Rozina Mohammed has created a new future. A practicum placement arranged by Future Skills Academy has led to a dream role in caregiving for the mother of three.
She is delighted to be launching a new career after achieving the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Healthcare Assistance Strand) (Level 3). “Being able to study in a comfortable setting with others was a wonderful experience,” Rozina says. “I have enjoyed making new friends and learned a lot in the year spent completing my study. I especially want to thank my lovely tutor Mharvie for all her support throughout the past year while we faced different challenges in completing the course.”
Born in Fiji, Rozina studied accounting and economics after finishing high school. She moved with her family to Aotearoa in 2012. For five years, she worked in customer service before changing careers to work at an aged care facility as a housekeeper. Rozina opted to change jobs as the working hours were more fitting for family life.
She yearned to develop her career by studying but found the prospect daunting while working full-time. “But then I saw the ads for the Health and Wellbeing programme. The part-time course available at Future Skills Academy Royal Oak suited my work roster.”
A placement opportunity “set me on the new career path I was looking at.”
“Without my tutor, I couldn't have thought of higher studies."
“Perfecting the art of welding has been one of my main goals.”
“I am so proud and captivated because I got a good job.”
“Within two and a half years, I've been able to completely change industry role.”
“The course I am studying at Future Skills Academy has opened other avenues for me."
"I enjoyed studying with others who were in the same roles and sharing my knowledge with them."
"It’s good to finally have a recognised qualification."
"Royal Oak campus is a very lovely place, making me feel right at home."
"I had to turn things around by giving back to the community."
"The teacher was so supportive and always ready to help."
"I enjoyed meeting new people who were in the same boat as me."
