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International Student
Prospectus
Welcome
to New Zealand
Institute of
Technical Training
Haere Mai, Nau Mai, Kia Ora
Your pathway to continued learning begins with the Student Handbook.
We offer qualified and passionate educators who will work with you at an individual level to motivate and
inspire you to become the best that you can be. The student body at New Zealand Institute of Technical
Training enjoys a supportive approach to learning in well equipped and resourced teaching and learning
environments.
Many of the courses and qualifications at New Zealand Institute of Technical Training offer work integrated
learning opportunities. This means that students are provided with valuable experience applying the
knowledge in practical applications in the local community and industry.
New Zealand Institute of Technical Training helps students to achieve their educational and personal
goals by providing you with the appropriate resources and support. This Student Handbook is designed to
offer you information on a range of rules and regulations for students enrolled with New Zealand Institute of
Technical Training. If you have any questions and concerns and you cannot find the relevant information
please see your Lecturer/Tutor or any other staff member at New Zealand Institute of Technical Training.
• We are here to help you make the most of your student experience!
• We can provide services to make your life easier!
• And we listen and help when you’re having a rough time!
Best Regards,
NITT Senior Management Team
Content
PAGE
CONTENT
1 Mission Statement
2 About New Zealand Institute of Technical Training
3 Study in New Zealand
4
International Student Fees
6 Regulations and Entry Requirements
7 Enrolment for International Students
8 Withdrawals & Refunds
9 Risk Management Review
10 Facilities and Recources
11 Staff Contact Details
11 Courses Offered at NITT
12 Academic Calender
13 Useful Info
15 Accomodation & Costs of Living in New Zealand
15 Recreation & Leisure
15 Before you Start the course
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Mission Statement
The primary mission of
the Institute is to become
a center for excellence
offering an education with
programs and services
that are person, industry
and community oriented
supported by appropriate
resources and technology.
To fulfill this mission, we
shall
design,
deliver,
and continually improve
highly effective programs
for
learners
through
advanced
graduate
and professional levels
influenced
by
the
reciprocal
relationship
between scholarship and
practice; collaborate with
other educational institutes
across New Zealand and
in other professional and
community settings as
partners; and provide
leadership in teaching,
learning, assessment, and
professional development
for diverse community
within New Zealand.
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About NITT
New Zealand Institute of Technical
Training, popularly known as NITT, is one of
the private providers offering vocational
education and training under the
nationally recognized Educational system
of the New Zealand Government.
The New Zealand Institute of Technical
Training offers a range of diverse Education
programs, to equip you with the knowledge
and skills to excel in an evolving and
challenging marketplace. NITT courses are
designed and developed with industry
participation to provide and equip you
with the best employment outcomes.
We pride ourselves on our innovative
programs, which are delivered by our
highly qualified and highly experienced
staff. The Institute provides a pathway to
educate students in all the academic and
practical disciplines needed to succeed in
the Industry.
The New Zealand Institute of Technical
Training campus is located in the Heart
of Manakau Central Business District and
in the close proximity of the Auckland
University of Technology and Manakau
Institute of Technology and walking
distance from the Westfield Shopping Mall
and Manakau Central Bus terminal.
NITT recognizes the additional difficulties
international students face in adapting
to a new lifestyle and culture, as well as
differing approaches to study. The Institute
provides a complete range of support
services to assist international students who
must live away from home to study.
NITT is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am
to 5.30pm Institute is committed to ensure
that there is no discrimination within the
Institute on the grounds of age, disability,
race, color, ethnicity, nationality, religion
or belief, gender, sexual orientation and
any other irrelevant criteria.
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Study in
New Zealand
New Zealand is a diverse and multicultural country and it offers a safe learning
environment with excellent study opportunities.
As a new location to NITT campus, Auckland is a
‘City of Sails’ located in the North Island of New Zealand.
Its unique waterside location fostered a nature-friendly
living environment and is ranked as the one of the world’s
most livable cities which attracts a large population of
different ethnic groups and cultures. With its suburban style
of buildings and architecture, Auckland remains its low
population density feature that makes itself outstanding
from other cities.
