Health and Wellbeing Level 3

Subject to NZQA approval, Valley Education plans to offer exciting programme in 2019; 'Hands on learning' in the Health Care Sector. FEES FREE for students 18 years and over. Watch this space.

 

What will I learn?

The aim of Health and Wellbeing Level 3 is to provide a pathway for those students who have completed their Level 2 entry-level training.

Content Includes:

• Relationships with colleagues and/or team, culturally appropriate communication
• Working within a role, relevant legislation and codes, policies and procedures
• Culturally safe support and basic tikanga practices
• Awareness of the bicultural partnership of Aotearoa New Zealand
• Risks and changes relevant to a person, context and role may be physical, mental, emotional and/or environment
• Communicating with confidence and giving and following instructions
• Using the client’s preferred method of communication
• Using work language and terminology with verbal and written reports

Up to two days per week will be spent in the Health Care industry completing work experience which may lead on to emplyment opportunites.

HOW CAN THIS COURSE HELP ME?

Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge required to work safely and effectively in entry-level positions in the health or wellbeing sectors:

• Applying service plan requirements to meet the needs of consumers
• Maintaining a safe and secure environment
• The role of a support worker
• Consumer’s rights in a health or disability setting.

Learners awarded this qualification may be employed in support workers’ roles and the range of unit standards within this qualification relate to the variety of workplaces.  

HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAMME?

This course runs for 28 weeks.

WHEN? WHERE?

Intakes – from early March onwards.

Courses will run from 8.30am – 3.00pm at our Thames Training site.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Be a domestic student
• Be at least 18 prior to the commencement of the programme
• Be physically and mentally able to perform the role of caregiver
• Undertake health screening and be cleared to work in a healthcare setting
• Have no criminal record. Applicants are required to complete a NZ Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form prior to enrolment.
• You will be required to supply a birth certificate as proof of identity.

Studylink Loans and Allowances approved

What do I need to bring to class?

Just yourself and your lunch!
We have a shared fridge in our kitchenette with hot refreshments for break times. Our buildings are kept nice and warm in the winter.

All course related materials, books, stationary and alternative equipment is supplied.

I don't have transport ...

We have a FREE pick up and drop off service in the Thames, Ngatea and Paeroa areas.

Need a little extra help?

We have on-site a literacy an numeracy tutor that will assist you.

“The programme is subject to approval by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under section 249 of the
Education Act 1989, and Valley Education and Training Enterprises Limited is accredited to
provide it under section 250 of the Act.”

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