Students will gain knowledge and skills through practical experience in our laboratory and simulation training suites. Some work placements and industry visits are included in this programme.
What you will learn
A student successfully completing this strand will be able to describe a person-centred approach to health care.
More detail about this qualification
- Start dates:
- Tuesday 9 February, 2027
- Thursday 11 February, 2027
- Weekly commitment
- Whitireia Porirua Campus: 9am-2:30pm (inc. 30min lunch), Tuesday
- Whitireia Porirua Campus: 9am-2:30pm (inc. 30min lunch), Thursday
- Equipment needed: Protective clothing and safety equipment is provided if appropriate.
- Travel: This is provided free, subject to students meeting MoE requirements.
- Application: Students must be enrolled in a secondary school in the Wellington region and be enrolled in a WTA course by their secondary school/kura.
- Interview: Students may be requested to attend an interview with a family member or school representative.
- Qualification: NCEA Level 2 with credit towards Vocational Pathway award.
- Credits: On successful completion of this course, students will have gained 22 credits – 11 Level 2 and 11 Level 3 credits.
- Assessment: Assessment is competency-based against unit standard outcomes and related evidence requirements. Assessments will follow the processes required by NZQA and relevant industry requirements.
Assessment criteria
Further pathways
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Support Work (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Peer Support (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Social and Community Services (Community Health Work) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Social and Community Services (Mental Health and Addiction Support) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Social and Community Services (Whānau, Community and Social Services) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
- Bachelor of Nursing Māori (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Nursing Pacific (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Nursing (Level 7)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) (Level 7)
Last updated: 8/9/2026
