attestation from the school principal for students under 17 years
of age, or a satisfactory police check for students aged 17 and over. See page 19 for more information.
Purpose: To give students the basic skills and knowledge required for working with children, parents, families and whänau
in a variety of early childhood settings.
Assessment requirements: There is a mixture of written and practical workplace assessment in this qualification.
Workplace assessment must be undertaken in a licensed early childhood setting and verified by a registered early childhood
teacher. Students have two opportunities to reach competency for each summative assessment.
Materials and equipment: Nil.
Text books: Access to Te Whäriki, the early childhood education curriculum.
Practical requirements: All courses have a workplace component to them. For as long as the student is studying, they
should be completing four hours of practical work per week with children. This is usually one session per week, but
other options are available. Sessions must take place with groups of children in a licensed early childhood setting. The
Principal is required to complete the Open Polytechnic Waiver of Responsibility Agreement form which is enclosed with this
brochure. This is to ensure the school acknowledges that Open Polytechnic does not accept responsibility for the safety of
students or the children placed in their care while undertaking work placement. The form is also available to download from
openpolytechnic.ac.nz/coursesforschools
Group settings can be chosen from the following licensed services:
·
Playcentre
·
Montessori
·
Rudolf Steiner
·
Kohanga Reo
·
Pacific Island Language Nest
·
Kindergarten (permission must first be gained from the local association)
·
Private and community based childcare centre
·
Home-based care and education.
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For courses 2 and 3, students will need to experience working with groups of children.
UNIT
STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
COURSE EAC01 YOUNG CHILDREN’S WELLBEING
18
10019
Describe and contribute to safe practices and a safe environment for a child in an
ECE service
3
4
10020
Describe personal and environmental hygiene and safety practices in an ECE
service
2
2
10021
Describe the basic needs of children in an ECE service
2
3
10024
Demonstrate knowledge of promoting the health and wellbeing of children in ECE
services
2
3
10032
Demonstrate knowledge of ethics in an ECE service
2
2
26712
Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply, age-related nutrition needs in providing
food for a child in an ECE service
2
4
COURSE EAC02 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
23
10013
Explain the purpose, aspirations, structure, and relevance of the New Zealand
Early Childhood Curriculum, Te Whäriki
3
2
10022
Demonstrate knowledge of attachment patterns and short-term separation in an
ECE service
2
3
10023
Describe transition situations in an ECE service
2
2
10026
Demonstrate knowledge of the development and learning of children and its
relevance to an ECE service
3
5
26708
Develop reciprocal and responsive relationships with a child in an ECE service
3
5
26709
Conduct an observation in an ECE service
3
3
26715
Describe professional image and demonstrate professional behaviours required of
an early childhood educator
2
3
COURSE EAC03 ENABLING LEARNING: WHÄNAU, FAMILY, COMMUNITY
22
20406
Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply, effective communication with diverse
whänau/families in an ECE service
3
4
20407
Demonstrate knowledge of cultural diversity in an ECE service
3
4
26707
Describe the value of play and create resources for children’s development and
learning in an ECE service
3
6
27145
Develop, implement and evaluate a learning plan for children in an ECE service
3
4
27146
Demonstrate knowledge of organisations relevant to ECE services in Aotearoa/
New Zealand
3
4
Programme and Student Advisor:
Freephone 0508 650 200 extension 5854
Email: ece.certificates@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Please specify that your email enquiry relates to STAR/Gateway.
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CREDITS
HORTICULTURE
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN HORTICULTURE (LEVEL 3)
Qualification: NC1471
Length (hours): Allow 10 hours per credit.
Admission criteria: Entry is open, although for some units students will need access to garden or general horticultural areas
in order to collect plant specimens or photos of plants.
Purpose of the qualification: The qualification is for people who are working, or want to work, in park maintenance,
nurseries or garden centres, and want to gain more skills. The full qualification requires 105 credits.
Unit Standards: Courses to be studied are selected from the list of units below.
Assessment requirements: Assessment tests are sent out with learning materials. After studying their learning materials, students
complete the test when they feel ready and return it to their designated Open Polytechnic tutor for assessment.
Materials and equipment: Nil.
Textbooks: Nil.
Leads to: Successful students will gain credits on the NQF towards the National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3).
