New Zealand Diploma in Health & Wellbeing (Practice/Applied Practice) (Level 5)

Allied Health

A course by

AGI

A 44-48 week Level 5 NZ Diploma designed to train students to deliver professional healthcare in aged care, disability, and community settings, with a strong focus on applied practice and clinical placement.

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NZ$23,888

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NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)

Study Level

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Available in 3 locations

It will take a total of 44 weeks

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Apply Tikanga Māori in Care

Incorporate Tikanga Māori principles into holistic patient care and community health practices.

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Undertake and Evaluate Clinical Practice

Complete and critically reflect on a minimum 300-hour supervised clinical placement, developing transferable practical skills.

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Deliver Professional Healthcare Support

Graduates will be able to provide professional healthcare support to diverse populations, especially in aged care, disability, and community settings in accordance with Māori principles and current best practices.

What You're Signing Up For

This diploma prepares students to deliver professional, person-centered healthcare and support in aged care, disability, and community settings, following Tikanga Māori principles. The program includes 300 hours of clinical placement, practical skills training, and gives graduates the expertise to work in various allied health roles across public, private, and non-profit sectors. The program is offered across AGI Education's Auckland City, Manukau, and Christchurch campuses.

Course Content

  • Ageing and disability in Healthcare
  • Determinants of Health and Wellbeing in New Zealand
  • Principles and concepts of Māori Health and Wellbeing
  • Dementia
  • Healthcare support practices
  • Manual handling techniques
  • Healthcare practices and strategies
  • Evaluation of Healthcare practice
  • Clinical placement: 300 hours (15 weeks, 24 hours/week)

What you need to know first

Must be at least 18 years old at the start of the programme.

Recommended to hold: Certificate in Healthcare Level 3 OR NCEA Level 2 or 3 OR other equivalent education OR appropriate work experience.

If English is a second language: IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or equivalent.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Healthcare

  • Disability Support

  • Community Care

  • Aged Care

  • Social Services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Residential Care Worker

  • Family Support Worker

  • Disability Services Worker

  • Community Health Assistant

  • Healthcare Assistant

  • Kaiawhina Hauora

  • Mental Health Support Worker

  • Consumer Advocacy

  • Youth Work