NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Support Work) (Level 3)
Social Services
A course by
EIT
Gain skills to provide support work in community and health settings with the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Support Work) (Level 3) at EIT. This programme prepares you for roles caring for children, adolescents, the elderly, and those in need, building a pathway into health and community services.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 17 weeks
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Develop support work skills
Gain practical abilities to assist and care for individuals in health, disability and community settings.
Professional readiness
Become a safe, competent and accountable support worker, understanding your responsibilities in diverse environments.
Engage in compassionate care
Apply kindness and empathy to support children, adolescents, the elderly, and people with diverse needs.
What You're Signing Up For
This 17-week certificate programme is designed to enable students to provide care and support for people of all ages in health and community settings, including hospitals, residential facilities, and community providers. The course cultivates compassion and foundational knowledge for roles such as care associate or community support staff and opens pathways for further study in health and social services.
Course Content
- Introduction to support work and caring for people across the lifespan (children, adolescents, elderly)
- Health and disability sector overview
- Assistive skills for supporting clients
- Professional, safe, competent and accountable practice
- Communication and teamwork within health and community sectors
- Understanding and adhering to industry expectations and professional standards
What you need to know first
Open entry: must be aged 16 or over
Reasonable reading level required
Alternative entry assessment for applicants without formal qualifications
Police vetting required for those not currently in the industry (except Monday-only Hawke’s Bay group)
Some workplaces/providers may require vaccination for practical work experience
English language fluency (IELTS 5.0 no band lower than 5.0, NZ Certificate in English Language Level 3, or equivalent)
Attendance at an information session compulsory for those who do not meet entry criteria
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Disability Services
Community Support Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Care associate in residential care
Community support worker
Support roles in rest homes, disability providers, schools, vocational settings
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