Health and Wellbeing graduates’ achievements celebrated

Health and Wellbeing News

New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)’s recent Health and Wellbeing graduates were honoured at a special ceremony at the college’s Auckland Campus in July.

Students, their friends and family, and NZTC staff celebrated the achievements of those who successfully completed the college’s Level 3 and 4 programs.

Graduate representative and NZTC Values Award recipient Sonali Sangvhi, who completed the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) (Level 4), commented in her graduation speech how studying has given her more confidence in her role.

“I most enjoyed the person-centred approach. I related well to this, because I want to give my clients the best care possible. I also got a pay rise, which has made a huge difference in my life,” Sonali said.

Kelly Edwards, who received the Academic Excellence Award for her New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing – Health Assistance Strand (Level 3) studies, found NZTC’s program so beneficial that she enrolled to also study the Level 4 qualification.

“It was easy to study online while taking care of my baby and working. I received good support from the NZTC Health and Wellbeing Team,” Kelly said.

“There was a group of us from work studying together and we would talk about the course together. Studying with NZTC changed the way we worked. We now have the same vision and improved client care. We discuss things more and have the confidence to go to nurses and managers with things.”

The college launched its Health and Wellbeing programs early last year to support the growing need for high-quality study options for carers working in the healthcare sector.

“NZTC has had the honour of supporting the Health and Wellbeing community for over two years. The past two years has seen NZTC offer a new way to support training and education for healthcare assistants as we embarked on a journey into the caring profession,” said NZTC Chief Executive Selena Fox.

“In recent years we have become more aware of the difference-making role healthcare assistants play each and every day, and the need for specialised training initiatives for carers. The caring profession is stronger because of graduates’ care through Vision, Heart, Competence and Spirit.”