New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)
Skill New Zealand Limited
Subject area
Community Client Care
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$4,525
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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 have the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work alongside people, family and/or whānau accessing social and community services.
This qualification is 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 team, 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
Academic Entry requirements Entry is open to all learners who are over 18 years (16 years for domestic students) at the time of enrolment and the start date of the programme. To be admitted to this programme, all applicants must meet the following requirements: Face-to-face: Entry Requirements (Domestic learners) Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. - Over 16 years of age - Attained NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) AND have a keen interest in working in the health support, previous work experience as a volunteer or paid in a health support role is recommended but not a requirement, and successfully attend an interview. Establish themselves as a fit and proper person before entry and before undertaking a through the following: - Have a satisfactory report from New Zealand Police vetting system if in NZ; learners must complete the form to authorise Skill New Zealand to apply for this report. Before undertaking a work placement to ensure ongoing compliance as a fit and proper person. - Sign an Attestation Statement that nothing has occurred that would change the initial police check. - Provide a current CV for the workplace. - Undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol if this is required of the organisation where the placement will be undertaken. - Any legislation checks that are context specific for the organisational policies and procedures of the workplace, such as Children's Act 2014. Face-to-face: Entry Requirements (International learners) International learners must possess the appropriate New Zealand learner visa and appropriate medical and travel insurance. - Over 18 years of age Enrolled full-time. hold a level 3 qualification or equivalent and all above as domestic students IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or equivalent Blended Learning: Entry Requirements (Domestic learners only) - Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. - Over 16 years of age - NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) - AND as above as domestic
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)
|
$4,525 | $4,525 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$5,681 | $5,681 |
| Total | $10,206 | $10,206 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
79%
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: (09) 271 6106
Fax: (09) 271 6106
Email: info@skillnz.ac.nz
Web: http://www.skillnz.ac.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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