New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) - Healthcare

Te Pukenga trading as Unitec

Academic Requirements:

To be eligible for the Healthcare Pathway, you must meet one of the following:

• UE numeracy or equivalent
• A minimum total of 40 NCEA Level 2 credits across four approved subjects, including a minimum of:
  • 12 credits in English at Level 1 or higher
  • 12 credits in Science at Level 1 or higher

Or

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) or an equivalent international qualification (e.g., International Baccalaureate or Cambridge)

Or

• The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) (previously known as the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3)), including FSTU 3921 Bioscience)

General Admission:

• Youll be 16 years old or older when the programme starts.
• If youre under 16, youll need to complete an Early Release Exemption form. For more information on this process please see The Ministry of Educations website.

Special Admission:

• Youll be 20 years old or older when the programme starts
• Show evidence of your work, life, or study experience (e.g., a previous qualification or job history)
• You will complete a pre-entry Skills review

Discretionary Admission:

• Youre under 20 and dont meet the general admission requirements
• Your level of preparedness for study at the required level will be reviewed and you will undertake a Skills Review.