New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing
(Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4)
Method:
Full-time
Mode:
Blended
Level:
4
Duration:
1 year
Credits:
120
The aim of this program is to develop collaborative advanced Healthcare Assistants who are active contributors within their teams and wider work places. Students will become leaders in their fields, leading themselves and others towards providing advanced, person-centred care, positive organisational change, and improving the quality of care for clients with complex needs.
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| HW431 | Supporting Collaborative Care |
| HW432 | Contributing to Change |
| HW433 | Person-Centred Care Practices |
| HW434 | Supporting Complex Needs |
| HW435 | Client Advocacy |
| HW439 | Cultural Space within Healthcare |
| HW437 | Leadership Practices in Healthcare |
| HW438 | Risk Management and Safety |
| HW514 | Safe Medication Administration |
| HW400 | Health and Wellbeing in Practice – Field Experience |
Before being accepted into the program applicants:
- Must have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand (Level 3) or equivalent
- Must declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on your performance as a student.
Please note:
- Applicants must have turned 16 years of age prior to starting the program.
- Applicants with English as an additional language are required to provide proof of their English language competency.
All students will be required to complete 200 hours of work placement throughout the program.
Blended Learning
This mode of learning blends the flexibility of online learning with work experience. All students have access to NZTC Online for learning including course materials, research and support materials, and assessment submission and return.
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2024 Fees NZD
Domestic students - $6,518
International students - $8,000
2025 Fees NZD
Domestic students - $510
International students - $17,140
Please note: These fees are approximate and based upon a full-time course load for each program of study. After you have applied and been accepted we will send you an invoice with the final cost of your tuition fees.
The following fees are also required:
- Student Fee Insurance $50
Covers the insurance to protect student fees. The fee is based upon one stage of study. - Student ID card $30
One off payment at beginning of study. Students must submit a photo for a student card to be produced. Replacement cards for lost or stolen cards are $30. - Police Vetting Fee $25
One off payment at beginning of study. - NZQA Reporting Fee $10
Covers the cost of reporting qualification to NZQA.
If you are applying for Credit Recognition and Transfer (CRT):
- CRT Assessment Fee $95
The fee is non-refundable even if no CRT credit is awarded.
NZTC qualifications have been designed to link easily into each other, providing you with a flexible range of pathway options into higher level study.
You may be eligible to apply for programs beyond NZTC including:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Health Science
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Apply to enrol with NZTC
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Simply fill out a few details below. From there, you can either go straight to our full application form or wait for one of our team to get in contact with you in the next few days.
If you're an international student, you can apply online with our online application form. Click here to apply as an international student.