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

Do you enjoy helping others? Are you fascinated by the human body and how it functions? Are you eager to start or shift your career to the health field? If you dream of studying Social Services, Support Work, Nursing, Health, or Applied Science (Laboratory Technician) at the tertiary level but lack the necessary entry requirements, the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) might be the perfect fit for you.

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Invercargill
SIT Online
Campus
SIT Online
Qualification
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
60
Duration

17 weeks full-time

Up to two years part-time

Intakes are 17 weeks long

Dates
TBC
Fees
This programme qualifies for SIT Zero Fees. Terms and Conditions apply. Click here for more information.
Tuition Fees

Zero tuition fees

Direct Material Costs

$8.00 per credit (incl. GST)

International Fees

$100 per credit (incl. GST). See International.

Course Outline

In addition to core academic subjects such as anatomy and physiology, human biology, mathematics, and mental health, learners will also learn about professional relationships, cultural identities, teamwork and ethics.

Course Content

Interested learners please note: all papers must be successfully completed to be awarded the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3).

Code 3001  Skills for Academic Study (15 credits)

This paper enables students to develop and apply a range of academic and self-management skills for tertiary study and career pathways.

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.      Apply a range of study and self-management skills for tertiary study.

2.      Present information using a range of media appropriate to the audience.

3.      Discuss the impact of cultural identity on their learning and career goals.

Code 3003 Making Sense of Calculations (15 credits)

This paper enables students to develop confidence with using strategies for solving problems which involve numbers, measurements and data without using a calculator.

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.     Develop strategies for carrying out simple numeric calculations including with fractions, decimals and percentages.

2.     Carry out simple metric conversions.

3.     Use proportional thinking to solve simple problems involving rates and ratios.

Code  3005 An Introduction to the Human Body (15 credits)

This paper enables students to develop the basic concepts of organisation, structure and function of the human body.

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.      Apply discipline-specific literacies appropriately.

  1. Describe the structural organisation of the human body.
  2. Describe the structure and function of selected body systems.
  3.  Investigate the effect of exercise on selected body systems.

Code 4015 Health and Interpersonal Relationships in Aotearoa New Zealand (15 credits)

This paper enables students to understand introductory communication skills and explore contemporary issues that influence health and social service provision.

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Describe verbal and non-verbal communication in a variety of settings.
  2. Explore the impact of self on communication and relationships in a health and social service context.
  3. Describe and discuss selected concepts related to healthcare provision in Aotearoa / New Zealand.

Identify relevant ethical and legal concepts and their implications related to health and social services.


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Career Opportunities

After completing the certificates in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3 & 4) Nursing, Health and Applied Science, students could pursue further study (at diploma or degree level) in health, wellbeing and science related subjects, such as:

  • Nursing
  • Massage
  • Sport and Exercise
  • Health and Wellbeing
  • Social Work (starts 2027)
  • Midwifery (not available at SIT)
Application Criteria

Entry Requirements

All applicants must:

  • be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences
  • be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level
  • be physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes

International students or those for whom English is not a first language must attain an IELTS score of at least 5.0 with no band score lower than 5.0; or an equivalent score from a recognised alternative English proficiency test.

Qualification Pathways

Graduates will be prepared for further study in the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) - Nursing, Health and Applied Science pathway.

After completing both certificates, students could pursue further study (at diploma or degree level) in health and science related subjects, such as Nursing, Massage, Sport and Exercise, and Midwifery.

Additional Information

All SIT Online courses require you to have a computer and internet access. Students are required to use their SIT webmail only for all SIT Online communications. All course materials and information, including assessments and due dates, are located on the online Blackboard system. Once you have been accepted into a programme you will receive an Important Information Booklet that includes information that you can use to familiarise yourself with our online Blackboard learning environment. From the intake start date you will have access to the online course materials to work through.

Facilitator Assistance:  During the enrolled intake period, students have email access to Facilitators, who endeavour to respond to emails within 48 hours (weekdays only).  All students are required, within the first two weeks of an intake, to send an email to their Facilitator confirming their start on the programme of study.  Students who have not emailed their facilitator or embarked upon their course of study by the end of the 2nd week of an intake, will be Faculty Withdrawn from the programme.  Such withdrawals may impact on future access to SIT Zero Fees Scheme and Student Direct Material Costs are still liable for payment.

All students will get an official academic transcript on successful completion of their programme of study which will be posted or given at Graduation.  After each intake is finished, it is suggested that students check their results on MySIT.

We recommend students new to SIT Online read through the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website for further study and enrolment information.

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