Certificate in English (General English)
Description
The Certificate in English will help you in improving your English grammar along with reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. This course provides non-English speaking students with a structured language learning opportunity to develop all the language skills necessary to communicate in an English-speaking environment.
The Certificate in English is developed to provide students with all the necessary language skills to communicate in an English-speaking environment. Certificate in English is an approved course by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Why study at Imperial
At Imperial, the Certificate in English is taught by our experienced and well-qualified teachers. We understand that students have a variety of needs. Our experienced and well-qualified teaching team uses a variety of teaching strategies to provide constructive and interesting learning. Our experienced and friendly student support staff provides students with any required support. Our classes are small, so that teacher can give each student individual attention. We check your progress regularly.
Course Details
- Course length: Minimum of 12 weeks
- Course hours: Monday to Friday (Four hours per day)
- Entry Level: Any
- Start date: Please contact College administration
Course Levels
We offer various levels of this course in order to meet student’s needs. These levels are:
- Beginner
- Elementary
- Pre-intermediate
- Intermediate
- Upper intermediate
- Advanced
Please contact administration for more detail and the availability of these classes.
Summary of courses
The summary of course levels are as below:
Course Level – Beginner | |
AIM | The aim of the beginner course is to teach you to: · Understand simple English · Introduce yourself · Be able to shop or travel with basic English · The fundamentals and English pronunciation’s |
Course Level – Elementary
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AIM | The aim of the elementary course is to teach you to:
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Course Level – Pre-intermediate
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AIM
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Summary of courses
The summary of course levels are as below:
Course Level – Intermediate | |
AIM | The aim of the intermediate course is to teach you to:
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Course Level – Upper-intermediate | |
AIM | The aim of the upper-intermediate course is to teach you to: · English for work or study, and to communicate more effectively with native speakers · Understand people speaking English on the radio, television and/or any other discussions · Understand the main points of complex writing · Express your views and hold discussions with native speakers on a variety of topics · Understand and write, clear and detailed text on a wide range of topics
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Course Level – Advanced | |
AIM | The aim of the advanced course is to teach you to: · Speak with native speakers fluently, spontaneously, and confidently in social, academic, and business situations. · Understand, read and write text on complex subjects · Take notes and write formatted and logical text’s for professional purposes |
Certificate in English (Advanced) – Level 3 (IELTS Preparation)
Description
This course will help you in preparing for the IELTS examination. This course includes intensive IELTS preparation and practice. Students will be trained in all the four modules reading, writing, listening and speaking.
This course can be either taken as a stand-alone course or in conjunction with General English classes if these are required. The Certificate in English (Advanced) is an approved course by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
The IELTS (the International English Language Testing System) is a test to check English language ability. Students appear in Academic IELTS with the purpose of studying at tertiary level, which is one of the entry requirements at PTE’s, Universities and Polytechnics.
People who are looking for registration in their areas of specialisation; for examples Nurses, Doctors, Teachers etc they also appear in Academic IELTS. Some people appear in General IELTS as per their immigration category requirements.
Certificate in English (Advanced) will help you in preparing for IELTS (both General and Academic) examination. This course includes intensive IELTS preparation and practice. Students will be trained in all the four modules:
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
Why study at Imperial
At Imperial, the Certificate in English is taught by our experienced and well-qualified teachers. We understand that students have a variety of needs. Our experienced and well-qualified teaching team uses a variety of teaching strategies to provide constructive and interesting learning. Our experienced and friendly student support staff provides students with any required support. Our classes are small, so that teacher can give each student individual attention. We check your progress regularly.
Course Details
- Course length: Minimum of 12 weeks
- Course hours: Monday to Friday (Four hours per day)
- Entry Level: Any
- Start date: Please contact College administration
Please contact administration for more detail and the availability of these classes.
Summary of course
Course Level – IELTS Preparation | |
AIM | The aim of the IELTS preparation course is to teach you to:
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Interpreter Course – Level 5
Description
Interpreter Course aims to develop interpreting skills to work in community settings such as health, community work, the courts, tenancy services. etc. Students will learn the skills required for interpreting mostly in a classroom environment where the theoretical skills will be taught and practical application of the skills will be held using role-play situations. All theoretical and practical work will include assessment activities on an ongoing basis throughout the course.
The interpreter Course is an approved course by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. This course is designed for local and international students.
Summary of course
Interpreter Course | |
AIM | On completion of the Interpreter course, Graduate will have
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TESOL Course – Level 4
Certificate in Teaching English to speakers of other Languages
Description
TESOL Course is suitable to non-native speakers of English. This Course provides the trainee with the necessary teaching skills required to teach. The course offers a mix of classroom theoretical learning and practical learning. This course can be either taken as a stand-alone course or in conjunction with General English classes if these are required.
