Course details

Diploma in Aged Care and Disability Practice Level 5
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Earn more while doing what you love. Supercharge your health career with Ignite Colleges’ Healthcare Level 5 Diploma programme. With a great blend of practical work and theory, plus a 200-hour clinical placement, you’ll be in hot demand with employers once you graduate.

This programme is ideal for those with experience in the sector, those wishing to enter the sector and professionals who are seeking development opportunities to broaden their knowledge and skills base within the aged care and disability support settings.

Apply person-centred approaches to support people with complex needs, dementia support and care, cultural competencies, leadership and teamwork, self-reflection and peer mentoring, medical conditions and their impact, managing health and safety in the workplace, health models and approaches for patient support and work experience.

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Entry requirements

This is an ideal programme if you are 17 years or older and want to provide high quality health and wellbeing services for people requiring aged care and disability support. Level 4 is a pre-requisite for Level 5, however exemption from Level 4 is possible if we have evidence that you have sufficient skills and knowledge.

About the provider

Want a career you can feel proud of? Seeking a brighter future for yourself and your family?

At Ignite Colleges we dream big. And we’re here to help you dream big too! We’ll give you the knowledge, practical skills and guidance you need to kick-start your career with our hands-on, relevant training in Hospitality, Cookery,Healthcare and Pre Police & Defence Force Training.

Whatever direction you are heading, we’ve got you covered!

Our inspiring tutors come direct from industry. They know what you need to succeed and will make sure you graduate with the right skills and qualifications to get a great job. Choose Ignite and hit the ground running in your chosen industry.

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