Auckland, the most cosmopolitan city, is home to many
cultures where you can mingle with people from different
culture background. It helps you to build a cross-culture
conscious and understanding, which is the very essential
requirement for your future employment in today’s global
business environment.
Auckland is famous for high quality of life with numerous
leisure facilities. Variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars
not only add to Auckland’s vibrant nightlife, but also add
value to its multi culture environment where you can taste
worldwide. Auckland has an oceanic climate and is the
warmest main centre of New Zealand where you can
enjoy sunny most of the time with the company of the
beach, nautical activities, parks, and plenty of nature
reserves.
Auckland is a generous city welcoming everyone from
overseas. The friendly interpersonal environment will make
you feel ease as at home; it also provides an environment
to learn about New Zealand lifestyle and build your social
network and communication skills by interacting with
different people.
The education system is focused on practical learning
in NITT, which aims to improve your practical ability and
enhance the application into real world towards your
future employment. There is no hierarchy between
lectures and students. Self-learning is a major component
under the guidance of our friendly and responsible
lectures, which helps you to participate more in your own
studies and learn faster. This will make you a qualified and
job ready candidate for your future workplace.
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International
Student Fees
• Fee for Level-5
Tuition fee
NZQA & Education export levy Total fee
$13800.00
$225.00
$14025.00
Course related costs(not in Fee) Student Health Insurance (not in fee)
Registration fee (one – Time)
• Fee for Level-6
Tuition fee
NZQA & Education export levy
Total fee
$1200.00
$575.00
$300.00
$14700.00
$225.00
$14925.00
Course related costs(not in Fee)
Student Health Insurance (not in fee)
Registration fee (One- Time)
$1200.00
$575.00
$300.00
• Two year Programme fee Structure
(Level-5 & Level-6)
First year
Tuition fee
NZQA & Education export levy Total fee
$13800.00
$225.00
$14025.00
Course related costs(not in Fee) Student Health Insurance (not in fee)
Registration fee (One –Time)
Total for First Year $1200.00
$575.00
$300.00
$16100.00
• Second Year
Tuition fee
NZQA & Education export levy
Total fee
$5032.00
$225.00
$5257.00
Course related costs(not in Fee) Total for 2nd Year $880.00
$6137.00
Total Cost for Two Year Programme $ 22237.00
• Fee for Level-7
Tuition fee
NZQA & Education export levy
Total fee Course related costs(not in Fee)
Student Health Insurance (not in fee)
Registration fee (one – Time)
$14375.00
$225.00
$14600.00
$1625.00
$575.00
$300.00
• Two year Programme fee Structure
(Level-5 & Level-7)
First year
Tuition fee
NZQA & Education export levy
Total fee
$13800.00
$225.00
$14025.00
Course related costs(not in Fee)
Student Health Insurance (not in fee)
Registration fee (One –Time)
Total for First Year
$1200.00
$575.00
$300.00
$16100.00
• Second Year
Tuition fee
NZQA & Education export levy
Total fee
Course related costs(not in Fee)
Total for 2nd Year
Total Cost for Two Year Programme
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$5950.00
$225.00
$6175.00
$1625.00
$7800.00
$23900.00
Tuition fees and costs include:
Payment
• All tuition fees for classes.
• Administration for recording and reporting of
assessment results and personal data.
• The NZQA hook on fee for registration to the
National Student Index (database) and for each
credit with for competent assessments.
• NZQA Diploma.
• Completion Certificate.
• Goods and Services Tax
All the tuition fees shall be credited into the
trust account of the New Zealand Institute of
Technical Training held by Public Trust - Fee
Protect
(for New Zealand Institute of Technical Training)
Course-related fees not included in tuition fees
• Registration fee of $ 300.00
• Course related costs, including but not limited to;
computer for study, text books, personal stationery,
including pens, pencils, etc.
