MySkill takes a micro-credential approach
MySkill splits the NZQA Level 3 into three smaller bundles of learning to make the qualification more achievable for learners.
Learners earn a certificate for each of the first two micro-credentials. Once completed, they can be enrolled in the final stage to achieve the full Level 3 qualification.
This benefits learners and employers
Micro-credentials are a flexibility and achievable option:
- The full qualification is divided into three achievable parts for learners
- Learners gain qualifications relevant to their role without needing to complete the entire programme
- Lower financial commitment for employers (pay-as-you-go, rather than upfront for the full qualification)
How does it work?
Learners will be enrolled in the following sequence:
- Initial Micro-credential – Specific to their client group i.e. Certificate in Healthcare -Disability, Aged Care, or Rehabilitation.
- Second Micro-credential – Certificate in Healthcare – Support Worker
Available after completing the first micro-credential.
- Final Enrolment – Remainder of Level 3 Programme (total 70 credits)
Learners achieve the full qualification by completing the remaining content required for the.
The learner or the employer may pause enrolment into the following micro-credential or into the remainder.
Any easy process and lots of learner support
For NZQA certificate programmes MySkill provides:
- a simple online training agreement for learners to complete
- workplace verifications, so you don’t need trained workplace assessors
- marking and moderation of all learner assessments
- weekly learner progress reports
- ongoing learner support and encouragement
Micro-Credentials – Level 3
Certificate in Healthcare – Disability (possible first micro)
Learning Module |
Unit Standard |
Credit |
Workplace Verification |
Autism Spectrum Disorder |
23374 |
3 |
No |
Intellectual Disability |
16870 |
4 |
No |
Physical Disability |
16871 |
4 |
No |
Positive Behaviour Support |
23388 |
4 |
Yes |
Community Values |
28523 |
4 |
No |
Certificate in Healthcare – Aged-Care (possible first micro)
Learning Module |
Unit Standard |
Credit |
Workplace verification |
Falls |
26981 |
3 |
No |
Ageing Process |
23387 |
7 |
No |
Dementia |
26974 |
8 |
No |
Certificate in Healthcare – Rehabilitation (possible first micro)
Learning Module |
Unit Standard |
Credit |
Workplace verification |
Maximising Independence |
23925 |
6 |
Yes |
Advocacy |
23385 |
4 |
Yes |
Pressure Care |
28737 |
4 |
No |
Participate in the Community |
23382 |
3 |
Yes |
Certificate in Healthcare – Support Worker (compulsory second micro)
Learning Module |
Unit Standard |
Credit |
Workplace verification |
Observe and Respond |
27459 |
4 |
Yes |
Professional & Ethical Behaviour |
28542 |
5 |
Yes |
Vulnerability & Abuse |
28521 |
5 |
No |
Te Tiriti o Waitangi |
32418 |
6 |
No |
Remainder Modules to Complete Full Certificate
Certificate in Health and Wellbeing – Disability
Learning Module |
Unit Standard |
Credit |
Workplace verification |
Advocacy |
23385 |
4 |
Yes |
Cultural Awareness |
28544 |
5 |
Yes |
Holistic Needs |
28524 |
5 |
Yes |
Maximising Independence |
23925 |
6 |
Yes |
Participate in the community |
23382 |
3 |
Yes |
Person Centred Care |
28528 |
3 |
Yes |
Risk management |
23389 |
3 |
No |
Supporting Communication |
28557 |
5 |
Yes |
Certificate in Health and Wellbeing – Older Persons
Learning Module |
Unit Standard |
Credit |
Workplace verification |
Supporting Communication |
28557 |
5 |
Yes |
Cultural Awareness |
28544 |
5 |
Yes |
Holistic Needs |
28524 |
5 |
Yes |
Maximising Independence |
23925 |
6 |
Yes |
Person Centred Care |
28528 |
3 |
Yes |
Positive Behaviour Support |
23388 |
4 |
Yes |
Pressure Care |
28737 |
4 |
No |
Certificate in Health and Wellbeing – Rehabilitation
Learning Module |
Unit Standard |
Credit |
Workplace verification |
Supporting Communication |
28557 |
5 |
Yes |
Community Values |
28523 |
2 |
No |
Cultural Awareness |
28544 |
5 |
Yes |
Falls |
26981 |
3 |
No |
Holistic Needs |
28524 |
5 |
Yes |
Loss and Grief |
23391 |
3 |
Yes |
Person Centred Care |
28528 |
3 |
Yes |
Physical disability |
16871 |
4 |
No |
Positive Behaviour Support |
23388 |
4 |
Yes |