NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4)
Mixed Studies
A course by
EIT
A 19-week, Level 4 certificate designed to prepare students for further study or employment in health, social sciences, or education, focusing on developing academic, employability, and study skills needed for success at higher levels.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 19 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Analyse and apply information
Locate, select and analyse relevant information from a variety of sources and apply it to tasks and problems within your area of interest.
Collaborative and independent work
Work independently and collaboratively on academic tasks and problems.
Construct reasoned arguments
Construct a reasoned and researched argument, communicated using a range of appropriate media.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) at EIT helps you gain skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in further diploma and degree study in nursing, health, social sciences, and teaching. You'll build independent and collaborative study skills, develop researched arguments, and plan your career path. There are two pathways: Social Sciences/Teaching and Nursing/Health. This flexible qualification is suitable for those seeking broad knowledge to enhance employment prospects or as a stepping stone into further academic programmes.
Course Content
- Development of academic study skills
- Research and analysis using diverse sources
- Collaborative and independent work on academic tasks
- Oral and written communication skills
- Career planning and pathway development
- Specialist elective courses for Social Sciences/Teaching or Nursing/Health
- Information literacy and digital competency
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 with a minimum of 10 credits from literacy-rich subjects; or NZ Certificate in Study and Career Preparation [Level 3]
Evidence of sufficient literacy and numeracy
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Nursing
Social Services
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Enhanced employability with broad study and communication skills
Suitable for entry to a range of roles in health, social services, or education support roles, depending on pathway and electives selected