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STAR Alternative Health Care

Level 3

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Do you like to help people? The UCOL Alternative Health Care course will help you understand and develop your skills around wellbeing.

UCOL nursing learners administrating a dummy patient
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Level: 3

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

Duration: One day per week for five weeks

Dates:
Palmerston North
14 May 2025 – 11 Jun 2025

Whanganui
2025 dates TBC

Masterton
2025 dates TBC

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

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Using the New Zealand Health Model of Te Whare Tapa Whā, you will discover various health practices currently being used in New Zealand.

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


Successful completion of the UCOL STAR Alternative Health Care 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 healthcare. If this is for you, you can undertake further tertiary studies in:

  • Academy Health Level 3
  • New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing

Career Pathways

  • Health Industry
  • Self-Employment

The UCOL STAR Alternative Health Care course comprises 5 Credits. 

 

From 2023 our nursing, medical imaging, social services, and healthcare ākonga will be learning in Te Whaioranga, the purpose-built healthcare education centre for UCOL Manawatū. This state-of-the-art learning environment enables our nursing, medical imaging, social services and healthcare ākonga to learn across disciplines and functions, familiarising them with real-world practices and ensuring they become ‘workforce ready’ graduates.

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 NCEA explained page.

Not applicable.

How to apply
If you're interested in applying for the UCOL STAR Alternative Health Care 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.

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

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