New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) Nursing Studies
Nursing
A course by
Manukau Institute of Technology
A Level 4 certificate providing essential skills to pathway into nursing programs and careers as healthcare professionals, with hands-on learning and supportive environment.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
MIT Manukau
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Tertiary study skills
Students will be able to apply successful tertiary study skills specific to nursing studies.
Practical application
Students will demonstrate the application of scientific, numeracy, and communication knowledge in authentic nursing and health contexts.
Communication competence
Students will effectively use various communication strategies to support learning and future nursing and health career pathways.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Nursing Studies) provides students with essential tertiary study skills, numeracy, communication, and practical nursing-related projects designed to prepare for nursing and health study pathways. The program includes hands-on learning in clinical suites, literacy and numeracy testing for entry, and recognition of prior learning options. Graduates are ready to advance to nursing diplomas and degrees. It supports diverse learners including Māori and Pasifika students and offers a supportive, practical learning environment focused on improving confidence and independence.
Course Content
- Skills for successful tertiary study (15 credits) - preparation for tertiary nursing studies
- Project pathway A (15 credits) - application of skills and knowledge in science and communication contexts for nursing and health
- Project pathways B (15 credits) - application of numeracy and communication skills for nursing and health
- Building communication competence (15 credits) - effective communication strategies for learning and future nursing and health careers
What you need to know first
Applicants must undertake literacy and numeracy testing with a required minimum score of 70%.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Nursing
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry pathway to nursing and health professional studies and careers.