Programme — NZ Certificate Health & Wellbeing Level 4

Programme Overview

Advanced, Person-Centred Care

This nationally recognised qualification prepares you to provide advanced, person-centred care and support to people with complex needs. You'll move beyond the basics into specialised practice — building the knowledge, judgement and confidence New Zealand employers are looking for.

Study is full-time and face-to-face at our Panmure campus, combining classroom learning, hands-on simulation and supervised workplace placement.

Qualification	NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4)
NZQF Level	4
Study mode	Full-time, face-to-face, on campus
Duration	[Insert duration — e.g. XX weeks / XX months]
Intakes	[Insert intake dates]
Location	18 Pilkington Road, Panmure, Auckland
Tuition fee	[Insert international fee, incl. GST]

⚠ Duration, fees and intake dates must be confirmed against your NZQA-approved programme document before publishing.

Admissions

Entry Requirements

To be accepted into this programme, applicants must meet all of the following:

Age: Be at least [insert minimum age, e.g. 18] years old at the start of the programme.
Police vetting / character: Provide a satisfactory police clearance certificate [from country of origin and/or NZ as required]. A clear vetting result is required because this programme involves working with vulnerable people.
Academic background: [State your approved entry standard — e.g. completion of NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) or an equivalent overseas qualification, or relevant care experience. Confirm against your approved programme document.]
Health & fitness for practice: Be physically and medically able to undertake supervised clinical placement. [Confirm any health declaration / immunisation requirements.]

English Language Requirement

HCI does not teach English. To meet our English entry standard, applicants can complete English training through our partnered New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) provider, available online and on-campus.

Accepted evidence of English includes:

NZCEL Level 3 [confirm required level / endorsement] from our partner school, or
An equivalent approved English test result (e.g. IELTS [5.5, no band below 5.0 — confirm]), or
Other evidence accepted under NZQA's English-language requirements for Level 4 study.

Not sure if you qualify? Contact us and we'll guide you to the right pathway.

Curriculum

Core Skills You'll Develop

Our programme builds the specialised knowledge and practical skills New Zealand employers expect from advanced care professionals.

Palliative Care

Supporting comfort, dignity and quality of life for people nearing the end of life — with compassion and professionalism.

Complex Clinical Support

Assisting registered health professionals with delegated clinical tasks and the needs of people with complex conditions.

Dementia Care

Understanding dementia and delivering patient, person-centred support that preserves dignity and independence.

Ethical & Professional Practice

Working safely, respectfully and within professional and cultural boundaries — the foundation of trusted care.

Practical Training

Learn by Doing: Mandatory Clinical Placement

Real Skill Comes From Real Experience

This programme includes mandatory, supervised clinical placement in genuine New Zealand care settings, arranged through our industry partners.

On placement you'll apply your training with actual residents and clients, supported by experienced staff and HCI tutors — and build the workplace confidence employers value most.

[XX]placement hours
(confirm vs. approved doc)

Career Outcomes

Where This Qualification Takes You

Graduates are prepared for advanced support roles across New Zealand's healthcare and aged-care sector, including:

Senior Healthcare Assistant
Senior Support Worker / Caregiver
Roles in aged residential care and dementia units
Hospice and palliative care settings
Home & community support services

Note: study and qualifications do not guarantee employment or any immigration outcome. For work and visa rights, applicants should check Immigration New Zealand.

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