Individuals who complete this qualification will have developed the critical skills, practical knowledge, and professional competencies needed to embark on a variety of career pathways. They will be well-prepared to work collaboratively with individuals, families, whānau, and communities, supporting their health, wellbeing, and social needs. Graduates will be able to contribute meaningfully to the delivery of health services, community support programs, and wellbeing initiatives across a range of settings. Their training will enable them to respond to diverse needs, promote positive health outcomes, advocate for clients, and support inclusive and culturally responsive care. Opportunities may exist in healthcare organisations, community agencies, aged care facilities, rehabilitation services, and non-profit organisations focused on health promotion and social support.
Programme details
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)
Holders of this qualification will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to secure employment in various positions, collaborating with individuals, families, and communities within the health and wellbeing sectors.
– Community Care Support
– Palliative Care
– Dementia Care
– Mental Health Support
– Diversional Therapy
Taking this course may lead to residency after working in New Zealand for 2 years as a caregiver.
Based on the specialisation, employment pathways include:
-Community / Mental Health / Addiction Support Assistant or Worker.
-Youth / Peer Support Assistant or Worker.
-Health Care / Home Care Support Assistant or Worker.
-Health Care Assistant – Aged Care and/or Dementia Care Unit.
-Health Care Assistant – Primary and Acute Care, Therapeutic Programme Care.
-Medical Practice Assistant.
-Homecare Support Worker / Caregiver.
-Health Care Assistant – Aged Care and/or Disability sector within the community.
-Health Care Assistant in a community organisation.
-Health Care Assistant – Primary and Acute Care.
-Medical Practice Assistant.
-Homecare Support Worker / Caregiver.
-Diversional Therapist in an aged care facility.
-Activity Co-ordinator in a health care facility.
-Health Care Assistant – Aged Care and/or Disability sector.
-Health Care Assistant – Therapeutic Programme Care.
-Community Organisation offering activities for those who have limited capacity to participate in recreation.
-Homecare Support Worker / Caregiver.
Education pathways:
-For graduates who wish to pursue further study related to health and wellbeing, this qualification may lead on to the New Zealand Certificate in Public Health and Health Promotion (Level 5), New Zealand Diploma in Addiction Studies (Applied) (Level 6) or Bachelor Degrees in related health and wellbeing subject areas.
-For graduates who intend to pursue further study related to leadership and management, this qualification may lead on to the New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4), the New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 5) and New Zealand Diploma in Business (Level 6) or Bachelor Degrees in related leadership and management subject areas.
-Aged 18 years of age and over
-NCEA Level 1 Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent
-Employed as a Health Care Assistant in a New Zealand care facility or care organisation for the duration of their programme enrolment, and/or undertaking regular volunteer work
– Holds the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) or the equivalent qualification or experience
-Clean criminal record (an initial check will be completed through the New Zealand Police to ensure the learner is a fit and proper person to be working with vulnerable people, should the learner not have one)
-Physically able to do the job
-Willingness to work with the older person
-Supporting Documentation:
-Academic /Healthcare sector qualifications
-Work placement documents
-English Language Certification: 5.5 IELTS (with no band less than 5.0 IELTS) or an equivalent internationally recognised test certification must be no more than 2 years old and from one test
-Employed as a Health Care Assistant in a New Zealand care facility or care organisation for the duration of their programme enrolment
-Endorsement of Enrolment from Employer,
-Police Check: Clear Criminal Check – An initial check is to be provided from the country of last abode
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