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

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: 4004-5C        Start: 27-Jan-2025        End: 25-Aug-2025
Code for intake: 4004-5D        Start: 17-Feb-2025        End: 15-Sep-2025
Code for intake: 4004-5F        Start: 17-Mar-2025        End: 13-Oct-2025
Code for intake: 4004-5H        Start: 07-Apr-2025        End: 03-Nov-2025
Code for intake: 4004-5J        Start: 12-May-2025        End: 08-Dec-2025
Code for intake: 4004-5L        Start: 16-Jun-2025        End: 12-Jan-2026
Code for intake: 4004-5N        Start: 21-Jul-2025        End: 16-Feb-2026
Code for intake: 4004-5Q        Start: 18-Aug-2025        End: 16-Mar-2026
Code for intake: 4004-5S        Start: 15-Sep-2025        End: 13-Apr-2026
Code for intake: 4004-5U        Start: 13-Oct-2025        End: 11-May-2026
Code for intake: 4004-5X        Start: 24-Nov-2025        End: 22-Jun-2026
 

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