Qualification details

Title / New Zealand Certificate in Chinese Medicine Health Maintenance (Level 4)
Version / 1 / Qualification type / Certificate
Level / 4 / Credits / 60
NZSCED / 061905 Health > Complementary Therapies > Traditional Chinese Medicine
Qualification developer / New Zealand College of Chinese Medicine Limited
Next review / December 2020
Approval date / March 2016
Strategic purpose statement / The purpose of this qualification is to provide the healthcare sector with people who have the skills and knowledge for the general maintenance of health and lifestyle using traditional Chinese medicine practices and philosophies.
The qualification is aimed at those either wishing to enter the healthcare sector, or for those already working in the healthcare sector, to be able to expand their existing knowledge in traditional Chinese medicine and work safely, under general supervision, at entry-level within the complementary medicine healthcare sector.
Outcome Statement / Graduate profile / Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
-  Apply principles of bio-medicine to identify signs and symptoms of health deficiencies.
-  Apply philosophy and theory of Chinese medicine to healthcare management.
-  Apply practices of Qigong and Taiji in preventive care.
-  Formulate and communicate a plan for long term health and life style benefits underpinned by Chinese medicine philosophy and practice to enhance positive health outcomes.
Education pathway / This qualification can build on the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2) [Ref: 2469].
This qualification can lead to:
·  New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with strands in Community Facilitation, Community Health Work, Mental Health and Addiction Support, and Social Services [Ref:2992]; or
·  New Zealand Diploma in Wellness and Relaxation Massage (Level 5) [Ref: 2740];
·  or other further study in related health and wellbeing contexts or in complementary healthcare.
Employment pathway / Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge required to work safely and effectively in entry-level positions in the complementary health or wellbeing sectors and practice positive health outcomes for self, family members and community.

Qualification specifications

Qualification award / This qualification may be awarded by any education organisation accredited under section 250 of the Education Act 1989 to deliver a programme leading to the award of this qualification.
The formal document certifying the award of this qualification will display the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) logo and may also include the name or logo of the awarding body.
Evidence requirements for assuring consistency / All Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs) either arranging training or delivering programmes that lead to the award of the qualification are required to participate in a consistency review scheduled by NZQA.
Portfolios of evidence are expected to be based on self-assessment activities, and will include:
-  Graduate surveys or evaluations of the programme.
-  Graduates’ assessment evidence (e.g. completed assessment activities and Moderation reports.
-  Any other relevant evidence as appropriate.
Further information can be found on the NZQA website.
Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements / Achieved.
Other requirements for the qualification (including regulatory body or legislative requirements) / None.

General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification

General conditions for programme / None.

Conditions relating to the Graduate profile

Qualification outcomes / Conditions
1 / Apply principles of bio- medicine to identify signs and symptoms of health deficiencies.
Credits 15
2 / Apply philosophy and theory of Chinese medicine to healthcare management.
Credits 15
3 / Apply practices of Qigong and Taiji in preventive care.
Credits 15
4 / Formulate and communicate a plan for long term health and life style benefits underpinned by Chinese medicine philosophy and practice to enhance positive health outcomes.
Credits 15

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