National
Certificate in Support of the Older Person Level 3
Study
Method
Full
Time/ Part Time ******* This
course is no longer operational********
Qualification
National
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operational********
Duration
20
Weeks ******* This course is
no longer operational********
Application
Weekly
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operational********
Start
Date
Cyclical
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operational********
Level
3
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operational********
Credits
70
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operational********
About
the Programme
The
Support of the older person programme offers a broad
foundation of skills to enable you to care for the
elderly or people with disabilities successfully and
compassionately within the community and rest homes.
Offered
By
This Course is an NZQA accredited course offered by
the Institute of Applied Learning.
Entry
Requirements
International
Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
:. Must have English language competence to undertake
this programme which is taught and assessed in English
:. Any applicant whose first language is not English
must provide an evidence of an overall IELTS band
score of 5.5 or approved equivalent
:. Have equivalent academic achievement and/or
:. Have relevant industry or related work experience
Domestic
Applicants
must meet the following entry requirements:
:. Must be minimum of 18 years of age
:. Have relevant work experience and a strong commitment
to the programme
:. Must have English language competence to undertake
this programme which is taught and assessed in English
and
:. NCEA in 2 Subjects
:. Clear Police Check
:. Physically fit
Cost
(2009 fees)
International
Domestic
Student Loans and allowances available.
Programme
Summary
This
programme includes 23 units which covers the following
areas:
:. Managing personal wellness and time management,
hence demonstrating knowledge of stress and ways
to deal with them
:. Client Care involves food hygiene, supporting
an older person to enjoy life by providing a safe
environment and facilities, learning how to lift
and position people safely
:. Basic anatomy and physiology, first aid and life
support
:. Interpersonal Communication, being aware of their
culture, physical wellbeing and emotional needs,
daily living activities, understanding their disappointment,
loss and grief and knowing their rights and responsibilities
:. Awareness of the community and supporting services
and resources that are available
:. Health and Safety within the workplace
Pathways
to further study
:.
National Certificate in Community Support Services
Level 3 – There are five strands developed to
meet the needs of the health and disability sector
:. National Certificate in Community Support Services
Level 4
:. Bachelor of Nursing
:. Recreating and Sports Science
Career
Opportunities
Care of the Disabled
Care of the Terminally Ill
Residential Care
Health Care Assistant
Home Care Role
Hospital Role
