New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) - Health
Health Studies
A course by
NorthTec
A bridging qualification designed to develop foundational academic, communication, numeracy, and IT skills, preparing students for further study or employment in the health sector.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Manage own learning and work effectively
Demonstrate personal management and effective teamwork to achieve academic and workplace goals.
Apply specialised knowledge
Identify and use diverse sources of knowledge to solve context-relevant academic and health sector problems.
Solve problems and communicate solutions
Solve problems relevant to your field and communicate solutions effectively using appropriate methods and media.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme is ideal for learners preparing for a career or further study in health. It provides essential study, literacy, numeracy, IT, and communication skills necessary for academic and workplace success, particularly in health-related fields. Students gain experience in self-management, teamwork, research, and presentation, and explore career and educational pathways in health.
Course Content
- Academic study skills
- Literacy and communication
- Numeracy skills
- Study and time management techniques
- Technology and IT skills
- Problem-solving in health contexts
- Research skills
- Presentation skills
- Work and employment pathway exploration
What you need to know first
Be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
Able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Healthcare
Support Worker
Future employment opportunities might be
Health Care Assistant
Home Care Support Worker
Home and Community Support Worker