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
We recommend you begin your studies with US20556 Demonstrate knowledge of plant propagation and
Hort 2 Soil properties and plant growth which are listed below.
COURSE
LEVEL
CREDITS
Demonstrate knowledge of plant propagation
2
10
Soil properties and plant growth
3
15
US1672
Demonstrate knowledge of pruning and training amenity trees and
shrubs
3
5
US22177
Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of plants
2
5
US27210
Identify and describe weeds, and methods of prevention and
control
2
6
US19138
Monitor and interpret weather information
2
4
US20570
Demonstrate knowledge of nursery growing media
2
5
US20556
Hort 2
US22174–US22175
TITLE
Tutor:
Paul Keats
Freephone 0508 650 200 extension 5786
Email: paul.keats@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Please specify that your email enquiry relates to STAR/Gateway.
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Electrical Engineering: Self-select
Qualification: NC5391
15847 DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF MATHEMATICS AND MECHANICS FOR ELECTRICAL TRADES
Level: 2
Credits: 4
Length (hours): 40
Admission criteria: Students should have an interest in entering the electrotechnology industry.
Purpose: This course introduces students to the basic mathematics and mechanics for electricians and related trades. This
includes mechanical terms and their units, and an understanding of lever systems and types of mechanical drives.
Assessment requirements: An assessment test is sent out with the learning material. After studying the learning material,
students complete the test and return it to the Open Polytechnic tutor for assessment.
Materials and equipment: Access to a scientific calculator.
Textbooks: Nil.
Leads to: Successful students will gain credits on the NQF towards the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2).
Tutor:
Lance Apperley
Freephone 0508 650 200 extension 5686
Email: lance.apperley@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Please specify that your email enquiry relates to STAR/Gateway.
Note: Unit 25070 can be selected once 15847 and 15845 are completed, then units 25071 and 25072 follow in that order.
15845 DRAW AND EXPLAIN SIMPLE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
Level: 2
Credits: 4
Length (hours): 40
Admission criteria: Students should have an interest in entering the electrotechnology industry.
Purpose: This course introduces students to basic drawing practice for electricians and related trades. They will develop the
ability to draw simple schematic, single-line, location and circuit diagrams, and explain their content.
Assessment requirements: An assessment test is sent out with the learning material. After studying the learning material,
students complete the test and return it to the Open Polytechnic tutor for assessment.
Materials and equipment: Access to basic drawing materials, including colour pencils, a ruler, and a circle template or a
pair of compasses.
Textbooks: Nil.
Leads to: Successful students will gain credits on the NQF towards the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2).
Tutor:
Lance Apperley
Freephone 0508 650 200 extension 5686
Email: lance.apperley@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Please specify that your email enquiry relates to STAR/Gateway.
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25070 EXPLAIN THE PROPERTIES OF CONDUCTORS, INSULATORS, AND SEMICONDUCTORS AND
THEIR EFFECT ON ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
Level: 2
Credits: 7
Length (hours): 70
Admission criteria: Students should have an interest in entering the electrotechnology industry.
Purpose: This course introduces students to the production of electrical energy and power, electrical conductors,
semiconductors and insulators, resistors and resistive circuits. Also, resistive circuits are assembled, values are measured,
and compared with calculated values.
Assessment requirements: A written assessment test plus a small, supervised practical task that can be carried out at
school.
Materials and equipment: Access to a scientific calculator. For the practical task, access to a voltmeter and ammeter (or to
a multimeter) and an extra-low voltage direct current power supply of up to 24 volts.
Textbooks: Nil.
Leads to: Successful students will gain credits on the NQF towards the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2).
Tutor:
Lance Apperley
Freephone 0508 650 200 extension 5686
Email: lance.apperley@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Please specify that your email enquiry relates to STAR/Gateway.
25071 DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTROMOTIVE FORCE (EMF)
Level: 2
Credits: 3
Length (hours): 30
Admission criteria: Students should have an interest in entering the electrotechnology industry.
Purpose: This course introduces students to the methods for electromotive force (emf) production and electrochemistry.
Assessment requirements: An assessment test is sent out with the learning material. After studying the learning material,
students complete the test, and return it to the Open Polytechnic tutor for assessment.
Materials and equipment: Access to a scientific calculator.
Textbooks: Nil.
Leads to: Successful students will gain credits on the NQF towards the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2).
