New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 3)

Entry Requirements

You must be aged 16 years or over. 

English language requirements

International students must also have an IELTS (Academic or General) score of 5.0 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent. Domestic students for whom English or Māori is not their first language must also have an IELTS (Academic or General) score of 5.0 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/englishlanguage to view our English language criteria. Computer and online access

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International students and domestic students living overseas

You can study this programme part-time if you’re an international student living in New Zealand. You will need to be in paid employment with a valid work permit. You can study this programme if you’re an international student living overseas, or a domestic citizen living overseas. Visit openpolytechnic.ac.nz/internationalstudent for more information about the special conditions and fees that you’ll need to meet.

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Computer and internet requirements

This programme is delivered online. To complete this programme you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. 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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