
Study health and wellbeing for free^
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)
Specialise in health assistance or support work
Last chance!
Apply now for our July intake and TTAF will cover your fees^.
As part of the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) to rebuild New Zealand's economy, this programme is free^ until 31 December 2022. For terms and conditions, more information, and other programmes covered by this scheme, click here.
Programme highlights
Would you like to work as a healthcare assistant or support worker in an essential industry?
This programme will prepare you to work in a support role within a range of health or wellbeing sectors.
You will learn the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred support to individuals in their daily lives.
This programme has a focus on caring for the elderly, in particular, learning how to care and support someone living with dementia.
Choose your specialist strand
Health assistance
Become a healthcare assistant and provide person-centred care under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse. Follow a patient care plan to support and assist individuals with their daily activities. You could work in primary and acute facilities or hospitals, care homes and on therapeutic programmes.
Support work
Become a support worker and provide person-centred support to maximise client independence. You will learn how to support a client in meeting their individual needs and provide assistance with activities of daily living. You will be able to support clients within the community and primary health care settings.
This programme includes a minimum of 100 hours of work experience.
Find out more information on each course in the programme structure.
VCA checking: When you apply for this programme you will need to undergo police vetting and VCA checking. This means you must provide two character references that attest to your suitability to work in a mental health or community support work setting.
Māori and Pasifika Pathways
If you are of Māori or Pasifika descent then you also have access to Te Ara Oranga while studying this programme.
Te Ara Oranga will support you to succeed in a way that suits your needs and you will get connected with industry, opening doors to your health career pathway.
Please note: In accordance with the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, Covid vaccinations are mandatory for workers in the healthcare sector. Placement is a compulsory component of MIT’s healthcare programmes. To go on placement in this sector, students will need to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination to MIT. Students that hold a medical exemption that prevents them from being vaccinated are permitted to work in the healthcare sector, but will have limited placement opportunities in that sector. Students that are not vaccinated, or that do not wish to share their vaccination status with MIT, will not be able to go on placement in the healthcare sector. If you hold a medical exemption, or if you are unable or unwilling to provide proof of vaccination to MIT, your placement opportunities will accordingly be limited and MIT cannot guarantee availability with placement providers. If this applies to you, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your options.
Key facts
Start month(s) |
February, July |
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Study location(s) |
MIT Manukau |
Level | 3 |
Domestic fees |
Free^ |
Youth Guarantee (fees-free*) |
Available (eligibility criteria applies) |
Programme code | NZ2470 |
Duration |
Full-time for 18 teaching weeks |
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Study method |
Full-time |
Credits | 70 |
International fees | Not available to international students |
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Scholarship (fees-free*) |
Not available |
Qualification leads to |
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) with strands in Healthcare Assistance; Newborn Hearing Screening; Orderly Strand; Support Work; Vision Hearing Screening; and Whānau, Kin and Foster Care |
Information is correct as at 5 May 2022. Programme fees are based on a full-time student and may vary depending on your final selection of courses that make up your programme. To provide you with an indication of costs, the approximate fees quoted in this publication are based on the indicative 2022 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2022 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2022 programme or course fees. Further information about the CSSF can be found here www.manukau.ac.nz/cssf. Programmes stated as eligible for free study in 2022 are based on the 2021 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2022. All fees are in New Zealand Dollars. You will be advised of the current fees at the time of enrolment. All courses and programmes will proceed subject to numbers and academic approval. Manukau Institute of Technology Limited is accredited under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020. International students must study in class and will not be able to enrol for online study options.
^Free study for this qualification may be available to you under the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF). If you’re enrolled in an eligible programme, TTAF will automatically cover your fees from 1 July 2020 until 31 December 2022. Visit https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/funding/fund-finder/targeted-training-and-apprenticeship-fund/faqs-for-learners/ for eligibility criteria and more information. Students must be eligible to study as a domestic student and meet any other entry criteria as required. Some costs may also apply. Free study is subject to funding confirmation. Note: if your programme of study goes beyond 31 December 2022, your courses after this date will be subject to applicable course costs. Please talk to us at that time though, as you might be eligible for fees-free study or other options to cover the rest of your tuition fees.