New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing
Crown Institute of Studies Limited
Subject area
Community Client Care
Qualification
Duration
23 Weeks
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to recognise the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred support in the health and wellbeing sectors.
The graduates will benefit by gaining recognition of transferable skills and knowledge valued across the health and wellbeing sector, and the specific skills and knowledge required to perform a role within the sector.
The community will benefit through the provision of high quality health and wellbeing services by individuals who are trained to support people, whānau and family and the wider community.
This qualification is stranded to recognise the specific skills and knowledge required for a range of roles and responsibilities in the health and wellbeing sector.
Graduates will be capable of working under limited supervision.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Both Domestic and International students can enrol in the programme. Applicants must: Domestic Students -Be at least 17 years of age before the clinical placement o Have recent police vetting o Have completed Year 12 or NZ NCEA Level 2 o All Applicants will participate in a Pre-Enrolment Interview to ascertain they possess the required skills and aptitude for tertiary study. o There are no other mandatory entry requirements, but students may be assessed prior to enrolment to ensure they have adequate literacy, numeracy, and academic skills to achieve the outcomes of this programme. All students will sit a Numeracy and Literacy test to ensure they are at Step 3 (https://assess.literacyandnumeracyforadults.com/ ) If below Step 3, Applicants will receive extra Literacy and Numeracy support to raise their level. Alternatively Skills for tertiary study (including literacy and numeracy) may be acquired through study, work and/or life experience. Students who can demonstrate these skills may be approved for alternative entry. International Students: o Be at least 18 years of age o NZ University Entrance; or o Require IELTS 5.0 (Academic) with no band less than 5.0 or NZCEL Level 3 (Academic or Applied) or equivalent level of English as specified by NZQA Rules. o Academic Prerequisites * Completed New Zealand Year 12 (NCEA Level 2); or * A minimum of 3 years' secondary education; or * Agreed Equivalent * Demonstrate adequate level of Literacy and Numeracy, preferably Step 3 Enrolment is subject to the approval of the Head of Academic Department.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
23 Weeks
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
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National Graduate Outcomes
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All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 357 316
Phone: (09) 357 3161
Fax: (09) 357 3166
Email: info@crown.ac.nz
Web: http://www.crown.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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