New Zealand Certificate in Entertainment and Event Technology (Level 4)

Note: As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL Te Pūkenga is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions call an Enrolment Advisor on 0800 468 265.

From 2023, UCOL Te Pūkenga and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga. So, if you join UCOL Te Pūkenga in 2023, you will be awarded Te Pūkenga certification. And, if you are a current learner graduating in 2023, you will be awarded a co-branded certificate.

This programme consists of 120 Credits. The course includes:

• Describe the roles, responsibilities, and requirements of people working in the entertainment and event industry.
  
• Describe and demonstrate the professional and safe working practices required when on an entertainment or event worksite.
  
• Describe production processes, types of venues, and business relationships within the entertainment and event industry.
  
• Explain and use entertainment and event industry terminology in context.
  
• Identify professional development opportunities in the entertainment and event industry and develop your own professional goals. 

• Contribute to planning a performance or event and complete event documentation.
  
• Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders and personnel within a production team in an entertainment and event context.
  
• Prepare and set up sound equipment for a small-scale performances, events, or live recordings.
• Manage hazards and comply with safety requirements and venue policies and procedures.
• Solve problems and manage conflict in the entertainment and event industry.
• Use reflection to help identify areas for development.

• Explain and apply electrical theory for stage lighting and functions.
  
• Explain the qualities and use of light, effects, and equipment for a performance or event.
• Interpret, adapt, and implement a lighting plan and documentation for a performance or event.
• Program a lighting console for a performance or event.
• Operate a lighting console in both pre-programmed and busking modes.
• Remove and pack out lighting equipment for a performance or event.

• Explain sound system requirements and factors affecting good sound quality for a performance or event.
  
• Interpret a sound plan and set up sound system equipment for a performance, event or live recording.
  
• Prepare, load, and transport sound equipment to an entertainment venue or site.
  
• Install sound system equipment for a performance, event or live recording.
  
• Select and apply techniques to improve the sound quality during a performance, event or live recording.
  
• Pack out and load sound system equipment at the end of a performance, event or live recording.

English language proficiency
If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL Te Pūkenga is a TOEFL testing centre.

In addition to the Domestic Entry Requirements, the following applies to international learners applicants.

English language proficiency
International learner applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (i.e. combining scores from more than one test is not permissible). UCOL Te Pūkenga is a TOEFL testing centre.

Under 20 years of age
In addition to this, international applicants under 20 years of age must have NCEA equivalency.

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Te Pūkenga Academic Statute and other relavant policies and procedures.

Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
• Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
  
• Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).