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For more information, Contact us by Tel: +64 9 379 6628 | +64 9 337 0100 Fax: +64 9 309 1189 Email: [email protected] www.agi.ac.nz

Living in AucklandAuckland is New Zealand’s largest city and home to 1.4 million people drawn from a wide diversity of cultures. Auckland is a modern city well known for its mild climate, great scenery and friendly people. There are many excellent beaches, and swimming and sailing are popular pastimes. Auckland is known as” The City of Sails” because it has more yachts and other small boats per capita than any other city in the world. It is cosmopolitan, multi-cultural and exciting and listed among the top cities in the world for quality of lifestyle.

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Welcome to New ZealandThis unique country is located in the southern waters of the Pacific Ocean. New Zealand consists of two main islands and is a similar size to the United Kingdom and Japan. The geology, flora and fauna are spectacular and make it a special place to live. Dairy and sheep farming, forestry, fishing and tourism are our major industries. Enjoy our green countryside, our surf beaches, sheltered harbours, lakes and rivers and our regional and national parks. We are famous for our enthusiasm and participation in outdoor recreational activities and are happy to share this beautiful country with you.


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Life in Auckland, New Zealand

LocationAuckland Goldstar Institute is located in central Auckland, and is easily reached by public transport. Photos and maps can be found on our website.


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Certificate in ESOL (Level 1 to Level 4)Certificate in English Studies (Level 4)

Course description The ESOL Qualification has been designed to enable students to improve their everyday English language skills, communicate effectively in English language and prepare for future careers. This qualification develops the structures, vocabulary and language knowledge for operating successfully in as English speaking environment. Based around the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, the qualification enables students to improve their English across all areas at the same time.

Study time20 Hours from Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Enrollment date and course durationEvery Monday/minimum enrollment from one week

Entry requirementsOpen to international students who wish to develop their skills in English as a second language.

Certificate in English for Academic Purposes and IELTS (Level 5)

Course descriptionGraduates will have achieved a level of English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 and will be prepared to undertake an IELTS examination at this level. Graduates will have also developed skill in exam preparation, writing and research that will assist them in transition to further study in a tertiary institution.

Study time20 Hours from Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Enrollment date and course durationMinimum 12 weeks. Please check with AGI for enrollment date.

Entry requirementsApplicants must have attained a level of English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.0.

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Course description The Diploma in Management course consists of six papers from the NZ Diploma in Business or their equivalent in other qualifications. It focuses on business communication and management techniques.

Course outcomesGraduates will have knowledge and skills relating to general management, business communication, working in groups, applied research and leadership.

Course durationThe NZIM Diploma in Management may be completed in two semesters of full time study.

IntakesMarch, July, October

Entry requirements for international studentsTo enroll in the NZIM Diploma in Management International students must be 18 years of age or over. International students where English is a second language must have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.

Course contents1st Semester

560 Business Communication530 Organization Management 550 Business Computing

2nd Semester 400 Accounting Principles630 Leadership636 Applied Management

Pathway to a university degree with cross credits Successful completion of the NZIM Diploma in Management provides graduates about 1 year credit towards the New Zealand Diploma in Business in New Zealand. Different universities internationally have different policies on cross crediting, but it is possible to obtain as many as six papers as cross credits for further tertiary degree study in New Zealand.

NZIM Diploma in Management (level 5)

Full-time 36 weeks (2 semesters) (120 credits)

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Course aimsThe Diploma in Healthcare Studies aims to prepare with the knowledge and skills required for the delivery of healthcare to patients and clients in the health, disability or community setting using with Tikanga Maori principles. In addition, students will gain the management expertise to facilitate the delivery of service activities in the health, disability and community settings.

Course outcomesGraduates will be able to meet the client needs in aged care, community and disability settings. They will have knowledge of healthcare and the New Zealand Healthcare system from a theoretical and practical focus. Clinical placement supports the student practical application of their theoretical knowledge. An integral part of the course is tikanga practices to support the hauora of Maori. The students are also introduced to business management papers to prepare them for team leadership roles.

Course durationOne year full-time study.

IntakesFebruary, May, July, October

Entry requirements for international studentsInternational students must be 18 years of age or over to enrol in the Diploma in Healthcare Studies. International students, where English is a second language, must have an IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with no band less than 5.0. It is expected that the student will improve the language capacity to at least a 6.0 band during the course. Students will undertake an English competency test in the first week and will attend a language support class in the first semester of the programme.

