Pathways College Enrolment Form 2024

Pathways College Enrolment Form

Pathways College: 7 Oak Lane, Judea, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand | Phone: +64 7 571 6981 | Email: enrolments@pathways.ac.nz
Please read the instructions below carefully before you complete this enrolment form.

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Instructions

The purpose of this enrolment form is to obtain all the information Pathways Bible College needs in order to enrol you into a qualification or course. Pathways Bible College also need to collect information from you which is required by government agencies for statistical and registration reasons.

Please fill in the form by completing all sections of the form, attaching all requested documentation, paying your $100 application fee, and digitally signing the form.

Note: Questions marked with "*" must be completed.
Are you a Domestic student or an International student?*

Domestic StudentInternational Student

Click here if you're not sure whether you're a Domestic student or an International Student
To qualify as a domestic student, you must be:
- a citizen of New Zealand (including students from the Cook Islands, Tokelau, or Niue who have New Zealand citizenship) OR
- a permanent resident of New Zealand OR
- a citizen or permanent resident of Australia residing in New Zealand.
If none of the criteria listed above applies to you, you are considered an International Student.

In order to complete this form, you will need:
Documentation

There are a few specific documents we will need from you before we can enrol you into your selected course. You will be able to save your progress in this form and come back to it later if you need to, but to make the process as smooth as possible, we recommend that you make sure you have the following ready before you begin this enrolment form:

1. A primary form of identification. This could be:
- A verified copy of your Passport, or
- A verified copy of your Birth Certificate, or
- A verified copy of your New Zealand Citizenship Certificate
Note that if you are an International Student, you are required to provide your passport as your primary form of ID, and the original must be sighted in person by a staff member of Pathways College before your study begins.

2. A secondary form of identification. This could be:
- A verified copy of your Driver's Licence, or
- A verified copy of another form of photo ID (this can include your passport if you provided your birth certificate or NZ citizen certificate as your primary form of ID).
To get your primary and secondary forms of identification verified, you will need to take the originals along with a colour photocopy to a Justice of the Peace. You can find a Justice of the Peace near you by visiting www.justiceofthepeace.org.nz.

If you are unable to provide any of the listed forms of primary or secondary identification, please contact info@pathways.ac.nz for a full list of alternate forms of ID that may be accepted.

3. Your National Student Number (NSN), if you know it.

In addition to your NSN and two forms of identifcation, you may also need to provide:

4. A copy of your NZQA Record of Achievement or your academic transcript(s) from any tertiary organisations you have studied at (note this is only needed for students who have previously completed a qualification at another tertiary organisation).

5. A Character Reference completed by someone who knows you well in the area of Christian ministry (not a family member). Please give them this link: https://form.jotform.com/242468239642867

6. A Placement Form completed by your proposed Internship Mentor. If you aren't sure who that will be yet, this form can be completed by a Key Leader in your placement organisation (e.g., Pastor, Elder, Manager etc). Please give them this link: https://form.jotform.com/242468708040860
Placement Details

If you are enrolling into the NZ Diploma of Christian Studies, Level 5 (Internship) or the NZ Diploma of Christian Studies, Level 6 (Leadership), you will need to have a placement organisation lined up in which to complete the practical components of your course.

You will be asked within this form to provide the following details:
- The details of the placement organisation where you will be completing the practical component of your chosen qualification or course; and
- The name and contact information for a proposed Internship Mentor who will supervise you at your placement organisation. The Internship Mentor will oversee your placement and mentor you throughout your internship. This might be a Pastor, Elder, key Ministry Leader or Manager, etc.

How did you hear about Pathways College?

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Qualification Details
Please select the qualification you wish to enrol in:*
Qualification start date:*
Have you previously studied at Pathways College of Bible & Mission?*

YesNo
How do you intend to study?*

Full-timePart-time
Electives

Students enrolled into the NZ Diploma of Christian Studies, Level 5 (Internship) are required to do a module called Negotiated Ministry Practice, more commonly referred to simply as an elective. Students must choose to complete ONE of the following:
- Biblical Worship taught by Rosie Devery
- Christian Camping taught by Tom Dravitzki
- Christian Communication taught by Richard Goodwin
- Ministry With Children taught by TBC
- Missions taught by Rebecca De Jong
- Youth Ministry taught by Aaron Hodgson
Please be aware that we cannot guarantee that all of these electives will be offered each year, as this will be dependent on having enough interested students for each option. Note, too, that your internship provider (e.g., church, camp, ministry) may require that you take a particular elective. To make sure we can put you in an elective you're interested in, please indicate which electives are your first and second choices.
First choice*
Second choice, if first choice is unavailable*

Identification Documents
Please upload your 2 verified forms of identification here: *

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Please confirm that the forms of identification uploaded above have been verified*

What forms of ID do I need to provide?
1. A primary form of identification. This could be:
- A verified copy of your Passport, or
- A verified copy of your Birth Certificate, or
- A verified copy of your New Zealand Citizenship Certificate
2. A secondary form of identification. This could be:
- A verified copy of your Driver's Licence, or
- A verified copy of another form of photo ID (this can include your passport if you provided your birth certificate or NZ citizen certificate as your primary form of ID).
If you are unable to provide any of the listed forms of primary or secondary identification, please contact info@pathways.ac.nz for a full list of alternate forms of ID that may be accepted.

