New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Health

LEVEL 4 NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN STUDY AND CAREER PREPARATION (LEVEL 4) - HEALTH

Total credits 60 (0.5 EFTS) Campus Waitākere Start dates February or July Duration Full-time for 16-weeks or part-time options available Annual tuition fees $3,300 (NZD) (Approximate domestic fee only)

Career opportunities This programme prepares you for study toward a career in nursing.

Highlights • Tailored for Unitec’s Bachelor of Nursing programme meaning it’ll prepare you for the programme that you want to enter. • As a student in this programme, you’ll be part of ournursing student body – learning alongside other aspiring nurses. • A chance to complete a collaborative project in order to develop the skills you'll need for a career in nursing. • A mix of classroom sessions, practical workshops, guest speakers, discussions, presentations and online learning. • Learn from an experienced and multi-cultural team whose values of partnership and care is reflected in quality teaching, support, and innovative curriculum delivery. • A chance to engage with Unitec's marae, a great setting to explore mātauranga Māori and the role of culture in communication.

Are you interested in preparing for further study in nursing? The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation is your start to an exciting future in the healthcare industry.

Programme overview This programme is ideal for those who want to go on to higher level study in nursing. You’ll learn and develop the relevant literacy, numeracy and biological science skills you’ll need to excel in your dream career – and meet the admission requirements for our Bachelor of Nursing degree programme.

You’ll learn more about the anatomy of the body, psychology, how to calculate drug quantities, and key research skills which will set you ahead of the pack for an exciting healthcare career.

Admission requirements For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. Four years’ secondary education 2. Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts 3. A total of 40 NCEA credits at Level 2 from four subjects 4. 12 English credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher 5. 12 Science credits at NCEA Level 1 or higher 6. University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent)

English

If English is not your first language, you’ll need one of the following:

Achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University Entrance Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as IELTS Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available (see pg. 17). There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.

Other options

If you don’t meet this requirements, you’ll need one of the following:

A relevant qualification at Level 3 or above on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent. The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) including FSTU 3921 Bioscience Attend a Skills Review session where your literacy and numeracy levels will be assessed. Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/nursing

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN HIS COMMUNITY

Andrew Arona moved to Aotearoa New Zealand from Samoa with his fanau in 2009, and has recently graduated from Unitec with a Bachelor of Nursing.

Andrew attributes his passion for nursing to his Christian values; he and other members of his church regularly donate food to the homeless, and this work got him thinking about how else he could serve his community. Andrew initially studied Unitec’s Certificate in University Preparation before moving into the degree programme on a scholarship. “It was awesome that Unitec has services like Te Puna Ako and the Pacific Centre, which are dedicated to supporting Māori and Pacific students.”

For Andrew, one of the highlights of the programme was the interactions with his lecturers – “they were so approachable!” He also found that cultural awareness was a massive part of the programme, and is instrumental in helping students understand different cultural needs and values.

Andrew and his cousin Taulaga (who also lectures at Unitec) run presentations at their local church on healthcare issues that are most relevant to the congregation: diabetes, gout, and strokes. They also measure blood pressure, glucose (sugar) levels, weight, and check for other medical conditions. “Respect is a massive part of Samoan culture, so it was hard, going in as someone young, to tell these elders what to do.” However, Andrew has found that having Unitec’s degree has made a big difference in his interactions, and is committed to growing preventative healthcare in his community.