New Zealand Certificate in Passenger Service
MITO New Zealand Incorporated
Subject area
Automotive Vehicle Operations
Qualification
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Entry requirements
People entering into programmes leading to this qualification must hold:
- A current licence of the appropriate class for the vehicle being used.
- A current passenger (P) endorsement.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the road passenger service industry with qualified people who can transport passengers safely, communicate effectively, provide customer service and be considerate and responsible road users.
Learners will benefit by having a qualification that recognises their skills and knowledge in the road passenger service industry, supports job performance, and enhances employment opportunities.
The road passenger service industry will benefit in efficiency by having staff with recognised skills and knowledge to competently and consistently drive road passenger service vehicles and maintain personal and customer safety in the passenger service environment.
This qualification is targeted at people working or planning to work in the passenger service industry who hold a current licence of the appropriate class for the vehicle being used and a current passenger (P) endorsement seeking to be recognised as senior drivers.
The strands allow for selection to meet the needs of people working in each of those contexts - school bus, urban bus and long distance bus.
Due to the nature of the role, graduates will generally operate without supervision, but will be operating within a defined set of organisational boundaries.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Automotive Engineering and Technology at this level can earn:
$47,000
Median earnings one year after study
$49,000
Median earnings two years after study
$54,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
81%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2021
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
Quota New Zealand Educational Scholarship
Provided by:
Quota International of Auckland Inc.
Website:
Value:
Maximum value of $5,000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Fax: (04) 494 0006
Email: info@mito.org.nz
Web: http://www.mito.org.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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