Certificate in Foundation Skills (Health & Wellbeing)

This course offers activity-based learning with an emphasis on assessment of practical tasks wherever possible.

You will actively engage in a variety of contexts related to health and wellbeing, such as conducting interviews with health and wellbeing practitioners (rangatira).

You will also develop your awareness of the range of health and wellbeing related pathways open to you as you plan your future next steps.

You will develop your understanding of New Zealand’s health sector, and its impact on cultures and communities, including:

• Exploring how this relates to your own culture
• Working on your personal goal setting
• Teamwork, problem solving, and communication skills

This practical course will keep you focused and engaged through:

• Practical tasks and activities
• Guest speakers
• Role plays and case studies

Oceania Career Academy is a Pacific-owned and led Private Training Establishment (PTE) for Trades and Health. It builds on the Trades at School (TAS) Programme offered in schools since 2009.

OCA is working to achieve more young Pacific people in higher paid employment. We deliver NZQA Levels 1-3 vocational training for youths (predominantly Pacific) with a student-focused, career-focused and industry-driven programme.

We are NZQA accredited and use education as a vehicle to develop youth through employment skills training, bridging students from secondary school into skilled industry employment and higher education.

We have a proven track record acting as a “connector” between students and families, from schools and tertiary institutions through to employers providing skilled, well paid work.