There are three fee statuses. Click here for details.
NZ domestic: Currently no fees due to generous support through the Tertiary Education Commission. Without that support, the fee would be over $1800.
International: $4700
Global: Click here for details.
safety
use of electronic balances
tolerances
recording data
using mass to determine volume
laboratory glassware care
laboratory glassware terminology
laboratory glassware use
types of pipettes
markings on labware
types of pipette aids
graduated pipette use
volumetric pipette use
micropipette use
People successfully completing this programmes will be able to...
...dispense liquids using different types of equipment with accuracy, reliability, and at a pace appropriate to a commercial laboratory.
...weigh out specified masses within a specified tolerance with reliability and at a pace that would be appropriate in a commercial laboratory.
...select and use glassware appropriate to specific laboratory dispensing needs.
For an explanation about the nature of the following assessments please click here.
Practical observation
Slide show session
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NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent), and
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demonstration of understanding of the micro-credential, and general suitability for the study through Real World Education's pre-entry process.
All 2025 intakes for this programme are full. If you have an urgent need to take this programme, please apply with the intake code 4010-ASAP. If you are accepted, we will put you on a waiting list to replace someone who withdraws.
The programme can be completed much more quickly if done full time.
Intake 4010-6C Starts 02 Feb 2026 and has a recommended completion before 30 Aug 2026
Intake 4010-6E Starts 02 Mar 2026 and has a recommended completion before 27 Sep 2026
Intake 4010-6H Starts 13 Apr 2026 and has a recommended completion before 08 Nov 2026
Intake 4010-6J Starts 04 May 2026 and has a recommended completion before 29 Nov 2026
Intake 4010-6L Starts 08 Jun 2026 and has a recommended completion before 03 Jan 2027
Intake 4010-6N Starts 06 Jul 2026 and has a recommended completion before 31 Jan 2027
Intake 4010-6P Starts 03 Aug 2026 and has a recommended completion before 28 Feb 2027
Intake 4010-6R Starts 07 Sep 2026 and has a recommended completion before 04 Apr 2027
Intake 4010-6T Starts 05 Oct 2026 and has a recommended completion before 02 May 2027
Intake 4010-6V Starts 02 Nov 2026 and has a recommended completion before 30 May 2027
Intake 4010-6X Starts 07 Dec 2026 and has a recommended completion before 04 Jul 2027