Social and Community Health (Level 4)
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NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) – Community Health Work Strand
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.
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
FEES FREE STUDY
To find out if you are eligible for Fees Free study please find out more here or visit the government Fees Free Website.
STUDENT LOANS
If you meet certain conditions you can get a student loan and allowances. Find out if you meet the conditions by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz.
COURSE COSTS
The cost can be different depending on the subject and duration of the course. View the course cost for New Zealand students here and International students here.
General
Acceptable background check including NZ Police Vet.
Academic
Hold a qualification at Level 2 NZQF or equivalent.
English Language:
International students: General or Academic IELTS score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5, or equivalent NZQA Recognised International English Proficiency.
Domestic students with ESOL: must be proficient in English language.
Access to a computer or laptop, a microphone and a reliable internet connection.
