National Certificate in Hauora (Maori Health) (Level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
The National Certificate in Hauora (Maori Health) (Level 4) [Ref: 0710] is an introductory certificate awarded to candidates who have demonstrated capability in the knowledge and skills required for achievement in Hauora. It is designed for candidates who have an interest in Hauora, for those who are seeking gainful employment in Hauora or for those who are currently employed in Hauora.
Holders of this qualification are able to apply skills and knowledge as required by health providers, Maori health providers, Primary and Secondary Health Organisations, hospitals, institutions, marae, community centres and local clinics.
The compulsory section recognises knowledge and skills related to Maori health initiatives such as auahi kore, korikori tinana, tamariki ora, whanau ora and have an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and historical factors that impact on Hauora.
The elective section allows candidates to select from a diverse range of unit standards from various areas including Communication and Social Services, Health, Humanities and within Field Maori.
Tikanga pertinent to local rohe is interwoven through all practices of Hauora, including any interactions with whanau, hapu and iwi within a Hauora context. It also permeates any study of Maori models of health, or Maori history and best practice models within a Hauora context.
This qualification can build on the National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged Support (Core Competencies) (Level 3) [Ref: 1327]. Candidates completing this qualification would be able to pathway in to the National Diploma in Hauora (Maori Health) (Level 6) [Ref: 1657], the National Diploma in Social Work (Level 6) [Ref: 0989], or the National Diploma in Community Work (Level 6) [Ref: 0987]. This in turn could lead to further qualifications in Hauora or Social Services at a diploma or degree level.
Holders of this qualification are able to apply skills and knowledge as required by health providers, Maori health providers, Primary and Secondary Health Organisations, hospitals, institutions, marae, community centres and local clinics.
The compulsory section recognises knowledge and skills related to Maori health initiatives such as auahi kore, korikori tinana, tamariki ora, whanau ora and have an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi and historical factors that impact on Hauora.
The elective section allows candidates to select from a diverse range of unit standards from various areas including Communication and Social Services, Health, Humanities and within Field Maori.
Tikanga pertinent to local rohe is interwoven through all practices of Hauora, including any interactions with whanau, hapu and iwi within a Hauora context. It also permeates any study of Maori models of health, or Maori history and best practice models within a Hauora context.
This qualification can build on the National Certificate in Health, Disability, and Aged Support (Core Competencies) (Level 3) [Ref: 1327]. Candidates completing this qualification would be able to pathway in to the National Diploma in Hauora (Maori Health) (Level 6) [Ref: 1657], the National Diploma in Social Work (Level 6) [Ref: 0989], or the National Diploma in Community Work (Level 6) [Ref: 0987]. This in turn could lead to further qualifications in Hauora or Social Services at a diploma or degree level.
About the provider
Tipu Ora provides a wide range of primary health, social and education services accessible to all people living in the Rotorua district area. Tipu Ora’s Education service operates nationally from Rotorua up to Whangarei and down to Christchurch.
We focus on the health and wellbeing needs of children, their whānau and their extended whānau. Tipu Ora has an integrated approach to its service delivery to its clients. This means that clients receive a continuum of care, according to their needs, over time and across a range of Tipu Ora’s services.