• Selecting, using and maintaining harnesses, connectors, lanyards, tripods and other equipment
  
• Identifying and assessing hazards and establishing controls
  
• Emergency plans and rescue techniques
  
• Knowledge of legislative requirements

• US 17599 Plan a confined space entry
  
• US 18426 Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined space. Minimum requirement to safely enter and work in a confined space - Department of Labour Guidance Notes.

• US 25510 Operate an atmospheric testing device to determine a suitable atmosphere exists to work safely
  
• US 3058 Perform gas tests for energy and chemical plant
  
• US 19207 Enter, work in, and exit a confined space in the water industry
  
• US 19205 Demonstrate knowledge of pathogens, diseases, and their control in the water industry

Entry Criteria

• Be a minimum of 16 years of age.
  
• Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.

Application Process

• Please see the Enrolments page.

• communicate with team members and external clients;
  
• solve problems and resolve conflicts both internally and externally;
  
• tender, negotiate and manage contracts;
  
• build teams and train staff;
  
• add value by applying specific scaffolding business skills in the areas of occupational health and safety, and finance; and
  
• have a base knowledge of legislative requirements relating to the scaffolding industry.

Further Study Paths

• Progression to Diploma in Managing Scaffolding Operations (Level 5)

Career Opportunities

• Managers and Team Leaders of Scaffolding Companies

Entry Criteria

• Be16 years of age or over.
  
• Applicants must have successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent), or be able to demonstrate sound written and oral skills; have achieved a local or National Certificate in the Construction industry or a related field.
  
• Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.

Application Process

• Please see the Enrolments page.

• add value by applying specific scaffolding business skills in the areas of leadership, human resources, occupational health and safety, and finance;
  
• successfully tender, negotiate and manage contracts;
  
• recruit and manage the performance and employment of staff;
  
• manage the financial resources of an organisation; and
  
• have a base knowledge of legislative requirements relating to Local Government, Building Act and other legislative requirements that impact on the scaffolding industry.

Further Study Paths

• Progression to National Diploma in Business Level 6

Career Opportunities

• Manager of Scaffolding Companies

Entry Criteria

• Be 16 years of ageor over.
  
• Hold the Certificate in Managing Scaffolding Operations (Level 4).
  
• Applicants must have successfully achieved NCEA Level One (or equivalent), or able to demonstrate sound written and oral skills; have achieved a local or National Certificate in the Construction industry or a related field.
  
• Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.

Application Process

• Please see the Enrolments page.

• Award in First Aid in the Workplace
  
• Award in Advanced First Aid and Outdoor Trauma
  
• Award in Workplace Risk Management and Safety Control
  
• Award in Pre Hospital Emergency Care

Further Study Paths

Career Opportunities

• Mining
  
• Forestry
  
• Power Companies
  
• Disability Service
  
• Department of Conservation
  
• Roading and Building Services
  
• Ambulance Services
  
• Fire Service
  
• Police (incorporating the Co-ordinated Incident Management System. CIMS) and many more.

Entry Criteria

• Be 16 years of age or over.
  
• Entry criteria for the Short Award in Pre Hospital Emergency Care, Short Award in Advanced First Aid and Outdoor Trauma and the Short Award in Workplace Risk Management and Safety Control are unit standards 6400, 6401 and 6402.
  
• Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5 or above.

Application Process

• Please see the Enrolments page.

• Unit 6400: Manage first aid in emergency situations.
  
• Unit 6401: Provide first aid until help arrives
  
• Unit 6402: Provide resuscitation

• Unit 26551: Provide first aid for life threatening conditions.
  
• Unit 26552: Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions & how to respond to them.

• Unit 25459: Provide first aid for young children.

• Unit 6402: Provide resuscitation Level 2

Entry Criteria

Application Process

• Please see the Enrolments page.

Entry Criteria

• A new TC card holder has a (1 month) stand down period, before they are allegeable to attend STMS L1 course.
  
• A TC / STMS traffic management card is (Valid) for 3 years from the date issue.
  
