New Students - Exciting Update for 2025 Programme: Transitioning to Version 2 New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Nursing and Applied Science Pathways) Level 4
Be part of our new and improved programme launching in 2025!
Enrol now in the current version to seamlessly transition to the upgraded programme later.
Returning Students - Important Update for 2025 Programme: Transitioning to Version 2 - New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Nursing and Applied Science Pathways) - Level 4
Your previous learning in the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Applied Health Science) Level 4 will be recognised as per the transition plan to the new version.
Check the Course Content tab for details on the Transition plan.
Intakes 17 weeks long full-time
Up to two years part-time
2025 Intake 1: 27 January to 23 May - Applications Close 20 January 2025
2025 Intake 2: 24 February to 20 June - Applications Close 17 February 2025
2025 Intake 3: 09 June to 03 October - Applications Close 02 June 2025
2025 Intake 4: 07 July to 31 October - Applications Close 30 June 2025
2025 Intake 5: 04 August to 28 November - Applications Close 28 July 2025
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The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Intermediate Applied Health Sciences) (Level 4) delves deeper into a wide range of subjects that will provide you with the knowledge and academic skills directly relevant to higher study and further training in the applied health science sector.
AHS200 APPLIED MEASUREMENT AND DATA ANALYSIS (5 Credits)
AIM
This paper provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake relevant measurements, calculations, and data analyses in an applied health context.
AHS201 CHEMISTRY IN THE HUMAN BODY (7 Credits)
This paper provides students with the knowledge of chemical compounds, reactions and processes important to human function and activities in applied health contexts.
AHS202 HUMAN METABOLISM (4 Credits)
This paper provides students with the knowledge of metabolic processes, including the role of nutrients, absorptive and postabsorptive states, metabolic rates and body heat maintenance relevant to applied health contexts.
AHS203 CELLS AND TISSUES OF THE HUMAN BODY (5 Credits)
This paper provides students with the knowledge of cellular structure and function, and the fundamental tissues of the body relevant to applied health contexts.
AHS204 HEALTH PROMOTION IN DIFFERING CULTURAL SETTINGS (15 Credits)
This paper provides students with the skills and knowledge to promote health initiatives inclusively in a manner that recognises and supports cultural diversity.
AHS205 APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCE CAREERS (5 Credits)
This paper provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop a study/career plan in the applied health sciences field.
AHS206 HUMAN CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (3 Credits )
This paper provides students with the knowledge to describe basic composition and function of blood; and normal structure and function of the heart and blood vessels.
AHS207 HUMAN RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (3 Credits)
This paper provides students with the knowledge to describe the normal structure and function of the respiratory system and the factors influencing respiratory function..
AHS208 HUMAN MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM (2 Credits)
This paper provides students with the knowledge to describe the normal structure and function of the bones and joints of the human skeleton and the normal structure and function of the human muscular system.
AHS209 HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (2 Credits)
This paper provides students with the knowledge to describe the normal structure and function of the human digestive system, including the process of digestion and the absorption and metabolism of the products of digestion.
AHS210 HUMAN INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM (1 Credits)
This paper provides students with the knowledge to describe the normal structure and function of the human integumentary system (skin, hair and nails).
AHS211 HUMAN URINARY SYSTEM (2 Credits)
This paper provides students with the knowledge to describe the normal structure and function of the human urinary system, including the formation, composition, storage and excretion of urine.
AHS212 HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM (2 Credits)
This paper provides students with the knowledge to describe the normal structure and function of the human female and male reproductive systems.
AHS213 HUMAN SPECIAL SENSES (4 Credits)
This paper provides students with the knowledge to describe the ear and functional process of hearing and balance; the eye and normal functional process of sight; the nose and the functional process of smell; the tongue and functional process of taste; and the role of nerve receptors in the skin and the functional process of touch.
For returning students only - Transition arrangements for the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Intermediate Applied Health Science) Level 4 to New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Nursing and Applied Science Pathways) Level 4
The programme is in the process of transitioning into a new programme in 2025 and not all papers from the current SIT2LRN programme can be recognised under the proposed new programme structure.
Please refer to below table.