Nursing
A course by
Careerforce
Recognises the skills to provide person-centred support as a health assistant in a range of care contexts including aged care, acute, primary, and rehabilitative settings. Graduates are prepared to deliver care under direction and delegation of health professionals.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year

Graduates are able to deliver person-centred care to maximise client independence in diverse healthcare and community support settings.

Identify and appropriately respond to changes in the condition or behaviour of clients within a health or wellbeing environment.

Detect and respond effectively to signs of vulnerability and abuse in clients.
This Level 3 NZQA Certificate develops and recognises the skills and knowledge required to provide effective, person-centred care within the health and wellbeing sector. Training focuses on supporting independence, observing and responding to changes, ethical and professional behaviour, and recognising and handling vulnerability and abuse. The programme is delivered on the job, allowing trainees to earn while they learn, and is suitable for current or aspiring health assistants in residential, acute, rehabilitation, and home or community settings.
What you need to know first
Must be employed as a health assistant or in a relevant health and wellbeing setting

Health and Wellbeing
Aged Care
Disability Support
Hospitals
Primary and rehabilitative care

Health Assistant
Nursing
A course by
Careerforce
Recognises the skills to provide person-centred support as a health assistant in a range of care contexts including aged care, acute, primary, and rehabilitative settings. Graduates are prepared to deliver care under direction and delegation of health professionals.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year

Graduates are able to deliver person-centred care to maximise client independence in diverse healthcare and community support settings.

Identify and appropriately respond to changes in the condition or behaviour of clients within a health or wellbeing environment.

Detect and respond effectively to signs of vulnerability and abuse in clients.
This Level 3 NZQA Certificate develops and recognises the skills and knowledge required to provide effective, person-centred care within the health and wellbeing sector. Training focuses on supporting independence, observing and responding to changes, ethical and professional behaviour, and recognising and handling vulnerability and abuse. The programme is delivered on the job, allowing trainees to earn while they learn, and is suitable for current or aspiring health assistants in residential, acute, rehabilitation, and home or community settings.
What you need to know first
Must be employed as a health assistant or in a relevant health and wellbeing setting

Health and Wellbeing
Aged Care
Disability Support
Hospitals
Primary and rehabilitative care

Health Assistant
Support Worker
Caregiver in aged care, disability, or community services
Support Worker
Caregiver in aged care, disability, or community services