The NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2) is a foundation healthcare course designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in the health and social care sector.

• Focus on basic caregiving, safety, and communication skills
• Includes work placement arranged by Future Skills
• Provides a pathway into aged care, disability support, and healthcare services

Why Study This Course?

• Start a career in healthcare within 4–5 months
• Learn practical caregiving and support skills
• Includes real work placement experience
• High demand for healthcare workers in New Zealand
• Entry pathway into nursing, support work, and community care roles

Programme Structure / Subjects

Core Topics

• Introduction to Health & Wellbeing
• Role of a Support Worker
• Consumer rights & cultural awareness
• Communication skills in healthcare
• Reporting risks and responsibilities
• Safe work practices

Practical Skills

• Assisting clients safely
• Supporting wellbeing & quality of life
• Handling equipment and care routines

Disciplines / Specialisation

• Healthcare Support
• Aged Care
• Disability Support
• Community Care

Highlights

• Free healthcare training programme
• Includes guaranteed work placement
• Short duration (3–5 months)
• High demand industry
• Strong pathway to higher-level healthcare courses
• Entry into meaningful caregiving careers

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work as:

• Healthcare Assistant
• Aged Care Worker
• Support Worker
• In-home Care Assistant

Industry Demand (Latest Insights)

• Healthcare employs ~55,000 workers in NZ
• Around 8,000 job vacancies
• Demand rising due to:
  • Ageing population
  • Shortage of healthcare staff

Special Requirements

• Compulsory work placement
• Police background check required
• Must be physically and mentally able to:
  • Work with patients
  • Handle caregiving responsibilities

Further Study Pathways

After completion:

• NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3 or 4)
• Nursing or healthcare-related programmes
• Community services qualifications

Final Expert Summary

This programme is:

• A beginner-friendly healthcare course
  
• Short, practical, and job-focused
• Excellent entry into high-demand healthcare sector
  
• Includes real work experience