Certificate in Nursing

Graduates of this programme will have acquired the skills necessary to work as a second level nurse (Nurse Assistant) to work with people across the lifespan, with comparatively stable and relatively predictable health outcomes.

Prospective students aged from 17 to 20, are required to have completed four years of secondary education. People over 20 years of age, without formal academic qualifications, will be considered eligible for admission if they can provide evidence that t

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.