Programme details

New Zealand certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Hybrid)

If you wish to pursue your studies while remaining in your home country, consider participating in the 11-week placement program in New Zealand, as it may be the ideal opportunity for you.

Course description

This program stands out due to its unique structure, which is divided into two distinct components. The first component, Part A, focuses on Theory and spans a duration of 37 weeks. The second component, Part B, is dedicated to Practicum and lasts for 11 weeks. It is important to note that students must complete Part A before they can gain admission to Part B. The modules within this program are carefully designed to equip students with an in-depth understanding of patient care practices.

Specialisations

-Palliative Care Support
-Dementia Care Support

Taking this course may lead to residency after working in New Zealand for 2 years as a caregiver.

Career Prospects

Based on the specialization, employment pathways include:

Employment Pathway

-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.
-Health Care Assistant – Primary and Acute Care, Therapeutic Programme Care.
-Community Agency.
-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.

Entry requirements

-Aged 18 years of age and over
-IELTS academic overall band score of 5.5 with no individual band lower than 5.0 or recognized equivalent (result must be no more than 2 years old and from one test)
-Healthcare sector qualifications / experience equivalent to Level 3
-Clear criminal check
-Physically able to do the job
-Willingness to work with the older person
-Access to the internet and a device
-Interview with academic staff