Sorena programme guide
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4)
This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.
Overview
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Healthcare Assisting (Level 4) is listed by Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) as a Certificate at NZQF Level 4.
What you will study
Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.
Who may find it relevant
No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.
Programme structure
Published duration: One year Full-time.
Fees context
NZ$26,600
(fee basis to be confirmed)
2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.
Not published; 2026 fee shown only
Entry requirements
Academic prerequisites are not published in the catalogue.
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) general or academic score of 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent. Click the button below to see full details of the entry criteria. VIEW PROGRAMME REGUALTIONS Don't meet the entry criteria? CONTACT US Pathways To check what you need to gain direct entry to a course, review the entry criteria available on each programme page. These assist you in understanding what qualifications or experience are typically required to gain entry. Full requirements: https://www.wintec.ac.nz/study-at-wintec/courses/rural-animal-technology/rural-animal-healthcare