Solution Calculations and Preparation for Schools (Micro-credential)
This programme can be taken from anywhere in New Zealand with our distance delivery which participants say is more personal than much in-person delivery.
Credits
30
Level
4
Who for
This programme is primarily for school laboratory professionals who need to develop skills for preparing chemical solutions typically used in schools.
Related programme
There is a related programme focussed on the needs of testing and research laboratories.
Fees

There are three fee statuses.  Click here for details.FeeTypes

NZ domestic: Currently no fees due to generous support through the Tertiary Education Commission.  Without that support, the fee would be over $1800.

International: $4800

Global: Click here for details.

Indicative content

• safety

• calculations for preparation based on various types of specification

• documenting work

• precision (including judgment about needs)

• selection of glassware

• use of glassware

• purified water

• balance use

• pH measurement

• practical work for general solutions preparation

• dilutions

• practical work for solutions preparation involving dilution

• special issues when solutions are for titration

• labels and storage

• solutions involving special handling

Learning outcome(s)

People successfully completing this programme will be able to...

...plan the preparation and prepare solutions for a school laboratory.

...apply understanding of special situations and a range of approaches in the preparation of certain solutions for a school laboratory.

Assessment types

For an explanation about the nature of the following assessments please click here.

Slide show session

Practical observation

Entry requirements
  • NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent)
  • employment in a school laboratory role, and
  • demonstration of understanding of the micro-credential and general suitability for the study through Real World Education's pre-entry process.
Intakes

All 2025 intakes for this programme are full.  If you have an urgent need to take this programme, please apply with the intake code 4004-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 4004-6C Starts 02 Feb 2026 and has a recommended completion before 30 Aug 2026
Intake 4004-6E Starts 02 Mar 2026 and has a recommended completion before 27 Sep 2026
Intake 4004-6H Starts 13 Apr 2026 and has a recommended completion before 08 Nov 2026
Intake 4004-6J Starts 04 May 2026 and has a recommended completion before 29 Nov 2026
Intake 4004-6L Starts 08 Jun 2026 and has a recommended completion before 03 Jan 2027
Intake 4004-6N Starts 06 Jul 2026 and has a recommended completion before 31 Jan 2027
Intake 4004-6P Starts 03 Aug 2026 and has a recommended completion before 28 Feb 2027
Intake 4004-6R Starts 07 Sep 2026 and has a recommended completion before 04 Apr 2027
Intake 4004-6T Starts 05 Oct 2026 and has a recommended completion before 02 May 2027
Intake 4004-6V Starts 02 Nov 2026 and has a recommended completion before 30 May 2027
Intake 4004-6X Starts 07 Dec 2026 and has a recommended completion before 04 Jul 2027
 

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