Tutor:
Lance Apperley
Freephone 0508 650 200 extension 5686
Email: lance.apperley@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Please specify that your email enquiry relates to STAR/Gateway.
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25072 DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTROMAGNETISM THEORY
Level: 2
Credits: 5
Length (hours): 50
Admission criteria: Students should have an interest in entering the electrotechnology industry.
Purpose: This course introduces students to the production of direct current and alternating current electricity and operation
of the simple direct current motor. Also knowledge of magnets and magnetism.
Assessment requirements: An assessment test is sent out with the learning material. After studying the learning material,
students complete the test, and return it to the Open Polytechnic tutor for assessment.
Materials and equipment: Access to a scientific calculator.
Textbooks: Nil.
Leads to: Successful students will gain credits on the NQF towards the National Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 2).
Tutor:
Lance Apperley
Freephone 0508 650 200 extension 5686
Email: lance.apperley@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Please specify that your email enquiry relates to STAR/Gateway.
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Mechanical Engineering: Self-select
Qualification: NC1262
Length (hours): Allow 10 hours per credit.
Admission criteria: Students should have an interest in engineering.
Purpose: To offer students a range of unit standards to gain credits on the NQF towards the
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2).
Unit Standards: Courses to be studied are selected from the units listed below.
Assessment requirements: Internally assessed by Open Polytechnic.
Materials and equipment: Unit Standards 2395, 4433 and 4435 require access to basic engineering hand tools and
measuring equipment.
Unit Standards 2431 and 2432 require access to a drawing board, straight edge, T square, set square, protractor and
compass.
Textbooks: Nil.
Leads to: Further study in mechanical engineering.
Tutor:
Martin Glaeser
Freephone 0508 650 200 extension 5568
Email: martin.glaeser@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Please specify that your email enquiry relates to STAR/Gateway.
UNIT STANDARDS AVAILABLE:
UNIT
STANDARD
TITLE
LEVEL
CREDITS
2395
Select, use and care for engineering hand tools
1
4
2430
Draw and interpret engineering sketches under supervision
2
4
2431
Draw and interpret engineering drawings under supervision
2
8
2432
Construct engineering plane geometric shapes
2
3
4433
Measure with non-complex devices used in engineering
1
2
4435
Select, use and care for engineering dimensional measuring equipment
2
3
21905
Demonstrate knowledge of trade calculations and units for mechanical
engineering
2
4
21908
Demonstrate knowledge of basic mechanics for mechanical engineering
trades
2
2
21909
Demonstrate knowledge of fasteners used in mechanical engineering
2
1
20917
Demonstrate knowledge of engineering materials
2
2
20799
Demonstrate knowledge of engineering metals
2
4
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HIGHER LEVEL LEARNING
Courses at Levels 4 and 5 on the NZQA framework that are offered by Open Polytechnic are generally not unit standard
based and therefore cannot be credited towards the NCEA.
Students capable of studying at this level (who are in Year 13) have the opportunity to get a head start towards higher level
educational qualifications while still at school.
In most cases admission criteria apply. Diploma and degree courses will have to be studied during a set 17 week trimester.
We recommend students study OP4240 Certificate in Tertiary Study Skills before enrolling in diploma and degree level
courses. For more information on what you can choose from and for course fees, contact the STAR/Gateway Coordinator.
Call on our freephone number 0508 227 000.
Admission requirements for diploma courses
· 4 credits at Level 2 or higher in reading
· 4 credits at Level 2 or higher in writing
· Plus 48 credits at Level 2 with no fewer than 12 credits in each of 4 subjects.
Admission requirements for degree courses
· At least 60 credits at NCEA Level 3.
Please note other admission requirements for individual courses may apply.
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APPENDIX 1: KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR STUDENTS
We recommend you use the sheet overleaf as a tracking device for your students studying with us.
We advise schools to note the:
· name of students and units/courses in which they are enrolled
· date that work was given to students
· date that completed work is posted to Open Polytechnic, (we suggest that students hand work to their teachers who
actually post that work)
· date marked work is returned to students and whether students are competent [C] or not yet competent [NYC] in unit
standards, and whether they passed their course.
Please photocopy this form for large numbers of students, or for each student if doing a large number of courses.
