Successful Outcomes for Students at BTI

If you are thinking about 2016 study and finding it hard to choose where to study, look outside of the Universities and Polytechs at the sector known as PTEs; Private Training Establishments.  Whilst it’s not the easiest of sector names to remember, it is worth noting that with over 500 providers, 195 of which offer diplomas and degrees, it offers a huge range of choice.  Whilst these private providers are not wholly government funded like Universities and Polytechs, there is still a rigorous accountability model that these providers have to adhere to; NZQA and the Tertiary Education Commission oversee and audit the delivery and funding of qualifications in the same way as they do for the Universities and Polytechnics.

One such private provider is BTI.  Located in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, Bethlehem Tertiary Institute is known for its caring and supporting, relational learning community where students, studying to become ECE educators, teachers, counsellors and social workers, quickly learn that ‘we practice who we are’.  From this foundational knowledge of self, students are enabled to develop the skills required to become professionals whose practice is relational, responsive and transformative.  BTI staff support the students in this journey by walking alongside them and really getting to know them.  As one recent graduate put it, “I had such a great time studying at BTI, the tutors are very helpful and understanding and sincerely care about you as a person.  I would highly recommend you to study there.”

How does BTI stack up against other sectors in the Bay of Plenty area? Well, two of the most effective key performance indicators used by the government to assess this is ‘successful completion of courses’ and ‘completion of qualifications’ (1).  Benchmarking puts BTI on a par with and, in some situations ahead of, comparable local providers.  So, if you’re thinking of becoming an ECE educator, primary or secondary teacher, counsellor or social worker, check out what BTI has to offer for 2016.  Courses are available on-site and by distance, and for those already in these professions there is the Master of Professional Practice qualification to consider.

To find out more visit www.bti.ac.nz or call us on 0800 BETHLEHEM

BTI will be at the Careers & Business Expo at the ASB Arena, Tauranga on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th August 2015.  Come and visit our stand!

1. Source: http://www.tec.govt.nz
   
   

 

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