New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)
Manukau Institute of Technology
Subject area
Community Client Care
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$6,970
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the health and wellbeing sector with people who have the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work alongside people, family and/or whānau accessing social and community services.
This is an entry-level qualification targeted at people already working in, or those who intend to be employed in or develop a career in supporting the health and wellbeing of people, family and/or whānau, and the wider community.
The qualification includes five strands which recognise the specialist skills and knowledge required of people working in various roles within social and community services.
Graduates will benefit by gaining a qualification that recognises their ability to support people family and/or whānau accessing social and community services within the health and wellbeing sector and a pathway to further qualifications.
Graduates will be capable of working in a self-managed capacity under broad guidance.
This qualification is not associated with professional registration or a clinical scope of practice.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Admission The following regulations apply to this programme. Employees and volunteers working in the health and wellbeing sectors are required to undergo initial and ongoing checks to ensure they are a fit and proper person to provide support. To establish a fit and proper person, checks will be required and, depending on the context they work in, may include: - Police checks, - Drug and alcohol testing, - Two references, - Checks against Children's Act 2014, - Checks against any other relevant legislation. English Language Entry Requirements Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of their English language competency Other Requirements * Be 17 years of age or older * English Language Entry Requirements Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of their English language competency. http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/pro grammeapproval-and-accreditation/8/18/
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$6,970 | $6,970 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$8,909 | $8,909 |
| Total | $15,879 | $15,879 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
82%
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 |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 22 62 62
Phone: (0800) 626252
Fax: (09) 968 8701
Email: enquiries@manukau.ac.nz
Web: http://www.manukau.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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