Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Toi Ohomai Institute of TechnologyNew Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 4)
This course is available
On-Campus, Online
Level of Study
Certificate
Next start date
Expected Jul 2026
Campus
Windermere Campus
Summary
Our Level 4 sterilising technology course is for anyone working or wanting to work in the reprocessing of reusable medical devices in the medical, dental or veterinary services. This course provides the minimum qualification required to work as a sterile services or endoscopy technician. While taught fully online, this course also includes a compulsory work component where you’ll need access to sterilisation technology – either by employment, or the ability to complete work experience – to put what you learn into practice. This Level 4 certificate provides a study pathway on to our New Zealand Diploma in Sterilising Technology (Level 5), also delivered online.
Entry criteria
To be admitted to this course, applicants must meet the following general admission requirements:
NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2, OR Have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 3), OR Have 6 months of employment in a sterilisation services environment, OR Any Level 3 qualification (or higher) over 60 credits registered on the NZQA framework, or evidence that the enrolling student can be successful at Level 4 study
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