Course Overview
Our Level 4 sterilising technology course is for anyone working or wanting to work in the reprocessing of reusable medical devices in the medical, dental or veterinary services. This course provides the minimum qualification required to work as a sterile services or endoscopy technician.
While taught fully online, this course also includes a compulsory work component where you’ll need access to sterilisation technology – either by employment, or the ability to complete work experience – to put what you learn into practice.
This Level 4 certificate provides a study pathway on to our New Zealand Diploma in Sterilising Technology (Level 5), also delivered online.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 4)
| Locations | Online |
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| Next intake | Jul 2025 View more details |
| Study options |
1 semester full-time, including holidays (if applicable) 32 weeks part-time Part-time study available |
| Total credits | 60 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $3,492 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
- Sterilising Technician - Community or Hospital Health Service Organisations
- Endoscopy Technician
Topics you'll cover
- Safe Sterilisation Work Practice
- Application of Standards for Sterilisation Practice
- Applied Sterilisation Practice Project
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $3,492 for domestic students |
|---|
Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
To be admitted to this course, applicants must meet the following general admission requirements:
- NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2, OR
- Have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 3), OR
- Have 6 months of employment in a sterilisation services environment, OR
- Any Level 3 qualification (or higher) over 60 credits registered on the NZQA framework, or evidence that the enrolling student can be successful at Level 4 study
Information Session
You’ll be invited to an information meeting. This is your opportunity to find out more about the course content and to make sure you're on the most appropriate course for your career aspirations and current level of experience.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English language requirements
Must have access to the internet that will enable them to meet the directed learning hours.
Access to a workplace for a minimum of 64 supervised work experience hours across the course where they will have access to at least one form of sterilisation
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Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online | 14 Jul 2025 |
Study options
- 1 semester full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- 32 weeks part-time
- Part-time study available
