About New Zealand Certificate In Health And Wellbeing – Health Assistance Strand (level 3) in New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing – Health Assistance Strand (Level 3)
The aim of this program is to develop professional, ethical and highly capable Healthcare Assistants who have a strong foundation of knowledge and practice. Students will become responsive to the changing needs of their clients, and be able to provide outstanding person-centred care under the leadership of a health professional.
Dementia Care Specialisation
A dementia care specialisation is available within this program.
Students will learn about the stages, symptoms and behaviours of clients living with dementia and how to respond to changes. Communication skills will be developed for dementia clients and their families/whānau.
Field experience
This qualification features a strong practical component to ensure students put their learning into practice.
Further study pathways
NZTC qualifications have been designed to link easily into each other, providing you with a flexible range of pathway options into higher level study.
Upon completion of the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing – Health Assistance Strand (Level 3) you may be eligible to apply for the following program. Entry criteria will apply.
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support)(Level 4)
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 5.5
- TOEFL : 72
- PTE : 50
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| New Zealand Certificate In Health And Wellbeing |
22 weeks |
NZD 3,521 |
| Graduate Diploma In Teaching (Early Childhood Education) |
16 months |
NZD 14,750 |
| Bachelor Of Teaching |
3 Years |
NZD 22,000 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
