New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2)

Health Studies

A course by

Lifeskills

An entry-level certificate that develops person-centered support skills for work in the health and wellbeing sector, with a pathway to further study or support roles.

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NZQA Level 2 Certification (40 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

Available in 4 locations

It will take a total of 3 months

This course requires 18 hours per week

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Understand support work roles

Graduates will understand the roles and functions of support workers in the health and wellbeing sector.

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Deliver person-centered care

Ability to provide person-centered care in accordance with current practices in the sector.

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Communicate and report effectively

Skills in communication and reporting, including understanding workplace requirements for effective service delivery.

What You're Signing Up For

This certificate provides foundational skills and knowledge required to offer person-centered support across the health and wellbeing sector. It prepares graduates for entry-level roles in the field or progression to more advanced health and wellbeing qualifications. The programme includes theory, practical classwork, and a minimum of 80 hours of workplace experience in a health or wellbeing setting.

Course Content

  • Roles and functions of a support worker
  • Person-centered care
  • Communication and reporting requirements in a health or wellbeing setting
  • Minimum 80 hours of work experience in a related setting

What you need to know first

16 years of age or over

Meet vaccination requirements if applicable

Interview process for acceptance

Eligible under any Tertiary Education Commission Contract restrictions

For distance/blended: Access to a computer and internet

Sufficient English language competence (assessed upon enrolment)

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Health and wellbeing

  • Aged care

  • Disability services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Entry-level support worker in health and wellbeing sectors

  • Work in health or wellbeing-related settings