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10977 New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) Nursing, Health and Applied Science pathway - Invercargill

Qualification: Certificate
Level: 4
Dates:

2026 Semester 2: 06 July to 20 November
Duration:

20 weeks full-time
Location:
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 4).

Code 4001 Skills for Academic Study (15 credits)

This paper enables students to develop and apply a range of academic literacy skills in preparation for successful higher-level tertiary study.

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to

  1. Locate, select, analyse and acknowledge relevant information from a variety of sources and present in an appropriate academic format.
  2. Work independently and collaboratively on context-relevant academic tasks and problems.
  3. Construct a reasoned and researched argument, communicated using a range of appropriate media.
  4. Investigate an academic or career pathway and identify the steps required to achieve this.

Code 3004 Mastering Calculations (15 credits)

This paper enables students to acquire numeracy skills for calculations for their proposed field of study, e.g. nursing, midwifery, nutrition, sports, and other health related careers.

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Develop strategies for carrying out numeric calculations including with fractions, decimals and percentages.
  2. Carry out metric conversions.
  3. Use proportional thinking to solve problems involving rates and ratios.

Code 4006 Essentials of Human Body and Microbial Science (15 credits)

This paper will introduce the student to the structure and functioning of the human body and microbial biology, using examples drawn from living systems.

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Apply discipline specific literacies appropriately.
  2. Describe the structural organisation of the human body.
  3. Describe the structure and function of the main body systems including the maintenance of homeostasis.
  4. Outline the basic principles of genetics and inheritance.
  5. Describe the structure and function of microorganisms and their positive and negative effects on human well-being

Code 4007 Essentials of Cell Biology and Chemistry (15 credits)

This paper will introduce the student to cell structure and function, and to the language and concepts of chemistry, using examples drawn from living systems.

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Apply discipline specific literacies appropriately.
  2. Describe the structure and function of cells.
  3. Explain the physical and chemical characteristics of matter.
  4. Explain selected chemical reactions.
  5. Describe organic compounds and their role in biological systems.

Please refer to the below table.

(For more information - please contact the Acting Head of School of Nursing, Karyn Madden) 

Fees

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Career Opportunities

Graduates will gain skills, capabilities and knowledge that is directly relevant to pursuing ongoing studies and succeeding at higher levels within the context of a health and wellness career pathway.

Application Criteria

Entry Requirements

All applicants must meet one of the following:

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must attain an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.

Satisfactory Completion

To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Health and Wellness Careers programme, and be awarded the qualification the student must successfully achieve:

Please note: students failing to attend for 80% of timetabled programme hours may forfeit zero fees entitlement.

Qualification Pathways

For those interested in progressing onto further study in Health and Wellness, the options at ÐÇ¿ÕÌìÃÀMVÊÓƵ²¥·Åinclude:

Course Timetable

Classes are held Monday to Thursday, 9.00am-4.00pm at SIT's Invercargill campus.