Health - LEVEL 3

U-Skills STAR Alternative Health Care

Like helping people and keen to make a career out of it? Take the first step in your learning journey to understand and develop your skills around wellbeing.

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Quick Facts Overview Course Hours Course Information Learning Facilities Domestic Entry Requirements International Entry Requirements Career Opportunities Advice And Guidance Additional Costs

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Quick Facts

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton
Dates: 2026 dates TBC

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Duration: 1 day per week for 5 weeks

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Domestic Fees: Fees-free to learners. Fees apply to participating schools.
International Fees: Not applicable.

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Contents

Quick Facts Overview Course Hours Course Information Learning Facilities Domestic Entry Requirements International Entry Requirements Career Opportunities Advice And Guidance Additional Costs

Apply or Enquire

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Overview

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 this course, talk to your careers advisor at school. Application is arranged in partnership with your parents/caregivers and your school.

Course Hours

Delivered from 9am - 3pm.

Course Information

This course comprises 5 Credits.

Learning Facilities

Our nursing, medical imaging, social services, and healthcare ākonga learn 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.

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.

International Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Career Opportunities

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

Advice And Guidance

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.

Additional Costs

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