New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing
Skillsec
Subject area
Human Welfare Studies and Services
Qualification
Duration
23 Weeks
Total student fees
$3,131
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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
It is Dunedin Training Centre's expectation that a learner who applies for a place on the Dunedin Training Centre Aged Care Support L3 programme will: *be a domestic learner *be 18 years of age or older *hold the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2) or have relevant experience (voluntary or paid) *have the recommended minimum of Step 4 Literacy and Step 5 Numeracy on the Adult Learning Progressions or equivalent *have no criminal record. Applicants are required to complete a NZ Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form prior to enrolment *agree to meet the required workplace learning hours (180 hours in total) *Be physically and mentally able to perform the role of the health care assistant
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
23 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$3,131 | $3,131 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$3,251 | $3,251 |
| Total | $6,382 | $6,382 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (03) 455 2727
Fax: (03) 456 0204
Email: office@skillsec.co.nz
Web: http://www.skillsec.co.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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