New Zealand Diploma in Whānau Ora (Level 5)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
This qualification is for people who wish to work with whānau in the development of a whānau-centred approach that supports whānau well-being.
The purpose of this qualification is to provide graduates with in-depth knowledge, skills and experiences in mātauranga Māori wellbeing approaches for Whānau Ora contexts.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to independently apply knowledge of Māori philosophies and theories of Māori wellbeing across a range of whānau ora contexts.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Apply the principles and practice of communication and relationship strategies to advance whanaungatanga.
- Analyse the delivery of whānau-centred services to establish the quality and value of services as an expression of te pono me te tika and pukengatanga.
- Implement and evaluate a whānau ora plan to advance the wellbeing of whānau as an expression of kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga.
- Critically reflect on self and performance of others as an expression of whakamana and rangatiratanga.
Graduates of this qualification will have the transferable skills and knowledge to undertake kaimahi roles in the following:
- Māori Research Assistant
- Junior Analyst Māori Health
- Māori Health Advisor/Advocate
- Workplace Relations Advisor
- Community Worker
- Māori Health Environment Assistant
- Customs Officer
- Māori Health Programme Developer.
Graduates will have the transferrable skills and knowledge to:
- Whakamana whānau to make decisions for their own oranga.
- Work with and encourage whānau, hapū, iwi and/or hapori to participate in the care and development of their own base assets such as the moana, whenua and ngahere.
Entry requirements
To gain entry to the New Zealand Diploma in Whānau Ora (Level 5) programme, applicants must be:
- 17 years of age or over;
- New Zealand citizens, permanent residents or have the requisite visa for study purposes; and
- Able to demonstrate adequate literacy and/or numeracy skills to enable them to meet all academic and health and safety requirements of the programme/course on which they enrol.
For domestic applicants under 20 years old:
- University Entrance/NCEA credits as per NZQA requirements; or
- Evidence of ability to complete the academic requirements for the programme.
For applicants 20 years old and over:
- Demonstrated academic ability (at NZQA Level 4 or equivalent) to undertake the New Zealand Diploma in Whānau Ora (Level 5) programme and have the ability to succeed through personal attributes, work and life experience.
Other Requirements
- Applicants who have had a criminal conviction at any time in the past must declare the circumstances in confidence as part of the selection process;
- All students will be required to provide a signed consent form which allows the institute to check the applicant’s record of convictions on entry;
- Applicants will be accepted only after the Police check is processed;
- ALL applicants with ANY convictions will be required to attend an individual interview with the Academic Lead –Social Work or staff member from the Social Work unit; and
- Two character references are required. These should be from persons in positions of trust such as an employer, teacher, pastor, kaumātua or kuia. References from family, friends or work colleagues will not be accepted.
About the provider
NorthTec is the region's largest provider of tertiary education, with multiple campuses and learning centres from Whangārei to our northernmost site in Kaitaia.
We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.
Our largest campus is based at Raumanga, Whangārei, with the Future Trades campus in Dyer Street, and a Learning Centre in Kensington Stadium. There are also regional campuses in Ngāwhā and Kaitaia. We also have some online courses, providing education to people across the whole motu. NorthTec works in collaboration with other education providers, industry, iwi, and charitable trusts to provide industry specific,up-to-date training for all Te Tai Tokerau.