Intended as a second year programme after completing the Certificate in Diversional Therapy programme, the Certificate in Healthcare Team Management programme will broaden the scope of knowledge and skills of the learner, preparing them for employment in the health and disability sector.

This programme is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to either supervise or manage support workers in a health, disability, or home and community setting and leads to a Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support (Team management) (Level 5).

It incorporates skills and knowledge selected from compulsory and elective units of the Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support (Core Competencies) (Level 3) qualification. The units are specifically selected to provide skills and knowledge in community support and teamwork, which provide an integrated programme of study leading to a leadership role in health care.

Diversional Therapy is included in the list of skilled occupations that would qualify for points under the Skilled Migrant Category of Immigration New Zealand (Part C, Appendix 6 of the Immigration New Zealand Operational Manual).

Qualifications Achieved National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support (Team Management) (Level 5) National Certificate in Health, Disability and Aged Support (Core Competencies) (Level 3)

Graduate Job Search Work Visa You may be eligible for a One Year Graduate Job Search Work Visa after completing this Programme subsequent to completing our Diversional Therapy Programme. See New Zealand Immigration Requirements in the Prospectus.

Pathways Employment paths may include Residential care officer (Team leader); Workplace trainer; Clinical coder or medical receptionist; Disabilities services officer; or Community health worker. Educational paths may include further study as an undergraduate in a Health Sciences or Social Work degree; training in Medtech 32. Potential NZ work and residency pathways

Programme Length

• 43 weeks full time study (not including breaks and holidays)
• 20 hours per week (2.5 days) of study in a class or workplace setting
• 12 hours per week of self directed study

Programme Content

• The programme consists of four modules which include classroom based learning, self directed learning and some workplace training. The modules are arranged into two semesters over a year.

• All recommended level 3 Core Competency unit standards are included, with no electives.

• Maximum student/tutor ratio is 16:1

• The programme includes infection control; medication; management, leadership and team skills; operating professionally and ethically; describing and analysing service delivery models; community support; assessor training for unit standards assessment of learning; health and safety; and quality objectives.

Entry Requirements

All Students:

• Students must possess the appropriate immigration document
• Students must be at least 18 years of age
• Students must have appropriate and current medical and travel insurance
• Interview with Head of Department or Academic Staff
• Students must provide a current police records check
• Work experience in the health sector (3 years preferred) or graduation from the Kauri Academy Certificate in Diversional Therapy with Healthcare Core Competencies programme (Level 4).

Domestic Students & New Zealand Curriculum aligned countries:

• Minimum academic requirements equivalent to 48 NCEA credits at level 2 (including a minimum of 12 in each of the three subjects and including four credits in reading and four in writing

• Non-native English speakers are required to undertake language proficiency testing at the Kauri Academy site

• Student loans and allowances for potential domestic students are currently not available for this programme.

International Students:

• Authenticated International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 (Academic Module) from an official testing centre. Overall score of 6.0 preferred

• Additional language instruction may be required once official language testing has taken place at the Auckland office

• Tertiary graduates and experienced health care professionals preferred.

Career Guidance

Up to date information on entry requirements for professional associations or specific employment opportunities will be made available to students during enrolment.

Working While Studying

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Requirements to Pass the Programme

• Achieve competency in all Core Competency Unit standards
• Achieve competency in all Team management unit standards
• Gain all 133 credits in total
• Have an overall attendance record of at least 80%

Credit Value

133 credits

Programme Start Dates

Every 6 weeks