New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Practice and Applied Practice) (Level 5)
Social Services
A course by
SIT
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to support health and wellbeing in the community. Ideal for both new and experienced professionals in the sector.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year
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Support health and wellbeing of individuals and communities
Gain skills to support the health and wellbeing of people from diverse backgrounds and situations within the community.
Workplace practice and professional development
Apply knowledge, skills, and strategies in real workplace settings during a practicum of over 200 hours.
Engage with Māori perspectives
Explore and practice key concepts from a Te Ao Māori worldview as they relate to health and wellbeing.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme equips students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge to support individuals and communities in a health and wellbeing context. The diploma is suited to newcomers, experienced practitioners, and those seeking professional development. Key areas include building rapport, mental health and addiction recovery, Māori perspectives, professional practice, and substantial workplace learning through a practicum of over 200 hours. Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in the health and wellbeing community in New Zealand.
Course Content
- Rapport and Relationship building
- Mental Health and Addiction Issues and Recovery
- Support and Interventions
- Māori Perspectives and Approaches
- Professional Practice
- Learning in the Workplace
- Building Rapport and Relationships/Te Hapai Whanaungatanga
- Health, Community and Sustainability/Te Oranga Hapori
- Recovery: Mental health and addiction issues
- Reflecting on Practicum Experience
- Integrating Māori Perspectives and Approaches
- Extending knowledge and resources – intervention strategies
- Professional Practice, Ethics and Leadership
- Application of Learning in the Workplace – practicum
What you need to know first
Mature aged applicants (20 years or over) preferred
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, or any approved qualification at Level 3 or above on the NZQF
Attend an information session and demonstrate writing ability at NZQA Level 3 minimum
Provide details of two referees
Sign a declaration and consent to police check (must not have an unsuitable record for sector work)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Wellbeing
Social Services
Mental Health
Community Support
Future employment opportunities might be
Consumer Advocacy
Disability Practice
Navigator roles
Social Services
Counselling support roles
Iwi Services
Mental Health Support
Youth Work
Non-governmental organizations
Justice/corrections
Residential and community sector support roles
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