New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)
Ignite Colleges
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 provide the health and wellbeing sector with people who have the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work alongside people, family and/or whānau accessing social and community services.
This is an entry-level qualification targeted at people already working in, or those who intend to be employed in or develop a career in supporting the health and wellbeing of people, family and/or whānau, and the wider community.
The qualification includes five strands which recognise the specialist skills and knowledge required of people working in various roles within social and community services.
Graduates will benefit by gaining a qualification that recognises their ability to support people family and/or whānau accessing social and community services within the health and wellbeing sector and a pathway to further qualifications.
Graduates will be capable of working in a self-managed capacity under broad guidance.
This qualification is not associated with professional registration or a clinical scope of practice.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
* Minimum 16 years of age (Domestic students) * Minimum 18 years of age (International students) * Have an IELTS Academic score of at least 5.5, with no band score lower than 5 OR alternative NZQA approved proficiency outcomes for entry at level 4 (International students) * International students must meet all Immigration New Zealand visa requirements and the visa conditions relevant to the type of visa held by the student. * Students enrolled on the distance mode must be employed in a healthcare facility for practical verification of skills. * International students on a work visa can enrol on the programme if their employer authorises this and meet all other immigration requirements at the time. * Students who intend to complete their work placement working in the health and wellbeing sectors are required to undergo initial and ongoing checks to ensure they are a fit and proper person to provide support. * To establish a fit and proper person, checks will be required and, depending on the context they work in, may include: - Police checks, - Drug and alcohol testing, - Two references, - Checks against Children's Act 2014, - Checks against any other relevant legislation.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
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National Graduate Outcomes
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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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