New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Vision and Hearing Screening Strand

The Careerforce Health and Wellbeing Level 3 Vision and Hearing Screening Strand Programme is for Vision Hearing Technicians required to support the screening process and adhere to the National Vision and Hearing Screening Protocols.

It is aimed at developing the skills and knowledge required to undertake the vision and hearing screening of children

Trainees will need to have the support of their employer to be able to enrol.

Trainees gain their skills and knowledge through on-job learning. The core value of industry-based training is that it sets people up with the right experiences, skills and knowledge. Trainees can earn while they learn, gain nationally-recognised qualifications, will benefit by gaining recognition of transferable skills and knowledge that is valued across the health and wellbeing sector.

The expected duration is around 12 months.

Currently there are no enrolment fees for the Health and Wellbeing Level 3 Vision and Hearing Screening Strand Programme?  (valued at $230 NZD).

The employer usually pays the fees for staff to enrol in these programmes. To enrol in a Careerforce programme, you must be currently employed, and have the support of your employer.

As part of Budget 2020, the New Zealand Government, announced its Targeted Training and Apprenticeships Fund (TTAF). This fund is designed to encourage and support New Zealanders to undertake vocational education and training in targeted areas. The fund removes costs for a wide range of level 3 programmes through to December 2022.