New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4)
Social Services
A course by
NorthTec
Gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in social and community services with a focus on supporting individuals with mental health and addiction needs.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 9 months
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Communication and Engagement
Engage and communicate with people, family, and/or whānau accessing social and community services in a manner which respects their socio-cultural identity, experiences and self-knowledge.
Cultural Awareness
Relate the history of Māori as tangata whenua and knowledge of person-whānau interconnectedness to your own role in a health and wellbeing setting.
Reflective and Professional Practice
Display self-awareness, reflective practice, and personal leadership in a health and wellbeing setting.
What You're Signing Up For
This certificate provides students the skills to work alongside people and whānau across the health and wellbeing sectors, particularly with a focus on mental health and addiction support. The programme equips you with strategies to foster hope, support recovery and build resilience in individuals and families, as well as professional, communication, and leadership skills tailored to the social services context.
Course Content
- Engaging and communicating with clients, families, and whānau
- Understanding and applying socio-cultural identities and histories
- Working in mental health and addiction settings
- Building hope, supporting recovery, fostering resilience
- Self-awareness, reflective practice, and personal leadership
- Professionalism, safety, and quality in health and wellbeing
- Role and impact within the wider health and wellbeing sector
What you need to know first
Must be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
Physically able to complete the programme specific outcomes.
Must authorise a current police check.
Applicants under 20 years: have achieved NCEA Level 1 or any approved qualification at Level 3 or above.
Applicants 20 years or over: must be able to demonstrate skills for tertiary study acquired through study, work, or life experience.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Wellbeing
Community Services
Mental Health
Addiction Support
Future employment opportunities might be
Community Development Worker
Health Care Assistant
Home Care Support Worker
Youth Worker
Youth Support Worker
Support Worker
Peer Support Worker
Disability Support Worker
Family Support Worker
Mental Health Support Worker
Addiction Support Worker
Whānau Support Worker
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