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New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Services Pathway) (Level 3)

NZ2863

Course details

  • Jul 2024
    Feb 2025
  • One semester
  • Full-time
  • Fees-free*
  • You may qualify for fee-free study under MPTT*
  • Level 3
  • Hamilton Rotokauri Campus

Summary

Are you seeking a career in law enforcement, the armed forces, or corrections services?

The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Services Pathways) (Level 3) will provide you with the knowledge, theory and confidence to apply for training or employment in the New Zealand Police, Armed Forces or Correction Services. You will be introduced to problem and scenario-based learning that will enable you to build interview skills, leadership capabilities, and essential fitness levels to apply for and pass entry tests and training.

Our experienced tutors support you at every stage of your journey through dedicated class time and practical activities with online resources to further support your self-directed learning.

What you will learn

You will complete four modules, totalling 60 credits. Two modules cover career, communication, and study skills, with the remaining two focusing on the services pathway.

Subject areas include:

  • Literacy and numeracy
  • Self-management
  • Physical fitness
  • Communication

View programme modules

Module codeModule titleLevelCreditsPre-requisitesCo-requisites
SCP3.01Career and Study Skills 315
 
SCP3.02Communication Skills315  
SCP3.05Service Entry Requirements315  
SCP3.06Work Life Skills315  

Career/further opportunities

After graduating from this programme, you may have enhanced career employment opportunities in roles that include:

  • Police officer
  • Corrections staff
  • Armed forces (soldier, sailor, air)
  • Security guard
  • Working in positions of trust

You may also choose to progress to further study or training that can include:

  • New Zealand Police College Recruit Training
  • Navy, Army, and Air Force within the New Zealand Defence Forces
  • Security
  • Law
  • Social services

    Disclaimers

    Entry criteria

    General admission

    • Achievement of NCEA Level 1 or equivalent 
    • Minimum of 17 years of age at the start of the programme

    Selection criteria
    Candidates need to be physically fit to complete the programme and may be required to participate in an interview.

    English language requirements
    Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.0 with no individual band score lower than 5.0 or equivalent.

    Don't meet the entry criteria?

    Pathways

    To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. You can contact our team at info@wintec.ac.nz or 0800 2 Wintec at any time for further guidance.

    Your first day

    Are you ready for your first day of class? Check out your start date and where you need to be. You can also find useful information about studying at Wintec on our welcome page.

    Semester 2 2024

    Induction day
    Date: Monday 22 July 2024
    Time: To be confirmed
    Venue: To be confirmed, Rotokauri Campus 

    If you are a new student, it is compulsory for you to attend your induction (first day). You will be introduced to your tutors and new classmates, be given an overview of this programme, and receive a personalised timetable.

    What you will need

    • Bring a pen and paper on your first day. There are no required textbooks, and workbooks will be provided to you during class.
    • You have the option of bringing your own device (laptop or tablet). We strongly encourage this as you will be able to follow along more closely in some lectures and classes. All students also have access to computer labs and computers in the hub.
    • If you have any questions or if you are unable to attend your induction day, please email us.

    Timetable information

    All Wintec timetables are available online here.

    How to find your way around

    Campus maps can be found here.

    Parking and bus information

    Both the Rotokauri and City campuses have parking available - payment and permits may be required. The Gardens Campus has free parking available. Learn more about parking and find out about bus services here.

    He reo pōwhiri, your official welcome to Wintec

    Tēnei te mihi mahana ki a koe e piki nei, e kake nei ki te Kuratini o Waikato.

    You are warmly invited to attend the official welcome to Wintec for all new students, staff and whānau (family) at either our marae, Te Kōpū Mānia o Kirikiriroa or Rotokauri campus. The pōwhiri is a welcoming ceremony involving mihimihi (speeches), waiata (singing), and will conclude with kai timotimo (light refreshments). Please gather at the campus hubs, and a staff member will guide you through our pōwhiri.

    Click here to find out when the next pōwhiri will be.

    Paying for your study

    Course-related costs

    Additional information

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    Purchasing textbooks

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      Equipment

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