(approximately $1,200.00)
Statutory Information Statement for students required
under section 234B of the Education Act.
1. New Zealand Institute of Technical Training
charges resources fee for use of Institute’s resources
but no other service fee is charged.
PO Box 31543, Lower Hutt, Wellington
On enrolment or shortly afterwards, an invoice will
be given to you and a personal/bank cheque
should be made out to the Public Trust Account no
later than seven days prior to the commencement
of the course.
If preferred, a cheque (made out to Public Trust
for New Zealand Institute of Technical Training)
can be given to Head Office who will deposit it
on your behalf.
You must pay all tuition and personal expense fees
invoiced to you by the due date. If you are not a
New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, you
will be categorised as an International Student.
2. There are no governing members of New
Zealand Institute of Technical Training that have
material conflict of interest or interest in education
and immigration services business.
Personal expenses not included in tuition fees
• Accommodation
• Optional activities after class hours.
Student Fee Protection & Indemnity for Student Fees
Your fees are protected by student fee trust
account which ensures a student receives a refund
on student fees – held in trust – if an education
provider is unable to complete a course. This could
be because of closure, insolvency, loss of NZQA
accreditation or course withdrawal.
By law all education providers are required to have
some form of protection for fees paid in advance.
New Zealand Institute of Technical Training has
chosen to use The Public Trust as their student fee
protector. The Public Trust is a government owned
Trustee Company that has been in existence for
over 130 years.
More information is available on their website,
www.publictrust.co.nz.
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Regulations and
Entry Requirements
The entry criteria for the courses
New Zealand Institute of Technical Training (NITT)
seeks to enrol International students who are
interested in a pathway to employment or further
higher education in the industries and sectors that
the Institute delivers courses and qualifications.
1. The student intends to apply for a Student visa
and or permit.
2. The International Student application form
has been correctly filled out and all supporting
documentation has been received.
3. The student has indicated at the interview that
they have sufficient time available and are
dedicated to completing their studies with New
Zealand Institute of Technical Training in the
timeframe allocated to their specific qualification.
4. They have support systems in place for their
personal life.
5. For Level 5 applicants - IELTS overall 5.5 bands
with no band score of less than 5 or TOEFL Paperbased test (pBT) score of 550 (essay score of 5
TWE) or TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score of 46
(Writing score of 20) or Pearson Test of English PToE
(Academic) score of 42 or NZCEL Level-4 with the
academic endorsement.
6.The qualification the student is enrolling in will
enable them to work in the country of their choice
and or be of benefit to the prospective student’s
career pathway.
7. Students must provide evidence of medical and
travel insurance before they can be fully accepted
onto the course. New Zealand Institute of Technical
Training will keep a record of the Insurance Policy
number and the type of cover provided.
8. New Zealand Institute of Technical Training does
not enrol students under the age of 18 years of age.
In the instance where there are more enrolments
than places available on a course, students will not
be offered a place on the course. Enrolling students
will be advised that their name has been placed on
a waiting list and the enrolment will be deferred until
the next intake.
In all situations where NITT should cease to offer a
programme or course in which students are enrolled,
the unexpired portion of fees determined on a prorata basis relating to the tuition delivered will be fully
covered. The Directors, and or nominee have the
discretion to refund all fees. Students are able to
choose between alternative replacements providers,
where available, or a pro-rata refund of fees.
For Level 6 applicants - IELTS overall 6.0 bands
with no band score lower than 5.5 or TOEFL Paperbased test (pBT) score of 550 (essay score of 5
TWE) or TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score of 60
(Writing score of 20) or Pearson Test of English PToE
(Academic) score of 50 or NZCEL Level-4 with the
academic endorsement.
For Level 7 applicants - IELTS overall 6.0 bands with
no band score lower than 5.5 or TOEFL Paperbased test (pBT) score of 550 (essay score of 5
TWE) or TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score of 60
(writing score of 20) or Pearson Test of English PToE
(Academic) score of 50 or NZCEL Level-4 with the
academic endorsement.
