Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 4)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
New Plymouth Campus
Summary
This course is delivered two days per week on campus. Work placement is completed in the second trimester.
You will learn how to:- engage and communicate with people, family and/or whānau accessing social and community services in a manner which respects their socio-cultural identity, experiences and self-knowledge.
- relate the history of Māori as tangata whenua and knowledge of person-whānau interconnectedness to own role in a health and wellbeing setting.
- display self-awareness, reflective practice and personal leadership in a health and wellbeing setting.
- actively contribute to a culture of professionalism, safety and quality in a health and wellbeing organisation.
- relate the purpose and impact of own role to the aims of the wider health and wellbeing sector.
- work alongside people, family and/or whānau in a mental health addiction setting to support autonomy by using tools and strategies to foster hope, support recovery and build resilience.
Entry criteria
IELTS Academic: Overall 5.5.
- Open entry
You will also be required to undergo an interview, provide written references and complete a police check.
Any applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 (with no score below 5 in speaking, reading, writing and listening) or equivalent.
Required formsNote that the following forms will be required when applying to study Health and Wellbeing at WITT. Please make sure to complete an application before submitting these forms.
Additional Information Required
Health and Immunisation Declaration
Referee Reports (You must provide two referees. Examples include: teacher, doctor, employer, club leader, etc)
Police Vetting Form (External link. Note that this form will have to be emailed, or printed out and handed into reception staff)
Work PlacementThere is a work placement component incorporated in this programme. Students must either undertake work placement in their place of employment or appropriate work placements will be arranged by WITT.
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