What forms of ID do I need to provide?
1. A verified copy of your Passport

2. A secondary form of identification. This could be:
- A verified copy of your Birth Certificate, or
- A verified copy of your Driver's Licence, or
- A verified copy of another form of photo ID
If you are unable to provide any of the listed forms of secondary identification, please contact info@pathways.ac.nz for a full list of alternate forms of ID that may be accepted.

Please note that as an International Student you are required to provide your passport as your primary form of ID, and the original must be sighted in person by a staff member of Pathways College before your study begins.

How do I get my ID verified?
To get your primary and secondary forms of identification verified, you will need to take the originals along with a colour photocopy to a Justice of the Peace. You can find a Justice of the Peace near you by visiting www.justiceofthepeace.org.nz.

Fee and Payment Details
1. Enrolment Application Fee

At the time of submitting your enrolment form, you also need to pay the non-refundable Enrolment Application fee of $100. Receipt of this fee is required before your application will be processed.

This should be paid to Pathway's ASB Bank Account No: 12-3051-0349599-00. Include your name (Surname, Initial; e.g., SmithJ) as the reference.

2. Course Fees
Please specify how you intend to pay your course fees*

Church / Trust / ScholarshipSelf-FundedStudyLink Student Loan
Please specify how you intend to pay your course fees*

Church / Trust / ScholarshipSelf-Funded

StudyLink Student Loans
Pathways students enrolled in the NZ Diploma of Christian Studies (at Levels 5 and 6) are eligible for government loans and allowances. You will need to apply directly to StudyLink to begin the process of getting any government loans and allowances.
You don't have to wait until your application is accepted to apply for your loans and allowance. Visit www.studylink.govt.nz.

JHB Scholarship
Students serving in CCCNZ / Open-Brethren heritage churches are eligible to apply for the JH Baldwin Scholarship provided by the Lichfield Lands Incorporated Society.

For more information, visit www.3trustsscholarships.nz.

Well-being and Support

We endeavour to ensure all students can thrive in their studies. Please answer the following questions to help us understand and support your individual needs. Pathways College abides by the Privacy Act 2020. All information gathered is confidential to the Registrar and Senior staff at Pathways College.
Do you have any special dietary requirements for meals at block courses?*

Yes (please specify)No
Please specify if you have any special dietary requirements e.g. gluten free, diabetic etc. *
Do you live with the effects of any significant injury, long term illness, or disability? (The information you provide will be used to offer support as required).*

YesNo
If yes, please indicate what additional support you may require (e.g., assistance with reading, writing, or communicating during learning sessions, exams and assessments): Please specify.
There are a number of physical/mental health conditions that can impact the way a student can access or engage in academic study. This can include some of the conditions listed below.

Anxiety Disorder, ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Bipolar Disorder, BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder), Clinical Depression, Deaf, Disabled, Sleep/Wake Disorders (Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, Eating Disorder, Learning challenge (ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia,), Living with a long-term mental health condition, Neurodiverse, Physical health condition, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), Tangata whaikaha Māori. etc,
If any of these apply to you and you would appreciate additional support, please comment in the box below.
Do you require any support for your academic study as a result of any identified learning challenges that you have experienced?*

No - I do not need support at this timeYes - I would like support

Next of Kin
Name*

First NameLast Name
Relationship to you*
Mobile Number*
Home Phone Number
Email
Address

Street Address

Suburb or Town

City or RegionState / Province

Postal CodeCountry

Faith and Church Background
What is the name of the church you regularly attend?*
How long have you been attending this church?*
Church Denomination*
If your church is not affiliated with a particular denomination, please select "non-denominational."
Please specify the Denomination of the church you attend*
Church Phone Number
Church Email
Briefly describe how you became a Christian (your testimony).*
What do you hope to achieve from your study at Pathways?*
What are your hopes for the future? Do you have any particular thoughts about any kind of Christian work God may be leading you into?*
Please describe your past and present involvement in your local church and/or other Christian organisations, noting your level of responsibility, and dates if possible.*

Placement Organisation Details

Please note that if you do not currently have this information, this can be provided at a later point in the enrolment process.
Name of Placement Organisation
Placement Organisation Phone Number
Name of Proposed Internship Mentor

First NameLast Name
Internship Mentor's position within placement organisation
Internship Mentor's mobile number
Internship Mentor's email address

Legal
Please read all the information on this page before progressing to the final section of your application.

