New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Aotearoa Career and Management Institute

Subject area

Human Welfare Studies and Services

Qualification

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

Entry requirements

Employees and volunteers may be required to undergo initial and ongoing checks to ensure they are a fit and proper person to provide support in the health and wellbeing sectors.

Current employment in a relevant role is a requirement for entry into the Newborn Screening, Orderly Services, and Vision Hearing Screening strands.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to recognise the entry level skills and knowledge required to provide respectful, 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 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 recognize 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 the supervision of a health professional.