• To attend TC / STMS Refresher course the (Card Holder) certification must be valid and or the cards expiry date has not exceed more than 12 months from the date issue.
  
• If a person’s TC / STMS card has expired over 12 months, they must attend a full TC training course and are require to have a I month stand down to progress to the STMS L1 certification.
  
• A person who has attended a Refresher course is “normally eligible” to advance to STMS L1 certification within a day of completing the refresher course.

Application Process

• Please see the Enrolments page.

• Unit 17459: Demonstrate and apply knowledge of safe handling practices in the workplace.
  
• Unit 17592: Identify the causes of back injury and methods to prevent back injuries in the workplace.

Entry Criteria

Application Process

• Please see the Enrolments page.

• Wearing and adjusting a harness
  
• Instruction in the correct installation and use of connectors, lanyards, knots and ropes
  
• Inspection and logging fall arrest equipment
  
• Planning and carrying out successful rescues
  
• Includes assessment and registration of credits for US: 15757 Employ fall arrest systems on building and construction sites. Minimum requirement for working at heights - Department of Labour Guidance Notes.

• US 23229 Use a safety harness for fall prevention when working at height in a construction or related context
  
• US 15757 Employ fall arrest systems on building and construction sites

• US 14617 Prevent hazards associated with working at heights on construction sites
  
• US 17600 Explain safe work practices for working at heights

Entry Criteria

• Be a minimum of 16 years of age.
  
• Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) Level 5.5.

Application Process

• Please see the Enrolments page.

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What will you study?

Core Elements

• Biology (L3)
  
• Maths (L1)
  
• Chemistry (L3)

• Intro to Health & Social Servies (L3)
  
• Academic Skills (L3 & L4)

Further Study Paths

• Bachelor of Nursing
  
• Bachelor of Applied Science
  
• Bachelor of Midwifery
  
• Vet Nursing
  
• Bachelor of Social Work
  
• Medical Imaging
  
• Mental Health Support Work
  
• Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
  
• Alternative Health
  
• Massage Therapy
  
• Lab Technology
  
• Sport and Exercise Science
  
• Physical Activity, Health and Wellness
  
• CPIT Programme Pathway - Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7) and Bachelor of Midwifery Download Brochure

Entry Criteria

• In order to have the best chance of succeeding in this programme you will need a basic level of literacy and numeracy and be able to dedicate 5 days a week to meet the academic study requirements.
  
• During the programme you will be required to spell technical and specialised words correctly and have a working knowledge of your times tables.
  
• Basic word computing skills are an advantage
  
• You need to have access to a computer and the internet
  
• Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent)
  
• English Language requirements IELTS 6.0 Academic (with no lower than 5.5 in the speaking and reading subtests and 6.0 in the listening and writing subtests)

• Basic word computing skills are an advantage.

Application Process

• Please see the Enrolments page.

Core Elements

• The protection of health and safety in the workplace
  
• Applying safe working practices in the workplace
  
• Applying hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace
  
• Applying knowledge of both general and industry specific methodologies for managing hazards in industry environments

Further Study Paths

Career Opportunities

Entry Criteria

• Be 16 years of age or over
  
• Employed or have a range of work experience that enables them to understand the industry context of the programme
  
• Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have a IELTS score of 5.5

Application Process

• Please see the Enrolments page.

Core Elements

• Hazard identification and control for OSH practice
  
• Evaluating OSH standards and practice
  
• Incident investigation in the workplace
  
• Implementing a health and safety plan for a workplace
  
• Applying knowledge of both general and industry specific methods for managing hazards in industry environments

Further Study Paths

Career Opportunities

Entry Criteria

• Be 16 years of age or over.
  
• Hold the National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Workplace Safety) (Level 3) or has equivalent experience, knowledge or skills.
  
• Employed or have a range of work experience that enables them to understand the industry context of the programme.
  
• Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have a IELTS score of 5.5

Application Process

• Please see the Enrolments page.