Science and Technology

About the course

This Certificate I - IV course has been designed to develop foundational knowledge in the disciplines of laboratory skills and techniques. Students will receive training from industry experienced teachers in order to gain skills to be used towards future employment.

What you might learn

The course assists students to develop essential skills through core units such as communication, conducting laboratory/field work as well as recording and presenting data, so as to contribute towards academic knowledge required for a Bachelor degree or find employment in the industry.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as field assistant, instrument operator, laboratory assistant, laboratory technician, sampler, tester, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Campus

• Auckland
• Palmerston North

Living Costs in Auckland**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) NZ$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) NZ$ 1,621 - 2,143	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) NZ$ 1,357 - 1,794
Transportation (Daily) NZ$ 7 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) NZ$ 213 - 282

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2023)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com