New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 6)

Note: As a subsidiary of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL Te Pūkenga is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions call an Enrolment Advisor on 0800 468 265.

This programme consist of 120 credits. 

Bioscience in Industry 2 (15 Credits)
Learn to acquire the practical skills and theoretical knowledge in life sciences required to practise safety in a laboratory or industry setting. The course will cover:

• Microbial degradation and bioremediation
• Sampling, isolation, identification and enumeration of food-borne pathogens
• HACCP plans and Food Safety Programmes
• Water microbiology sampling 

Quality Assurance (15 Credits)
Learn to take a process-based approach to environmental quality and its assessment. The course will cover:

• Bi-cultural perspectives on environmental quality and degradation
• Water chemistry sampling and analysis for nutrients and major components
• The environment and the Treaty of Waitangi
• Interplay between nutrient status, micro-organisms and chemistry in aquatic systems
• Aquifer structure and water quality
• Water quality measure (industrial, natural and polluted waters – BOD, COD and water hardness)

Biostatistics 2 (15 Credits)
Learn to implement and maintain a statistically-based product sampling programme, interpret the results, and make recommendations. The course will cover:

• Professional statistics software
• Transform continuous data using statistical methods
• Data analysis using ANOVA
• Data analysis using regression and correlation
• Data display
• Control charting
• Biostatistical data interpretation

Advanced Culture Techniques (15 Credits)
Learn to prepare and perform advanced laboratory techniques and investigate epidemiology. The course will cover:

• Cultural perspectives on the use of biological tissues
• Virus enumeration
• Pathogen detection
• Tissue culture
• Epidemiology
• Koch's postulates
• Specialised media

Work Placement (30 Credits)
Go on supervised work experience in an applied science organisation. The course will cover:

• 240 work integrated learning/work experience
• Lectures – classroom/PC lab
• Discussions
• Practical demonstrations
• Group work
• Independent study
• Workbooks
• Practical Labs

• Flame atomic absorption methods of analysis, FAAS, and UV/Visible spectroscopy
• Infrared spectroscopy
• UV/Visible and fluorescence spectroscopy
• Gas chromatography, instrumentation and GC analysis
• Ion exchange, column and size exclusion chromatography

Applied Science Investigation (15 Credits)

• Characteristics of the applied science literature
• Research design
• Data collection and analysis
• Evaluation and synthesis of information
• Cultural, ethical and legal requirements
• Use of specialised and generic software
• Research presentation

Under 20 years of age
New Zealand Diploma in Applied Science (Level 5) or equivalent.

OR

Relevant equivalent

English language proficiency
International applicants are required to have an IELTS academic score of 6 with no individual band lower than 5.5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules.

To optimise chances of success, full attendance is strongly recommended. The availability of a particular elective course is subject to an appropriate number of learners enrolling in that course and not all electives may be offered in any given intake.

Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a student believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Te Pūkenga Academic Statute and other relevant policies and procedures.