Course details

Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L3
NZQF Level 3

About the course


The purpose of this programme is to provide passionate learners with the foundational knowledge and skills required to practice person-centred support in a residential care facility or a home-based support setting in the health and wellbeing sector.

​Learners of this programme may already work in the health and wellbeing sector, but are interested in gaining a formal certificate qualification by expanding their experience. This programme is also targeted towards those who are eager to take the first step in pursuing a career in the health and wellbeing sector.

​This programme is composed of theory, placement, and self-directed study, and will provide the community health and wellbeing sector with graduates who are informed, competent and socio-culturally aware

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

​Must be 16 years of age or older

Must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident

Must hold a qualification in Healthcare or equivalent; OR have a keen interest in Healthcare and successfully attend an interview

Must have a satisfactory report from New Zealand Police vetting system if in New Zealand; students must complete the form to authorise Skill New Zealand to apply for this report

International Students

Must be 18 years or older

Must have a NZCEL Level 3 General, Workplace or Academic or IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5

 Must hold a qualification in Healthcare or equivalent; OR have a keen interest in Healthcare and successfully attend an interview

Must have a satisfactory report from New Zealand Police vetting system if in New Zealand; students must complete the form to authorise Skill New Zealand to apply for this report

About the provider

Skill NZ is an NZQA accredited Category 1 provider. It is a place for people who want to grow personally and professionally and make a difference in people's lives. We are one of the leading institutions offering Health, ESOL, NZCEL, Legal Executive and Equine programmes in South Auckland. 

Our goal is to see students succeed and achieve their goals, whether it is to be in the employment or further studies.

Skill NZ is more than an education provider. It is a Whanau where students feel supported and are encouraged to do their best and achieve their goals. Our goal is to help every student succeed in their study so they can make a difference in the community.

Skill NZ offers a range of programme. We have Health level 3, 4 and 5, Equine Skills Level 2, ESOL and Legal Executive Studies Level 6.  All our programmes are NZQA Approved.

Our programmes are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to be job-ready. The programmes have work placement components, making them unique because we place students with well-recognised organisations, which gives our students a golden opportunity to be connected with the industry and learn hand on experience from the experts, making them ready for employment and serving their community.

If you are looking for a provider that offers education, personal and professional growth to be the best version of yourself, then Skill NZ is your place. You will get a lot of opportunities to be connected with the industry through experienced tutors, work placements, guest speakers and field trips so you can get the knowledge and skills you require to be employed in the industry. In addition, our student support team will provide you with guidance and support for further study and work opportunities.