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Step up to a higher level
This programme is designed to help you develop the skills to pathway to diploma and degree programmes. You’ll be encouraged and challenged to take your academic learning and thinking to a higher level, and become an independent, enquiring and strategic learner. This qualification has multiple pathways available:
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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locate, select and analyse relevant information from a variety of sources and apply to context-relevant tasks and problems
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work independently and collaboratively on context-relevant academic tasks and problems
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construct a reasoned and researched argument, communicated using a range of appropriate media
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develop and critique a study and career plan that identifies specific long-term career goals.
Admission information
All applicants must meet ONE of the following:
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Have achieved 40 credits NCEA Level 2, including 10 Level 1 Literacy credits and 10 Level 1 Mathematic credits; or
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Have successfully completed the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3); or
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Be able to demonstrate skills for tertiary study (including literacy and numeracy) that have been acquired through study, work and/or life experience.
Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or an accepted international equivalence.
Courses in this programme
| Pathway for Applied Science, Conservation and Environment |
Level |
Credits |
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4895.4001 - Skills for Academic Study L4
Aim: To develop and apply a range of academic literacy skills in preparation for successful higher level tertiary study.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Locate, select, analyse and acknowledge relevant information from a variety of sources and present in an appropriate academic format.
- Work independently and collaboratively on context-relevant academic tasks and problems.
- Construct a reasoned and researched argument, communicated using a range of appropriate media.
- Investigate an academic or career pathway and identify the steps required to achieve this.
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4 |
15 |
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4895.3004 - Mastering Calculations
Aim: To enable students to acquire numeracy skills for calculations for their proposed field of study, e.g. nursing, midwifery, nutrition, sports, and other health related careers.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Develop strategies for carrying out numeric calculations including with fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Carry out metric conversions.
- Use proportional thinking to solve problems involving rates and ratios.
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3 |
15 |
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4895.4016 - Introduction to Ecology
Aim: To enable students to gain an understanding of principles of ecology that are fundamental
to conservation of the natural environment of New Zealand.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Describe and discuss the principles that underpin how an ecosystem functions.
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Discuss the geological and biological origins of New Zealand.
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Identify and describe key New Zealand habitats.
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Recognise and describe a range of plants and animals.
Course Topics
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Understanding an ecosystem.
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Soils and land forming processes.
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Geological history of New Zealand.
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Habitats within New Zealand.
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How species are classified, identified and named.
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Native fauna identification, lifecycles and ecological importance.
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Native plant identification, uses, lifecycles and ecological importance.
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4 |
15 |
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4895.4007 - Essentials of Cell Biology and Chemistry
Aim: To introduce students to cell structure and function, and to the language and concepts of chemistry, using examples drawn from living systems.
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Apply discipline specific literacies appropriately.
- Describe the structure and function of cells.
- Explain the physical and chemical characteristics of matter.
- Explain selected chemical reactions.
- Describe organic compounds and their role in biological systems.
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4 |
15 |
Qualification gained
New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4)
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees are an indication, include GST and apply to domestic students only. View terms and conditions
From 1 January 2023, all NorthTec learners will be part of Te Pūkenga. Please note that these programmes of study are currently under review as part of the reform of vocational education training and may be subject to change.