New Zealand Certificate in Diving
Academy of Diving Trust
Subject area
Sport and Recreation Activities
Qualification
Duration
15 Weeks
Total student fees
$5,249
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
This qualification provides an entry point for employment in the diving industry.
Graduates will be competent in the water for own diving activities including in the use of specialist equipment within New Zealand dive environments. Graduates will also hold the skills and knowledge required to independently operate as an open water diver and rescue diver or equivalent, with relevant industry endorsement at these levels.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Before commencing this training, students must: * An interest in diving. * Have passed a current diving medical undertaken by a Doctor or Physician. This medical must remain valid for the duration of the programme. * Obtained a School Exemption if under 16 years of age at commencement of training Additional International Student requirements: * International students for whom English is a second language must attain an IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 or equivalent with no band score lower than 5, or other internationally recognised proficiency tests according to Rule 18 English language requirements for international students, or * International students must have completed all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
15 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$5,249 | $5,249 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$2,097 | $2,097 |
| Total | $7,345 | $7,345 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
94%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
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| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (06) 356 1665
Fax: (06) 354 1978
Email: wendy@academyofdiving.ac.nz
Web: http://www.academyofdiving.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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