COMC409B – Introduction to the Health and Wellbeing Sector
Module code
COMC409B
Module title
Introduction to the Health and Wellbeing Sector
Prescription
To prepare aakonga to work with tangata in the health and wellbeing sector.
Programmes
- HS1801
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Introduction to academic study and expectations
o learning to learn
o self evaluation of own learning
o support networks
o digital and literacy skills
- Preparing for support work practice - Learning Outcomes
- 1. Describe the role and responsibilities of the support worker in the health and wellbeing sector.
2. Demonstrate self-awareness of learning needs and requirements in preparation for a professional role.
3. Explore professional and ethical behaviours expected in the health and wellbeing sector. - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio may include any of the following components: test, assignment, presentation, live skills, examination, project or formal report. These could be group or individual assessments. The weight of the overall assessment is equally distributed across learning outcomes.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- Resources will be supplied via Moodle at commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching will involve blended delivery methods incorporating the Moodle online delivery platform. Other delivery methods may involve theoretical and practical classes, face to face, lectures, tutorials, workshops, group activities, guest tutors, role-play, and video conferencing, as appropriate.
