Kauri Academy is a Private Training Establishment in Auckland, New Zealand. We offer full time study for Diversional Therapy and Healthcare Team Management. visit our webiste www.kauriacademy.ac.nz for more details

1. A Student’s
Pathway:
Gaining the
Qualifications
to Work and Live
in New Zealand

2. About Kauri Academy

3. Kauri Academy
is NZQA registered.

4. Kauri Academy is
signatory to the
Code of Practice
for the Pastoral Care
of International Students

5. Additional Assurance:
Kauri Academy
is 100% owned by
PNTC Colleges
of the Philippines.

6. PNTC Colleges Group

7. OUR PROGRAMMES LEAD TO
NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Some private training establishments don’t use NZQA
qualifications – you should check and make sure their
courses are suitable for you.
• Check that the programme leads to a qualification that
is a National or a New Zealand qualification. It has
“National” or “New Zealand” on the qualification.

8. Programme Approval and
Registration with

9. Living & Learning
In Auckland
Kauri Academy NZ is located in central Auckland and is easily
accessible by all public transport services, including buses, trains
and ferries.

11. Facilities

12. Facilities

13. Facilities

17. Expert Academic Staff
The Academic Staff at Kauri Academy are employed for their
expertise and commitment to providing an exceptional educational
service. Each department is headed by industry-respected
educators with years of experience.
Malcolm Morrison Principal and Head of Department (English)
Malcolm’s global teaching and academic management experience provides the perfect platform for the
helm of an international educational institution. He spent the last 16 years as an academic manager and
teacher of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) in countries like Italy, London and New
Zealand. His extensive experience here in New Zealand has given him an in-depth knowledge of the
country’s educational standards and immigration regulations. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, a
Graduate Diploma in Teaching from the University of Auckland and a Trinity CertTESOL.
Marie Laycock Head of Department (Healthcare Studies)
Marie is a very experienced health care educator with a unique level of expertise and a well-grounded
insight to workplace realities that comes from practicing as a nurse for the first six years of her career. She
is a Registered General and Obstetrics Nurse from the Auckland School of Nursing and holds a National
Certificate in Adult Education (Level 4),a National Certificate in Adult Literacy Education (NCALE)
Vocational Tutor/Lecturer and Workplace Trainer and a Certificate of Proficiency in Health Research (Level
7) from the AUT.

18. Expert Academic Staff
Qualified and Experienced Tutors
English Department Tutors hold an RSA/CELTA, CertTESOL or
equivalent qualification. Healthcare Studies Department staff must be
registered nurses, occupational therapists or hold an equivalent health
care qualification, and must have knowledge of adult education.
Healthcare Studies staff have extensive industry experience, which
they will share with all healthcare students.

19. Learning For The Future
Kauri Academy works closely with GarciaLaw New Zealand Limited,
an incorporated law firm in New Zealand, should you require
immigration advise and services.
Kauri Academy has two employment bureaus for health workers that
are available to assist in finding part time employment while
studying. Life Recruitment and Senate Nursing Bureau.

20. PATHWAY 1
1. Gain Qualification in Diversional Therapy
2. Get a Job in Healthcare Sector under the
Essential Skills Work Category

21. PATHWAY 2
1. Gain Qualification in Diversional Therapy
2. Get a Job as a Diversional Therapist under the
Essential Skills Work Category
3. Apply for Residency under the
Skilled Migrant Category

22. PATHWAY 3
1. Gain Qualification in Diversional Therapy
2. Gain Level 5 Healthcare Team Management Qualification
3. Be Eligible for a One year Open Work Permit
(Graduate Job Search Visa)

23. 4. Get a Job in Healthcare Sector
5. Get a Job as a Diversional Therapist or Healthcare
Administrator
6. In case of No. 5 above, Apply for Residence under the
Skilled Migrant Category

24. Important Information
about
Pathways 1, 2 and 3

25. If you want to work, you’ll need to apply
for a work visa.
Make sure you apply for the new visa
before your student visa expires

26. The Essential Skills Work Category requires a job offer
from a New Zealand employer.
The employer will need to show that no New Zealand
citizens or residents are available to do the job,
• Providing evidence that the employer genuinely tried to find a New
Zealand worker to fill the position.
• In addition, you must be appropriately qualified by training or
experience to take up the position.
• Health & character requirements

27. Duration of Essential Skills Work Visas
• maximum duration of three years where an the job
offer is for an occupation classified as an ANZSCO
Skill Level 1, 2 or 3 (Diversional Therapy or
Healthcare Administrator).
• maximum duration of one year for an occupation
classified as ANZSCO Skill Level 4 or 5 (Nursing
Support and Personal Care)
• Essential Skills Work Visas are renewable

