STAR Health & Wellbeing Foundation
Health Studies
A course by
UCOL
An introductory Level 2 STAR course for secondary students to explore career options and develop basic skills in the health and wellbeing sector.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
UCOL Manawatū, Palmerston North
It will take a total of 10 weeks
This course requires 8 hours per week
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Support interactions
Learners will be able to interact with people to provide appropriate support in a health or wellbeing setting.
Infection control knowledge
Learners will understand and demonstrate knowledge of infection control requirements in a health or wellbeing environment.
Industry preparation
Learners will be familiar with expectations for behaviour and dress in health industry settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The UCOL STAR Health & Wellbeing Foundation course offers secondary school students an opportunity to gain exposure to the health and wellbeing sector. It provides foundational knowledge and experience to help students make informed decisions about their future career paths in health, aged care, disability support, and related areas. Credits contribute to NCEA qualifications, and the course is delivered through a mix of lecturer-supported and independent learning hours.
Course Content
- Interact with people to provide support in a health or wellbeing setting (Unit Standard 28518)
- Demonstrate knowledge of infection control requirements in a health or wellbeing setting (Unit Standard 20826)
- Introduction to aged care, disability support, healthcare, home & community support, social services, and nursing careers
- Industry workplace standards (dress, behaviour)
- Health sector career exploration and study pathways
What you need to know first
Students must be self-motivated and ready to learn.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Wellbeing
Social Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Aged Care Assistant
Disability Support Worker
Healthcare Assistant
Home & Community Support Worker
Social Services Assistant
Pathway to Nursing
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