Entry requirements 

Applicants must:

• have NCEA level 2 or equivalent.
• be currently employed as a funeral director and have a minimum of 12 months’ experience in the industry.

Workplace requirements

This programme includes a requirement for students to be currently employed as a funeral director. Practical work is included as a requirement for all courses.

During the enrolment process students will have to state the funeral home they work at and complete a work place agreement and workplace verifier form as part of the enrolment. 

You can access the Employer and Verifier Workplace Agreement forms below.  However, you will also be asked to nominate your employer during the online enrolment application process and they will be emailed their form automatically to complete. They will nominate your verifier and the verifier will be emailed their form automatically to complete.

Employer workplace agreement form

Verifier agreement form

International students and domestic students living overseas 

You cannot study this qualification if you are:

• an international student, living in New Zealand or overseas
• a New Zealand citizen living overseas.

Computer and internet requirements

Courses in this programme are delivered online. This means you will access course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning and assessments, you need:

• Regular access to a computer
• Reliable internet and data plan.

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

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