28. To be eligible for a Graduate Work Search Visa you must:
• have successfully completed two qualifications at levels 4 to 6 of at
least one academic year study each (two years study in New Zealand
in total) provided the second qualification is at a higher level
• Complete a programme for a Level 4 National qualification. Our
Diversional Therapy programme leads to a National qualification.
• Then complete a One Year Level 5 programme such as our
Healthcare Team Management Programme.
• Apply for the Graduate Job Search visa no later than three months
after the end date of the student visa for the second qualification
• provide evidence of a minimum of NZ$4,200 available to maintain
yourself during your 12-month stay in New Zealand.

29. To be eligible for New Zealand residence under the
Skilled Migrant Category you must:
• be 55 or under
• be healthy
• be of good character
• speak English.
• have sufficient points.

30. Use the Points Indicator found on the
New Zealand Immigration website.
You get points for
age, experience, employability and
qualifications

31. • Age – younger applicants get more points
• Experience – your related work experience in the
Philippines and in New Zealand
• Employability – you have ongoing employment in skilled
employment. Diversional Therapy is in the list of skills
that qualify for points under the skilled migrant category.
• Qualifications – your National Certificate in Diversional
Therapy as well as Level 5 qualifications are recognised
qualifications.

32. Studying in New Zealand

33. Requirements for
a Student Visa
• Offer of a place
• Health and character
• Evidence of funds to support yourself
• Proof that you plan to leave
• Passport
• “6th Requirement” Tuition Fee Payment

34. Offer Of Place from Kauri
Academy
If you are enrolling in a course for the first time, you need to have
an Offer of Place from a New Zealand education provider.
An Offer Of Place is letter from the school stating that you have
been accepted in the programme.
This offer of place is filed together with the student visa
application.

35. Health & Character
You have to meet health
and character requirements and prove to that your
intent is genuine.

36. Proof That
You Plan to Leave:
Return Ticket

37. Passport
You must have a passport
that is valid for at least three
months past the end of your
intended stay.

38. Evidence of Funds to Support
Yourself for Courses More Than
Nine Months
• Access to NZ$15,000 per year (NZ$1250
per month) to cover your costs during
your stay in New Zealand

39. “6th Requirement”
Payment of Tuition Fees
• you must show you have sufficient funds to pay the
course fees once your student visa is approved in
principle.
• Fees must be paid in full before the visa is released.

40. Requirements for
a Student Visa
• Offer of a place
• Health and character
• EVIDENCE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT
YOURSELF
• Proof that you plan to leave
• Passport
• “6TH REQUIREMENT” TUITION FEE
PAYMENT

41. What is this requirement for Evidence of
Funds to Support Yourself all about?

42. Evidence of Funds to Support Yourself
• Evidence of funds may be in the form of cash, travelers'
cheques, bank drafts, or a recognised credit card with
enough credit. The student must have access to this
funds.
OR
• Evidence of funds through a Sponsor - A financial
undertaking can be provided by relative or a friend who is
a citizen of or resident of New Zealand. No need for
funds if you have a Sponsor.

43. Why NZ$15,000?
• This is the estimate issued by NZ immigration on on how
much you need to support yourself in one year.
• NZ$15,000 / 12 months = NZ$1250 per month
• NZ$1250 / 4 weeks = NZ$312.50 per week

44. How long will the money
stay in the bank?
• You can withdraw NZ$1250 per month.
• In other words you have to maintain only NZ$1250 x
number of your remaining stay.

45. Will you use up all of these
funds?
• Not if you work for 20 hours a week.
• At minimum wage = $13.50 x 20 = $270 per week. Net after
tax (10% bracket) = $237 per week earnings
• $15 per hour at 20 hours = $300 week. Net after tax (10%
bracket) = $261.25 per week earnings
• Immigration New Zealand estimate of living expenses per
week is $312.50.

46. Work 20 hours per week
While Studying
• Because our programme leads to a New Zealand Qualification that
qualifies for points under the Skilled Migrant Category, you can work
part time for up to 20 hours per week while studying full time.
• We designed our programme to allow you to have flexibility in getting
a part time job. Classes are 2 and ½ days per week which leaves you
with 4 and ½ consecutive days for your part time work.

47. Note that:
• It will be practical to assume that you will be using the
funds from your support fund for the first one to two
months of your stay as you look for your part time job.
• Remember to apply for the 20 hour work permit on your
student visa application!
• You should also consider the possibility of not being able
to work while doing the practicum component of the
programme.

