New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support)
Valley Education and Training Enterprises Limited
Subject area
Community Client Care
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to recognise the skills and knowledge required to provide advanced person-centred and/or relationship-centred care and support for a person with complex needs, and their whānau and/or family.
This qualification is targeted at individuals who have significant experience in a health or wellbeing setting and who are looking to gain the additional knowledge and skills required to provide person-centred/ relationship-centred care and support to a person with complex needs, and have the leadership capabilities and technical skills that can be demonstrated in the workplace.
The graduates will benefit by gaining recognition of transferable skills and knowledge valued across the health and wellbeing sectors and the specific skills and knowledge required to perform a role within these sectors.
The community will benefit through the provision of high quality health and wellbeing services by individuals who are trained to support people, their whānau and/or family, and the wider community.
Graduates will be capable of working under broad guidance and may have some responsibility for the performance of others.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
General - Be at least 18 years of age prior to commencement of the programme - Be a New Zealand residents or citizen (this programme is not open to international students) - Be physically and mentally able to perform the role of a support worker - Undertake health screening and be cleared to work in a healthcare setting - Have no criminal record. Applicants are required to complete a NZ Police Vetting Criminal Record Check or Clearance Service Request and Consent Form prior to enrolment. Employees and volunteers for work placements may be required to undergo initial and ongoing checks to ensure they are a fit and proper person to provide support in the Health and Wellbeing sectors. Refer to New Zealand Qualification Reference 4108, Qualification Specifications. All students who apply for the programme will be interviewed to ensure that they are enrolled in the appropriate programme. If they do not meet the entry requirements of the Level 4 programme, they will be referred to Valley Education HealthCare Level 3 programme if appropriate. Students are informed of Valley Education programme requirements through the Student Handbook.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
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Student fees
(what you pay)
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$0 | $0 |
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Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$5,574 | $5,574 |
| Total | $5,574 | $5,574 |
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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 |
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: (07) 868 7892
Fax: (07) 868 7042
Email: andrea@valleyeducation.co.nz
Web: http://www.valleyeducation.co.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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