New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support)

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) (Level 4)

Become a Peer Support worker. Foster hope and build resilience, self-determination and autonomy. Focus on peer support tools, communication strategies, leadership and the power of your own story to support peers and whānau who are experiencing distress.

Programme outline

This programme is delivered using blended learning methods which combines face to face, online delivery, and work-integrated learning. Students attend campus for eight two-day block courses, with the remaining hours completed in the workplace.

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Entry requirements

Domestic

NCEA Level 1 or equivalent; evidence of suitability based on referee reports and safety check, to meet relevant legislation. A Health Screening may be required for specific placement settings.

International

Proven equivalence to domestic entry requirements and IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent.

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How to apply

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

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. 

Mailed to:
Enrolments, Whitireia New Zealand
DX SX33459, Porirua 5022

Dropped into:
Enrolments, Whitireia New Zealand
3 Wi Neera Drive, Porirua

Give yourself credit →

Use the knowledge you already have to fast-track your qualification. Workplace-learning, volunteering, professional development, other provider qualifications and online courses can be recognised as prior learning and put towards your qualification. Start by getting in touch with us, or find out more here.

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Last updated: 10/4/2024

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