The Western Institute of Technology in Taranaki was established in 1972 and is the largest tertiary education institution in Taranaki, New Zealand. Over the years, the institute has grown dramatically. It undertakes a variety of studies and supports a number of research institutions. The institute's research committee oversees and coordinates all of the institute's research. The institute's governing council is in charge of maintaining and overseeing the institute and its academic curriculum.
There are two campuses at the institute. The Taranaki campus is the institute's primary campus. It provides students with lodging options. On campus, students have access to all of the necessary amenities. Digital classrooms, a canteen, seminar halls, and a library with a large variety of journals, magazines, books, and research materials are all available on campus. Students are also permitted to use the library's internet resources. On campus, they find a peaceful learning environment. Near the university, there are numerous cafes and eateries. Near the university, there are a few medical businesses, stationery stores, and general stores. The campus has easy access to public transportation.The campus is well-maintained by the managing committee of the institution.
Undergraduate, diploma, and certificate programmes are available at the institute. It has over 6,000 students enrolled. Administration, art & design, business management, engineering, information technology, nursing, English language, hospitality, and energy, oil & gas are among the subjects covered by the university's academic curriculum. Experienced faculty members instruct the pupils. Many industry professionals attend interactive sessions, guest lectures, and practical workshops at the institute. Students will have a better comprehension of the course as a result of this.
Why Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki?
- The College is the largest tertiary education institution in New Zealand's province.
- It is New Zealand's 13th largest technical institute.
- The College wants to foster a research culture inside the school.
- Established in 1972 as a government-owned tertiary education provider.
- A variety of diplomas, degrees, and graduate degrees are available.
- New Zealand's largest provider of civil engineering programmes (NZIHT).
- Engineering, energy, oil and gas, and agriculture are all important sectors.
- In 2017, Lonely Planet ranked TARANAKI as the SECOND BEST tourist region in the world.
- The prize for "Best City of its Size in the World" – 75,000 inhabitants – was given by the United Nations.
WITT’S key Points of Difference:
- WITT is a New Zealand government owned tertiary institute.
- Close links with industry (nationally and locally).
- Employment focussed qualifications / industry placements and internships in key programme areas.
- One of the largest civil engineering training provider in New Zealand (NZIHT) – Hamilton campus.
- Comprehensive support services – pastoral support, learning support, health clinic, counsellor, chaplain, café and restaurant on campus, extensive library, gym.
- On-campus Te Henui Lodge hostel.
- Low cost of living compare to bigger cities and safe environment.
- Free bus service within Taranaki for WITT students (Tranzit Coach Lines).
WITT’S Key Programmes
- Bachelor of applied management (2 years fast track option and cross credit option available)
- Bachelor of Nursing (cross credit option available for GNM and BSc Nursing students)
- Graduate diploma in highway engineering (Programme in Immigration LTSSL)
- NZ Diploma in Civil engineering – L6
- NZ Diploma in mechanical engineering – L6
- NZ Diploma in Cookery – L4 & L5
- Graduate diploma in operations and production management
- Graduate diploma in Business information systems
- Graduate diploma in Project management
- Graduate diploma in Hospitality management
- Competency Assessment Programme
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki English Language Requirments
| Internationally recognised proficiency tests | Programme Level and required outcome | ||||
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| Certificate at Level 3 | Certificate at Level 4 | Certificate or Diploma at Level 5 | Certificate or Diploma at Level 6 Diploma or degree at Level 7 Graduate Certificate or Diploma at Level 7 |
Post-graduate Diploma or Post-graduate Certificate at Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree at Level 8 Master’s Degree at Level 9 Doctoral Degree at Level 10 |
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| IELTS test | General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 | General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 | Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 | Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 | Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6 |
| TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) where the test was carried out prior to 1 October 2017 | Score of 500 (with an essay score of 4 TWE) | Score of 530 (with an essay score of 4.5 TWE) | Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) | Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE) | Score of 590 (with an essay score 5.5 TWE) |
| TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) | Score of 35 (with a writing score of 14) | Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) | Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) | Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18) | Score of 79 (with a writing score of 21) |
| Cambridge English Qualifications | B2 First or B2 First for Schools with a score of 154. No less than 154 in each skill; | B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill; | B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill; | B2 First, or B2 First for schools, or C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill; | C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill; |
| OET | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests | Minimum of Grade C+ or 300 in all sub-tests |
| NZCEL a) Expiring b) Current |
a) Level 3 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 3 (General) |
a) Level 3 (Academic) b) Level 3 (Applied) |
a) Level 4 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 4 (General) or (Employment) |
a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic) |
a) Level 5 (Academic) or (Professional) b) Level 5 |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | PTE (Academic) score of 36 with no band score lower than 36 | PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 | PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 | PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42 | PTE (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50 |
| LanguageCert | B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill | C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill |
| Trinity ISE | ISE I with no less than distinction in any band | ISE II with no less than pass in any band | ISE II with no less than merit in any band | ISE II with no less than distinction in any band | ISE III with no less than pass in any band |
