New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) - Health Assistance
Allied Health
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Become a health assistant and be ready to work in hospitals or other care environments after completing this 17-week Level 3 NZ Certificate.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Apply practical healthcare skills in real settings
Gain hands-on experience during supervised work placements, applying learned skills in live healthcare environments.
Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour
Understand and uphold standards of professional conduct and ethics in health assistant roles.
Develop understanding of holistic health
Analyze and describe holistic aspects of an individual’s health, including physical, emotional, and social factors.
What You're Signing Up For
This full-time, 17-week certificate programme prepares students with knowledge and practical skills to work as health assistants in hospitals, retirement villages, and similar care settings. The blended delivery includes both face-to-face and online learning, alongside supervised work experience placements. Learners build core communication, professional, and health care skills required in support roles across the health sector.
Course Content
- Practical application of knowledge in workplace settings (work placement)
- Professional and ethical behaviour in health care
- Understanding and describing holistic health
- Effective communication skills
- Responding to and recognising change
- Blended learning (in-person and online via Moodle)
- Supervised work experience (2-3 days/week for 10 weeks)
- Health screening (as required for placements)
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 or an equivalent qualification or relevant work experience
Evidence of suitability based on interview, health screening, safety check and referee reports
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health Care
Aged Care
Support Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Health Assistant in hospitals
Personal care worker in retirement villages
Support roles in healthcare settings