You can apply for this programme if you meet one or more of the below options.
Based on your school achievement (secondary school study)
- 40 credits at NCEA Level 2; including 10 literacy credits at NCEA Level 2 and 10 numeracy credits at NCEA Level 1;
- Or a recognised equivalent
Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)
- A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2;
- Or a recognised equivalent qualification
Based on your work experience (on the job)
If you can demonstrate relevant knowledge, skills and experience that you have gained through work experience, that will help you to be successful in the programme.
Based on discretionary entrance
If you don’t meet any of the above options, and you think you have what it takes to complete this programme, you can apply for discretionary entrance. Your application may be accepted if you can demonstrate a good chance of success. Approval of
discretionary entrance applications is decided by the relevant manager. If your application is approved, your acceptance into further programmes relies on you demonstrating success in this programme.
Selection criteria
a) In order to comply with the provisions of the Vulnerable Children’s Act, 2014 and Child Protection Policies for all ‘specified organisations’ providing a ‘regulated service’, all candidates/students will be subjected
to safety checks. These will include but are not limited to;
i. A Formal Interview
ii. Referee Checks
iii. A Police Vet Check
iv. A Risk Assessment
Any unsatisfactory result arising from the full safety checking process may result in the candidate/student being precluded/declined entry or withdrawn from the programme of study. Furthermore, students must declare any pending or new convictions arising
during any stage throughout the entire enrolment period. A conviction or failure to declare a conviction may also result in the student being immediately withdrawn from the programme. Persons who are convicted of ‘specified offences’ will
not be accepted onto any programme that requires that person to work in an organisation providing a regulated service.
b) Candidates are required to be working (paid or voluntarily) for at least 12.5 hours a week in a primary care practice setting by the start of the programme.
c) Candidates are required to provide the names of two character referees from people of standing in their community attesting to their suitability for working in health care.
d) Candidates are required in their application to indicate whether they have been convicted of, or are being prosecuted for, a criminal offence. Candidates should be aware that some types of criminal conviction may prevent them from accessing workplace
experience, and completing the programme.
e) Candidates must hold a current First Aid Certificate upon commencing the programme.
f) Candidates may be required to attend 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 6.0, with a minimum band score of 6.0 in listening and speaking and a minimum band score of 5.5 in writing and
reading; or equivalent.