Course catalogue / New Zealand School of Education
Diploma in Community Healthcare and Support (Level 7)
- Qualification
- Diploma
- NZQF level
- 7
- Duration
- 32 weeks + 7 weeks study break
- Location
- New Lynn, Hamilton
- Audience
- Domestic students
Entry requirements
Domestic: interview with Head of School and statement of intent if asked; minimum Level 5 qualification or above; compulsory criminal record/Police check; recommended minimum Step 4 Literacy and Step 5 Numeracy on Adult Learning Progressions or equivalent. International: minimum NZQA Level 5 Diploma in Health or associated field plus one-year work experience, or a Level 6 diploma or above of any discipline; interview or statement of intent may also be required.
English requirements
IELTS 6 (no band below 5.5)
“An IELTS academic score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or NZCEL (Academic) Level 4 or equivalent.”
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