Overview
This NZQA approved Diploma in Dementia Care (Level 5) programme is designed for those working (or intending to work) in dementia care, who are seeking career advancement or professional growth. The health and wellbeing sector in New Zealand will benefit from having access to graduates with knowledge and skills in dementia care and dementia care planning for supporting clients and whanau to maximise health and wellbeing outcomes. Dementia care organisations will benefit from having access to graduates who have undertaken studies that were integrated with practical workplace settings.
Graduates of this programme will be able to work independently, planning and revising dementia care strategies, and applying culturally appropriate, responsive care in a dementia care setting.
2026 Intakes
- 2 March
- 20 April
- 1 June
- 31 August
- 23 November
Duration
1 year in New Zealand
Tuition
$19,200NZD
Employment Pathways
- Team Leader or supervisor in aged residential care
- Team leader or supervisor in home/community care
- Team leader in Department of Corrections health facilities
- Team leader in acute care settings, including GP Practices
Requirements
- All international applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before the first day of the semester in which the proposed programme of study is offered.
- 2 years prior to enrolment, an IELTS test result with an Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 or the equivalent as per NZQA’s Table of Internationally Recognised English Language Proficiency Outcomes for International Students or provide evidence of meeting other requirements described in Rules 18.2 to 18.4 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2018.
- All applicants must provide evidence of achievement at an equivalent level to a qualification at Level 4 or above on the NZQF.
- Healthcare sector qualifications / experience confirmed with academic transcripts or work placement documents.
- Physically able to do the job
- Willingness to work with the older person
- All applicants must attend an interview – the interview will determine academic capability, maturity level and the ability of the applicant to undertake studies at level 5 on the NZQF.
- Evidence of work placement activity by providing references.
- Clean criminal check (an initial check is to be provided from country of last abode
