Aligned Certificates

Choose from our nationwide network of education sites and we will conduct an individually tailored training needs analysis and help you to enrol in a National Certificate that is right for you. You should talk to our staff for advice about which National Certificates are on offer at each of the facilities.

The skills and knowledge that are required for National Certificates are exactly what employers say they need. These qualifications are nationally recognised because Industry Training Organisations design them.

We are able to offer the following National Certificates:

New Zealand Certificate in Retail (Level 3)

This is an intermediate level qualification for those working or intending to work in the retail industry. The holder of this qualification has skills and knowledge relating to staff, customers, products, communication, and administration in a retail environment.

Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Medic First Aid Instructor) (Level 4)

The Academy, through Emergency Medical Planning (NZ) Ltd, is the major New Zealand tertiary provider for HSI - Health & Safety Institute USA, which is one of the largest first aid trainers in the world. The unique Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Medic First Aid Instructor) (Level 4) allows graduates to offer first aid instruction & certification immediately after graduation. The programme offers activity-based learning such as Instruct Medic First Aid Workplace Courses, Instruct Medic First Aid Advanced Courses, and Instruct Medic First Aid Outdoor and Wilderness Courses. Unit standards in Adult Education and Training in a first aid context are offered. The Academy and Emergency Medical Planning (NZ) Ltd are members of AECTP – Association of Emergency Care Training Providers.

Graduates of the programme will be awarded the New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 4).