Are you compassionate and enjoy working with people? The UCOL Te Pūkenga 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 Te Pūkenga, 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!

Mental Health

Mental Health
Certificates
Level 4
Duration: 1 Year full-time (41 weeks)
Part-time option available.
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Te Pūkenga Whanganui, UCOL Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton
In School (programmes for current secondary school students)
Level 3
Duration: One day per week over six weeks (Wednesday)
Start:
TBC
Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

Microcredentials - Health and Wellbeing

Microcredentials - Health and Wellbeing
Microcredentials
Level 4
Duration: 20 weeks full-time
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb & Jul 2023
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North
Level 3
Duration: 20 weeks full-time
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb & Jul 2023
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North

Social Services

Social Services
Degrees
Level 7
Duration: 3 years full time, or longer if part-time
Start:
Mar 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North

Support Work

Support Work

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

Preparation for higher level study in nursing, science and animal care
Certificates
Level 3
Duration: 19 weeks full-time, or part-time option available
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)
Start:
Feb & Jul 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North
In School (programmes for current secondary school students)
Level 3
Duration: 1 day per week
Start:
Feb 2024
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Te Pūkenga Whanganui, UCOL Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton
Level 3
Duration: One day per week for five weeks
Start:
2024 dates TBC
Location: UCOL Te Pūkenga Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Te Pūkenga Whanganui, UCOL Te Pūkenga Wairarapa in Masterton