Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a range of programs across various fields, including Healthcare, Youth Work, Early Childhood Education, and I.T.

Healthcare Programs

• Disability Support (Level 3) - Online
• Pharmacy (Intro) (Level 3) - Online
• Health & Wellbeing (Level 5)

Youth Work Programs

• Youth Work (Level 4)
• Health & Wellbeing (Youth Work) (Level 5)

Early Childhood Education Programs

• Early Childhood Education (Level 4)

I.T Programs

• Postgraduate Diploma in Software Testing
• Advanced Software Testing Automation
• Software Testing Research Bank

New Zealand Diploma in Health & Wellbeing

Program Details

• Credits: 120
• Duration: 44-48 weeks (40 Academic + 4-8 break weeks)
• Classes are held 3 days a week
• Locations offered: Auckland City, Manukau & Christchurch
• Related Learning Experience: Clinical Placement - 15 weeks, 3 days per week
• Fees:
  • Domestic: Zero Fees apply
  • International: $23,946 NZD (includes Compulsory student services fees)
• Next intake: 4th May 2026, 20th July 2026, 5th October 2026

Applied Practice - Aging and Disability Support (Level 5)

This course prepares and trains students to deliver professional healthcare to patients in an aged care, disability, or community setting, in accordance with Tikanga Maori Principle. As part of the course, students enjoy 15 weeks of clinical placement.

Entry Requirements

• Applicant must be 18 years of age at the start of the programme
• Recommended to hold one of the following qualifications, or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience:
  • Have completed a certificate in Healthcare Level 3
  • Successful completion of NCEA Level 2 or 3
  • Other equivalent education
  • Appropriate work experience in the healthcare sector
• When English is an applicant's second language, they must have achieved an IELTS score of 5.5 (average) with no band lower than 5.0 (or equivalent)

NZ Qualification Gained

New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Applied Practice - Aging and Disability Support) (Level 5)

Core Papers Included

• DHW 501 - Aging and disability in healthcare (15 credits)
• DHW 502 - Determinants of health and wellbeing in NZ (15 credits)
• DHW 503 - Principles and concepts of Maori Health and Wellbeing (15 credits)
• DHW 504 - Dementia (15 credits)
• DHW 505 - Standards Safety and Support Planning (15 credits)
• DHW 506 - Clinical Practice (45 credits)

Employment Outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge required to work in vocational roles, disciplines, or contexts such as:

• Consumer Advocacy
• Disability Practice
• Navigation/Navigator
• Social Services
• Counselling
• Iwi Services
• Mental Health Support
• Youth Work in a range of settings such as non-governmental organisations, justice/corrections, social services, residential and community care and support services Example job titles would include Residential Care Worker, Family Support Worker, Disability Services Worker, Community Health Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Kaiawhina Hauora, Mental Health Support Worker, etc.

Education Pathways

This qualification may build on the following:

• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Support) (Level 4)
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) (Level 4)
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Primary Care Practice Assistance) (Level 4)
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Rehabilitation Support) (Level 4) with strands in Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Impairment, and Chronic Illness
• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with strands in Community Facilitation, Community Health Work, Mental Health and Addiction Support, and Social Services

Zero Fees Apply

This is available to:

• New Zealand citizens
• New Zealand residents/permanent residents living in New Zealand during study
• Australian citizens residing in New Zealand during study
• Any other criteria that TEC deem to be eligible to study as a domestic student

Fee Protection

Under the Education and Training Act 2020 and the Student Funds Trust Deposit Exemption Rules 2026, student fees paid in advance must be protected through an approved student fee protection arrangement unless the total programme fee (including GST) does not exceed $1,000. Accordingly, student fees paid in advance are held in the AGI Public Trust student fee protection account. Fees are drawn down after commencement in stages as the course is delivered. In the event a programme is terminated and alternative tuition services are not provided, the student is entitled to a refund of prepaid student fees on a pro-rata basis for the balance of the course based upon the number of full weeks required to complete the programme.