Clinical placementA key component of this programme is the completion of 150 hours clinical placement, per semester, in healthcare environments.

Course contents1st Semester (60 Credits)

20826 Demonstrate knowledge of infection control requirements in a health or disability setting.

5012 Demonstrate muscular – skeletal care and handle people safely.

23386 Support a person to meet their personal care needs.

15299 Explain the first principles and key concepts of hauora based on a Maori world view.

23391 Respond to loss and grief in a health, disability, or community setting.

15189 Implement a health and safety plan for a workplace.

16870 Demonstrate knowledge of causes and associated conditions related to intellectual disability.

560 Business Communication15304 Explain and analyse whakama and the

implications on Hauora outcomes.

2nd Semester (62 Credits)

23920 Demonstrate knowledge of dementia, person-centred care, and communication for a person living with dementia.

23921 Provide person-centred care when supporting a person living with dementia

23922 Support a person to participate as a member of the community in a health or disability setting.


23923 Demonstrate knowledge of support for people living with dementia when their behavior presents challenges.

24661 Demonstrate knowledge of disability and aging in local and international contexts.

24657 Develop a support plan with a person in a health, disability, or community setting

15307 Analyse and explain the impacts of colonisation on Hauora for Maori and one other indigenous people.

530 Organisation Management

Diploma in Healthcare Studies (level 5)


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Course aims The Diploma in Healthcare Management Level-6, aims to provide people with comprehensive knowledge and skills required for Home/Residential healthcare, and for health delivery to patients and clients using Tikanga Maori principles. The course aims to assist people to develop management expertise in healthcare.

Course outcomesGraduates from the Diploma in Healthcare Studies Level-5 will extend their knowledge in Healthcare, Hauora and business management through completing the Diploma in Healthcare Management Level-6. Students are introduced to occupational health and safety. Clinical placement will continue to increase student practical skills.

Course durationStudents wishing to complete the Diploma in Healthcare Management should allow for full time study over four semesters of two years. The first two semesters is from Diploma in Healthcare Studies Level-5.

IntakesJune, September

Entry requirements for international studentsCompletion of the Diploma in Healthcare Studies Level 5 is a prerequisite to advance to Year Two of this programme. International students, where English is a second language, must have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.

Clinical placementA key component of this programme is the completion of 150 hours clinical placement, per semester, in healthcare environments.

Course contents 1st Semester (60 Credits)

20826 Demonstrate knowledge of infection control requirements in a health or disability setting.

5012 Demonstrate muscular – skeletal care and handle people safely.

23386 Support a person to meet their personal care needs.

15299 Explain the first principles and key concepts of hauora based on a Maori world view.

23391 Respond to loss and grief in a health, disability, or community setting.

15189 Implement a health and safety plan for a workplace.16870 Demonstrate knowledge of causes and associated

conditions related to intellectual disability.

560 Business Communication15304 Explain and analyse whakama and the implications

on Hauora outcomes.15304 Explain and analyse whakama and the implications

on Hauora outcomes.15307 Analyse and explain the effects of colonization on

Hauora outcomes.

2nd Semester (62 Credits)

23920 Demonstrate knowledge of dementia, person-centred care, and communication for a person living with dementia.

23921 Provide person-centred care when supporting a person living with dementia.



23923 Demonstrate knowledge of support for people living with dementia when their behavior presents challenges.

24661 Demonstrate knowledge of disability and aging in local and international contexts.

24657 Develop a support plan with a person in a health, disability, or community setting.

15307 Analyse and explain the impacts of colonisation on Hauora for Maori and one other indigenous people.

530 Organisation Management

3rd Semester (60 Credits)

18414 Research Hauora Maori trends and paradigms from 1919 to the present day.

7957 Co-ordinate family meetings and Whanau Hui.7979 Facilitate alternative care placements.7982 Contribute to discharge of residents from residential care.19414 Integrate theory and practice in social work.630 Leadership

4th Semester (60 Credits)

5615 Develop systems for occupational health and safety management practice.

5621 Plan and evaluate programmes to promote occupational health and safety practice.

7981 Contribute to care of people in a residential setting.7983 Assist people to resettle in the community following

residential care.18564 Demonstrate knowledge of traditional and contemporary

hauora methods of conflict resolution. 636 Applied Management

Diploma in Healthcare Management (level 6)


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AGI is registered and accredited with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989, and a signatory to the New Zealand Ministry of Education Code of Practice of the Recruitment, Welfare and Support of International Students.

