New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2)
Health Studies
A course by
Lifeskills
An entry-level certificate that develops person-centered support skills for work in the health and wellbeing sector, with a pathway to further study or support roles.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 4 locations
It will take a total of 3 months
This course requires 18 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand support work roles
Graduates will understand the roles and functions of support workers in the health and wellbeing sector.
Deliver person-centered care
Ability to provide person-centered care in accordance with current practices in the sector.
Communicate and report effectively
Skills in communication and reporting, including understanding workplace requirements for effective service delivery.
What You're Signing Up For
This certificate provides foundational skills and knowledge required to offer person-centered support across the health and wellbeing sector. It prepares graduates for entry-level roles in the field or progression to more advanced health and wellbeing qualifications. The programme includes theory, practical classwork, and a minimum of 80 hours of workplace experience in a health or wellbeing setting.
Course Content
- Roles and functions of a support worker
- Person-centered care
- Communication and reporting requirements in a health or wellbeing setting
- Minimum 80 hours of work experience in a related setting
What you need to know first
16 years of age or over
Meet vaccination requirements if applicable
Interview process for acceptance
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and wellbeing
Aged care
Disability services
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level support worker in health and wellbeing sectors
Work in health or wellbeing-related settings