New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) (Advanced Care and Support)

A healthcare professional assisting a senior person

This programme aims to equip individuals aspiring to work in health or wellbeing settings with the skills and knowledge necessary to deliver patient-centric care. It focuses on treating patients with complex needs and their families or whānau with the utmost respect, responsiveness, and consideration for their preferences, conditions, and values.

The curriculum emphasises and develops key competencies in leadership within the healthcare environment and underscores principles of person-centred and relationship-centred care. Targeting both domestic and international students, this programme is ideal for those who aspire to become experienced or senior support workers and team leaders.

The programme comprises seven (7) compulsory modules:

  • Module 1: Engagement in Personal Care (15 credits)
  • Module 2: Maori and Pacific People Health and Wellbeing (15 credits)
  • Module 3: Collaborative work in Health and Wellbeing setting (10 credits)
  • Module 4: Clinical Care (20 credits)
  • Module 5: Caring for people with complex conditions (20 credits)
  • Module 6: Leadership Skills (20 credits)
  • Module 7: Workplace Experience (20 credits)

Upon completion of the programme, learners are able to:

  • Formulate and carry out plans with members of a multi-disciplinary team and the whānau and/or family of a person with complex needs.
  • Carry out tasks and responsibilities in a health and/or wellbeing setting within Aotearoa in a culturally appropriate manner.
  • Provide person-centred care that is respectful of and responsive to the individual’s preferences, needs, and values.
  • Provide person-centred care that does not vary in quality because of personal characteristics.
  • Establish and maintain culturally appropriate communication.
  • Facilitate formal or informal mentoring and/or coaching of colleagues in a health or wellbeing setting.

Applicants must:

  • Be at least 17 years old.
  • Achieve NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, OR have achieved the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3), OR provide evidence of relevant employment experience.
  • Undergo a satisfactory criminal record check.
  • Undergo an interview to ensure their readiness and suitability for the programme.
International Students:

Must provide proof of language proficiency, such as an IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 (with no band score lower than 5.0), or an equivalent recognised test achieved within the last two years.

Special Admission:

Applicants aged 20 and over without the academic entry requirements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on life or work experience.

Course Information
  • Duration: 36 weeks
  • Credits: 120
  • Level: 4
  • Tuition fee: $17,500
  • Material fee: $300
  • Registration fee: $200