Tohu
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) with strands in Healthcare Assistance; Integrated Practice (Family and Whānau Harm; Newborn Hearing Screening; Orderly Services; Support Work; Vision Hearing Screening; and Whānau, Kin and Foster Care
The programme is aimed at recognising skills and knowledge required to provide a person-centred approach to support individuals within the health and wellbeing sector. This programme will benefit the greater health and wellbeing sector through gaining recognition of transferable skills and knowledge which are valued across the health and wellbeing sector.
Graduates from this programme will have the specific skills and knowledge required to provide Health Assistance skills within the sector. The programme will create benefits for the wider community through the graduate’s ability to apply recognised Health Assistance skills and knowledge in the provision of high-quality health and wellbeing services to support people, family/whānau, and the wider community.
Entry Requirements
English Language Requirements
Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme of study which is taught in English. Students intending to enrol for training are assessed on their language, literacy and numeracy abilities to determine their capability to successfully undertake the training and determine whether any additional support is needed.
Education Pathway
This qualification can lead to a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4) (Ref: 4108) or in leadership and management or Dementia Care and Support (Level)4 (Micro Credential)
Employement Pathway
Graduates of the Health Assistance strand may be employed as healthcare assistants in a range of contexts including acute care, and primary care, aged residential care, disability, dental and therapeutic programmes.
Scheduled Classes
12 hours (Full time) and 7 hours (Part time) per week (Total 276 hours)
Learning Activities
10.87 hours (Full time) and 5.75 hours (Part time) per week of home study (Total 250 hours) (These will be directed by your class tutor)
Work experience
8 hours per week (Full time) and 5 hours per week (Part time) (Total 184 hours. Up to a maximum of 240 hours). As part of this programme requirement:
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Most Lifeskills programmes include practical, hands-on components such as workshops, simulated environments, or real-world placements to help you gain industry-ready experience.