TESOL Course is an approved training scheme by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
Summary of course
TESOL Course | |
AIM | On completion of the TESOL course, Graduate will be able
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Course Details
- Course length: 6 weeks
- Course hours: Monday to Friday (30hours includes 20hours classroom and 10hours unsupervised study)
- Entry requirements:
- Student must be 18 years of age at the time of Application
- Suitable entry permit (Visa/immigration status) to study
- Applicants who do not have English as a first language will need to meet one of the English language requirements outlined by NZQA under “English Language entry requirements for international students’ (www.nzqa.govt.nz) Please contact Imperial administration to obtain the latest English Language entry requirements for the course
- An Interview
- Start date: Please contact College administration
Please contact administration for more detail and the availability of these classes.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification is intended for learners of English as an additional language, who wish to pursue further English language study in an academic context.
Graduates will have the language skills required to communicate independently and effectively in familiar and some less familiar situations with fluency and flexibility in everyday/social/community, workplace and/or academic English language contexts. This qualification is at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2.
This qualification allows Aotearoa New Zealand community, employers and educational institutions to recognize the level at which the graduate can use English for general, workplace or academic purposes.
Course Details
- Course length: 6 weeks
- Course hours: Monday to Friday (35hours includes 20hours classroom and 15hours unsupervised study)
- Entry requirements:
- Student must be 18 years of age at the time of Application
- Suitable entry permit (Visa/immigration status) to study
- Applicants who do not have English as a first language will need to meet one of the English language requirements outlined by NZQA under “English Language entry requirements for international students’ (www.nzqa.govt.nz) Please contact Imperial administration to obtain the latest English Language entry requirements for the course
- Statement of Purpose (Statement of interest in working as an interpreter in community contexts)
Please contact administration for more detail and the availability of these classes.
Summary of Course
NZCEL Level 4 | |
AIM | The purpose of this programme is to develop learners’ language skills so that they can communicate independently and effectively in familiar and some less familiar situations with fluency and flexibility in academic settings at CEFR mid B2 level. The programme advances learners’ development of key academic skills, including reading academic texts, listening, academic writing, and speaking skills that will enable them to undertake independent learning at the tertiary level. The target learner group are students with English as their second language, who plan to study in New Zealand and gain an English Language qualification and/or apply for a vocational or undergraduate programme at a New Zealand Tertiary Education Organization. |
Programme Outcomes:
At the end of the programme learners should be able to:
- Understand the main ideas and supporting details of moderately complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions related to a field of specialisation.
- Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity in spoken academic discourse.
- Understand verbal academic information, identifying both main ideas and specific details.
- Produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of moderately complex academic subjects.
Further Details
Please contact administration for more detail and the availability of these classes.
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Commerce)
Description
The programme provides a pathway and qualification for international students interested in furthering their studies in New Zealand, with a focus on career pathway in commerce or business.
The contexts of the programme have been carefully chosen after extensive consultation with Imperial’s education agents, Prof. Christopher Gan from Lincoln University, overseas high school principals, potential learners and our marketing team. It is anticipated that our learners will come from India, China and other Asian countries who are graduates from high schools and who plan to study in New Zealand but do not have any background knowledge or proficiency for their chosen field of academic tertiary study.
This programme will enable learners to pathway to higher level studies in commerce, marketing, finance, management, accounting and related study at an undergraduate or diploma level.
Summary of course
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Commerce) | |
AIM | This programme has been designed to provide learning experiences that enable students to develop the core knowledge, skills and personal attributes required for academic tertiary study in New Zealand, and for entry-level positions in commerce industries. Graduates of this programme will be able to progress to further study or training at NZQF Level 5 and above (degree, diploma or certificate) related to the context of this programme. |
Programme Outcomes:
At the end of the programme learners should be able to:
- Find and analyze context-relevant information and evaluate its reliability.
- Work independently and collaboratively to solve problems.
- Formulate arguments and communicate findings via visual displays and written essays.
- Plan effectively to achieve study and career goals and recognise and overcome barriers to successful time management.
Graduates of the programme will be awarded the Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4), [NZQF Reference: 2860].
Course delivery
- Onshore
- Offshore
Further Details
Please contact administration for more detail and the availability of these classes.
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Science)
Description
This programme will enable learners to pathway to higher level studies in science and related study at an undergraduate or diploma level.
Courses cover core topics and key principles in chemistry, calculus, physics but they also provide enough depth for learners to gain foundations specialisation and credible vocational skills from skilled tutors.
The programme provides a pathway and qualification for international students interested in furthering their studies in New Zealand, with a focus on career pathway in science.
Summary of course
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Commerce) | |
AIM | This programme has been designed to provide learning experiences that enable students to develop the core knowledge, skills and personal attributes required for academic tertiary study in New Zealand, and for entry-level positions in science related industries including laboratory assistant or trainee roles. Graduates of this programme will be able to progress to further study or training at NZQF Level 5 and above (degree, diploma or certificate) related to the context of this programme. |
Programme outcomes:
At the end of the programme learners should be able to:
- Find and analyse context-relevant information and evaluate its reliability.
- Work independently and collaboratively to solve problems.
- Formulate arguments and communicate findings via visual displays and written essays.
- Plan effectively to achieve study and career goals and recognise and overcome barriers to successful time management.
