Health courses
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)
Duration : 22 weeks
Intake : April
IELTS : 5.5
TOEFL : 72
PTE : 50
Level : Certificate
Tuition & fees : $ 3,515 Per Year
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) Contact Details
1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, 10038, USA
Email: intlgradadmission@pace.edu
Phone: +18667223338
About New Zealand Certificate In Health And Wellbeing (advanced Support) (level 4) in New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC)
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing(Advanced Support) (Level 4)
The aim of this program is to develop collaborative advanced Healthcare Assistants who are active contributors within their teams and wider work places. Students will become leaders in their fields, leading themselves and others towards providing advanced, person-centred care, positive organisational change, and improving the quality of care for clients with complex needs.
Dementia Care Specialisation
A dementia care specialisation is available within this program.
Students will learn about the stages, symptoms and behaviours of clients living with dementia and how to respond to changes. Communication skills will be developed for dementia clients and their families/whānau.
Four dementia care unit standards are studied in substitute of four general program courses.
Field experience
This qualification features a strong practical component to ensure students put their learning into practice.
Further study pathways
NZTC qualifications have been designed to link easily into each other, providing you with a flexible range of pathway options into higher level study.
You may be eligible to apply for programs beyond NZTC including:
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Health Science
- Bachelor of Counselling
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Academic qualification equivalents
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High School Degree
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 5.5
- TOEFL : 72
- PTE : 50
New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC) Tuition Fees
| Courses | Duration | Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate In Health And Wellbeing | 22 weeks | NZD 3,521 |
| Graduate Diploma In Teaching (Early Childhood Education) | 16 months | NZD 14,750 |
| Bachelor Of Teaching | 3 Years | NZD 22,000 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses | Cost (in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) | $800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) | $100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) | $300 |
| Entertainment (per week) | $50 |
| Milk (per litre) | $3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) | $2 |
| Cup of Coffee | $3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café | $7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone | $0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride | $10–$12 |
| Movie ticket | $10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor | $45–$85 |
Know more about Studying in USA
| Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) | BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176 |
| Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA | USD 700 to 1000 Per Month |
| Entrance Exams in USA | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
| Work and Study in USA | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More |
| Post Study Work Permit in USA | One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course. |
| Cost of Student Visa in USA | USD 160 |
| Student Visa in USA | F1 Visa for USA allows you study permit in USA in full time academic courses. Any accredited school, college, university, academic institute, seminary, or conservatory in USA must accept you beforehand to apply for F1 visa in USA. Know More |
| Intakes in USA | There are Three Intakes in USA: Fall (August-September), Spring (January) Know More |
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