17 weeks full-time
Up to two years part-time
Intakes are 17 weeks long
2023 Intake 1: 30 January to 26 May - Applications Close 16 Janaury 2023
2023 Intake 2: 27 March to 21 July - Applications Close 13 March 2023
2023 Intake 3: 12 June to 6 October - Applications Close 29 May 2023
2023 Intake 4: 7 August to 1 December - Applications Close 24 July 2023
This programme is eligible for the Zero Fees Scheme
International Students
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.
Interested learners please note: all papers are compulsory and must be completed in the order listed below.
AHS200 Applied measurement and data analysis (5 credits)
This paper provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake relevant measurements, calculations, and data analyses in an applied health context.
On successful completion of this paper, students will be able to:
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 post absorptive 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)
AHS205 Applied health sciences 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)
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 credit)
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)
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.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
Applicants should demonstrate a likelihood of success in the programme of study. Likelihood of success may be demonstrated through a variety of means, including: relevant work experience (e.g. CV), letter of intent, achievement of NCEA standards in human biology, or an interview
School LeaversApplicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age, and have attained NCEA Level 3.
Mature ApplicantsApplicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. Examples of demonstration of ability to succeed are the provision of evidence of successful completion of a programme of study at Level 3 or above in a related discipline and/or employment in the related sector for one or more years. They may be admitted subject to programme regulations approved by the Head of Faculty in consultation with the Programme Manager as appropriate. Personal commitment and a belief in one’s own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process.
English Language Requirements
Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having achieved one of the following
NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance, or
an International Baccalaureate Diploma or Cambridge A- level qualification for which the teaching and assessment was conducted in English; or
Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA),or Trinity College London Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL);or
Successful completion of all primary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand primary school years 1 to 8) and at least three years of secondary education (being the equivalent of three years from New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand,,Australia,Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States one of the countries listed in Rule 18.5 where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of at least five years of secondary education (being the equivalent of New Zealand secondary school years 9 to 13) at schools in either New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States where the student was taught using English as the language of instruction; or
Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours degree, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters' Degree or Doctoral Degree, the language of instruction of which must be in English and which must be from a tertiary education provider from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States or
Successful completion of one of the following internationally recognised proficiency tests listed below to the level required of the programme of study and with all scores achieved in a single test during the two years preceding the proposed date of enrolment
IELTS test - General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 530 (with an essay score of 4.5 TWE) TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14) Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill. OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 3 (Academic) b) Level 3 (Applied) Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 Language Cert - B2 Communicator International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than pass in any band
* New versions of some NZCEL qualifications, and in some cases new qualifications, were published on 13 June 2017. These are intended to replace pre-existing versions and qualifications, which have been given expiring status until discontinued on 31 December 2019. (a) denotes expiring (b) denotes current
Full-time study
Full time study is completing all fourteen papers (60 credits) in one 17 week intake. This requires around 35 hours of study per week for the duration of the intake.
Full time acceptance in to the programme is at the Programme Manager’s discretion and is not guaranteed.
Part-time study
The number of papers you select to study per intake should depend on work, family, and other commitments.
All work for a paper must be completed during the intake in which you are enrolled in it. If you do not complete the paper within the intake, you must re-enrol in the paper in a later intake.
The example study plans beside are guides only; you are free to select fewer, or more, papers per intake, as time allows. Use the ‘Study Load Calculator’ table on the following page to calculate approximately how many hours per week you will require for your chosen study plan.
Light study load (2 years to complete
Average study load (1 – 1.5 years to complete
Full time study load
First enrolment
AHS200 (5 credits)
AHS201 (7 credits)
12 credits
AHS202 (4 credits)
AHS203 (5 credits)
21 credits
AHS204 (15 credits)
AHS205 (5 credits)
AHS206 (3 credits)
AHS207 (3 credits)
AHS208 (2 credits)
AHS209 (2 credits)
AHS210 (1 credit)
AHS211 (2 credits)
AHS212 (2 credits)
AHS213 (4 credits)
Second enrolment
9 credits
20 credits
Third enrolment
15 credits
19 credits
Fourth enrolment
8 credits
Fifth enrolment
AHS207 (3 credits
10 credits
Sixth enrolment
6 credits
Additional information
Credit Transfers
Some NZQA unit standards meet the requirements for their corresponding paper in this programme. If you have previously completed a unit standard with a similar title and/ or content to one of the papers listed above, please contact SIT2LRN administration to see if that unit can be credit transferred into the programme to replace its corresponding paper.
All SIT2LRN courses require you to have a computer and internet access. Students are required to use their SIT webmail only for all SIT2LRN communications. All course materials and information, including assessments and due dates, are located on the online Blackboard system. Once you have been accepted into a programme you will receive an Important Information Booklet that includes information that you can use to familiarise yourself with our online Blackboard learning environment. From the intake start date you will have access to the online course materials to work through.
Facilitator Assistance: During the enrolled intake period, students have email access to Facilitators, who endeavour to respond to emails within 48 hours (week days only). All students are required, within the first two weeks of an intake, to send an email to their Facilitator confirming their start on the programme of study. Students who have not emailed their facilitator or embarked upon their course of study by the end of the 2nd week of an intake, will be Faculty Withdrawn from the programme. Such withdrawals may impact on future access to SIT Zero Fees Scheme and Student Direct Material Costs are still liable for payment.
Progress reports are sent out 6-8 weeks after the end of each intake.
We recommend students new to SIT2LRN read through the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website for further study and enrolment information.
Please use the following checklist to ensure that all relevant information and documentation has been included. Remember, your application will be assessed based on the information that you provide us with. Processing of your application will be delayed if we need to come back to you for missing information.
What is the Zero Fees Scheme?
The Zero Fees Scheme means we do not charge tuition fees. However, there is a Student Direct Material Cost that you need to pay. The administration fee is for processing your application and the Student Direct Material Cost gives you secure access to Blackboard® our online learning environment and to student support services throughout your study with us.
Who qualifies for the Zero Fees Scheme?
Instructions to help you with your application:
If you are a new student …
Attach supporting documents as required and outlined on the previous page.
What happens next?
To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4), and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve:
Please Note: Students failing to engage in study as per programme requirements may forfeit Zero Fees entitlement.
Graduates may wish to consider applying for one of the following courses:
Assessments for this programme include online tests and written, short answer assessments. There are no external exams for this programme.
For more information on required and recommended textbooks for this course please refer to the textbook list here.
Please note that textbooks need to be ordered at least 3-4 weeks prior to the commencement of your study