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.
Graduate profile
Outcome Statement
Education pathway
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Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
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Apply principles of bio-medicine to identify signs and
symptoms of health deficiencies.
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Apply philosophy and theory of Chinese medicine to
healthcare management.
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Apply practices of Qigong and Taiji in preventive care.
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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.
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
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(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 selfassessment activities, and will include:
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Graduate surveys or evaluations of the programme.
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Graduates’ assessment evidence (e.g. completed
assessment activities and Moderation reports.
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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
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None.
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Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
1
Conditions
Apply principles of biomedicine 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
Qualification Reference 2982
© New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
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