11973 New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) (Health pathway) - Invercargill
| Qualification: | Certificate |
| Level: | 3 |
| Dates: | 2026 Semester 1: 02 February to 19 June |
| Duration: | 20 Weeks Full-time |
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| Credits: | 60 |
If you dream of studying Nursing, Health and Wellness, or Applied Science (Laboratory Technician) at tertiary level, but do not have the necessary entry requirements, the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Pre Entry Applied Health Science) (Level 3) may be right for you.
In addition to core subject such as anatomy and physiology, human biology, mathematics, and mental health, learners will also learn about professional relationships, cultural identities, teamwork and ethics.
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 the Acting Head of School of Nursing, Karyn Madden)
Fees
This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme.
- No Tuition Fees
- Direct Material Costs $445.00 (GST inclusive)
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.
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 Career Preparation (Level 3)
- The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (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 Career Preparation (Applied Health Sciences Programme of Study) Level 4).
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).