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Enrolment for
International
Students
New Zealand Institute of Technical Training as
signatory to the CPPCIS can enrol International
Students (On shore and off shore) providing they
meet certain criteria, please read the following
carefully.
Enrolment Forms
When selected to enrol on a course
• You will need to complete a pre-enrolment form.
• Entry requirements state that students have
competency in English to the required level for
the qualification in which they intend to study
i.e. IELTS Score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5
for Level-5 Course and Score of 6.0 with no band
lower than 5.5 for level-6 course Or TOEFL (pBT)
Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) Or
TOEFL (iBT) Score of 79 or higher (with a writing
score of 20) Or Level-4 with the Academic
endorsement (NZCEL).
• For Level 5 applicants - IELTS overall 5.5 bands
with no band score of less than 5 or TOEFL Paperbased test (pBT) score of 550 (essay score of 5
TWE) or TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score of
46 (Writing score of 20) or Pearson Test of English
PToE (Academic) score of 42 or NZCEL Level-4
with the academic endorsement.
• For Level 6 applicants - IELTS overall 6.0 bands
with no band score lower than 5.5 or TOEFL
Paper-based test (pBT) score of 550 (essay score
of 5 TWE) or TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score
of 60 (Writing score of 20) or Pearson Test of
English PToE (Academic) score of 50 or NZCEL
Level-4 with the academic endorsement.
• For Level 7 applicants - IELTS overall 6.0 bands with
no band score lower than 5.5 or TOEFL Paperbased test (pBT) score of 550 (essay score of 5
TWE) or TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score of
60 (writing score of 20) or Pearson Test of English
PToE (Academic) score of 50 or NZCEL Level-4
with the academic endorsement.
• Have support systems in place for their personal life.
• The student has indicated at the interview that they
have sufficient time available and are dedicated to
completing their studies with New Zealand Institute
of Technical Training in the timeframe allocated to
their specific studies.
• Your application will be assessed against the extent
to which current proficiencies and career aspirations
are matched to the educational opportunities
provided by New Zealand Institute of Technical
Training, for this reason your application should
be supported by as many documents as maybe
required. The qualification allows the student to
work in their country of choice.
• Should you meet the entry requirements you will
need to complete the enrolment from that you will
receive with the Provisional Offer of a Place and
invoice.
• You will then have to pay the registration and
course fees.
• Once this has been approved you will be sent a
formal offer of a placement on the course will be
given to you.
• Students must provide evidence of medical and
travel insurance before they can be fully accepted
onto the course. New Zealand Institute of Technical
Training will keep a record of the Insurance Policy
number and the type of cover provided.
• New Zealand Institute of Technical Training does
not enrol students under the age of 18 years of age.
With your enrolment form you will need to provide
a copy of your birth certificate and/or passport,
provide evidence of health insurance.
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Withdrawals
& Refunds
Early and Voluntary Withdrawals
and Student Fees Refund
Responsibility: Managing Director / Academic Manager
Review Date: As required by external changes
PURPOSE
To provide information to all students about withdrawal
and refund policies and procedures that meets the
requirements of section 236A of the Education Act 1989.
STATUTORY OBLIGATIONS
• Education Act 1989, Section 236A
• And any subsequent amendments
BACKGROUND
b. Course length of more than 3 months
(greater than 13 weeks)
i. Student withdrawing before the course start date
will receive a full refund.
ii. Withdrawing within 10 days of the course students
receive a full refund, less administration fee of up to
25% of the total fees paid.
iii. Withdrawing after 10 days of the course, internal
policy applies: students will receive no refund, unless
exceptional circumstances proven.
New Zealand Institute of Technical Training must have
in place policies and procedures that allow for refunds
and withdrawals up until the tenth day after a course
has started, after the tenth day of the course and any
cancellation of a course.
2. A full refund of any and all course-related fees paid
by students will automatically be given for courses
which are cancelled by New Zealand Institute of
Technical Training, or which did not start due to an
insufficient number of enrolments.
