NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with a strand in Mental Health and Addiction Support

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements

• Meet the NCEA Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements, or provide evidence of achievement at an equivalent level; or
• Attend an information session with a member of the academic staff and successful completion of the alternative academic entry test.

Alternative entry assessment

An alternative entry assessment will measure applicants’ literacy and numeracy ability to ensure that it is of a level to cope with the demands of the programme.

Professional requirements

Applicants may be required to:

• Sign a declaration and a request for personal information held by the NZ Police.*

* If you are employed by a health industry provider you are not required to undergo a Police check.

This request is consistent with industry expectations and the type of work undertaken whilst on the programme or as a graduate of the programme.

If the declaration identifies any issue that may impact your ability to complete the programme, you can discuss this with the Programme Coordinator at an information session. EIT | New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology reserves the right to decline entry to the programme should an applicant’s Police record be such that they would be considered unsuitable for the type of work undertaken whilst on this programme or by graduates of this programme. The guidelines on which this decision is based are the relevant professional association or industry requirements.

Other requirements

Some workplaces/providers may still require workers to be vaccinated due to their responsibilities under health and safety legislation. Please take this into consideration for practical work experience. For more information contact the Programme Administrator, Raewyn Ashby, on 06 830 1860.

Information session

An information session is compulsory for those who do not meet the entry criteria and it is recommended for those who do meet the entry criteria. It will allow parties to exchange information about what the programme provides for learners and requirements of learners. Included will be discussion of possible career paths for the applicant, motivation and physical and emotional requirements, and applicant’s abilities, background, experiences and interests. Attendance of whānau members and/or other support people is encouraged.

Entry with Credit

You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognized as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including previous study, workplace training, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify you are welcome to apply for Cross Credit (CC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

• CC is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for CC if you have passed a very similar course at the same level.
• RPL is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and informal learning situations.

You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application.

For further information and enquiries about CC and RPL please contact the Programme Administrator, Raewyn Ashby, on 06 830 1860.

*This course is not available to international students.