New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) (Pre-Analytical Technician Pathway)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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魅影直播 the course
This programme will equip you with skills required by the commercial science sector, which encompasses laboratories, manufacturing, food and product testing and quality management. Course content is made up of a mix of practical skills that you鈥檒l use every day and theory relating directly to the modern workplace. It鈥檚 designed to equip you to analyse, report and respond appropriately in an operational laboratory or other science-based workplace. Areas this programme covers include chemistry, applied microbiology, how to work in professional teams, ethics and quality assurance with an emphasis on practical, hands-on skills. The focus of this programme is practical laboratory skills and transferable team skills required in every workplace. Please note: this programme will only proceed if there are sufficient enrolments. Available part-time up to 3 years. Note: Any questions about this programme please email [email protected]. Conditional upon access to an ISO 17025 accredited Laboratory (Accredited by IANZ 鈥 International Accreditation New Zealand) and an approved workplace mentor. This programme is not available for international applications.
Entry requirements
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魅影直播 the provider
Ara Institute of Canterbury is recognised as one of New Zealand鈥檚 leading tertiary institutes. Specialising in applied, vocational and professional training, it offers more than 150 courses from foundation to postgraduate level.
Ara caters to a diverse range of learners; from school leavers and career changers to professionals wanting to upskill and individuals seeking to re-enter the workforce.
All Ara students benefit from the Ara Advantage: relevant courses, taught by inspirational mentors in real-life learning environments. Almost every Ara programme includes work-integrated learning. Work placements, apprenticeships, industry-based projects and internships ensure students are work-ready when they graduate.
Across its six campuses, Ara鈥檚 dedicated tutors and non-academic staff support students throughout their study journey. A comprehensive range of student services - such as financial assistance, learning support, health and wellbeing services, accommodation, childcare and student events 鈥 contributes to the success of every student.
It also has six additional small community hubs which deliver free digital upskilling and personal development courses.