POLICY
3. New Zealand Institute of Technical Training reserves
the right to cancel any course for which there are
insufficient enrolments.
Information regarding student fees, refunds and
withdrawals from courses will be displayed in all Student
Handbooks, enrolment forms and on the website.
Students will be advised about New Zealand Institute
of Technical Training Policy 2.4 before or at the time of
enrolment.
As per Section 236 of the Education Act 1989, students
(International and Domestic) have the following
entitlements:
a. Course length between 5 and 13 weeks
(35 days – 3 months)
i. Student withdrawing before the course start date will
receive a full refund.
ii. Withdrawing within the first 5 days of the course for
which attendance at New Zealand Institute of Technical
Training is required will receive a refund of no less than
75% of total fees paid.
iii. Withdrawing more than 5 days after the first day of
the course, internal policy applies: students will receive
no refund, unless exceptional circumstances proven.
These criteria are summarised in the following table:
Period of
enrolment
Withdrawal period
Amount of refund
1-34 days
Within the first
two days of the
course
4. If course fees have been paid from a student loan,
Study link will be notified and any refund will be sent to
the appropriate student loan account management
authority.
5. If course fees have been paid from training incentive
allowances Work and Income will be notified and
any refund will be sent to the appropriate Work and
Income account management authority.
6. New Zealand Institute of Technical Training staff will
ensure all students are aware that withdrawal from
a course may affect student loans and allowances.
Students should also be notified that processing of
refunds may take up to 2 weeks, or longer where
unusual circumstances arise.
7.The following link provides the current rights and
responsibilities for withdrawal and refunds:http://
www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/registrationand-accreditation/student-fee-protection/studentwithdrawals-and-refunds/
35 days-3 months
After more
than two days
50% of total fees No refund
paid
More than 3 months
Within the first
five days of the
course
After
than
days
more Within the first TEN
five days
75% of total fees
paid
No refund
Full refund, less
administration fee
of up to 25% of the
total fees paid
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After more than
TEN days
No refund
Withdrawal for reasons
of non-attendance
You will be withdrawn from your course if you stop
attending without contacting us, for more than five
consecutive days. If you are withdrawn from a course,
relevant government agencies such as Study link and
New Zealand Immigration will be notified. You are
required to have a minimum of 85% attendance to
be awarded the qualification.
Voluntary Withdrawal
You can withdraw from the course at any time in
writing. It is your responsibility to make a written
application for withdrawal from a course. There is
a Course withdrawal form provided at the back of
this Student Handbook. All students withdrawn from
the course will be reported to the relevant external
agencies.
Indemnification of
Fees
New Zealand Institute of Technical Training has
set up a system with the Public Trust as required to
protect Students’ fees. This is done by operating a
trust account which is a multi-deposit account with
money held in individual names, and operates on a
draw-down procedure on a pro-rata basis a fortnight
in arrears.
Cancellation of
Training by NITT
PROCEDURE
1. Students wishing to withdraw from courses must
complete the Course Withdrawal Request Form
and make an appointment with the Office Manger
to discuss their withdrawal and any refund of fees.
2. Student withdrawals are processed and if course
fees have been paid the refund application for
early withdrawals or beyond the early withdrawa
period with exceptional circumstances are given
to the Directors for approval.
3. Refund Requests are approved or declined by
the Directors or nominee based on the refund
and withdrawal policy. Requests for refunds
beyond the refund period will be considered at
the discretion of the Directors or nominee.
4. The Office Manager will notify StudyLink through
VOS of withdrawn student. The Office Manager
will notify Work and Income of withdrawn clients
receiving a training incentive allowance. The Office
Manager will notify New Zealand Immigration of
the withdrawn International student.
5. Public Trust Refund Forms are generated by the
Office Manager or nominee for approved refunds
and given to the student for signature and any
relevant information.
6. Completed Public Trust refund forms are given to
the Office Manager for final processing and then
sent to Public Trust for Authorisation and processing
of fees held by Public Trust. Fees will be paid
back to the loan provider, student or appointed
provider for the continuation of their studies.
