Social and Community Health

(Level 4)

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New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4)
33 WeeksOpen to international studentsStudy from home option

Are you interested in improving the health and well-being of your community?     

In this course, you will learn about Aotearoa’s health and well-being sector, then focus on gaining the knowledge and skills to become an effective community health worker. You'll learn how to work with people from diverse backgrounds, collaborate with your colleagues, and meet the needs of people with community service needs.  

On Campus: You’ll experience a unique combination of practical on-campus learning and flexible learning from home. This means you'll have the choice to work and study at the same time if you choose.

Online: You'll need to be working or volunteering with a registered healthcare provider to take advantage of our online study option. This will help you advance your skills while you continue to work, giving you the flexibility, tools and resources to learn anytime, anywhere at your own pace.

You'll also gain industry experience at a healthcare provider as part of your training.

  • You will learn:

  • Aotearoa’s Community health work practices.

  • About the importance of communication and cultural identity.

  • Tikanga and hauora Māori.

  • How to engage and communicate with Tangata, family and/or whānau.

  • To apply knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

  • Develop your leadership and self-care skills.

  • How to contribute to safety and quality in a healthcare organisation.

  • Reflection on the impacts of the wider health and wellbeing sectors.

Course start dates

Porirua

1 Prosser Street, Elsdon, Porirua 5022, Wellington

Mar 25, 2024
Jul 29, 2024
Aug 12, 2024

Christchurch

85 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013

Apr 29, 2024
Oct 7, 2024

Hamilton

94 Tristram Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204

May 13, 2024
Jul 22, 2024

Auckland Central

100 Symonds Street, Grafton, Auckland 1010

May 20, 2024
Jul 22, 2024

Online

Study from anywhere in NZ.

May 27, 2024
Aug 26, 2024

Manukau

621 Great South Road, Manukau, Auckland 2104

Jul 22, 2024
Oct 7, 2024

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