Health & Wellbeing

Are you compassionate and enjoy working with people? The UCOL Health and Wellbeing programmes will help you gain the knowledge to enter into social and community service.

Our society sets many challenges putting both young and old at severe mental health risks. As a result, every community seeks qualified social and community workers to address its need to support and care for its people.

At UCOL, you will gain the right knowledge and skills to provide health and wellness support services. Our expert lecturers and work-integrated teaching approach offer a well-rounded learning experience.

The qualifications offered include a degree, certificate and micro-credentials in social and community support.

Explore more about the options, and feel free to talk to us!

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  Mental Health

  

  Mental Health

  • Certificates

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    • New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)

      Level 4

      Duration: 1 Year full-time (41 weeks)
      Part-time option available.
      (See Course Hours & Duration for details)

      Start:  Feb & Mar 2025

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
      

       
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  Microcredentials - Health and Wellbeing

  

  Microcredentials - Health and Wellbeing

  • Microcredentials

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    • Stay Well to Stay Strong Microcredential (Level 3)

      Level 3

      Duration: 20 weeks full-time
      (See Course Hours & Duration for details)

      Start:  TBC

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

       
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  Preparation for higher level study in nursing, science and animal care

  

  Preparation for higher level study in nursing, science and animal care

  • Certificates

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    • New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) (Health Field)

      Level 3

      Duration: 19 weeks full-time, or part-time option available
      (See Course Hours & Duration for details)

      Start:  Feb & Jul 2025

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

       

  • In School (programmes for current secondary school students)

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    • Academy Health

      Level 3

      Duration: 1 day per week

      Start:  Feb 2025

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

       
    • STAR Alternative Health Care

      Level 3

      Duration: One day per week for five weeks

      Start:  May 2025

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

       
    • STAR Health & Wellbeing Foundation

      Level 2

      Duration: 

      Start:  2025 dates TBC

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

       
    • STAR Human Body & Health

      Level 3

      Duration: 

      Start:  2025 dates TBC

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North