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.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Rotokauri Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 6 months
Core skills this course teaches
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.
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.
Enhance physical fitness and work readiness
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.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Public safety
Law enforcement
Corrections
Defence
Future employment opportunities might be
Police officer
Corrections staff