Course details

NZ Certificate in Health
NZQF Level 4

About the course

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 wh膩nau 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 M膩ori 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:

91视频 Certificate in Public Health and Health Promotion (Level 5)

91视频 Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Practice/Applied Practice) (Level 5)

91视频 Certificate in Youth Work (Level 5)

91视频 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 worker
Health and/or wellbeing field officers
Well Child health workers
Health and/or wellbeing coaches
Community health/support workers

Entry requirements

https://www.skillnz.ac.nz/certificate-in-health-l4

About the provider

Skill NZ is an NZQA accredited Category 1 provider. It is a place for people who want to grow personally and professionally and make a difference in people's lives. We are one of the leading institutions offering Health, ESOL, NZCEL, Legal Executive and Equine programmes in South Auckland. 

Our goal is to see students succeed and achieve their goals, whether it is to be in the employment or further studies.

Skill NZ is more than an education provider. It is a Whanau where students feel supported and are encouraged to do their best and achieve their goals. Our goal is to help every student succeed in their study so they can make a difference in the community.

Skill NZ offers a range of programme. We have Health level 3, 4 and 5, Equine Skills Level 2, ESOL and Legal Executive Studies Level 6.  All our programmes are NZQA Approved.

Our programmes are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to be job-ready. The programmes have work placement components, making them unique because we place students with well-recognised organisations, which gives our students a golden opportunity to be connected with the industry and learn hand on experience from the experts, making them ready for employment and serving their community.

If you are looking for a provider that offers education, personal and professional growth to be the best version of yourself, then Skill NZ is your place. You will get a lot of opportunities to be connected with the industry through experienced tutors, work placements, guest speakers and field trips so you can get the knowledge and skills you require to be employed in the industry. In addition, our student support team will provide you with guidance and support for further study and work opportunities.


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