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New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Practice/​Applied Practice)

SIT

Subject area

Human Welfare Studies and Services not elsewhere classified

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$6,784

over 1 Year - details

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is designed for experienced people working in the Health and Wellbeing sector; people wanting to enter the sector; and professionals seeking development opportunities within a health and wellbeing setting.

The Health and Wellbeing community of New Zealand will benefit from having graduates with the skills and knowledge required across a range of vocations and disciplines, to support people to achieve their health and wellbeing aspirations.

Graduates of this qualification will work independently as practitioners in some sectors, or under the supervision of professional or qualified clinicians, in others.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Mature aged applicants 20 years of age or over) preferred. All applicants must: meet the NCEA Level 2, or provide evidence of achievement at an equivalent level. Or any approved qualification at Level 3 or above on the NZQF All applicants are required to: Attend an information session with a member of the academic staff and successfully demonstrate at an ability to write at the equivalent of NZQA level 3 minimum. Provide the names of 2 referees sign a declaration and a request for personal information held on the Police computer. If the declaration identifies any issue that may impact on the student s ability to complete the programme, the student can discuss these with the Programme Coordinator at an information session. SIT reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant s police record be such that they would be considered unsuitable for the type of work undertaken whilst on this programme or by graduates of this programme. The guidelines on which this decision will be based are the relevant professional association or industry requirements.

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)
$6,784 $6,784
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$5,574 $5,574
Total $12,358 $12,358

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

86%


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

Free phone: 0800 478 839
Phone: (03) 211 2699
Fax: (03) 214 4977
Email: info@sit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.sit.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

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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