Enrolment

Entry Requirements

To be accepted onto this Training Scheme enrolling students (Students and trainees are the same group of people. In some instances, “students” are referred to so that terminology aligns with NZQA’s) must:

• be a domestic student;
• be at least 18 prior to commencement of the programme;
• be able to communicate competently in English. Applicants may be requested to undertake an English language test at their own expense;
• be physically and mentally able to perform the role of the care giver;
• undertake health screening and be cleared to work in a healthcare setting; and
• have no criminal record. Enrolling students are required to complete a NZ Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form prior to enrolment.

22 Credits, Level 2
Total Notional Learning Hours – 220
Tutor Contact Hours – 72
Workplace Hours – 96
Tutor-Directed Hours (Approximate) – 52

Enrolment Eligibility (entry criteria)

To be accepted onto the programme, applicants must:

There are no academic requirements for admission to this programme. Applicants must:

• be a domestic student;
• be at least 18 prior to commencement of the programme;
• be able to communicate competently in English. Applicants may be requested to undertake an English language test at their own expense;
• be physically and mentally able to perform the role of the care giver;
• undertake health screening and be cleared to work in a healthcare setting; and
• have no criminal record. Applicants are required to complete a NZ Police Vetting Service Request and Consent Form prior to enrolment.

Note: Employees and volunteers (includes work experience placements) may be required to undergo initial and ongoing checks to ensure they are a fit and proper person to provide support in the health and wellbeing sectors.

Learning Commitment

The NZQA states that one credit generally equates to approximately 10 learning hours. Trainees need to plan their learning commitments as follows:

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may have already gained knowledge and practical skills that could be recognised and credited towards your study, these may have been gained through.

• Study while at secondary school
• Workplace learning
• Other tertiary study
• Life experiences or voluntary work

You may be able to seek recognition of prior learning (RPL), credit transfer (CT), cross credit (CC) or recognition of current competencies (RCC).

If you believe you are eligible to have your prior learning recognised, please contact the Training School on 06 755 0558 ext 900.

Workplace learning

Workplace experience is essential for successful completion of the New Zealand qualification. It is preferred that you are currently employed in a support worker/care giver role (see Learning Commitments above). However, it may be possible to complete the qualification through workplace learning at Maida Vale Retirement Village. For further information on workplace learning at Maida Vale please contact the Training School on 06 755 0558 ext 900 or ext 905.

Enrolment Eligibility (entry criteria)

To be accepted onto the programme, applicants must:

• have written notification from the Nursing Council of New Zealand of the requirement to complete a Competence Assessment Programme.
• meet English requirements laid down in the NCNZ’S registration policy for overseas nurses prior to entry to the Competency Assessment Programme. Such as:
• the International Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of at least 7.0 in reading, writing and speaking retrospectively;

or

• the Occupational English Test (OET) with a B band in each section.
• have verified documented evidence of a minimum of two years clinical experience as a registered nurse in a ward environment, including having worked in this setting within two years.
• provide evidence of a minimum six (6) months employment in New Zealand or another English speaking country, in a healthcare setting.
• be able to demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively for the purpose of practicing in the New Zealand setting.
• provide current evidence of a Police clearance from the country where the applicant holds current registration.

Please Note: If applicants are unable to attend a face-to-face interview they will be required to have a telephone or Skype interview with the Training Coordinator and/or the Learning Facilitator.