NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)
Duration
21 weeks + 2 weeks study break
Delivery
Online
Campus
Online
Credits
70
Work placement
100+ hours
Fees Domestic
$3,411 NZD
Fees International
This programme is not available for international students
This programme is ideal for those ready to step into the healthcare sector with purpose, empathy, and practical capability. The NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) provides essential knowledge and real-world skills to support people with complex physical, emotional, and social needs — including those in aged care, palliative care, and vulnerable situations. You’ll learn how to navigate ethical and legal responsibilities, recognise signs of abuse, and deliver person-centred care with cultural sensitivity. Led by experienced tutors in a supportive environment, this programme prepares you to provide safe and meaningful care where it matters most.
This course prepares students in professional conduct, communication, and ethical standards with an emphasis on culturally safe practices for supporting Māori in healthcare. It explores Māori values and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi —partnership, participation, and protection — along with professional practices, the Code of Rights, and ethical guidelines. Students will learn to explain culturally safe principles, apply legal and ethical standards, and use communication strategies that honour individuals’ cultural needs, health, and well-being.
This course examines the ageing process and its impact on well-being, with a focus on palliative care needs and identifying signs of abuse. Students will learn to explain ageing’s health effects across cultures, recognize abuse types and vulnerability, and understand the support worker’s role in providing culturally sensitive palliative care. Key topics include physical effects of ageing, factors contributing to vulnerability, abuse indicators, and principles for compassionate, culturally appropriate care.
This course focuses on person-centred care principles, emphasising holistic support, risk and hazard management, and promoting independence in a culturally sensitive manner. Students will develop skills in safe handling techniques, equipment use, and emergency procedures essential for healthcare settings.
This course allows students to apply their acquired skills within a supervised healthcare environment, focusing on culturally appropriate, person-centred care. Core topics cover addressing the cultural needs of Māori, Pasifika, and other communities, as well as supporting individuals with physical disabilities and early-stage dementia. Students will learn to observe and respond to changes, promote independence, and deliver holistic care. The learning outcomes emphasise providing culturally appropriate support, fostering independence, and practicing person-centred principles.
- For Domestic Students:
- Be 16 years of age or older
- A compulsory criminal record/Police check
- Recommended to have completed NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2)
- This programme requires students to have access to a laptop/desktop that can connect to the internet with a web browser and a required minimum screen size of 10 inches. For device specifications, please talk to your Course Advisor.
- Demonstrate professional conduct and effective communication while upholding ethical and legal responsibilities within healthcare settings.
- Apply culturally safe practices that reflect the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support the diverse needs of Māori, Pasifika, and other communities.
- Recognise and respond to the physical, emotional, and social needs of people in care, including those experiencing ageing, illness, disability, or vulnerability.
- Identify signs of abuse or neglect and take appropriate, ethical action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those receiving care.
- Deliver person-centred and holistic care that promotes dignity, independence, and inclusion in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Apply safe work practices and risk management skills, including correct handling techniques, equipment use, and emergency response procedures.
This programme will also prepare you for further studies in the Healthcare and aged care sector or
prepare you for the workplace with pay parity starting at $26.94 per hour (starting from 1 Jan 2024)
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- Learn from industry experts
- Live classes
- NZQA Certified
- Project-based and practical
This programme is not available for international students.
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