Course details

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

About the course

Do you want to study for a career in nursing, health or counselling?

Then take the first step toward the career of your dreams with MIT.

This qualification will give you the core skills you need to study at tertiary level and provide you with an opportunity to pathway into one of our level 3 or 4 health programmes or New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) Nursing Studies.

You will get hands-on learning of which some will be in our modern clinical learning suite.

Our supportive learning environment will enable you to build your confidence and independence throughout your journey.

At the Manukau campus, you will have access to a Kaiawhina, a Pasifika support person, a Whanau and an Mā Tātou room.

If you are Māori or Pasifika, find out how you could be supported on your MIT journey with Te Ara Oranga.

You may be required to complete literacy and numeracy assessments as part of this programme.

Entry requirements

General

Open entry for domestic students

No academic requirements need to be met to enter this programme.

International students: English language entry requirements

For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules.

International students will generally be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency, for this programme an IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 is required. Equivalent acceptable evidence can be seen at the following NZQA link.

Give yourself credit with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Did you know you can use the knowledge and experience you already have to your advantage?

Your previous work experience and on-the-job skills, volunteering, professional development, and other providers’ qualifications can be recognised as prior learning, matched against credits in our courses, and put towards your qualification – potentially saving you money and possibly helping you to complete your qualification faster Learn more.

About the provider

MIT is one of the largest providers of technical, vocational, and professional education in New Zealand, and has been awarded the highest possible rating, Category One, by the NZQA.

MIT has five campuses across Auckland, with a wide range of subjects for you to choose from. Our campuses and study facilities are located right in the heart of the industry — giving you access to the skills, networks and contacts you need.

MIT exists to transform lives. No matter where you are in your life or student journey, MIT has a place for you.

Get ready to make your next move and come join us, where the best makers are made.

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