Course details

Summary

This programme is run in collaboration with Skills Update Training Institute (SUTI).

We will be running the Health Assistance Strand of this certificate. It will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge required to provide effective person-centred approach to health care under the direction and delegation of a health professional.

This certificate is suitable for you if you are working in aged care, community, primary or rehabilitation settings. It is practical certificate about applying the knowledge to your work, wherever possible and suitable you will be assessed through practical activities.

Work based learning is part of this programme. It is anticipated you will already be employed to complete the work based part of this programme and you will study this programme part time alongside your employment. If you are not employed in a health care role you will be given assistance to organise temporary work placements, but ultimately finding a temporary work placement would be your responsibility.

Entry criteria

Academic requirements

Applicants under 20 years of age: NCEA Level 1 or equivalent

For applicants 20 years of age and over there are no minimum academic requirements.

English language requirements

All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those students whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate an IELTS General or Academic Score of 5.0 with no band score lower than 5.0 OR equivalent.