STAR Health

Level 3

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Discover if a career in the health and wellbeing industry is right for you, while still in secondary school with the UCOL STAR Health course.

Quick info

Level: 3

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

Dates:
24 Jul 2024 - 25 Sep 2024

Domestic Fees: *
Fees-free to learners. Fees apply to participating schools.

Scholarship info

Find out if you're eligible for fees-free study

International Fees:*
Not applicable.

Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

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Are you interested in health and wellbeing? The UCOL STAR Health course is your first step in the right direction to progress to working within the health and wellbeing industry. Equipped with new skills and a taste for the industry, you will know what you need to do to pursue a career in health and wellbeing.

How to apply

If you're interested in applying for the UCOL STAR Health course, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school.

Course Hours & Duration

Delivered in Palmerston North from 9am – 3pm on Wednesdays in term 3.

Career & Study Outcomes

Successful completion of the UCOL STAR Health course is the first step in a journey. Equipped with new skills and a taste for the industry, you will know what you need to do to pursue a career in health and wellbeing. If this is for you, you can undertake further tertiary studies in:

Career Pathway

Health Industry

To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries in the health and wellbing industry see careers.govt.nz

Course Information

This programme comprises of 11 credits:

Unit Standard 27457 (Level 3) (Version 4) (6 Credits)
Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body.

Unit Standard 6400 (Level 3) (Version 7) (2 Credits)
Manage first aid in an emergency situation.

Unit Standard 6401 (Level 2) (Version 7) (1 Credits)
Provide first aid.

Unit Standard 6402 (Level 2) (Version 9) (2 Credits)
Provide basic first aid.

Domestic Entry Requirements

For year 11 - 13 secondary school learners (NZ Citizens, permanent residents or learners with an applicable visa allowing them to be enrolled in a secondary school).

Applications are to be received from participating schools.

For more information about NCEA Credits see the UCOL Te Pūkenga NCEA explained page.

International Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Advice & Guidance

The UCOL STAR Health course is part of a suite of courses offered by UCOL to secondary learners seeking to explore their career options while still in school.

How to apply
If you're interested in applying for the UCOL STAR Health course, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school.

Costs
Fees-free for learners. Upon successful application, your school will pay UCOL a fee.

Additional Costs

There are no additional costs associated with this course. Simply, bring a pen, paper and your lunch each week.