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

Justice & Policing

A course by

Wintec

A one-semester (Level 3) certificate designed to prepare students for entry or further training in New Zealand Police, Armed Forces, or Corrections. Covers study, career, and service entry skills with practical and fitness components.

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NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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Blended study

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

Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton

It will take a total of 6 months

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Demonstrate foundational skills for law enforcement or service careers

Students gain the knowledge and confidence needed to apply for training or entry into the New Zealand Police, Armed Forces, or corrections roles.

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Develop interview and leadership capabilities

Engage in scenario-based and problem-based learning to build communication, interview, and leadership skills applicable to law enforcement testing and selection.

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Enhance physical fitness and work readiness

Participate in activities to improve physical fitness required for public safety sector entry and adapt to service-specific requirements.

What You're Signing Up For

This programme provides knowledge, theory and confidence to apply for training or employment in the New Zealand Police, Armed Forces, or Correction Services. Incorporating scenario-based learning, it helps students build interview, leadership, and essential fitness skills for service entry requirements. Delivered with dedicated tutor support, class time, practical activities, and online resources for self-directed learning.

Course Content

  • Career Pathways
  • Communication Skills
  • Service Entry Requirements
  • Work Life Skills
  • Literacy and numeracy
  • Self-management
  • Physical fitness
  • Communication

What you need to know first

Open entry, but must demonstrate reasonable likelihood of success.

Applicants should be physically fit.

May be required to participate in an interview.

English requirements: IELTS 5.0 (no band lower than 5.0) or equivalent for non-native speakers.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Public safety

  • Law enforcement

  • Corrections

  • Defence

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Police officer

  • Corrections staff

  • Armed forces (soldier, sailor, air personnel)

  • Security guard

  • Other positions of trust