New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
This course is delivered two days per week on campus. Work placement is completed in the second trimester.
You will learn how to:
- engage and communicate with people, family and/or whānau accessing social and community services in a manner which respects their socio-cultural identity, experiences and self-knowledge.
- relate the history of Māori as tangata whenua and knowledge of person-whānau interconnectedness to own role in a health and wellbeing setting.
- display self-awareness, reflective practice and personal leadership in a health and wellbeing setting.
- actively contribute to a culture of professionalism, safety and quality in a health and wellbeing organisation.
- relate the purpose and impact of own role to the aims of the wider health and wellbeing sector.
- work alongside people, family and/or whānau in a mental health addiction setting to support autonomy by using tools and strategies to foster hope, support recovery and build resilience.
Entry requirements
IELTS Academic: Overall 5.5.
- Open entry
You will also be required to undergo an interview, provide written references and complete a police check.
Any applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) band score of 5.5 (with no score below 5 in speaking, reading, writing and listening) or equivalent.
Required forms
Note that the following forms will be required when applying to study Health and Wellbeing at WITT. Please make sure to complete an application before submitting these forms.
Additional Information Required
Health and Immunisation Declaration
Referee Reports (You must provide two referees. Examples include: teacher, doctor, employer, club leader, etc)
Police Vetting Form (External link. Note that this form will have to be emailed, or printed out and handed into reception staff)
Work Placement
There is a work placement component incorporated in this programme. Students must either undertake work placement in their place of employment or appropriate work placements will be arranged by WITT.
About the provider
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo Māori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in foundation programmes.