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School Physics Equipment Care (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
15
Level
4
Who for
This programme is primarily for school laboratory professionals who are responsible for care of physics equipment.
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 $900.

International: $3200

Global: Click here for details.

We lend

Tools and practical supplies.

Indicative content

electrical equipment
        ◦ basic electrical concepts and terminology
        ◦ safety
        ◦ knowing the limits of what you should do
        ◦ inspections
        ◦ troubleshooting
        ◦ know when it is worth fixing
        ◦ repairs (including soldering)
        ◦ storage
        ◦ cleaning
        ◦ specific for Van de Graaff generator
        ◦ encouraging proper care
magnetic equipment
        ◦ safety
        ◦ basic concepts and terminology
        ◦ inspections
        ◦ cleaning
        ◦ encouraging proper care
mechanical equipment
        ◦ terminology
        ◦ safety
        ◦ knowing the limits of what you should do
        ◦ inspections
        ◦ troubleshooting
        ◦ know when it is worth fixing
        ◦ repairs
        ◦ storage
        ◦ cleaning
        ◦ encouraging proper care
optics equipment
        ◦ terminology and concepts
        ◦ safety
        ◦ knowing the limits of what you should do
        ◦ inspections
        ◦ troubleshooting
        ◦ know when it is worth fixing
        ◦ repairs
        ◦ cleaning
        ◦ storage
        ◦ encouraging proper care
other equipment
        ◦ terminology and concepts
        ◦ safety
        ◦ knowing the limits of what you should do
        ◦ inspections
        ◦ troubleshooting
        ◦ know when it is worth fixing
        ◦ repairs
        ◦ storage
        ◦ cleaning
        ◦ encouraging proper care

Learning outcome(s)

People successfully completing this programme will be able to provide maintenance, protection, and repairs for school physics equipment in a manner appropriate to their use and value.

Assessment types

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

Practical observation

Slide show session

Assignments 

Verbal follow-up

Attestation

Entry requirements
  • employment in a school laboratory-related role,

  • NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent), 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 4003-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 4003-6C Starts 02 Feb 2026 and has a recommended completion before 17 May 2026
Intake 4003-6E Starts 02 Mar 2026 and has a recommended completion before 14 Jun 2026
Intake 4003-6H Starts 13 Apr 2026 and has a recommended completion before 26 Jul 2026
Intake 4003-6J Starts 04 May 2026 and has a recommended completion before 16 Aug 2026
Intake 4003-6L Starts 08 Jun 2026 and has a recommended completion before 20 Sep 2026
Intake 4003-6N Starts 06 Jul 2026 and has a recommended completion before 18 Oct 2026
Intake 4003-6P Starts 03 Aug 2026 and has a recommended completion before 15 Nov 2026
Intake 4003-6R Starts 07 Sep 2026 and has a recommended completion before 20 Dec 2026
Intake 4003-6T Starts 05 Oct 2026 and has a recommended completion before 17 Jan 2027
Intake 4003-6V Starts 02 Nov 2026 and has a recommended completion before 14 Feb 2027
Intake 4003-6X Starts 07 Dec 2026 and has a recommended completion before 21 Mar 2027
 

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