New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support)
New Zealand School of Vocational Education and Training Limited
Subject area
Community Client Care
Qualification
Duration
32 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 advanced person-centred and/or relationship-centred care and support for a person with complex needs, and their whānau and/or family.
This qualification is targeted at individuals who have significant experience in a health or wellbeing setting and who are looking to gain the additional knowledge and skills required to provide person-centred/ relationship-centred care and support to a person with complex needs, and have the leadership capabilities and technical skills that can be demonstrated in the workplace.
The graduates will benefit by gaining recognition of transferable skills and knowledge valued across the health and wellbeing sectors and the specific skills and knowledge required to perform a role within these sectors.
The community will benefit through the provision of high quality health and wellbeing services by individuals who are trained to support people, their whānau and/or family, and the wider community.
Graduates will be capable of working under broad guidance and may have some responsibility for the performance of others.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Applicants must: ?Be at least 17 years old, ?Achieve NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, OR ?Have achieved the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) or equivalent qualification; OR ?Can provide evidence of employment experience within the Health and Wellbeing sector. Employment experience will be evaluated by the Academic Manager and if needed in consultation with industry experts. ?Undergo a satisfactory criminal record check. The outcome of the Police check will be kept on the applicant s files. ?Undergo an interview with the Academic Manager to ensure their readiness and suitability for the programme. International Students: ?International applicants are required to submit proof of their language proficiency. This proof must demonstrate that the student has successfully reached the necessary outcome in one of the global proficiency tests mentioned in the Appendix Table of the Programme Approval, Recognition and Accreditation Rules 2022. Please note, this achievement should have been obtained within the two-year period before the programme's commencement date. For a level 4 qualification, international learners are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) General or Academic score of 5.5, with no band score lower than 5.0; Special Admission: ?Applicants aged 20 years and over who have not achieved the academic entry requirements may be eligible to be enrolled under the special admission provisions. The eligibility will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as life experiences, work experiences, and personal or professional achievements that may demonstrate potential for academic success.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
32 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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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (027) 3430066
Fax: (07) 578 1526
Email: ceo@radiocareer.net
Web: http://www.healthcareer.nz
Where does this information come from?
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