48. Please note that:
If you fail to meet the conditions of studying in New
Zealand, you may become liable for deportation.
Immigration New Zealand can do this if:
• You do not attend your course
• You work when you do not have the authority to do so
• You stop attending the course for which you were granted the
visa and enroll in one we have not approved. You may be able to
change courses and/or providers once you are here but you
must first contact Immigration NZ so that they can either change
your visa conditions or consider your application for a new
student visa

49. What is the Healthcare
Team Management
Programme?

50. TAKE NOTE PLEASE!
•This programme is NOT for any professional registration
such as nursing registration, occupational therapist
registartion and others.
•This programme is for training to become a Healthcare
Administrator.
•NZQA programme approval expected in time for the
February 2014 intake.

51. Programme
Qualifications
Leads to 2 National qualifications:
• National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged
Support (Team Management) Level 5
• National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged
Support (Core Competencies) Level 3

52. Entry Requirements for
International Students
• Be over 18 years of age
• Have a current IELTS with an average of 5.5 with no band width
lower than 5.0
• Have a minimum of year 12/13 secondary school experience
• Preferably have a tertiary degree in a related health field
• Have experience in the health sector of a minimum of three years
within the last six years
• Have a police certificate
• Skype interview with Head of Department
OR
• Have graduated from Kauri Academy’s Certificate in Diversional
Therapy with Healthcare Core Competencies programme.

53. Programme Pathways
Educational pathways
• Include further study towards:
• Bachelor in Health Science
• Bachelor in Social Work
• National Diploma in Social Work (level 6)
• National Diploma in Youth Work (Level 6)
Employment pathways
• Residential care officer (Team Leader)
• Disabilities Services officer
• Community health worker
• Family support worker
• Care coordinator
• Workplace assessor
• Medical receptionist
• Health administration

54. Programme Structure
• The programme has 43 weeks of tuition, not including
breaks and holidays.
• There are two semesters each containing 2 modules.
• Semester 1 has 21 weeks of tuition and semester 2 has
22 weeks of tuition.
• There is 20 hours per tuition week of class or work based
learning, and 12 hours per tuition week of self directed
learning
• The programme runs over one academic year.

55. What skills and
knowledge are included?
• Operate professionally, ethically, and responsibly in an organisation
• Recognise and respond to changes to the health and wellbeing of
consumers
• Describe and analyse service delivery models or approaches
• Manage service plans
• Describe and implement health and wellbeing strategies
• Describe concepts of quality
• Develop, implement and report quality objectives within the overall
context of a health disability or aged care setting
• Assess vocational learning.

56. Programme
Expectations
• Students will achieve all 133 credits in the Certificate of
Healthcare Team Management programme (Level 5)
• Students will achieve an overall attendance of 80%

57. What is the Diversional
Therapy with Healthcare
Core Competencies
Programme?

58. TAKE NOTE PLEASE!
This programme is NOT for any professional
registration such as nursing
registration, occupational therapist registartion and
others.
This programme is for training to become a
Diversional Therapist.

59. What is
diversional therapy?
Diversional therapy recognises and facilitates
purposeful recreation, leisure and pleasure activities.
• Facilitates choices
• Enhances lifestyle
• Encourages independence

60. Programme
Qualifications
Leads to 2 National qualifications:
National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged
Support (Core Competencies) (Level 3)
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4)

61. Entry Requirements for
International Students
• Be over 18 years of age
• Have a current IELTS with an average of 5.5 with no band width
lower than 5.0
• Have a minimum of year 12/13 secondary school experience
• Preferably have a tertiary degree in a related health field
• Have experience in the health sector of a minimum of three years
within the last six years
• Have a police certificate
• Skype interview with Head of Department

62. Programme Pathways
Educational Pathways
Further study at level 5
Graduate Pathways
Work as a healthcare assistant
Work as an activities coordinator
Work as a Diversional Therapist
Employment Pathways
Students can seek work in the above roles after qualification
Students may apply for work at the practicum facilities at the
end of the qualification
Residency Pathways
Possible pathway for residency working as a diversional
therapist

63. Programme Structure
• 43 weeks in length (breaks not included)
• 20 hours face to face contact with tutor
• 2 and ½ days per week in class
• 10 hours of self directed learning per week
• Semesters 1 and 2
• Each semester has two modules with a one week break
between semesters.

