SCHOOL OF HEALTH
NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Advanced Care and Support (Level 4)
Duration
1 Academic Year
Campus
Online
Delivery
On-campus, Online, Blended
Credits
120
Work placement
200 hours
Programme overview
Looking to advance your healthcare studies or rise to senior roles within the aged care sector? Light up your future while improving the lives of others by developing in-demand skills for specialty healthcare roles through NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4).
With the latest in research and care, learn about specialised practices while developing the skills, in-depth knowledge, and key attributes required to provide advanced person-centred support to those with complex needs, and to their family/whanau. You’ll be ready to rise in leadership roles within aged care facilities.
Start date by campus
Start Date
End Date
- 26/02/2024
- 15/07/2024
- 15/11/2024
- 2/05/2025
What you study
- Communication and engagement in healthcare
- Cultural perspectives in Aotearoa
- Professional collaboration
- Safe practices in health and wellbeing
- Clinical care
- Applied Leadership skills
At the end of your studies you will undertake 200 hours of work placement at an aged care facility or similar working environment. Upon graduation you will be able to work with a minimum pay of $28.25 an hour according to the New Zealand Government’s pay parity agreement (starting from 1 July 2023).
Career opportunities
- Senior Healthcare Worker
- Senior Caregiver
- Wellness Partner
- Dementia Caregiver
- Community Support Worker
- Senior Special Duties Caregiver
Entry requirements
- NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) or equivalent OR 3 years paid employment experience within the Health and Wellbeing sector
- A compulsory criminal record/Police check
- Recommended minimum of Step 4 Literacy and Step 5 Numeracy on the Adult Learning Progressions or equivalent
- An interview and a short statement of intent on why the learner wishes to pursue a Healthcare qualification.
- This programme requires students to have access to a laptop/desktop that can connect to the internet with a web browser and a required minimum screen size of 10 inches. For device specifications, please talk to your Course Advisor.
- NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) or equivalent OR 3 years paid employment experience within the Health and Wellbeing sector
- A compulsory criminal record check
- Recommended minimum of Step 4 Literacy and Step 5 Numeracy on the Adult Learning Progressions or equivalent
- An interview and a short statement of intent on why the learner wishes to pursue a Healthcare qualification.
- IELTS academic score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 or NZCEL Level 3 (Applied) or equivalent
- This programme requires students to have access to a laptop/desktop that can connect to the internet with a web browser and a required minimum screen size of 10 inches. For device specifications, please talk to your Course Advisor.
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