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Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support)
NZQF Level 4

About the course

Become a Peer Support worker. Foster hope and build resilience, self-determination and autonomy. Focus on peer support tools, communication strategies, leadership and the power of your own story to support peers and whānau who are experiencing distress.

Programme outline

This programme is delivered using blended learning methods which combines face to face, online delivery, and work-integrated learning. In the first week you will attend an orientation day on Monday and your first on-campus theory day on the Wednesday. The requirement for each course is three on-campus theory days, with the remaining hours completed in the workplace, online and in self-directed learning.

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Entry requirements

Domestic

NCEA Level 1 or equivalent; evidence of suitability based on referee reports and safety check, to meet relevant legislation. A Health Screening may be required for specific placement settings.

International

Proven equivalence to domestic entry requirements and IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0), or equivalent.

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How to apply

Before you start your online application, you will need to have the following documentation available to upload when requested:

Give the referee report to someone who is willing to be your referee. Ask them to complete the forms and either return to yourself (so you can upload with your application), or scan and email to [email protected]

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Give yourself credit →

Use the knowledge you already have to fast-track your qualification. Workplace-learning, volunteering, professional development, other provider qualifications and online courses can be recognised as prior learning and put towards your qualification. Start by getting in touch with us, or find out more here.

Whitireia and WelTec are a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

About the provider

Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary company of NZIST, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, Whitieria has grown to become a highly respectable Tertiary Institution in Wellington, Porirua and Auckland. 

We have highly-skilled teaching and support staff who work hard to support you every step of the way, with over 200 programmes of study covering masters, postgraduates, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses. 

We welcome learners at every life stage: school leavers. University graduates, those preparing to re-enter the workforce. and current workers wanting to upskill or retain. We have a wide range of excellent support services to ensure you achieve your career goals.