Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Primary Care Practice Assistance)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Begin your journey to a career in healthcare with real experience and industry support.
The Health & Wellbeing (Primary Care Practice Assistance) programme gives you the skills and confidence to support clients in primary care settings, with a strong focus on working with Pasifika communities.
Learn on the job through a work placement in partnership with a primary care organisation, build your communication and teamwork skills, and get ready for a rewarding entry-level role in the health sector.
In this Level 4 Health & Wellbeing course, you’ll learn how to work with people, families, and whānau in a caring and respectful way, while understanding how culture, values, and life experiences shape health needs.
You’ll learn about Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how to apply it in your work, especially when supporting Māori as tangata whenua. You’ll also explore how people and whānau are connected, and how this shapes your role in a primary care setting.
As you study, you’ll build confidence in working safely and professionally as part of a health team. You’ll learn how to follow safe practices, support quality care, and reflect on how your role connects to the wider health and wellbeing sector in Aotearoa.
You’ll get hands-on experience performing basic clinical tasks under the direction of a health professional. You’ll also support your team and clients by helping with everyday admin and tasks in a health practice, building the practical skills you need to step into a job or further study.
Entry requirements
To enrol in this course applicants must be at least 17 years old, a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident and either meet the academic or experience requirements.
Academic Requirements
At least one of the following academic requirements:
- Level 1 NCEA credits in at least two subjects, or;
- A pass in at least 2 School Certificate subjects, or;
- A New Zealand Certificate in a relevant discipline at either Level 2 or Level 3, or equivalent
Experience
People who can demonstrate relevant knowledge, skills and experience gained through work experience may apply.
In addition to these requirements, in order to comply with the provisions of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 and child protection policies all applicants will be subjected to safety checks.
These include but are not limited to:
- Referee checks/Character reference checks
- Immunisation status as per NZ Government advice/mandate
- Police Vetting Check
- Checks against the Children’s Act 2014
- Checks against any other relevant legislation
- Drug and Alcohol tests
About the provider
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.