Alternatively you may wish to keep track of your students electronically. If you wish to do so please email the STAR/Gateway
Coordinator at coursesforschools@openpolytechnic.ac.nz or phone 0508 227 000. We will then email a copy to you.
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Student name
Unit/Course
number
Student ID number
Date work given to
student
Date completed
work sent to
Open Polytechnic
Date marked work
returned to student
Student competent
[C] or not yet
competent [NYC]
APPENDIX 2: ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION AND CARE (LEVEL 3)
Students under 17 years of age must have a Character Attestation form completed by the Principal attached to their
application. (See page 25)
Students 17 years and older must complete the Authorisation to Disclose Information form on page 23.
Students who turn 17 during their course need not complete a Authorisation to Disclose Information form. However, any
students who re-enrol in further courses in the qualification will need to complete the form for that re-enrolment.
The Principal is required to complete the Open Polytechnic Waiver of Responsibility Agreement form on page 21, for all
applicants. This is to ensure the school acknowledges that Open Polytechnic does not accept responsibility for the safety of
students or the children placed in their care while undertaking work placement. The form is also available to download from
openpolytechnic.ac.nz/coursesforschools
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3 Cleary Street, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Private Bag 31914, Lower Hutt 5040, New Zealand
Phone +64 4 913 5300 Fax +64 4 913 5308
Freephone 0508 650 200 Web www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
OPEN POLYTECHNIC WAIVER
OF RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT
Dear Principal,
Students enrolled in the National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3)
courses will need to undertake practical work in a licenced early childhood service.
Open Polytechnic does not accept responsibility for the safety of school students, or the
children placed in their care while they are undertaking work placement for this programme.
We require this agreement to be signed by you before we can accept an enrolment for
students in this programme. You will find a prepaid envelope enclosed for return of this agreement.
Please do not hesitate to contact me on freephone 0508 650 200 extension 5872
if you have any questions.
Yours sincerely,
Sonja Rosewarne
Regional Lecturer – School of Education Studies
I ...................................................................(Principal) acknowledge that Open Polytechnic does noU accept
responsibility for the safety of students from:
...........................................................................................(Name of school) or the children placed in their care while
undertaking work placement required for the /ational Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3)
.............................................................(Signature)
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AUTHORISATION TO
DISCLOSE INFORMATION
To ensure the care and protection of early childhood children in Aotearoa New Zealand, we are required to undertake a
police vet on all students over the age of 17 who will have contact with young children in the course of their studies. This
is a New Zealand Teachers Council requirement. Please note that any interaction with the Police may be released, not only
convictions. All information in the vetting application and process is treated as confidential.
Please tick the programme you are applying for:
RNational Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) NC557304
RCertificate in Early Childhood Practice (Level 4) OP4310
To be completed by individual authorising release of personal information:
I, ........................................................................................................................................................................................
(Surname)
(First Names)
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
(Previous names e.g. Maiden name)
Sex ............. (M/F)
Nationality .........................................................................................................................................
Date of birth .......................................................
Place of birth ....................................................................................
Residential Address ...........................................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................................................................
Suburb ...............................................................
City ..................................................................................................
Please provide one or more of the following:
NZ Driver Licence number ..................................
Passport number .............................................................................
18+ Card number ...............................................
Student ID number ...........................................................................
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I authorise disclosure by New Zealand Police of any information relating to any interaction I have had with Police in any
context, to Open Polytechnic. I understand that any record of criminal convictions I might have will automatically be
concealed if I meet the eligibility criteria stipulated in Section 7 of the Criminal Records (Clean Slate) Act 2004.
Vetting can only be carried out with the consent of the applicant, as evidenced by the signature and date:
Signature ..................................................................................... Date .........................................................................
Date sent to Police:
........................................................................................................................................
RVerified docs
Agency code: 070264
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CHARACTER ATTESTATION
This form is to be completed by the school principal for all students under 17 years of age enrolling in
NC557304 National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3).
I
(Principal) attest to the suitability of
(student) to work with infants, toddlers and young children in a licenXed early
childhood service to meet the practical workplace requirement of the National Certificate in Early Childhood Education
and Care AZkZa(#
Signature
Principal
School / College
All students 17 years of age and older will require a police vet using an Authorisation to Disclose Information form on
page 2(.
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Lower Hutt 5040
New Zealand
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Freephone: 0508 227 000
Email: coursesforschools@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
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