Health Bridging Certificate (Level 3 and 4)
- Dunedin or online with compulsory block courses
- Across one year full-time (17 weeks per level) or two years part-time
- Level 3 and 4
- Starts February
- Apply now
Don’t have the academic requirements you need to enter one of our diploma- or degree-level healthcare programmes? No problem. By studying courses such as Function of the Human Body and an Introduction to Careers in Health, you will be well-prepared to apply for your chosen diploma or degree. This programme is made up of two qualifications - the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) with a health context and the New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) with a health context.
Health Bridging Certificate (Level 4 only)
- Dunedin or online with compulsory block courses
- 17 weeks full-time or one year part-time
- Level 4
- Starts July
- Apply now
This Level 4 programme is the second part of our health bridging pathway for those that don't yet meet the entry requirements for our diploma- or degree-level health programmes. To enter directly into Level 4, you need to hold a New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) (our Level 3 Health Bridging certificate), or equivalent. If you don't hold that qualification, you'll need to do the Level 3 and Level 4 programme which starts in February.
New Zealand Certificate in Avalanche Risk Management (Level 5)
- Online with Wanaka-based practical
- Twelve weeks full-time (ten weeks online, one week practical and one week reflection/re-assessment if required); part-time not available
- Level 5
- Starts 25 April (FULL), 23 May (FULL), 6 June or 11 July 2022
- Apply until start date
If you love being in the mountains during winter and have a strong sense of responsibility, become a qualified snow safety professional through this programme.
New Zealand Certificate in Avalanche Risk Management (Level 6)
- Online with training and assessment in Wanaka
- Twenty teaching weeks over one to two years (part-time); full-time not available
- Level 6
- Starts Dates for online learning are flexible (Field training 17-22 July 2022; Integrated Practical Assessment 3-9 September 2022)
- Apply anytime
Providing the highest level of professional training available in New Zealand, enjoy the chance to be taught by pros and graduate with the ability to assume supervisory roles in all sectors of the industry.
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 4)
- Dunedin
- 17 weeks full-time; one year part-time
- Level 4
- Starts February and July
- Apply by 30 November and 30 May (preferred). Late applications will be accepted until start date of programme if places available.
Start on your path to becoming a Personal Trainer with this exciting new programme. Learn how to teach exercise, gain an understanding of human anatomy and physiology, and discover how the role of behaviour change can lead to lasting results for your clients. Successful completion will enable you to apply for registration as a gym instructor with REPs NZ (Register of Exercise Professionals New Zealand).
New Zealand Certificate in Exercise (Level 5)
- Dunedin
- 17 weeks full-time; one year part-time
- Level 5
- Starts February and July
- Apply by 30 November and 31 May (preferred). Late applications will be accepted until start date of programme if places available.
Gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a Personal Trainer. With this hands-on qualification, taught by highly-experienced and industry-connected staff, you will discover how to plan, implement and evaluate exercise programmes. By also studying nutrition and behaviour, you will be fully prepped to work with clients in a holistic manner. Successful completion of this Level 5 Certificate will enable you to apply for registration as a Personal Trainer with REPs NZ (Register of Exercise Professionals New Zealand).
New Zealand Certificate in Introductory Snowschool Instruction (Applied) (Level 4) (Ski) or (Snowboard)
- Wanaka
- 17 weeks full-time; part-time not available
- Level 4
- Starts 23 May
- Apply until start date
Train in the dry snow of the spectacular Southern Alps and develop skills which could lead to a job teaching skiing or snowboarding in New Zealand or overseas. All classes are taken at the Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka.
New Zealand Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education (Multi-skilled) (Level 4)
- Wanaka
- One year full-time; part-time not available
- Level 4
- Starts February
- Apply now
Gain the core skills and knowledge you need to work in the Outdoor and Adventure Education industry.
New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5)
- Dunedin
- One year full-time; not available part-time
- Level 5
- Starts February
- Apply until start date
Learn about anatomy and physiology, relaxation and therapeutic massage, stress management and wellness promotion methods. Graduates may operate their own massage therapy business, or may find employment within the spa industry. Alternatively, you can progress into the second year of our Bachelor of Applied Science where you can further your studies in massage and health, expand your skill set into rehabilitation (remedial) massage and increase your employment options.
Bachelor of Applied Science
- Dunedin
- Three years full-time; part-time options
- Level 7
- Starts February
- Apply by 30 November (preferred). Late applications will be accepted until start date of programme if places available.
Are you passionate about sports, exercise or health? Do you like working with people? Do you want to help others improve their lives to reach their potential? If you answered yes to all of these then this contemporary degree is the pathway for you! With specialties in sport, exercise, health and massage, you'll have the opportunity to gain real world industry experience and take part in community-based projects.
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Science
- Dunedin
- Six months full-time; twelve months part-time
- Level 8
- Starts February
- Apply until start date
This qualification will help you extend and deepen your knowledge and understanding of the underpinning base theories and procedures that are relevant to the practice environment. This programme has specialties in Performance Analysis, Physical Conditioning or Exercise Leadership.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science
- Dunedin
- One year full-time; two years part-time
- Level 8
- Starts February
- Apply until start date
The qualification will help you extend and deepen your knowledge of the underpinning base theories and procedures used in the practice environment, in a wider and more encompassing scope than a postgraduate certificate. This programme has specialties in Performance Analysis, Physical Conditioning or Exercise Leadership.
Master of Applied Science
- Dunedin
- 18 months full-time; three years part-time
- Level 9
- Starts February
- Apply until start date
Master theoretical and procedural subject matter through a body of scholarly applied work and prepare for an academic career or a lead sport or exercise management role. This programme has specialties in Performance Analysis, Physical Conditioning or Exercise Leadership.
