10901 New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) (Health pathway) - SIT2LRN Distance Learning
| Qualification: | Certificate |
| Level: | 3 |
| Dates: | 2026 Intake 1: 26 January to 22 May - Applications Close 19 January 2026 2026 Intake 2: 16 March to 10 July - Applications Close 09 March 2026 2026 Intake 3: 08 June to 02 October - Applications Close 01 June 2026 2026 Intake 4: 27 July to 20 November - Applications Close 20 July 2026 2026 Intake 5: 17 August to 11 December - Applications Close 10 August 2026 |
| Duration: | 17 weeks full-time Up to two years part-time Intakes are 17 weeks long |
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| Credits: | 60 |
Course Content
Interested learners please note: all papers must be successfully completed to be awarded the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3).
These (version 1) papers will not be taught past December 2024. An updated programme, version 2, will be delivered in 2025; course/paper details will follow once the version 2 papers are confirmed.
Code 3001 Skills for Academic Study (15 credits)
This paper enables students to develop and apply a range of academic and self-management skills for tertiary study and career pathways.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Apply a range of study and self-management skills for tertiary study.
2. Present information using a range of media appropriate to the audience.
3. Discuss the impact of cultural identity on their learning and career goals.
Code 3003 Making Sense of Calculations (15 credits)
This paper enables students to develop confidence with using strategies for solving problems which involve numbers, measurements and data without using a calculator.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Develop strategies for carrying out simple numeric calculations including with fractions, decimals and percentages.
2. Carry out simple metric conversions.
3. Use proportional thinking to solve simple problems involving rates and ratios.
Code 3005 An Introduction to the Human Body (15 credits)
This paper enables students to develop the basic concepts of organisation, structure and function of the human body.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Apply discipline-specific literacies appropriately.
- Describe the structural organisation of the human body.
- Describe the structure and function of selected body systems.
- Investigate the effect of exercise on selected body systems.
Code 4015 Health and Interpersonal Relationships in Aotearoa New Zealand (15 credits)
This paper enables students to understand introductory communication skills and explore contemporary issues that influence health and social service provision.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe verbal and non-verbal communication in a variety of settings.
- Explore the impact of self on communication and relationships in a health and social service context.
- Describe and discuss selected concepts related to healthcare provision in Aotearoa / New Zealand.
Identify relevant ethical and legal concepts and their implications related to health and social services.
(For more information - please contact sit2lrn@sit.ac.nz)
Fees
ÐÇ¿ÕÌìÃÀMVÊÓƵ²¥·ÅZero Fees Scheme
- Tuition Fee: $0
- Direct material Cost:
$7.00$3.50 per credit (incl GST) EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
International Fees
$100 per credit
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Career Opportunities
Graduates will be equipped with the skills, capabilities, knowledge and attributes needed to advance to Level 4 or above within the context of applied health sciences.
Application Criteria
Entry Requirements
All applicants must:
- be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
- be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
- be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes
International students or those for whom English is not a first language must attain an IELTS score of at least 5.0 with no band score lower than 5.0; or an equivalent score from a recognised alternative English proficiency test.
Enrolment Information
STUDY OPTIONS
Full time study
Full time study is completing all four papers (60 credits) in one 17-week intake. This requires around 35 hours of study per week for the duration of the intake.
Full time acceptance into the programme is at the Programme Operations Manager’s discretion, and is not guaranteed.
Part time study
The number of papers you select to study per intake should depend on work, family, and other commitments.
All work for a paper must be completed during the intake in which you are enrolled in it. If you do not complete the paper within the intake, you must re-enrol in the paper in a later intake.
Additional information
- As a guideline, one credit equates to approximately 10 hours study within an intake period. Click HERE to download a Study Load Calculator (spreadsheet).
- All papers selected within a particular intake must be completed within that intake unless a transfer is requested (conditions apply; see FAQs).
- Online enrolments are on a year-by-year basis, and students are welcome to apply for multiple intakes in one enrolment. Further enrolment is the responsibility of individual students. There is no automatic enrolment rollover.
Credit Transfers
Some NZQA unit standards meet the requirements for their corresponding paper in this programme. If you have previously completed a unit standard with a similar title and/ or content to one of the papers listed above, please contact SIT2LRN administration to see if that unit can be credit transferred into the programme to replace its corresponding paper.
Workforce Restrictions for Children's Workforce
If you have a criminal conviction, and you are studying (or considering studying) toward a qualification that will lead to a job in the state funded sector (including teaching or providing youth services) working directly with children, you need to check whether your conviction could prevent you from working in some roles in your chosen field.
This is because new legislation, the (Vulnerable) Children's Act 2014, will prevent state sector agencies and government-funded service providers from hiring people with convictions for specified offences to work with children in some roles. The restrictions came into effect on 1 July 2015.
This information has been supplied by the Children’s Action Plan Directorate and the Tertiary Education Commission.
Additional Information
All SIT2LRN courses require you to have a computer and internet access. Students are required to use their ÐÇ¿ÕÌìÃÀMVÊÓƵ²¥·Åwebmail only for all SIT2LRN communications. All course materials and information, including assessments and due dates, are located on the online Blackboard system. Once you have been accepted into a programme you will receive an Important Information Booklet that includes information that you can use to familiarise yourself with our online Blackboard learning environment. From the intake start date you will have access to the online course materials to work through.
