New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2)
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
An ideal induction programme designed to develop entry-level skills and knowledge for providing person-centred support in health and wellbeing sectors such as aged care, disability, home and community support, and social services.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 30 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Perform person-centred tasks in support roles
Learn and demonstrate fundamental, person-centred functions required in health and wellbeing environments.
Understand the role of support workers
Describe and explain the responsibilities of support workers and the rights of those they support.
Recognise and respond to risks
Identify, report, and act on risks and changes to individuals’ health and wellbeing.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme is for new or potential entrants, or those re-entering the workforce, looking to work within health and wellbeing sectors. It develops essential skills for support workers, home aides, hospital orderlies, health assistants, and related roles by focusing on person-centred support, clients' rights, safety, communication, and cultural awareness.
Course Content
- Performing entry-level, person-centred tasks in health or wellbeing settings
- Describing the role of a support worker and understanding a person’s rights
- Recognising and reporting risks or changes in a person’s health and wellbeing
- Maintaining a safe and secure environment
- Interacting with others to support a person’s health or wellbeing
- Identifying the impact of culture on support in health and wellbeing settings
What you need to know first
Learners must be new or potential entrants to the health and wellbeing sectors, or re-entering the workforce. Entry usually requires employment or a placement in a relevant workplace.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Wellbeing
Social Services
Aged Care
Disability Support
Community Support
Future employment opportunities might be
Support Care Worker