Facilitated Learning – Nursing Practice Micro-Credential (Level 7)
Nursing
A course by
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
A micro-credential for New Zealand registered nurses to develop mentoring and preceptorship skills, aimed at supporting students and experienced staff in clinical settings.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 16 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Develop effective preceptorship skills
Enable registered nurses to support and guide nursing students and staff in new healthcare environments.
Apply adult teaching principles
Implement adult education principles, teaching techniques, and reflective practice in clinical settings.
Understand and perform assessment and feedback
Conduct assessments and provide constructive feedback within nursing contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
This 16-week part-time micro-credential is tailored for New Zealand registered nurses seeking to enhance their skills as clinical educators. The course prepares nurses to take on roles such as preceptor, mentor, or team support in healthcare by covering principles of adult teaching, reflective practice, assessment, and providing culturally safe support in clinical environments.
Course Content
- Role of preceptor and preceptorship team
- Differences between preceptor, mentor, buddy and other non-preceptoring roles
- Adult teaching principles, techniques, and practices
- Reflective practice
- Critical thinking
- Assessment and feedback for nursing
- Mediation
- Culturally safe practice
- Critical reflective practice
- Communication
What you need to know first
Must be a New Zealand Registered Nurse
Provide authorised evidence of nurse registration
Hold a current practising certificate in New Zealand
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Future employment opportunities might be
Preceptor in clinical nursing settings
Clinical mentor
Support roles for student and staff onboarding
Known for hands-on, industry-aligned education, Toi Ohomai focuses on giving learners real skills that lead to real outcomes. With strong employer connections, supportive teaching, and clear pathways across certificates, diplomas, and degrees, it’s a place where learning stays relevant and confidence grows over time. Programmes span trades, construction, business, health, creative industries, technology, and primary industries, helping learners build experience and momentum for whatever comes next.