Short Course in Competency Assessment for Registered Nurses L7 – (CAP)
Applications for the 2013 will open 1st September 2012.
The Short Course in Competency Assessment for Registered Nurses programme provides candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate competence against the Nursing Council of New Zealand (NCNZ) Competencies for Registered Nurse Scope of Practice (2005). “Competence is the combination of skills, knowledge, attitudes, values and abilities that underpin effective performance as a nurse” (NCNZ, 2006).
This qualification allows nurses to apply for registration as nurses with the NCNZ (according to their scope of practice).
Applications are assessed on an individual basis and in accordance with the requirements of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act (2003).
Programme
Short Course in Competency Assessment for Registered Nurses - Level 7
Study Options / Duration
Full-time
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12 Weeks
Campuses
Palmerston North
Fees
Domestic: $2001.09
International: $6300.00
Palmerston North 24 January 2012 - 13 April 2012
19 March 2012 - 08 June 2012
20 August 2012 - 09 November 2012
15 October 2012 - 04 January 2013
These are an estimation of the general times:
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Allow 20 hours in class and an additional 20 hours lecturer directed learning a week on average.
January Intake: Please click here to download timetable information
March Intake: Please click here to download timetable information
August Intake: Please click here to download timetable information
October Intake: Please click here to download timetable information
Uniform
For Female Students:
- Regulation polo shirt or safari jacket with UCOL logo
- Navy or Black Skirt / trousers / dress shorts (knee length)
- Black or brown closed toe flat shoes with back
For Male students:
- Regulation polo shirt or safari jacket with UCOL logo
- Navy or Black Blue trousers / shorts
- Black or brown closed toe flat shoes with back
*no sports shoes to be worn with the UCOL uniform
You will be issued with one UCOL shirt/jacket. You will be required to pay a refundable deposit of $10.00 for the shirt/jacket.
The remainder of the uniform must be supplied by you at your own cost.
Clinical Placement Costs
Any travel and accommodation costs associated with your nursing practice/clinical placement is to be met by you at your own cost.
Readings and Recommended Textbooks
All readings are available on-line (see page 8 of the Student Workbook & Course Information).
All recommended texts are available from the UCOL Library.
UCOL has an Admission and Conversation process to make sure you are studying at a level you are prepared for. The aim is to help you find the right level of study and educational pathway for you to succeed at UCOL. Please read the
UCOL Admissions Process