Stay Well to Stay Strong Microcredential (Level 3)

Note: As a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, UCOL is committed to providing the best learning outcome for you. As part of this, all programmes are currently being reviewed to make them portable, consistent, and closely aligned with the needs of the industry. When published, this course information is correct, but the courses offered may change over time. If you have any questions, call an enrollment advisor at 0800 468 265.

From 2023, UCOL Te Pūkenga and the programme you have enrolled in will become part of Te Pūkenga. So, if you join UCOL Te Pūkenga in 2023, you will be awarded Te Pūkenga certification. And, if you are a current learner graduating in 2023, you will be awarded a co-branded certificate.

This programme consists of 15 credits.

Community Engagement: “Stay Well To Stay Strong” with prediabetes and or Type 2 Diabetes (15 credits)

The learning outcomes:

• Identify the factors that positively and negatively affect diabetes risk within New Zealand Aotearoa communities
  
• Explain the progression of health complications from diabetes
  
• Identify the key points of a diabetes consultation with a medical professional.

All learners have access to the full range of the UCOL on-site facilities such as the library, learning hubs, study areas, and computer labs.

NCEA Level 1 (including Literacy 10 credits and Numeracy 10 Credits at Level 1)
OR
Equivalent academic achievement
OR
On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean

All applicants are required to:

• Declare any previous criminal convictions before admission is confirmed. Convictions of any offence may not necessarily exclude applicants from enrolment; the decision is at the discretion of the Academic Leader; and
• authorise UCOL to obtain a background check from the New Zealand Police Licensing and Vetting Agency; and
  complete a health declaration form; and
• provide certified copies of all relevant documentation.
  

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

IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (ie combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).  

In addition to this, international applicants under the age of 20 must have NCEA equivalency (refer to guide held by Business Development International).

All students are encouraged to access support and guidance to improve study, research and academic skills.

The programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Universal College of Learning, a business division of Te Pūkenga is accredited to teach it.