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New Zealand Certificate in
Health & wellbeing

LEVEL

04

Disability Support and Mental Health & Addiction Support strands

120

CREDITS

40

WEEKS

20 HOURS PER WEEK

9AM - 2:30PM    I   MONDAY - THURSDAY

Class times are subject to change under the discretion of Crown Institute of Studies

FEES

FREE

STUDY

fees free

COURSE OUTLINE

This programme consists of 5 compulsory modules and 4 elective modules per strand which embeds 200 hours of workplace experience.  Graduates of this programme will be able to: Engage and communicate with tangata, family and/or whanau accessing social and community services in a manner which respects their socio-cultural identity, experiences and self-knowledge, apply knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to honour the history and context of Maori as tangata whenua and apply knowledge of person-whanau interconnectedness to own role in a health and wellbeing setting, demonstrate self-awareness, reflective practice, personal leadership and self-care in a health and wellbeing setting, actively contribute to a culture of professionalism, safety and quality in a health and wellbeing organisation, use knowledge of the aims and purpose(s) of the wider health and wellbeing sectors to reflect on their impact on own role. 

Graduates of the Disability Support strand will also be able to apply disability tools and strategies when working alongside tangata, family and/or whanau to support autonomy, identify goals and opportunities to overcome challenges to enable good lives.

 Graduates of the Mental Health and Addiction Support strand will also be able to apply mental health and/or addiction tools and strategies when working alongside tangata, family and/or whanau to support autonomy, foster hope, and develop resilience.

Course Delivery Method:

Inquiry-based learning is the pedagogical model that underpins the person-centered and directed, goal-centered and strengths-based approaches for Health and Wellbeing teaching and learning for this programme as appropriate to the Learning Outcomes. 

Our approach is also informed by Kaupapa Māori and appropriate Tagata Pasifika models of health and wellbeing/teaching and learning such as Ako, a Māori learning and teaching model when the teacher facilitates reciprocal teaching and learning to encourage learner competency.

THE COURSE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING MODULES

The health and wellbeing sector and contemporary priorities in Aotearoa New Zealand

Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Biculturalism and Multiculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand

Ethics and Professional Practice in the Health and Wellbeing Sector

Cultural Identity, Awareness and Engagement with Tangata, Family and Whanau

Self-awareness and Reflective Practice in a Health and Wellbeing Setting

DISABILITY SUPPORT ELECTIVE MODULES COVER

Disability Care and Support in Aotearoa New Zealand

Personal Leadership and Communication in a Disability Support Setting

Working Collaboratively in a Disability Care Setting

Safe Practice and Strategies in Disability

MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION SUPPORT ELECTIVE MODULES COVER

Mental Health and Addiction Knowledge, Skills and Values

Mental health and addiction issues in Aotearoa New Zealand

Mental Health and Addiction Support, Advocacy and Inclusion

Recovery in Mental Health and Addiction in Aotearoa New Zealand

Students are assessed through a mixture of written assessments, presentations, practical role plays and research based on real work scenarios.

COURSE TRIPS

All Crown programmes include trips to relevant sites and destinations. These educational visits will allow you to interact with professionals in the industry and observe the work in the real work environment.

  • Visits to clinics, retirement homes and other health & wellbeing organisations
  • Seminars hosted by professionals and practitioners working in the industry

Upcoming Intakes

2023 COURSE DATES

17 Jul 2023 - 5 Jul 2024

21 Aug 2023 - 23 Aug 2024

9 Oct 2023 - 27 Sep 2024

6 Feb - 20 Dec 2024

11 Mar 2024 - 7 Mar 2025

29 Apr 2024 - 11 Apr 2025

4 Jun 2024 - 30 May 2025

21 Jul 2024 - 27 Jun 2025

26 Aug 2024 - 15 Aug 2025

14 Oct 2024 - 19 Sep 2025

TERM BREAKS

3 Jul - 14 Jul 2023

25 Sep - 6 Oc 2023

14 Apr - 26 Apr 2024

7 Jul - 20 Jul 2024

30 Sep - 11 Nov 2024

SUMMER BREAK

18 Dec 2023 - 5 Feb 2024

23 Dec 2024 - 3 Feb 2025

entry requirements

Domestic Student

  • 17 years of age or older at course start date (be at least 17 years of age before the clinical placement)
  • Have recent police vetting
  • Have completed year 12 or NCEA Level 2
  • Pre-enrolment interview
  • Students who do not meet the entry requirements may be accepted at the discretion of the department head.

International student

  • 18 years of age at course start date
  • IELTS (Academic or General) 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 (or NZQA approved equivalent)
  • 3 years of secondary school education or agreed equivalent
  • Have recent police vetting
  • Special circumstances considered at the discretion of the Department Head.

Study & Work Programme

Try our Study & Work service! Explore career paths, gain work experience and earn extra cash while you study.
Your choice to take advantage of this optional service.

What is included with Study & Work:

• Free professional training in employment skills and customer service from Function Staff, our Study and Work partners.
• Paid part-time employment with Function Staff during your course.
• Free 1-1 CV preparation, career advice and interview skills with Crown’s employment team.
• A standard reference will be included at the end of your program.

Further STudy

Students who successfully complete this course may wish to continue their studies in any of the following:

New Zealand Diploma in Hospitality Management Level 5

New Zealand Diploma in Tourism & Travel Level 5

CAREER PATHWAY

CAREER OPTIONS

Careersnz is a useful careers resource for students

Employment
Pathways

Find more employment
options at Careers NZ

A qualification in this course can lead to great jobs such as:

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
(across most health & wellbeing related organisations)

2023 COURSE FEES

Domestic Students:

NZ $6,250

Check your Fees Free Eligibility

International Students:

Tuition NZ $16,500, Material NZ $1,500,

Registration NZ $250