Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) - Health
NZQF Level 3

About the course

Overview

*Subject to NZQA approval.

Build basic academic skills in literacy, academic study, communication, numeracy and IT.

Ready to take the first step towards a new career? This bridging programme is ideal for developing the skills, capabilities, knowledge and attributes needed to succeed within your chosen field of study or career pathway.

As well as developing excellent study skills, you will learn key techniques in reading, writing, speaking, technology and problem-solving. You will also develop research and presentation skills. You will explore possible educational and career pathways available.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

  • Manage own learning and work effectively as an individual and as a team member to achieve relevant goals.
  • Identify and apply knowledge from a variety of specialised sources to context-relevant tasks and problems.
  • Solve problems relevant to their chosen fields and communicate solutions effectively, using appropriate methods and media.
  • Evaluate opportunities and develop a plan(s) in a field of study and employment pathway relevant to their chosen field(s) that considers the unique qualities, skills and strengths that define their rangatiratanga.

These will help you develop:

  • a range of study skills
  • basic numeracy skills
  • written and oral communication skills in a variety of contexts
  • an ability to manage data using a personal computer
  • an ability to present information using information technology

About the provider

NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.

As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.

NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia. 

We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.