New Zealand Diploma in Audio Engineering and Production
SIT
Subject area
Performing Arts not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$8,107
over 1 Year - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification provides the creative industries with people who have a range of audio engineering skills and production techniques to facilitate audio productions across a range of contexts.
Graduates can apply their skills within the creative industries to contribute to cultural, social, and economic outcomes in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed an NZQA approved English Language Assessment, or 1 of the following tests of English language competence in accordance with the NZQA rules below: New Zealand Diploma in Audio Engineering and Production (Level 5) Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate of at least 80 per cent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed an NZQA approved English Proficiency Assessment, or achieved the required score in one of the following internationally recognized English Proficiency tests within the preceding two years: Certificate or Diploma at Level 5 IELTS test - Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) Cambridge English Examination B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill OET at Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 4 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 4 (General) or (Employment) Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 Language Cert - B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill Trinity ISE ISE11 with no less than merit in any band Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate below 80 per cent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English must provide evidence that they: Have gained NCEA Level 3 and met New Zealand University Entrance requirements or Hold a bachelo
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$8,107 | $8,107 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$8,890 | $8,890 |
| Total | $16,997 | $16,997 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
76%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $39,000 |
| Earnings range | $30,000 - $47,000 |
| In employment | 53% |
| In further study | 25% |
| On a benefit | 4% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 478 839
Phone: (03) 211 2699
Fax: (03) 214 4977
Email: info@sit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.sit.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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