Location

Main campus, 148 Ingestre Street, Whanganui

 

Programe Delivery Mode

Face to face

 

Programme Delivery Method

Classroom setting (tutor facilitated; face-to-face)

Training For You has an 80% minimum attendance target for on-campus programmes. Attendance is monitored daily.

 

Programme intakes for 2024:

• First class for 2024 is January 29th 2024
• Rolling intakes, you can enrol and start anytime throughout the year 

 

What is the qualification?

NCEA Level 2, with a Vocational Pathway in Social and Community Services Sector.

 

A graduate of this programme will: 

• Have gained knowledge of how to be assertive, interact with people, and be able to communicate within a team
• Identify support services and resources within the community. Have knowledge of infection control and caring for children’s basic needs including their health and wellbeing
• Have knowledge of age-related nutritional needs and health issues of children and the services available to protect and enhance the wellbeing of young children
• Have knowledge of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights and the role of a support worker in a health and wellbeing setting
• Have basic computing skills and knowledge of legal requirements when using digital devices; be able to identify risks and implement basic security when using digital devices and software
• Have developed literacy and numeracy skills that will allow them to progress onto further study or employment in their chosen vocation

 

What can I do on completion of the programme?

Containing a wide range of transferable skills means graduates of this programme can seamlessly move onto further qualifications. Further study could include:

• New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing, Level 2
• New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education & Care, Level 3
• New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) (Health Pathway) (UCOL)

 

Entry criteria

You must:

• Be over 16 years of age and not be enrolled at a secondary school or other tertiary organisation
• Be identified as a domestic student (one of the following):
  • a New Zealand Citizen, or a New Zealand permanent resident currently living in New Zealand
  • a Cook Island, Niue or Tokelau citizen
  • an Australian citizen who is currently living in New Zealand, or an Australian permanent resident who has a returning resident visa and is currently living in New Zealand
  • a refugee with refugee status who is directed to study as part of residency requirements.
• Provide a birth certificate or passport as evidence of identity
• AND not have an existing qualification at Level 2 on the National Qualification Framework (NQF) 

 

Fees

Fees free (certain criteria apply)

 

How do I get started?

Call us on 0800 438 848 or email [email protected].