New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support)
Ignite Colleges
Subject area
Community Client Care
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$5,713
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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
All Applicants * If enrolling in the Work-Based Delivery pathway: must be employed in a health care or support role at the time of enrolment and must EITHER hold the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Ref 2470, an approved equivalent qualification, OR have graduate-level work experience in a health care or support role * If enrolling in the Blended Delivery pathway: must EITHER hold the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Ref 2470, an approved equivalent qualification, OR have substantial work experience in a health care or support role * Must be willing to undergo a Ministry of Justice record check if not employed in a health care or support role at the time of enrolment. In addition: Domestic Applicants * Must be 16 years of age or older at the time of enrolment, International Applicants * Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment, * Must meet the English language standards for level four programmes stated in Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules, * Must hold EITHER an appropriate Immigration New Zealand study visa, OR a work visa with proof of support from their employer for undertaking study.
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)
|
$5,713 | $5,713 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$5,000 | $5,000 |
| Total | $10,713 | $10,713 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
76%
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: (022) 0791579
Fax: (09) 2682550
Email: riaan.haggard@scgnz.org
Web: http://www.ignitecolleges.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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