7. In the instance where fees have been released by
Public Trust to New Zealand Institute of Technical
Training according to the payment schedule the
Office Manager will establish the balance to be
refunded from New Zealand Institute of Technical
Training back to the loan provider, student or
appointed provider for the continuation of their
studies.
8. All refund documents are filed and kept at the
Office Managers office for audit processes; copies
are filed under the respective student’s file.
New Zealand Institute of Technical Training serves
the right to cancel training courses due to insufficient
demand, unavailability of suitable training staff or
facilities or similar major problems. In all cases, if
you are enrolled on a cancelled course, you will be
offered alternative training dates or a full refund.
All refunds of tuition fees will be made to the students
in New Zealand dollars. All applications for refunds
must be written on the ‘Application for Refund’ form
issued by The Public Trust and must be accompanied
by the required supporting documentation. This form
is also available at the Head Office upon request.
Risk Management
Review
A monthly report of student withdrawal rates
be generated and forwarded to the Senior
Management Team.
Monitoring of rates of retention will be
communicated to all staff on a monthly basis.
Retention rates are considered a quality
performance indicator.
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Facilities
and Resources
Classrooms
NITT students study in spacious, comfortable, brightly
lit and well equipped with excellent audiovisual
equipments. Most of the classrooms are equipped
with latest computer with high-speed Internet access.
Library Services
The NITT library has adequate library resources and
general subscriptions for the courses it proposes
to deliver. A library borrowing/return system is in
place. If you have any problems using the library
system, please contact a Student Support Officer for
assistance.
Computer Labs
Computer lab is equipped with latest desktop
computers with high-speed Internet access and is
available from Monday to Friday. Wireless Internet
Access is accessible throughout campus without
charges.
Student Common Area
NITT provides a student common area equipped with
kitchen area, including microwaves, filtered water,
hot water facility and a photocopier.
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Staff
Contact Details
Gurdeep S Dhillon
Chief Executive Officer
+64 021 082 020 82
g.dhillon@nitt.co.nz
Sandeep Sidhu
Kulbir Singh
Managing Director
+64 021 975 691
k.singh@nitt.co.nz
Vinod Juneja
Marketing Director
s.sidhu@nitt.co.nz
Marketing Manager
Jaswinder Singh
Business Programme Leader
Human Resource Director
j.singh@nitt.co.nz
Losa Finau Kata
Gary Barnaby
Senior Lecturer in Business
England Soonalole
Bhagyesh Mehta
Academic Manager
Sukhvir
Program Administrator/Tutor
Courses
Offered at NITT
Administrator / System support Officer •Diploma of Applied Retail Management (Advanced) – Level 7
Duration: Two Academic Years Credits: 240
•Diploma in Business Advanced (Sustainability) – Level 7
Duration: One Academic Year Credits: 120
The detailed &
comprehensive
course
information is
in the Student
Handbook and
on the website
provided to
the student at
the time of the
confirmation of
enrolment.
•Diploma in Business Advanced (Productivity) – Level 7
Duration: One Academic Year Credits: 120
•National Diploma in Business Level – 6
Duration: One Academic Year Credits: 123
•National Diploma in Business Administration Level – 5
Duration: One Academic Year Credits: 123
•National Diploma in Business – Marketing Level-5
Duration: One Academic Year Credits: 124
•National Diploma in Business – Accounting Level-5
Duration: One Academic Year Credits: 120
•National Diploma in Business Level-5 + National Diploma in Business Level-6
Duration: Two Academic Years
•New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 3
Duration: 20 Weeks
Credits: 60
•New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) Level 4
Duration: 20 Weeks
Credits: 60
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Academic Calendar
2016 & 2017
Duration of the Courses
• 40 weeks (full time)
• 20 hours per week
Intake Dates for Year 2016
Intake Dates for Year 2017
• 25 January 2016
• 29 February 2016
• 15 April 2016
• 23 May 2014
• 07 July 2016
• 15 August 2016
• 29 September 2016
• 07 November 2016
• 23 January 2017
• 27 February 2017
• 14 April 2017
• 22 May 2017
• 07 July 2017
• 14 August 2017
• 29 September 2017
• 06 November 2017
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Useful Info
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR
THE PASTORAL CARE OF
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
New
Zealand
Institute
of
Technical Training has agreed
to observe and be bound by
the Code of Practice for the
Pastoral Care of International
Students published by the New
Zealand Qualification Authority
(NZQA). Copies of the Code
are available on request from
this Institution or from the New
Zealand Qualifications Authority
(NZQA) website at http://www.
