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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3), Police and Defence Forces Pathway

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Certificate

Next start date

Expected Jul 2026

Campus

Windermere Campus

Summary

Are you interested in a career with the NZ Police, Army, Navy, or Air Force? To get in to Police College or one of the Services, you'll need to pass some aptitude and fitness tests - sometimes referred to as the Testing Day. This course has two broad focuses. The first is all around the various entry tests for the Police and Services and includes fitness skills, maths, English, and abstract reasoning. The second focus is on the theory, information, and knowledge you'll need for the Service you're going into. You'll study the history and the role of the Service you're interested in and how it operates in the community as well as internationally. All your tutors are ex-New Zealand Police officers or ex Defence personnel, and we have a dedicated team of staff to help you with additional tutoring support for maths and English if you need it.

Entry criteria

To be admitted to this course, applicants must meet the following general admission requirements:

Level 1 NCEA with 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits

Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who do not meet the academic entry requirements, but whose skills, education or work experiences indicate that they have a chance of success, may be eligible for special admission.

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