Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Southern Institute of Technology
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Intermediate Applied Health Sciences)
This course is available
Online
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
17 weeks
Next start date
Expected Jun 2024
Campus
Southern Institute of Technology
Summary
The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Intermediate Applied Health Sciences) (Level 4) delves deeper into a wide range of subjects that will provide you with the knowledge and academic skills directly relevant to higher study and further training in the applied health science sector.
Students will learn about the human system structure and function, chemistry in the human body, human metabolism, applied measurement and analysis, health promotion in differing cultural settings, as well as applied health sciences careers.
This course provides a base for learners to progress to more advanced studies or employment in applied health sciences.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
Locate, select and analyse relevant information from a variety of sources and apply to context-relevant tasks and problems
Work independently and collaboratively on context-relevant academic tasks and problems
Construct a reasoned and researched argument, communicated using a range of appropriate media
Develop and critique a study and career plan that identifies specific long-term career goals
Satisfactory Completion
To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4), 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 4)
The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) full-time over six months or part-time over two years.
Qualification Pathways
Graduates may wish to consider applying for one of the following courses:
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Health and Wellness Careers
New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing
New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage
Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage
New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Multi-sector) (Level 5)
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise
Entry criteria
Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age, and have attained NCEA Level 3.
Mature Applicants
Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. Examples of demonstration of ability to succeed are the provision of evidence of successful completion of a programme of study at Level 3 or above in a related discipline and/or employment in the related sector for one or more years. They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate. Personal commitment and a belief in one’s own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process.
Language Requirements
IELTS test - General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 530 (with an essay score of 4.5 TWE)
TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)
Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill.
OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 3 (Academic) b) Level 3 (Applied)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
Language Cert - B2 Communicator International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS
Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than pass in any band
Disclaimer