New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistance)

Programme outline

This Level 3 Certificate is a full-time 17 week programme which is offered twice a year. It will be offered at our Petone campus in February and at our Porirua campus in July.

What you will learn

• Apply practical application of knowledge in workplace settings on work placement
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of professional and ethical behaviour
• Understand and describe a person’s holistic health
• Learn important communication skills
• Learn how to respond to and recognise change 

Course-related costs

The following costs are approximate. Further information on how and where to purchase items will be provided with the formal offer of study letter.

Uniform polo shirt: $45
Name badge: $15
Black trousers and footwear that complies with health and safety regulations to be worn.

Entry requirements

NCEA level 1 or equivalent qualification/work experience AND evidence of suitability based on an interview, health screening, safety check and referee reports.

International: IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent.

*For fee exclusions, please see our terms and conditions.

How to apply

Before you start your online application, you will need to have the following documentation available to upload when requested:

• Supplementary application form
• Referee report*
• Verified ID
• Verified official transcripts

*Give the referee report to someone who is willing to be your referee. Ask them to complete the forms and either return to yourself (so you can upload with your application), or scan and email to enrolments@wandw.ac.nz within 10 days. 

Alternatively, completed applications can be emailed to enrolments@wandw.ac.nz

For international applicants - please email your completed application to international-admissions@wandw.ac.nz