NZ Certificate in Health

Summary

AIM:

The aim of this programme of study is to give recognition to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for person-centred support in the Health and Wellbeing sector. To equip learners with the necessary professional attitudes and provide practical hands-on-learning through work integrated learning that provide organisations within the health and wellbeing sectors with graduates who have the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work alongside people, family and/or whānau accessing social and community services, in a self-managing capacity and under broad guidance. 

PROGRAMME CONTENT:

The programme integrates theory, placement and self-study. This provides learners with foundational knowledge, practice and experience that can be applied to various roles within the health and wellbeing sector.

The course content consists of a Unit Standard structure and various Modules, such as:

Effective Communication and Advocacy in Health

Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori Health Contexts

Personal Development and Reflective Practice in Health

Professionalism, Safety, and Quality in Health Organisations 

Community Health Work Strand

Community Health Work Sector

Personalisation of Strategies for Specific Health Goals

Proficiency in applying tools and strategies

Design and Implement Strategies

EDUCATION PATHWAY:

Students may proceed to further study in:​

New Zealand Certificate in Public Health and Health Promotion (Level 5)

New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Practice/Applied Practice) (Level 5)

New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 5)

New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)

Or higher-level study in related health and wellbeing fields

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:Graduates of the Community Facilitation strand qualification may be employed in: Tamariki or a support workerHealth and/or wellbeing field officersWell Child health workersHealth and/or wellbeing coachesCommunity health/support workers