64. The Diversional Therapy
Programme includes:
• Guest speakers
• Making fun activities
• Practical health care skills
• Visits to places of interest
• Knowledge of the New Zealand health industry
• Learning in a supportive environment

65. What about practicum?
• Three blocks of practicum in an aged care setting
• Able to have clinical placement at a variety of different facilities.
• Three weeks for healthcare (20 hours per week)
• Three weeks for healthcare/dementia (20 hours per week)
• 5 weeks for diversional therapy (16 hours per week)
• Students will sign a workplace training agreement
• Police check needed
• Kauri clinical uniform

66. What DT skills and
knowledge are included?
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and adapt
diversional therapy careplans
• Develop diversional therapy care plans for people
with identified health conditions
• Develop diversional therapy care plans for people
experiencing grief and loss
• Develop a diversional therapy resource manual
• Identify safety concerns
• Assess risk
• Develop appropriate risk management strategies
and quality assurance
• Provide support to people living with dementia
and/or exhibiting challenging behaviour patterns
• Provide person-centred culturally appropriate care

67. Are there any
health care skills?
• Infection control
• Moving aids
• Personal care plans for clients
• Abuse and neglect
• Intellectual disability
• Communication
• Preventing falls
• Incontinence
• Hearing impairments
• Patient rights
• New Zealand cultural considerations
• Advocacy

68. N Z Society of
Diversional Therapists
• All students will become
associate/student members
• Code of Ethics
• Annual conferences
• Special education days
• Associates can apply for registration
as a Diversional Therapist after
achieving the qualification and three
years of experience.
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69. Programme
Expectations
• All students are expected to complete the programme
• There will be regular feedback to students and a report once a
semester
• Students are expected to have at least 80% attendance or they
will not be eligible to graduate
• Kauri Academy staff are available for any further support

70. What about Tuition Fees and other Costs?

71. Student Fee Protection
Policy
• Tuition Fees are put in a trust account with Public Trust in
the name of the student. The school has no control over
these funds
• Public Trust is a government owned corporation.
• Tuition is returned to student if the visa is not approved.
• Tuition is returned to he student if the student withdraws
from the course within 10 days from start date less any
expenses incurred up to 25%.
• Tuition is paid to the school on a weekly basis throughout
the duration of the programme.

72. Funds Required in NZ$:
Amounts are
estimates only
Course Fee: NZ$14,200.00
Enrolment Fee: 300.00 (non-refundable)
Course Workbooks: 345.00 (non-refundable
Total: NZ$ 14,845.00

73. Course Fee includes:
All tuition for classes
The use of learning resource, facilities and equipment
during school hours or by arrangement with the tutor in
charge after class hours.
Fees related to processing, recording and reporting of
assessment results and related information.
Limited internet access on site.
Airport pickup on first arrival.
GST at 15% (New Zealand tax on goods and services).

74. Other costs (approximate) not covered by Course Fees and which you may
incur:
•Uniforms for Work Placement Training $170 for 2 tunics, students to provide their
own black trousers (no denims) and closed shoes
•Anatomy & Physiology Textbook $100 (students may bring their own up-to-date
anatomy & physiology textbook)
•Registration with the Diversional Therapy Society $60
•Immigration and visa fees $230
•Variation of visa conditions, if needed $140
•Homestay placement fee $240
•Medical insurance $600 for 24 months
•Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit Recognition and Transfer, if needed $50
•Optional field trip costs $30 per trip
•Pens, pencils, exercise books and pads $10
•Photocopying for notes and assessments $15
•Plane Fare: $2000

75. Tuition Fees and Costs Summary
(Estimates in NZ$)
Diversional Therapy
• Course Fees $14,200.00
• Enrolment Fee 300.00
• Course Workbooks 345.00
• Medical Insurance 300.00
• Plane Fare 1,600.00
• Other Costs 985.00
TOTAL 17,730.00

76. Tuition Fees and Costs Summary
(Estimates in NZ$)
Healthcare Team Management (payable in
2014)
• Course Fees $14,200.00
• Enrolment Fee 300.00
• Course Workbooks 345.00
• Medical Insurance 300.00
• Other Costs 985.00
TOTAL 16130.00

77. Assuming full time work
after completing the programme
Assuming Full time work at $13.50/hour (minimum wage)
13.5 x 40 hours /wk = 540
less Tax = 455.17
x 52 weeks = 23,668.84
Assuming Full time work at $15/hour (minimum wage)
15 x 40 hours /wk = 600
less Tax (96.35) = 503.65
x 52 weeks = 26,189.80
Assuming INZ estimated Expenses at $1250 / month x 12 = $15,000
Net after living expenses (13.50/hour) $8668.84
Net after living expenses (15/hour ) $11189.80