Diploma in Health & Wellbeing (Applied Practice - Youth Work) (Level 5)
Social Services
A course by
AGI
A Level 5 diploma equipping students for advanced youth work and health and wellbeing practitioner roles, with a blend of theory and workplace practicum (200 hours). Zero fees apply for eligible domestic students.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Manukau, Auckland
It will take a total of 44 weeks
This course requires 30 hours per week
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Apply Health and Wellbeing Theory
Integrate theory and knowledge of health and wellbeing to identify aspirations of people from diverse contexts.
Use Evidence-Based Practice
Critically select and apply a range of evidence-based practices to support people to meet their health and wellbeing aspirations.
Respond to Socio-cultural Factors
Maintain awareness of the socio cultural, economic and political factors impacting support practices.
What You're Signing Up For
The Diploma in Health & Wellbeing (Applied Practice - Youth Work) at AGI Education is designed to prepare advanced support workers for the youth work sector in New Zealand. The programme blends operational and theoretical knowledge with 200 hours of workplace practicum, enabling graduates to work independently or under supervision. The curriculum covers core youth development philosophy, evidence-based support approaches, te ao Māori, and the socio-cultural factors affecting wellbeing. Graduates are prepared for roles in health, social and community settings, and may progress to further study.
Course Content
- Supporting health and wellbeing practice through theories, models and approaches
- Health and wellbeing support competencies
- Application of evidence-based practice
- Socio-cultural, economic and political factors within the NZ health and wellbeing environment for youth
- Te Ao Māori: supporting health and wellbeing aspirations of tangata whenua
- Responding to youth from diverse contexts
- Critical evaluation and improvement of own youth development support practice
What you need to know first
Applicants must be 18 years or older.
Hold a Youth Work or Health & Wellbeing Level 4 qualification OR provide evidence of successful study at Level 3 and at least 12 months professional experience in a health and wellbeing context.
Disclosure and approval for release of criminal conviction information from NZ Police.
Able to work or undertake voluntary work in a Youth Work setting.
Suitability assessment by AGI Education.
Access to a computer and the internet.
Special admission may be granted to applicants 20+ with at least 18 months health and wellbeing sector experience and two workplace referee endorsements.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Community Services
Youth Work
Future employment opportunities might be
Consumer Advocacy
Disability Practice
Employment Support
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Social Services
Iwi Services
Mental Health Support
Youth Work in non-governmental organisations, justice/corrections, social services, residential and community settings
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