Health - LEVEL 3

U-Skills STAR Alternative Health Care Taster

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 while still in secondary school.


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Quick Facts

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

TBC


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Duration

1 day per week for 5 weeks


See Course Hours & Duration for details
Domestic Fees

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

International Fees
Not applicable.

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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.

If you're interested in participating in this STAR Taster, please talk to your Careers Advisor at school.

Course Hours

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

This STAR Taster is the first step in exploring this career pathway which can lead to further tertiary studies in:

To find out more about possible job prospects and salaries in health & wellbeing, see tahatu.govt.nz

Career Pathways:

  • Health Industry

  • Self-Employment

Advice And Guidance

This STAR Taster is offered by UCOL to secondary learners seeking to explore their career options while still in school.

If you are interested in participating in this STAR Taster, please talk to your Careers Advisor at 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.