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New Zealand Diploma in Embalming

Kalandra Education Group Limited

Subject area

Personal Services not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$11,270

over 1 Year - details

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is:
- Maintain professional standards for the funeral services sector by identifying those individuals who have attained sufficient knowledge, practical skills and attitudes to carry out the process of embalming a dead human body.
- Provide competent embalmers to enable the public to have access to professional and safe embalming services through funeral homes or specialist embalming services.
- Provide for those individuals who are employed in the embalming sector of the funeral services industry, a credential that will support their employment opportunities.
- Provide professional, competent embalmers who are able to exercise responsibility under broad guidance.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

* All applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the semester in which the proposed programme of study is offered. * Domestic applicants must be employed as an Embalmer for a minimum of 12 months. * A letter of support from their employer, signed and stating that the student will be supported in undertaking a minimum of 400 hours of employment for the workplace experience. * All domestic applicants must meet the NCEA Level 2 OR provide evidence of achievement at an equivalent level or any approved qualification at Level 3 or above on the NZQF. Domestic Applicants over the age of 20 years who do not have the minimum entry requirements may be admitted. * All applicants must attend an interview--the interview will determine academic capability, maturity level and the ability of the applicant to undertake studies at level 5 on the NZQF. * All applicants must have a clean criminal record (an initial check would be completed through the New Zealand Police by the student's employer to ensure that the student is a fit and proper person to be working with vulnerable people). * If evidence of a police check is not available, students must consent to Kalandra undertaking a Criminal Record Check (as required) and advise Kalandra of any current charges or pending court matters. Notes: If a student identifies an issue that may impact on their ability to complete the programme, the student can discuss this with the academic staff member at an information session. Kalandra reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant's police record be such that they would be considered unsuitable for the type of work to be undertaken whilst on this programme or by graduates of this programme. The guidelines on which this decision will be based are the relevant professional association or industry requirements.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

1 Year


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$11,270 $11,270
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$4,899 $4,899
Total $16,169 $16,169

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

N/A


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: (0800) 5252637
Phone: (0800) 5252637
Email: kelly@kalandra.ac.nz
Web: http://www.kalandra.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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