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Tertiary Study Skills

TSS444

  • Level 4
  • 20 Credits
  • 0.1667 EFTS
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Workload - Approximately 13 hours per week
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This online course is designed to prepare you to study successfully at NZQA Level 5. 

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

  • Develop techniques and apply conventions for essay writing in a career or study specific context. 
  • Develop techniques and apply conventions for report writing in a career or study specific context 
  • Search for, locate and use appropriate information sources and evaluate them for relevance and credibility 
  • Apply referencing conventions accurately

Assessment

100% internally assessed

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

Admission requirements

Applicants need a minimum of NCEA Level 2 or equivalent. If you do not have NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, you will be asked to provide your academic transcripts and a current CV when you apply to enrol.

English language

English is the language of study at Open Polytechnic. You will need to be able to read and write well in English so that you can understand course materials and also submit written assessments. There are criteria that must be met if English is not your first language. Find out more about English language requirements or contact us.

International students

International students who are residing in New Zealand and studying part-time must have a verified work permit/visa. Please note the expiry date must be after the end date of your course.
You also need to have one of the following:

  • a Variation of Conditions allowing study at Open Polytechnic.
  • a letter of authorisation from your employer (on letterhead) confirming that you need to undertake this training as part of your job.

International fees must be paid in full at the time of enrolment.

Find out more about studying with Open Polytechnic as an international student here.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

How to apply

Apply to study a programme

You can study this course as part of any of the programmes listed below.

Click on a tile to go the programme information, including the entry requirements and how many courses you'll need to do to complete the programme.

From there you click 'Apply now' and start your study journey.