A career in the healthcare field provides both fulfilling experiences and considerable challenges, enabling individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of others. This program is structured to advance your career through flexible learning options, designed to broaden your knowledge for further academic endeavors or to enhance your existing skills in the industry. You will learn to provide personalized care and support to individuals with dementia or complex needs, whether in healthcare facilities or at home. We will ensure you develop practical skills that will equip you for a position as an Advanced Healthcare Support Worker. Additionally, you will gain valuable industry experience by completing 256 hours with a healthcare provider as part of your training.
Programme details
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support)
This program is designed to enhance your professional development through adaptable learning opportunities, aimed at expanding your knowledge for continued education or enhancing your current industry expertise.
Pursuing a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing – Health Assistance Strand provides career opportunities in the healthcare sector, particularly in roles that focus on providing direct support to patients and healthcare teams. Here are some potential career paths:
Healthcare Assistant
Home Care Coordinator
Disability Support Worker
Student must possess NCEA Level 2 or demonstrate comparable skills and knowledge. Have successfully completed the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) in the Health Assistance or Support Work strand, or possess an equivalent qualification or relevant experience in the health and wellbeing sectors.
Be at least 17 years of age. Obtain an acceptable New Zealand Police vetting prior to commencing practical experience.
For international students in addition to the above requirements, the following criteria must also be met: Be at least 18 years of age. Achieve an academic or general IELTS score of 5.5, with no individual band score lower than 5.0 overall, or possess an NZQA approved equivalent.
