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

Health Studies

A course by

UCOL

A 19-week level 3 programme designed to develop academic skills and preparedness for further study in health sciences or employment in health-related fields.

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NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)

Study Level

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Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

UCOL Manawatū, Palmerston North

It will take a total of 19 weeks

This course requires 35 hours per week

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Develop a personalised study and career plan

Graduates will be able to develop and implement a career and study plan aligned with their health-related goals.

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Communicate effectively in health contexts

Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate across a range of modes and media relevant to health sciences.

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Apply bioscience knowledge

Students will acquire and apply foundational knowledge of bioscience to health contexts and practical tasks.

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) (Health Field) at UCOL provides learners with key academic and employment skills in a health context. Suitable for those aspiring to enter health sciences, nursing, or other health-related tertiary study, the programme covers core skills such as academic and career planning, communication, bioscience, and numeracy relevant to the health sciences. It is a foundational pathway to higher study in nursing, allied health, and other health sciences.

Course Content

  • Career and Study Planning (Level 3) - developing personalised plans for future study and employment.
  • Communication and Learning (Level 3) - learning effective communication skills in various modes and managing own learning.
  • Bioscience for Health Science (Level 3) - understanding and applying health science knowledge to practical contexts.
  • Numeracy for Health Science (Level 3) - acquiring and using numeracy skills relevant to health science study and employment.

What you need to know first

NCEA Level 1 or equivalent academic achievement.

Case-by-case consideration by the Executive Dean.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Health

  • Health sciences

  • Allied health

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Entry-level health and wellbeing support roles

  • Preparation for employment in health-related or laboratory support positions

  • Improved employability for entry-level roles requiring academic readiness in health contexts