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Skills for Key Technical Roles (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
40
Level
8
Who for
This programme is primarily for laboratory employees who are likely to be candidates for a KTP role within about 18 months.
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 $4000.

International: $9200

Global: Click here for details.

Indicative content

the KTP role

IANZ and accreditation

broad view of area of responsibility

signing off is not just signing your name

a deep look at SOPs

knowing relevant standards and the relevance of standards

understanding the significance of your area’s results

dealing with customers

consequences if a KTP makes errors...or does a great job

Learning outcome(s)

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

...demonstrate technical understanding of an area of laboratory operation.

...apply understanding of quality systems related to an area of laboratory operation.

...demonstrate understanding of the implications of test results in an area of laboratory operation.

...make judgments about appropriateness of variations from standard operating procedures in an area of laboratory operation.

...review results in an area of laboratory operation and determine whether they should be approved for release.

Assessment types

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

Attestation

Assignment

Verbal follow-up

Mock-interview

Entry requirements
  • employment in a laboratory (or other relevant position),

  • a science (or related) tertiary qualification,

  • if the qualification is not at least equivalent to a New Zealand BSc, the recommendation of the applicant’s laboratory employer, and

  • demonstration of understanding of the micro-credential and general suitability for the study through Real World Education's pre-entry process.

It is recommended (but not required) that applicants have an indication from their laboratory employer that there is an interest in appointing the applicant as a KTP in the foreseeable future.

Intakes

Programme can be completed far less than the allowed time if a full-time effort is put in. The time allowed allows a slower pace for those who prefer.

Code for intake: 8002-4A        Start: 22-Jan-2024        End: 16-Aug-2024
Code for intake: 8002-4C        Start: 19-Feb-2024        End: 13-Sep-2024
Code for intake: 8002-4E        Start: 18-Mar-2024        End: 11-Oct-2024
Code for intake: 8002-4G        Start: 15-Apr-2024        End: 08-Nov-2024
Code for intake: 8002-4J        Start: 13-May-2024        End: 10-Jan-2025
Code for intake: 8002-4M        Start: 17-Jun-2024        End: 14-Feb-2025
Code for intake: 8002-4P        Start: 15-Jul-2024        End: 14-Mar-2025
Code for intake: 8002-4R        Start: 19-Aug-2024        End: 18-Apr-2025
Code for intake: 8002-4T        Start: 16-Sep-2024        End: 16-May-2025
Code for intake: 8002-4V        Start: 14-Oct-2024        End: 13-Jun-2025
Code for intake: 8002-4Y        Start: 11-Nov-2024        End: 11-Jul-2025
Code for intake: 8002-5C        Start: 27-Jan-2025        End: 03-Nov-2025
Code for intake: 8002-5D        Start: 17-Feb-2025        End: 24-Nov-2025
Code for intake: 8002-5F        Start: 17-Mar-2025        End: 21-Jan-2026
Code for intake: 8002-5H        Start: 07-Apr-2025        End: 12-Jan-2026
Code for intake: 8002-5J        Start: 12-May-2025        End: 16-Feb-2026
Code for intake: 8002-5L        Start: 16-Jun-2025        End: 23-Mar-2026
Code for intake: 8002-5N        Start: 21-Jul-2025        End: 27-Apr-2026
Code for intake: 8002-5Q        Start: 18-Aug-2025        End: 25-May-2026
Code for intake: 8002-5S        Start: 15-Sep-2025        End: 22-Jun-2026
Code for intake: 8002-5U        Start: 13-Oct-2025        End: 20-Jul-2026
Code for intake: 8002-5X        Start: 24-Nov-2025        End: 31-Aug-2026

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