Code of practice for the pastoral care of international studentsAuckland Goldstar Institute has agreed to observe and be bound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students published by the Minister of Education. Copies of the Code are available on request from this Institution or from the New Zealand Ministry of Education website at http://www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/international

ImmigrationFull details of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employment in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service and can be viewed on their website at http://www.immigration.govt.nz

You must meet the requirements of Immigration New Zealand to study in New Zealand and you should obtain advice from Immigration New Zealand, a licensed immigration adviser or other legitimate parties in case of uncertainty of your immigration status, and ensure that you hold valid authority from Immigration New Zealand before / after undertaking any course of study or training in New Zealand.Eligibility for health servicesMost international students are not entitled to publicly funded health services while in New Zealand. If you receive medical treatment during your visit, you may be liable for the full costs of that treatment. Full details on entitlements to publicly-funded health services are available through the Ministry of Health and can be viewed on their website at http://www.moh.govt.nz

Accident insuranceThe Accident Compensation Corporation provides accident insurance for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and related costs. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at http://www.acc.co.nz

Medical and travel insuranceInternational students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance while studying in New Zealand.Students aged under 18International Students who are aged under 18 are required by the Code of Practice to live in supervised accommodation. If you are aged under 18, you are required to live with your parents, a caregiver appointed by your parents or legal guardian, or in a homestay arranged by the institutes. If you are aged under 18, you must complete the Application Form for Students Aged under 18.

Statutory of declaration of conflict of interest from each governing member There is no material conflict of interest of

any of the governing members of AGI. And the governing members of AGI who have interests in organisations in the education or immigration sector that provide goods or services to tertiary students have been listed in the Offer Letter. Withdrawal and refund policyCourses of 3 calendar months or more:

i. Withdraw within the first ten working days of the course:

When the course duration is 13 weeks or greater, the provider shall allow the student to withdraw within the first 10 working days of the course and shall refund to the student the full amount of any payment or sum of payments made by the students, less 25% of the tuition fee paid.

ii. Withdraw after ten working days from the start of the course:

No refunds are provided after the first ten working days of the course.

Courses of 5 weeks to 3 calendar months:

i. Withdraw before the start of the course, or within the first 5 working days:

A minimum of 25% of all course fee (excluding enrolment and material fees) paid by the student will be refunded.

ii. Withdraw after the first 5 working days: No refunds are provided after the first 5 working days of the course.

Courses less than 5 weeks:

i. Withdrawal before the start of the course, or within the first 2 working days of the course:

50% of all course fee (excluding enrolment and material fees) paid by the student will be refunded, unless course is only 2 working days where the school retains full fees, i.e. no refund.

ii. Withdraw after the first 2 working days: No refunds are provided after the first 2 working days of the course.

Cancellation of training by AGI AGI reserves the right to cancel training courses due to insufficient demand, unavailability of suitable staff, facilities or other major problems. The Students will be offered alternative training dates or refunds.Public trust account AGI has chosen to use the New Zealand Government guaranteed Student Fee Trust Account managed by the Public Trust to protect your fees. For further information, go to: http://www.ptnz.co.nz/ecap/splash/truststudent.jsp

AGI reserve the right to explain, change or cancel the course fees if necessary without public notice.

Payment of feesAGI recommends that you direct credit your fees to the Public Trust account using the following details:Account name: Public Trust – Auckland Goldstar

Institute Ltd.Bank: Bank of New ZealandBranch: North End Branch, WellingtonAccount NO: 02-0536-0305865-01Swift Code: bknznz22

Information for International Students

• AGI will achieve high academic standards in educating and training

students of diverse national and cultural backgrounds, by acting as a

coherent community.

• AGI provides quality teaching and learning through its professional and

experienced staff.

• AGI facilitates transition into New Zealand culture and provides a supportive

learning environment to enable students to reach their work goals.

Mission and Purpose:

Address: Level 5, 75 Karangahape Road, Auckland, New Zealand

Postal Address: PO Box 7652 Wellesley Street, Auckland, New Zealand

Tel: +64 9 379 6628 | +64 9 337 0100 Fax: +64 9 309 1189 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: agimarketing2 or agimarketing3

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