New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) (Pre Entry Applied Health Sciences)

Summary

Do you enjoy helping others? Are you interested in learning more about the human body and how it functions? Are you keen on starting or shifting your career to the health field?
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 are compulsory and must be completed in the order listed below.

• AHS100 Introduction to normal human structure and function in a health context (8 credits)
• AHS101 Introduction to abnormal human structure and function in a health context (8 credits)
• AHS102 Human biology (10 credits)
• AHS103 Measurements, scientific notations and units (10 credits)
• AHS104 Ethics in applied health sciences (8 credits)
• AHS105 Teamwork in applied health sciences (3 credits)
• AHS106 Professional relationships in applied health sciences (4 credits)
• AHS107 Cultural identities in applied health sciences (6 credits)
• AHS108 Mental health in applied health sciences (3 credits)

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.

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).