nzqa.govt.nz/studying-in-newzealand/code-of-practicefor-the-pastoral-care-ofinternational-students/
IMMIGRATION
Full details of visa and permit
requirements, advice on rights
to employment in New Zealand
while studying, and reporting
requirements
are
available
through the New Zealand
Immigration Service, and can be
viewed on their website at
http://www.immigration.govt.nz
ELIGIBILITY FOR HEALTH
SERVICES
Most international students are
not entitled to publicly funded
health services while in New
Zealand. If you receive medical
treatment during your visit, you
may be liable for the full costs
of that treatment. Full details on
entitlements to publicly-funded
health services are available
through the Ministry of Health,
and can be viewed on their
website at
http://www.moh.govt.nz
viewed on the ACCV website at
http://www.acc.co.nz
MEDICAL & TRAVEL
INSURANCE
International
students
must
have APPROPRIATE and current
medical and travel insurance
while studying in New Zealand.
APPROPRIATE
Medical
and
travel insurance: compulsory
for International students at New
Zealand Institute of Technical
Training Ltd.
Suggested minimum
contents for APPROPRIATE
insurance policies
PART 1
Start of cover
The policy should:
• Commence the minute the
student leaves home for the
airport on their way to New
Zealand
• Apply while in transit
• Apply while the student is in
New Zealand
• Cover the student for any trips
to other countries during the
period of study
• Cover the student for any
holidays back to their home
country during the period of
study.
High sums insured and medical
benefits
“Sums insured” is the money
available in the event of a claim.
It is imperative that the sums
insured are very high so they will
not be exceeded in any possible
claim.
Medical
benefits
generally
range from general practitioner
visits and prescriptions through
to major Hospitalization (both
public and private), optical
cover, and emergency dental
cover.
It is preferable that no excess is
applied to medical claims, as
this could deter students seeking
treatment.
Emergency evacuation/
repatriation
Repatriation represents the cost
of getting the student home. The
benefit works two ways:
• If the student becomes
seriously ill or injured and needs
ACCIDENT INSURANCE
The Accident Compensation
Corporation provides accident
insurance for all New Zealand
citizens, residents, and temporary
visitors to New Zealand, but you
may still be liable for all other
medical and related costs.
Further information can be
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to be accompanied home with
medical professionals, these costs
are met by the insurance
• If members of the student’s
immediate family living overseas
become critically ill or die, the
policy will fly the student home,
and then back to New Zealand
to complete their studies.
Ideally the policy should have
“unlimited cover”, as very large
sums can be incurred in these
situations.
Accompanying relative cover
If an overseas student in New
Zealand becomes seriously ill or
dies, the policy should pay for
parents to fly to New Zealand on
the first available flight. The dayto-day accommodation and
reasonable living costs in New
Zealand for the parents should
be met, as should the cost of their
airfares home.
Personal effects
Insurance should cover students’
personal
effects,
including
items like expensive musical
instruments, laptop computers,
and sporting equipment.
Limits should be realistic but able
to be increased to represent the
actual value of particular items.
Personal liability cover
This benefit applies when a
student
causes
accidental
damage to property at an
education provider or Home
stay (e.g. breaking expensive
laboratory equipment, spilling
paint on the carpet).
While persons affected could
claim on their insurance, their
insurance company should be
provided with details of the
student’s insurance to recover
costs from the student’s insurer.
