Certificate in Nursing (Competence Assessment Programme) (Level 7)

A graduate of the Certificate in Nursing (Competence Assessment Programme) (Level 7) will be an overseas nurse seeking registration in New Zealand or a New Zealand nurse returning to practice, after an absence of five or more years, who has demonstrated the competencies for their scope of practice under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. They will have theoretical knowledge and clinical placement experience that is specific to New Zealand and includes: the Treaty of Waitangi; cultural safety; legislation impacting on the practice of nurses in New Zealand; updated nursing skills and current practice. Graduates will be able to re-enter nursing, or if from overseas will be eligible to apply to the Nursing Council of New Zealand for registration and a practising certificate to work in New Zealand as a nurse or nurse assistant.

Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.

At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.

Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us.  Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.