The Trades Academy Health Pathways (Anatomy and Physiology) programme is designed to give a pathway for students to follow further study in health or prepare them for careers in the health field. Students will build their knowledge from microbiology up through to the systems of the body. This will involve theory and practical learning both as individuals and groups. This course is recommended for students who are serious about studying in a health-related field or following a career in the health industry.
What you will learn
A student successfully completing this strand will be able to:
- Describe the function of body systems
- Name and describe the different organs of the body
- Describe how these systems work together to maintain the body’s correct function
More detail about this qualification
- Start dates:
- Tuesday 9 February, 2027
- Thursday 11 February, 2027
- Weekly commitment
- Whitireia Porirua Campus: 9am-2:30pm (inc. 30min lunch), Tuesday
- Whitireia Porirua Campus: 9am-2:30pm (inc. 30min lunch), Thursday
- Equipment needed: Protective clothing and safety equipment is provided if appropriate.
- Travel: This is provided free, subject to students meeting MoE requirements.
- Application: Students must be enrolled in a secondary school in the Wellington region and be enrolled in a WTA course by their secondary school/kura.
- Interview: Students may be requested to attend an interview with a family member or school representative.
- Qualification: NCEA Level 3 with credit towards Vocational Pathway award.
- Credits: On successful completion of this course, students will have gained 21 credits – 6 Level 3 and 15 Level 4 credits.
- Assessment: Assessment is competency based against unit standard outcomes and related evidence requirements. Assessments will follow the processes required by NZQA and relevant industry requirements as outlined by the relevant Workforce Development Council.
Assessment criteria
Further pathways
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Support Work (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Peer Support (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Social and Community Services (Community Health Work) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Social and Community Services (Mental Health and Addiction Support) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Social and Community Services (Whānau, Community and Social Services) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Social and Community Services (Disability Support) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- Bachelor of Nursing Māori (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Nursing Pacific (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) (Level 7)
Last updated: 8/9/2026
