New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) – Health Assistance Strand
- NZQA approved
- 18 weeks (Full time)
- Level 3
- 70 Credits
- 100 hours
This programme enables learners to gain valuable skills and knowledge required to provide culturally appropriate person-centred support in health or wellbeing setting.
What you will learn:
Through Cavalli College’s blended study modes of learning, including online access, face-to-face and practice-based classroom teaching experiences, along with our unique student support, you will:
- Provide culturally appropriate, inclusive person-centred care under the supervision of a health professional
- Communicate effectively to foster positive relationships and appreciate diversity
- Recognise and respond to signs of change, vulnerability or abuse
- Understand relevant legislation, regulations and codes to provide ethical and professional healthcare
Achieving this qualification will help you to:
- Develop your career in a range of healthcare settings, including home-based care
- Find employment in a support role such as a healthcare assistant in a range of contexts including aged care, disability and other support services
- Learn more to earn more – achieving qualifications can help you get to that next step
Why study with Cavalli College?
Learn from leading experts
Engage with caring, passionate, experienced educators in the Health and Wellbeing sector.
Flexible online learning
Our programmes are delivered online, giving you the flexibility to study in a way that works for you.
Earn while you learn
Earn while you learn without putting life on hold. Study, work, and stay on track.
Hands-on, practice-based learning
Hands-on, practice-based learning connects classroom knowledge with real-world experience.
Wrap-around support
Personalised academic and pastoral support every step of the way. Your success is our priority!
More information:
Entry criteria
Academic entry
Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old to commence the programme.
English proficiency
All international applicants and domestic applicants for whom English is an additional language and te reo Māori is not the first language evidence of meeting English language requirements according to Rule 22 of the NZQA Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2025 for a level 3 programme.
Fees
For information about programme fees contact us.
Courses
- H301 – The Role of the Healthcare Assistant
- H302 – Understanding Vulnerability and Abuse
- H303 – Working with Individuals and their Whānau/Family
- H304 – Changes in Health and Wellbeing
- H305 – Personal Care and Support
- H306 – Effective Communication and Advocacy
Total credits: 120
Pathways
Achieving this qualification will help you to:
- Develop your career in a range of healthcare settings, including home-based care
- Find employment in a support role such as a healthcare assistant in a range of contexts including aged care, disability and other support services
- Learn more to earn more – achieving qualifications can help you get to that next step
Cavalli College qualifications have been designed with many pathway options available. Upon completion of this programme you will be eligible to apply for a variety of further study options.
View the pathway diagram illustrating the flow of our qualifications and how they complement each other.
Study dates
Monthly intakes
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