Mental illness
Insurance cover should include
mental health.
PART 2
Ensure that insurance is
appropriate and current.
Separate medical and travel
insurance policies
Generally, students should have
combined travel and medical
insurance on one policy, but
separate policies are permitted.
Where students have separate
travel and medical insurance
policies, the travel insurance
policy should cover:
• Loss of baggage and other
personal effects
• Accident and injury
• Disruption to travel plans
• Cost of medical care in any
“stopover” countries
• Costs associated with the death
of a student.
Students with young dependents
Very young international students
may have separate insurance or
be included in a family insurance
package.
Insurance for parents is not
mandatory unless they are also
on student visas, but it is highly
recommended
Obtaining insurance through
approved providers
You can obtain your medical and
travel insurance through one of
NITT approved providers:
• Vero Insurance Ltd.
• InterGlobal - StudentCare Plan
(NZ)
• Uni Care Ltd (NZ) - NZ Student
Plan
• Southern Cross Travel Insurance
(NZ) - Student Max Plan
• OrbitProtect - Prime Plan
• ITE - Aspect (Germany) - First
Class Foreign Travel Insurance
Plan
• Swedish State (Sweden) Student UT Plan
• Europeiske Norway
Please note:
NITT reserves the right to withdraw
any of these providers from the
approved list at any time.
NITT
strongly
recommends
insurance providers that are on its
list of approved providers.
You must ensure that we receive
a copy of your cover before the
start of the semester.
If you decide to purchase
insurance from a provider other
than the NITT approved provider
list, Please ensure that the cover is
APPROPRIATE as outlined by NITT.
The Policy must be in English.
For more information in regards to
the appropriate travel Insurance
please check the following link:
http://www.minedu.govt.
nz/~/media/MinEdu/
Files/EducationSectors/
InternationalEducation/
oSupportTheCodeTertiary
March2011.pdf
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Accommodation
& Costs of Living
in New Zealand
Recreation
& Leisure
New Zealand Institute of Technical Training does
not offer students accommodation services.
In New Zealand people live in a variety of
accommodation options. Renting a house or
an apartment will typically cost between NZD
$185.00 to 250.00 per week and depends on the
number of bedrooms and location. Flatting is
where you will rent a room and share the rest of
the house/apartment with others, this generally
can cost between NZD $100.00 to $150.00. There
are also boarding and guest housing and home
stay options, these cost approximately $200.00
per week.
To discuss any issues, concerns or questions
about accommodation you can contact
Administration.
The table lists approximate costs of living and
studying in New Zealand. This is only a guide.
New Zealand Immigration Services have
requirements for the amount of money required
to support yourself when issuing a student visa.
http://www.immigration.govt.nz
Item (WEEKLY)
Approximate cost
(in $NZD)
Rent
185-250
Electricity/gas
20
Food
60-100
Snacks/treats
25
Entertainment
50-100
Travel
20-75
Home phone
10
Toll calls
10-20
Cell phone
10-100
Clothing
25-100
Emergency fund
25-100
There are many activities for both recreation and leisure in
New Zealand. A number of pamphlets and brochures
about local activities, interests and events are displayed on
campus.
You can also visit the local i-SITE Visitor Centre for information
about National and local events. We suggest the following
websites as good places to start your investigations:
www.i-SITE.org
www.newzealandnz.co.nz/activities
www.tourism.net.nz
www.jasons.co.nz
Before you start the course...
Your enrolment form contains various clauses that you must
agree to prior to your enrolment being finalised. One of the
conditions is that you agree to notify New Zealand Institute
of Technical Training of your current contact details and your
address at all times – should you fail to do so your enrolment
can be cancelled.
You must read the Student Handbook and sign the ‘Tuition
Agreement’, which can be found at the back of this
handbook, to show that you understand and accept the
contents of this document and agree to abide by the rules.
New Zealand Institute of Technical Training will take a
photocopy of the signed agreement to be retained in the
student files.
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