Facilitator Assistance: During the enrolled intake period, students have email access to Facilitators, who endeavour to respond to emails within 48 hours (week days only). All students are required, within the first two weeks of an intake, to send an email to their Facilitator confirming their start on the programme of study. Students who have not emailed their facilitator or embarked upon their course of study by the end of the 2nd week of an intake, will be Faculty Withdrawn from the programme. Such withdrawals may impact on future access to ÐÇ¿ÕÌìÃÀMVÊÓƵ²¥·ÅZero Fees Scheme and Student Direct Material Costs are still liable for payment.
All students will get an official academic transcript on successful completion of their programme of study which will be posted or given at Graduation. After each intake is finished, it is suggested that students check their results on .
We recommend students new to SIT2LRN read through the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website for further study and enrolment information.
Application Checklist
Please use the following checklist to ensure that all relevant information and documentation has been included. Remember, your application will be assessed based on the information that you provide us with. Processing of your application will be delayed if we need to come back to you for missing information.
- I have read all sections of the Programme Information on this page
- I have read the SIT2LRN Frequently Asked Questions section
- I have met all admission criteria for the programme (found under Application Criteria)
- I have met all the criteria for individual papers (found under Course Content).
- I have selected the paper(s) I wish to study
- I have selected intake(s) (I have selected alternate intakes rather than overlapping intakes)
- I know my intended payment method
- If my organisation/company is paying for my studies, I have a completed and approved purchase order to attach to my online application. I am aware that should my organisation or company not pay my fees, these will become my responsibility.
- I have completed and attached a cross credit form (if applying for a cross credit)
- New students – I have provided an active NSN in the name I am enrolling in or I have verified ID and will attach it to my online application.
- New students – I will attach academic documentation (NZQA record of achievement/academic transcripts/certificates). These do not need to be verified. (If you do not have any academic documentation to support your application, please attach a comprehensive CV outlining your education and work experience).
- I understand that this is a Level 3 programme therefore, as required by the Tertiary Education Commission, I agree to complete at least one online literacy and one online numeracy assessment as part of my studies
- I have computer access, an Internet connection and access to software to create electronic documents e.g. Microsoft Word or Open Office
What is the Zero Fees Scheme?
The Zero Fees Scheme means we do not charge tuition fees. However, there is a Student Direct Material Cost that you need to pay. The administration fee is for processing your application and the Student Direct Material Cost gives you secure access to Blackboard® our online learning environment and to student support services throughout your study with us.
Who qualifies for the Zero Fees Scheme?
- A New Zealand citizen completing the full qualification or
- An Australian citizen/New Zealand Resident or Permanent Resident who will be residing in New Zealand for the duration of your enrolment.
Instructions to Help You with Your Application:
- Read the Programme Information on this page and the SIT2LRN Frequently Asked Questions and find out if you meet the application criteria for both the programme and the unit/s you wish to study.
- Check your eligibility for Zero Fees. If you are not eligible to study under this scheme, please call
0800 748 257 for further options. - Complete your online enrolment checking that:
If you are a new student …
- Provide an active NSN number in the name you are enrolling in (contact NZQA on 0800 697 296 to get your NSN number if you do not know it);
- If you do not have an active NSN, then attach a copy of your verified ID in the name you are enrolling in.
- If you are a Resident or Permanent resident of NZ, please provide a copy of proof of residency;
- Attach all academic documentation to support your application including copies of any certificates of courses you have undertaken / NZQA record of achievement / transcripts / CV;
Attach supporting documents as required and outlined on the previous page.
- Please check that you have included all the required information and supporting documents. Your application will be assessed based on the information that you provide. Missing information will delay the processing of your application.
- Please scan and email all additional documentation to sit2lrn@sit.ac.nz.
What happens next?
- You will receive an automatic email confirmation when we receive your online application. Processing may take up to three weeks. However, we will get in touch with you sooner if we require further documentation.
- Once your application has been accepted you will be sent a conditional offer of acceptance with an invoice and instructions on how to make payment.
- Once we have received your payment (or if you have opted to pay by Credit Card, Student Loan or Purchase Order) you will be sent an Enrolment Confirmation Letter and Important Information Booklet. Closer to the start of the intake you will receive a Time To Get Started Letter which will give you all the necessary information, tools and guidance to start your study with us.
Satisfactory Completion
To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3), and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve:
- A minimum of 60 credits in accordance with the programme schedule for the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3)
- The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) full-time over six months or part-time over two years.
Please Note: Students failing to engage in study as per programme requirements may forfeit Zero Fees entitlement.
Qualification Pathways
Graduates will be prepared for further study in the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) - Nursing, Health and Applied Science pathway.
After completing both certificates, students could pursue further study (at diploma or degree level) in health and science related subjects, such as Nursing, Massage, Sport and Exercise, and Midwifery (not available at SIT).
Assessments
Assessments for this programme include online tests and written, short answer assessments. There are no external exams for this programme.
Textbooks
For more information on required and recommended textbooks for this course please refer to the textbook list here.