New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) - Support Work
Allied Health
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Gain skills to work as a caregiver or support worker in health and wellbeing, focusing on supporting individuals with illness, disability, or mental illness in their daily lives.
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
Practical workplace skills
Ability to apply knowledge and skills safely and effectively in real health and wellbeing care environments.
Ethical and professional behaviour
Demonstrate and apply professional conduct, following ethical standards and reflective practice in support roles.
Understanding holistic health
Comprehend and describe the holistic nature of health including physical, social, emotional, and mental dimensions.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) - Support Work is designed for those who wish to become support workers or caregivers. Students learn to provide practical assistance and promote holistic health and wellbeing for individuals needing support due to illness, disability, or mental health conditions. The course blends classroom and online learning with practical work experience.
Course Content
- Practical knowledge application in workplace settings
- Professional and ethical behaviour in care
- Understanding holistic health concepts
- Communication skills
- Responding to and recognising change
- Supervised work experience (2-3 days per week for 10 weeks)
- Blended learning (face-to-face and online)
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent qualification/work experience
Evidence of suitability based on interview, health screening, safety check, and referee reports
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Healthcare
Support Services
Allied Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Support worker
Caregiver in health and wellbeing settings
Carer for people with illness, disabilities, or mental health issues