Health (Level 3)

About the programme

Do you have an interest in a health career? This programme will give you a broad introduction to health and wellbeing, giving you foundational knowledge for further study in this field.

You will explore a range of health topics, including the anatomy and physiology of the human body, the principles of infection control, how infection is caused and spread, influences that contribute to mental health challenges, and factors to establish good mental health and wellbeing. You will learn about lifespan stages, wellness indicators, and appropriate interventions and support for people at different stages of life.

Contributing to a community project and visiting a range of local community organisations will allow you to gain experience in the wellbeing community. You will see first-hand the importance of belonging to a community, discover available resources, and the benefits of recreation for individuals and the community.

This programme includes both Level 2 and 3 credits. Completing this programme will provide foundational knowledge that supports further study in the Wintec Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway Level 4 certificate.

Vocational pathway: Social and Community Services

Programme code: WTA019

Programme modules: Health and wellbeing services

NCEA level: Level 3

Number of credits: 22

Criteria: Students enrolled in the WTA must still attend secondary school and keep up with their normal school work.

Duration of programme: 31 weeks

Programme structure: 1 day per week (8.30am-3pm) during the school term.

Location: Rotokauri Campus

Cost: Free to the student

Transport: To be arranged with your school and, if applicable, covered by WTA

Further details: www.youthguarantee.net.nz

Contacts: You must enrol through your school. Please see your careers advisor.

Programme modules

Unit Standard	Title	Version	Level	Credits
27457	Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body	4	3	6
20826	Demonstrate knowledge of infection control requirements in a health or wellbeing setting	7	2	3
27461	Describe indicators of wellness, interventions, care, and support for people at different lifespan stages	3	3	5
26971	Describe factors that contribute to mental health wellbeing and mental health challenges	2	3	3
27299	Describe benefits of participation in recreation in the local community	1	2	2
18763	Describe the process of community development as a participant	3	2	3
	Total NZQA Credits			22