NZ Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Applied Practice) (Level 5)
Social Services
A course by
EIT
Develop advanced skills and competence as a senior health and support worker in the mental health or community wellbeing sector. This Level 5 Diploma is for those with relevant experience or qualifications seeking to upskill, lead, and undertake complex relationships in health support work.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
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Advanced support work practice
Demonstrate a high level of skill and competence in health support work, applying advanced strategies in working with clients individually and in groups.
Professional leadership and ethics
Apply professional practice frameworks, ethical standards, and leadership capabilities in health and community service contexts.
Cultural competency
Integrate Māori perspectives and culturally-responsive approaches in support roles within the health and wellbeing sector.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Applied Practice) (Level 5) is designed for existing or aspiring senior health and wellbeing support workers. It equips graduates with high-level skills and competencies to take on greater responsibility, complex client relationships, and leadership within mental health, addiction, and community settings. The programme combines classroom learning, online study, and significant work-practice components, tailored for those already employed or volunteering in the field. Students are trained in professional practice, ethics, leadership, and integrating Māori perspectives with core topics in health, community, and sustainability.
Course Content
- Building rapport and relationships
- Health, community and sustainability
- Recovery (mental health and addiction) issues
- Professional practice, ethics and leadership
- Integrating Māori perspectives and approaches
- Work-practice component in health support settings
What you need to know first
Relevant Level 3 or 4 New Zealand qualification in health and wellbeing, or
Alternative academic entry test (if not meeting qualification prerequisites)
May require police check/declaration (if not already employed in health industry)
Demonstration of English language proficiency (IELTS 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 or equivalent, or evidence of study in English)
Attendance at an information session (compulsory if entry criteria not met; recommended otherwise)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Wellbeing
Mental Health
Addiction Services
Community Services
Social Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Community support worker
Day programme coordinator
Iwi health provider worker
Whānau/family support worker
Mental health and addiction support worker
Peer support worker
Residential support worker
Staff/volunteer sector roles
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