New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Level 5) - Kalandra Diploma in Mental Health Support (Work-Integrated)

Qualification: Diploma
NZQF level: 5
Duration: 52 weeks (including 4 holiday weeks), delivered online, 20 hours/week directed learning plus minimum 8 hours/week work placement
Indicative fees: NZ$5,952/yr
Location: Online (New Zealand)
Audience: Domestic students

Entry requirements

Min 18 yrs; NCEA Level 2 or equivalent Level 4+ NZQF qualification with mental health unit standards; must be employed as a healthcare assistant level 4 with mental health experience and current clients; signed employment contract covering programme duration; clean criminal record; interview required; employer endorsement letter; internet access and device required.

English requirements

IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5)

PTE Academic 42

“Academic IELTS overall 5.5 gained (with no band less than 5.0) or PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 or equivalent international test as per NZQA's Table of Internationally Recognised English Language Proficiency Outcomes for International Students.”

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Extracted from the official programme page · last confirmed 7 July 2026 · always confirm details with Kalandra Education Group Limited before applying.