Collection and Storage of Information
Pathways College collects and stores information from this form to:
- manage the business of Pathways College of Bible & Mission (including internal reporting, administrative processes and selection of scholarship and prize winners);
- comply with the requirements of the Education and Training Act 2020 and other legislation relating to maintenance of records;
- supply information to government agencies and other organisations as set out below.
In signing this enrolment form you authorise the disclosure of your personal information on the understanding that Pathways College of Bible & Mission will comply with the legal requirements in relation to the use and disclosure of personal information, as set out in the Privacy Act 2020, the Education and Training Act 2020 and other relevant legislation. You are entitled to see any information that Pathways College of Bible & Mission holds about you and request to correct any errors in that information. To do so, contact enrolments@pathways.ac.nz.

Note: The Privacy Act 2020 has the stated aim of protecting the privacy of individuals. The Privacy Act requires Pathways College of Bible & Mission to collect, hold, handle, use and disclose personal information in accordance with the twelve information privacy principles in the Act. http://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2020/0031/latest/LMS23223.html.

Supply of information (to Government Agencies and Other Organisations)
Pathways College of Bible & Mission supplies data collected on this form to government agencies, including:
- the Ministry of Education;
- Education New Zealand;
- the New Zealand Qualifications Authority;
- the Tertiary Education Commission;
- the Ministry of Social Development (in relation to student loans and allowances) and Inland Revenue (student loans);
- Immigration New Zealand (for those who are not New Zealand citizens or permanent residents) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment;
- agencies which support particular students through scholarships, payment of fees or other awards (if you are a recipient of one of these awards).
Those agencies use the data collected from Pathways College of Bible & Mission to:
- administer the tertiary education system, including allocating funding and the administration of the Fees-Free and Fees-Free Trades Training initiatives;
- develop policy advice for government;
- conduct statistical analysis and research.
Your personal details (name, date of birth and residency) as entered on this form will be included in the National Student Index and may be used in an authorised information matching programme with the New Zealand Birth Register.

The government agencies above may supply data collected on this form to Statistics New Zealand for the purposes of integrating data with data collected by other government agencies, subject to the provisions of the Statistics Act 1975. Integrated data is used for the production of official statistics, to inform policy advice to government and for research purposes.

In handling data supplied by you on this form, the government agencies are required to comply with the provisions of the Privacy Act 2020.

When required by law, Pathways College of Bible and Mission releases information to government agencies such as the New Zealand Police, Department of Justice, Ministry of Social Development, and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).

Information collected on this form may be supplied to other educational organisations for the purpose of verifying academic records.

Police Vetting
Consistent with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, all applicants must undergo a Police Vetting check as part of the enrolment process. Admission into the programme is subject to a satisfactory outcome of this check.

Audio, Video and Photo Release
Staff at Pathways College regularly collect photos, video clips and audio of students and activities during normal or special Pathways College events, such as block courses, training days, or graduation ceremonies. All students must indicate whether or not they give Pathways College of Bible & Mission the right to use any visual images or audio of the student or their personal property captured during regular or special Pathways College events. These may be used for promotional purposes or for any other use that is legal and appropriate to the business of Pathways College.

Student Declaration
I give Pathways College of Bible & Mission the right to use any visual images or audio of me or my personal property captured during regular or special Pathways College events*

YesNo
By signing this application form, I agree to the following:

1. I will pay all fees as they become due, and meet any late fees and collection charges associated with debt recovery.

2. I understand that upon submission of this application, I will be sent a Police Vetting Request Form which I need to complete and return to enrolments@pathways.ac.nz as soon as possible.

3. I undertake to comply with the published rules and policies of Pathways College of Bible & Mission with regard to attendance, academic integrity and progress, conduct and use of information systems.

4. In the event that I need to withdraw from the qualfication, I agree to follow the procedure outlined in Pathways College of Bible & Mission’s policy on withdrawal and refund of fees, which is included in the Student Handbook.

5. I understand that I may be contacted to provide additional information or documentation and that my application will not be considered for approval until all required information and documentation has been received.

6. I declare that to the best of my knowledge, all the information supplied in this application form is true and complete.

7. I agree to abide by the conditions described on the previous page.

8. I consent to the disclosure of personal information as described on the previous page.
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Pathways College Enrolment Form

In order to complete this form, you will need:

Qualification Details

Personal Details

Citizenship, Residency and Ethnicity

Identification Documents

Education History

Fee and Payment Details

Well-being and Support

Next of Kin

Faith and Church Background

Placement Organisation Details

Legal

Student Declaration

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