Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Southern Institute of Technology
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Health and Wellness Careers
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
20 weeks
Next start date
Expected Jul 2023
Campus
Southern Institute of Technology
Summary
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
Course Content
- SCP 401 Career and Study Skills
- SCP 402 Foundation Principles of Careers in Health and Wellness
- SCP 403 Introduction to Health Sciences
- SCP 404 Introduction to Foundation Skills for Health and Wellness Careers
Career Opportunities
To gain skills, capabilities and knowledge that are directly relevant to pursuing ongoing studies and succeeding at higher levels within the context of a field of study or career pathway.
Satisfactory Completion
To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) Health and Wellness Careers programme, and be awarded the qualification of New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) 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) Health and Wellness Careers programme leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) qualification
Qualification Pathways
For those interested in progressing onto further study in Health and Wellness, the options at SIT include:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage
Entry criteria
Applicants should be a minimum of 18 years of age, and have attained a minimum of 40 credits at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) across four subjects.
Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
- Five credits in reading
- Five credits in writing
Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
- Achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or
- Unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626 and 26627- all three required)
Or have completed a Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) or equivalent foundation learning programme
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:
- Successful completion of a programme of study at NZQA Level 2 or Level 3
- Successful completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) qualification or equivalent programme of study
- Employment or evidence of involvement/interest in the health and wellness related sector
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
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