Become a support worker, working with individuals with disability and their whanau/family, protecting and promoting their health and wellbeing in the community setting.
Students attend the polytechnic three days per course, with the remaining hours completed in the work place. Workplace hours are a minimum of six hours per week and independent study is approximately nine hours per week.
This programme uses blended learning methods for delivery that combines face to face, online delivery and work-integrated learning.
The programme offers the following four courses:
HWB4001: Whanaungatanga Building Relationships (30 credits) HWB4061: Safety and Practice in Disability Support (30 credits) HWB4002: Leadership and Cultural Responsiveness (30 credits) HWB4062: Disability Support in Aotearoa New Zealand Context
September 2025
Porirua Campus
3 Wi Neera Drive,
PORIRUA,
Elsdon,
5022, New Zealand
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent; evidence of suitability based on referees and safety check, to meet relevant legislation.
International
Proven equivalence for Domestic Entry Requirements plus IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no band score lower than 5.5.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.