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New Zealand Certificate in Security (Foundation)

Horowhenua Learning Centre Trust

Subject area

Security Services

Qualification

Duration

20 Weeks

Total student fees

$2,674

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the security sector with individuals who have obtained the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work as a security officer.
This qualification is suitable for individuals who want to operate as a security officer in the security industry or for individuals already operating in the security industry who would like to gain recognition for current experience.
Graduates will be capable of carrying out a broad range of tasks under limited supervision and will demonstrate transferable skills in a security work environment.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

This programme is only available to domestic students within New Zealand. Students must be aged at least 18yrs at the time of their enrolment. Students cannot be enrolled in a secondary school. It is highly recommended that candidates to programmes have a minimum entry requirement of the literacy and numeracy requirements for NCEA Level 1, or equivalent.

Detailed requirements

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


Duration

20 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$2,674 $2,674
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$2,787 $2,787
Total $5,461 $5,461

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


Student Success

52%


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

Phone: (06) 368 1095
Fax: (06) 368 2230
Email: patrick@hlc.ac.nz
Web: http://www.hlc.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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