Core Skills for Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)
Health Studies
A course by
Careerforce
A four-month, Level 3 programme covering core skills and knowledge required for people working or seeking to work in the health and wellbeing sector. The course supports those unable to enrol in the full Level 3 certificate and builds experience for careers in aged care, home support, disability, hospitals, and related environments.
NZ$460
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour
Demonstrate knowledge of and apply professional and ethical behaviour in a health or wellbeing setting (Unit Standard 28542).
Describe responses to vulnerability and abuse
Describe appropriate responses to vulnerability and abuse in a health or wellbeing setting (Unit Standard 28521).
About This Course
Core Skills for Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) is a four-month programme providing essential skills, knowledge, and attitudes required in the health and wellbeing sector. It is designed for support staff and caregivers working in aged care, home support, disability, hospital, and other health and wellbeing settings who may not be able to enrol in the full Level 3 certificate. The programme includes five unit standards focusing on professional and ethical behaviour, vulnerability and abuse, communication, responding to changes, and infection control. Open to domestic and eligible international learners currently employed in relevant settings.
Course Content
- Professional and ethical behaviour
- Vulnerability and abuse
- Communication to support health and wellbeing
- Responding to changes in a person
- Infection control
Entry Requirements
Must be employed in Aged Care, Home Support, Disability, Hospital or other Health and Wellbeing environments
Build towards these roles
Support worker in Aged CareDisability support workerHome and community support workerHealth and wellbeing assistant
Build skills in these industries
Aged CareHome and Community SupportDisability SupportHealthcare Services
