New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)
Allied Health
A course by
Lifeskills
Gain the skills and knowledge required for a person-centred support role in the health and wellbeing sector. This NZQA Level 3 certificate prepares you for employment as a healthcare assistant or support worker across a range of health and wellbeing settings.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 23 weeks
This course requires 30 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Provide person-centred support
Apply principles of person-centred care to support individuals across a range of health and wellbeing contexts.
Recognise and respond to vulnerability and abuse
Identify signs of vulnerability and abuse and know appropriate responses and referral procedures.
Practice in accordance with legislation and ethics
Work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi, to deliver safe and respectful care.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) recognises the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred support for individuals within the health and wellbeing sector. Graduates are prepared for employment in a range of contexts, including aged care, disability support, and health assistance. The programme develops transferable skills and knowledge valued across the sector, including practical health assistance skills, knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks, infection control, advocacy, and an understanding of various support needs.
Course Content
- Recognising signs of vulnerability and abuse, and appropriate responses
- Application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Understanding the ageing process and its impact
- Physical disability and support needs
- Risks, impacts, and minimisation of falls
- Incontinence and effects on persons being supported
- Infection control, emergency procedures, and reporting requirements
- Professional and ethical behaviour, including Code of Conduct
- Effects of dementia and support services
- Advocacy and self-advocacy strategies
- Community support services and resources
- Understanding legislative frameworks (Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001, Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, Privacy Act 1993)
- Assistive equipment use and care
- Support strategies for challenging behaviour
- Responding to changes in health or functional status
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Community Services
Support Work
Future employment opportunities might be
Healthcare Assistant (acute care, primary care, aged residential care, disability, dental, therapeutic programmes)
Support Worker