New Zealand Certificate in Prisoner Management

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Justice and Law Enforcement not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

Entry requirements

None.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Prisoner Management sector with individuals with the skills and knowledge to be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of a particular unit or area within a New Zealand prison site.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to take responsibility for the overall management of staff and prisoners within the unit or area.
Graduates will support the social and cultural aspirations of Māori, Pasifika, and other communities through their interaction in the prison environment.
The qualification is for people who are employed as or aspire to become Principal Corrections Officers or an equivalent role in a New Zealand prison environment.