
Study health and wellbeing for free^
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3)
Specialise in health assistance or support work
As part of the government’s Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF) to rebuild New Zealand's economy, this programme is now free^. For terms and conditions, more information, and other programmes covered by this scheme, click here.
Due to high demand, we recommend applying early.
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.
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.
Key facts
Start Month(s) |
Health assistant strand: |
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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 |
New Zealand Certificate |
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Information is correct as at February 2021. 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 2021 fee structure. The indicative programme fees for 2021 do not include the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF). The CSSF is an additional levy to your 2021 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 2021 are based on the 2020 fee structure and subject to funding confirmation for 2021. 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 Act 1989. 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). 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.