Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Toi Ohomai Institute of TechnologyNew Zealand Diploma in Sterilising Technology (Level 5)
This course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Windermere Campus
Summary
Are you a sterilising technician wanting to move up the ladder to a leadership role? This diploma is ideal for you! You'll have the key skills and knowledge to lead a team and manage the operational requirements of a sterilisation unit. You'll build on your research and critical thinking skills to develop and implement quality management processes that support safe, patient-centred healthcare in health service organisations. We offer this course fully online and you can study either full-time or part-time to work in with other commitments. Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of: New Zealand Diploma in Sterilising Technology (Level 5)
Entry criteria
Domestic applicants under 20 and all international applicants must:
- have NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori, or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2 and a minimum of 42 credits at Level 3; AND
- have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 4), or equivalent;
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