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CERTIFICATE IN
HEALTH SCIENCE 2015
For NZ citizens/permanent residents
Certificate in Health Science
Outline
The Certificate in Health Science programme is a full-time, 17
week programme which offers stimulating studies and provides a
pathway to entry into a professional qualification of your choice, for
example Registered Nurse, and is offered at our Hawke’s Bay and
Tairäwhiti campuses.
The Certificate in Health Science programme enables graduates to
gain an academic level to enter our degree level programme, the
Bachelor of Nursing, offered at the Hawke’s Bay and Tairäwhiti
campuses.
In this application pack you will find information about the
programme, costs, and descriptions for each of the subjects covered
in this programme.
You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study
options with our staff and to view our facilities.
Job Opportunities
Graduates of this programme will be awarded the Certificate in
Health Science. This qualification can lead to further study in the
Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Recreation and Sport, Diploma in
Therapeutic Sport Massage, Diploma in Beauty and Body Therapy.
Current trends indicate a growing need for well-qualified people in
these areas.
EIT HAWKE’S BAY
EIT TAIRÄWHITI
Level 4
17 weeks
Full-time
February, July
$3,176.70 approximately
This provides a guide only. All
costs quoted include GST.
Fees apply to NZ Citizens
and New Zealand Permanent
Residents only.
Please see overleaf for additional
costs
Programme Contact:
Sue Jackson
Phone: 06 974 8000
ext 5421
Email: [email protected]
Choosing nursing as
your career pathway
offers you rewarding,
challenging and varied
job opportunities..
Enrol now
0800 22 55 348
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Programme Dates
Entry with Credit
SEMESTER ONE
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised
as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different
forms including study while at high school, study at a private training
establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences
or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply
for Cross Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning.
Programme Starts
Monday, 16 February 2015
Good Friday
Friday, 18 April
Term One Holidays
21 April - 2 May
Term Two Starts
Monday, 5 May
Queen’s Birthday
Monday, 2 June
Programme Ends
Friday, 26 June
SEMESTER TWO
XXCross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications.
You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar
course at the same level.
XXRecognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is based on the assessment of your
current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had
gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and
informal learning situations.
You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like
Programme Starts
Monday, 13 July
Term Three Holidays
29 September - 3 October
Term Four Starts
Monday, 6 October
HB Anniversary Day
Friday, 24 October
Labour Day
Monday, 27 October
Programme Ends
Friday, 20 November 2015
considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part
of your application.
RPL and Cross Credit cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled
in that course. You must apply prior to enrolment.
For further information please contact Sue Jackson, Secretary for the
School of Health and Sport Science, phone 06 974 8000, ext 5423.
Total no of Credits
XX61
Additional Costs
Class Times
XX$500 approximately for textbooks.
Classes are scheduled between 8.00am and 4.00pm, Monday through Friday.
Entry Requirements
Individual Study Hours
Academic Criteria required
Meet the NCEA Level 2, or provide
evidence of achievement at an
equivalent level
Information session
recommended
Yes
IELTS (Min Band)
5.5
English language entry requirement:
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have an
acceptable level of English language fluency prior to enrolment in the
programme. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including
successful study of a programme in which English was the language
of instruction, completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English
Language (Level 3), approved scores on IELTS tests (5.5 Academic with
no band score lower than 5.5), completion of accepted international
equivalents, or completion of an EIT assessment.
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10 student learning hours per credit. Learning hours include both
classroom and out-of-class hours.
Facilities
Student Finance
Classrooms, Science Labs and Lecture Theatres.
Assessments
Assessments include essays, online submissions/exercises.
Academic Staff
Lecturing staff have advanced academic and practice qualifications
in their specific practiced disciplines, in nursing and sport science.
We value our partnership with students, and aim to provide quality
education in a supportive environment, encouraging personal growth
and professional development.
HAWKE’S BAY CAMPUS
NAME
QUALIFICATION
Jan Lawrence
RN, BN, Master of Mental Health (Nursing)
Olivia Maclaren
BSc, MPhEd, Lecturer Applied Science
Chris Drown
RN, BN, NCAET, PGCert HSc
Heidi Smithers
First Aid
STUDYLINK
StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development, it
administers Student Allowances and Student Loans as well as other
forms of financial assistance for students.
The StudyLink website provides tools, calculators and information to
help students who are thinking about study to plan their finances and
only borrow what they need.
Use StudyLink’s ‘What You Can Get’ eligibility test to find out what you
may be eligible for.
STUDYLINK ON 0800 88 99 00 OR ONLINE AT
WWW.STUDYLINK.GOVT.NZ
TAIRÄWHITI GISBORNE CAMPUS
NAME
QUALIFICATION
Shelagh West
RN, BN, PG Cert (Advanced Nursing Practice)
Judy Hayes
BSocSc
TBA
First Aid
Course Descriptions
COURSE NO.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
NO. OF
CREDITS
NZQA
LEVEL
15
4
30
4
1
1
15
5
Digital fluency, mathematics and study skills
CHS4.10
The purpose of this course is to offer digital fluency, mathematical and study skills to students without
formal qualifications, or who have been away from study for an extended length of time.
Applied Life Sciences
CHS4. 12
This course provides grounding in basic sciences. Its purpose is to raise the knowledge and understanding
of pre-entry Health and Sport Science students to a level which will enable them to manage first study at
level 5, first level tertiary human anatomy and physiology courses.
First Aid
CHS2.01
Applicants for nursing and many other health science programmes are generally required to have a
Standard First Aid Certificate as a pre-requisite to entry. The First Aid Certificate which is taught within
the Certificate in Health Science contains the following NZQA units:
XX26551 – Provide first aid for life threatening conditions
XX26552 - Demonstrate knowledge for common first aid conditions and how to respond to them
Human Development and Behaviour Related to Health
BN5.706
This course aims to introduce the student to human development and psychology theories that explain
human behaviours across the lifespan.
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HEALTH SCIENCE 2015
For NZ citizens/permanent residents
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
STEP THREE
XXComplete an enrolment
form. If required, also
include evidence of
entry criteria, supporting
documents and
statements.
XXYou may be contacted
and invited to an
interview.
XXOnce your course
selection is completed,
finalised and entered
onto the EIT database
you will receive an
invoice from EIT
Registry.
XXProvide acceptable proof
of identification: an
original Birth Certificate,
Passport or Certificate of
Citizenship.
XX If your married name is
different from what is on
your identification, then
a Marriage Certificate
will also be required.
XXYou will receive an
acceptance letter with
programme information
(e.g. timetables, course
selection forms).
XXOrganise payment
of your fees. Contact
StudyLink for more
information if you are
planning to pay by
Student Loan.
STEP FOUR
XXCommence your studies.
Please refer to your
acceptance letter for the
programme start date.
HOW
TO
ENROL
It’s easy!
Once you have made
the decision on which
programme you want to
study and are ready to
enrol, follow the steps.
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DOCUMENTATION / FORMS
Please Note
The following documents need to be completed and returned with
your application/enrolment.
Without these documents we are unable to proceed with your
application
• Brief Personal Statement
• Brief CV/Work History
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BRIEF PERSONAL STATEMENT
Please also include a brief CV/Work History
Please tick which campus you are intending to study the programme on:
Hawke's Bay Campus
Name:
Tairäwhiti Gisborne Campus
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1. What do you believe are your personal strengths?
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2. How would you describe your attributes as a friend, a family member, or as a member of your community ?
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3. Which degree programme are you interested in Studying
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Recreation and Sport
Other
Signed:
Date:
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