Entry criteria
The entry criteria for our Health and Wellbeing programs can be found by clicking on each program listed below.
Academic Entry
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2) has open entry.
Domestic applicants need to be a minimum of 16 years old prior to starting the program. International applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age prior to starting the program.
All applicants must take Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool.
All applicants must provide a completed Workplace Support Form at time of application.
All applicants must declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on their performance as a student.
Note: Detailed academic entry criteria is determined by our admissions team.
English Language Entry
International applicants must provide evidence of meeting English language requirements according to Rule 22 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Programme Approval, Recognition, and Accreditation Rules 2025. Details of these requirements can be found HERE.
If at any point in the selection process New Zealand Tertiary College holds concerns about an applicant’s English language competency, the College will require the applicant to provide evidence of meeting English language requirements.
Academic Entry
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) – Healthcare Assistance Strand has open entry.
Domestic applicants need to be a minimum of 16 years old prior to starting the program. International applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age prior to starting the program.
All applicants must take Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool.
All applicants must provide a completed Workplace Support Form at time of application.
All applicants must declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on their performance as a student.
Note: Detailed academic entry criteria is determined by our admissions team.
English Language Entry
International applicants must provide evidence of meeting English language requirements according to Rule 22 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Programme Approval, Recognition, and Accreditation Rules 2025. Details of these requirements can be found HERE.
If at any point in the selection process New Zealand Tertiary College holds concerns about an applicant’s English language competency, the College will require the applicant to provide evidence of meeting English language requirements.
Academic Entry
Applicants for the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) (Level 4) must have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) or equivalent.
Domestic applicants need to be a minimum of 16 years old prior to starting the program. International applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age prior to starting the program.
All applicants must provide a completed Workplace Support Form at time of application
All applicants must declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on their performance as a student.
Note: Detailed academic entry criteria is determined by our admissions team.
English Language Entry
International applicants must provide evidence of meeting English language requirements according to Rule 22 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Programme Approval, Recognition, and Accreditation Rules 2025. Details of these requirements can be found HERE.
If at any point in the selection process New Zealand Tertiary College holds concerns about an applicant’s English language competency, the College will require the applicant to provide evidence of meeting English language requirements.