New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) [Community Health Work]

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) [Community Health Work]

Become a community health worker in well child tamariki ora. Develop skills in building relationships, leadership and cultural inclusivity. This qualification is for those working in the industry and is delivered in partnership with Plunket.

Programme outline

This programme is delivered using blended learning methods which combines face to face, online delivery, and work-integrated learning. 

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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.  Health Screening may be required for specific placement settings.  Students in the Community Health strand must be employed with an agency delivering Tamariki Ora contract services and have the support of their employer.

International 

Proven equivalence for Domestic Entry Requirements plus IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no band score lower than 5.5.**

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

How to apply

This programme is delivered in partnership with the Royal New Zealand Plunket Society. Please contact urshula.ansell@plunket.org.nz to register your interest in the next available offering.

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: 28/2/2024

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