Graduates of the programme will be awarded the Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4), [NZQF Reference: 2860].
Further Details
Please contact administration for more detail and the availability of these classes.
Programme Approval and Accreditation Document New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) withstrands in Construction Management, andQuantitySurveying (240 credits) [2420]
Programme summary
Programme title | New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) with strands in Construction Management, and Quantity Surveying |
Level | 6 |
Credits | 240 |
Aim | This programme aims to provide students with sufficient knowledge and skills in construction management or quantity surveying.
The Construction Management strand provides students with comprehensive industry knowledge along with the latest trends and development within the industry. After completing this strand, learners will have gained significant skills and tools to be able to work as assistant construction managers on construction projects.
The Quantity Surveying strand provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in budgeting, pricing, controlling costs and monitoring project cash flow. After completing this strand, learners will have gained significant skills and tools to be able to work as Consultants, Estimators, Contract Administrators, and Contract Managers.
This programme is suitable for those wanting to enter into the profession of construction management and/or in the field of quantity surveying in the building/construction industry. |
Content | The programme comprises core (compulsory) modules covering the knowledge and skills in the core Graduate Profile Outcomes (GPOs). There are also specialised modules covering the strand students opt to choose.
Core (Compulsory Modules) Credits Construction Legislative and 15 Regulatory Framework Building Components and 20 Materials Sustainability & Construction 20 Innovation Construction Management 20 and Technology I Construction Management 20 and Technology II Construction Tendering and 20 Contract Administration Project Management 20 Construction Procurement 20
Quantity Surveying Strand Credits Principles of Measurement 20 |
| (Measurement 1) Construction Measurement for 25 Medium and Large buildings (Measurement II) Cost Estimating and Cost 20 Control I Cost Estimating and Cost 20 Control II
Construction Management Credits Strand Construction Design and 15 Drawings Construction Health, Safety 15 and Wellbeing Construction Leadership 15 Practices Construction Site Services 20 Construction Site Logistics 20 |
Outcomes | On successfully completing the programme, learners will be able to:
· Engage and involve stakeholders particularly contractors within the project progress in accordance with contractual obligations and industry best practice. · Apply relevant New Zealand legislative frameworks to building and construction work. · Evaluate and select materials and finishes for building projects taking into consideration sustainability and the impact on the built environment. · Select materials and finishes for a construction project taking into considerations aesthetic appeal and initial and ongoing costs, life cycle assessment considerations (such as material performance, availability and impact on the environment) and the ability to reuse, recycle or dispose of the material at the end of its life. · Establish the foundations and substructure; the passive fire protection systems; the structure for a specific design, the envelope, and the interior for medium and large buildings. · Prepare and administer construction contracts including preparing and evaluating tender submissions, valuing building works up to and including final account statements. · Communicate with different stakeholders during a construction project in accordance with contractual obligations and industry best practice. |
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Graduate of the Construction Management strand will also be able to: · Evaluate construction site logistics plans and manage site logistics by developing site layout taking into account site safety, accommodation, access and movement, lifting equipment and vehicular management. · Coordinate provision of site services for short and long duration construction projects. · Develop and communicate technical sketches for a construction project. · Manage construction project, contract types and project delivery methods by applying appropriate leadership principles and principles of health and safety in the construction industry.
Graduate of the Quantity Surveying strand will also be able to: · Estimate and control cost and cash flow for a construction project · Assemble quantity surveying documentation relevant to specific trade sections and prepare a schedule of quantities for building construction projects · Organize all priced components into a tender submission for small, medium and large buildings using tender process · s knowledge.
On completing this programme, graduates will be awarded the New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) with strands in Construction Management, and Quantity Surveying [Ref: 2420]. |
Entry requirements | Learners must be above the age of 16 at the start of the programme.
Learners must demonstrate sufficient literacy and numeracy skills. This can be by providing evidence of having achieved a minimum of 12 credits in Maths and a minimum of 12 Literacy credits at NCEA Level 1. Learners can enrol if they can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills or have suitable industry experience deemed appropriate by the Academic Manager or Principal.
International students must provide evidence of having achieved a minimum overall IELTS (academic) score of 6.0, with no band score less than 5.5, or meet other acceptable evidence of English language requirements for international students
Learners will be interviewed prior to enrolment to ensure their |
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If you as a learner is 20 years old or over and do not hold the minimum entry requirements, you will be eligible to be enrolled where your past work or life experience show that you have a reasonable chance of completing the programme. You will be interviewed by the Academic Manager or Principal for that purpose. |
Qualification(s) | New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Level 6) with strands in Construction Management, and Quantity Surveying (240 credits) [2420]. |
Delivery mode | Face to face and blended |
Delivery/Training methods | Lectures/in-class discussions, case studies, group work, individual work assignments, projects, and self-directed learning. |
Assessment methods | Exams, written assignments, reports, case studies, and production of construction project documentation, such as schedules of quantities, estimates, cost plans, etc. |
International learners | Yes |
Total programme weeks (including holidays) | 80 weeks full time · Total (weeks) 80 · Teaching (weeks) 64 |