Solution Calculations and Preparation (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 people who want a laboratory job, but have not yet worked in a professional laboratory. It is also for people early in a laboratory career if they need to learn how to make chemical solutions.
Related programme
There is a related programme focussed on the needs of school 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
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
labels and storage
solutions involving special handling

Learning outcome(s)

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

...plan the preparation and prepare solutions suitable for a testing or research laboratory.

...apply understanding of special situations in the preparation of laboratory solutions suitable for a testing or research laboratory.

Assessment types

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

Practical observation

Slide show session

Entry requirements

  • 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 4006-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 4006-6C Starts 02 Feb 2026 and has a recommended completion before 17 May 2026
Intake 4006-6E Starts 02 Mar 2026 and has a recommended completion before 14 Jun 2026
Intake 4006-6H Starts 13 Apr 2026 and has a recommended completion before 26 Jul 2026
Intake 4006-6J Starts 04 May 2026 and has a recommended completion before 16 Aug 2026
Intake 4006-6L Starts 08 Jun 2026 and has a recommended completion before 20 Sep 2026
Intake 4006-6N Starts 06 Jul 2026 and has a recommended completion before 18 Oct 2026
Intake 4006-6P Starts 03 Aug 2026 and has a recommended completion before 15 Nov 2026
Intake 4006-6R Starts 07 Sep 2026 and has a recommended completion before 20 Dec 2026
Intake 4006-6T Starts 05 Oct 2026 and has a recommended completion before 17 Jan 2027
Intake 4006-6V Starts 02 Nov 2026 and has a recommended completion before 14 Feb 2027
Intake 4006-6X Starts 07 Dec 2026 and has a recommended completion before 21 Mar 2027
 

 

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