New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support)
Whitireia & WelTec
Subject area
Human Welfare Studies and Services
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$4,932
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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 graduates who understand and are able to use their own lived experience to provide peer support to others in mental health, addiction, disability or significant health conditions, and who display core principles of peer support, to facilitate learning, self-determination, wellbeing, change, and autonomy in others with similar experience.
This qualification is targeted at people who have gained learning, self-awareness and resilience from their own lived experience with mental health, addiction, disability or a significant health condition and aspire to support others with similar experience.
Graduates will be capable of working in a self-managed capacity under broad guidance and may have some responsibility for the performance of others.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent; evidence of suitability based on referee reports and safety check, to meet relevant legislation Health Screening may be required for specific placement settings. International: IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent
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)
|
$4,932 | $4,932 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$5,853 | $5,853 |
| Total | $10,785 | $10,785 |
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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 |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 788 399
Phone: 0800 788 399
Fax: (04) 237 3101
Email: info@wandw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.whitireia.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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