New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Mental health and addiction)

Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Mental health and addiction)
NZQF Level	4

About the course

This programme consists of 5 compulsory modules and 4 elective modules per strand which embeds 200 hours of workplace experience. Graduates of this programme will be able to: Engage and communicate with tangata, family and/or whanau accessing social and community services in a manner which respects their socio-cultural identity, experiences and self-knowledge, apply knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to honour the history and context of Maori as tangata whenua and apply knowledge of person-whanau interconnectedness to own role in a health and wellbeing setting, demonstrate self-awareness, reflective practice, personal leadership and self-care in a health and wellbeing setting, actively contribute to a culture of professionalism, safety and quality in a health and wellbeing organisation, use knowledge of the aims and purpose(s) of the wider health and wellbeing sectors to reflect on their impact on own role.

Graduates of the Disability Support strand will also be able to apply disability tools and strategies when working alongside tangata, family and/or whanau to support autonomy, identify goals and opportunities to overcome challenges to enable good lives.

Graduates of the Mental Health and Addiction Support strand will also be able to apply mental health and/or addiction tools and strategies when working alongside tangata, family and/or whanau to support autonomy, foster hope, and develop resilience.

The courses consists of the following modules :

The health and wellbeing sector and contemporary priorities in Aotearoa New Zealand
Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Biculturalism and Multiculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand
Ethics and Professional Practice in the Health and Wellbeing Sector
Cultural Identity, Awareness and Engagement with Tangata, Family and Whanau
Self-awareness and Reflective Practice in a Health and Wellbeing Setting

DISABILITY SUPPORT ELECTIVE MODULES COVER :

Disability Care and Support in Aotearoa New Zealand

Personal Leadership and Communication in a Disability Support Setting

Working Collaboratively in a Disability Care Setting

Safe Practice and Strategies in Disability

MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION SUPPORT ELECTIVE MODULES COVER :

Mental Health and Addiction Knowledge, Skills and Values

Mental health and addiction issues in Aotearoa New Zealand

Mental Health and Addiction Support, Advocacy and Inclusion

Recovery in Mental Health and Addiction in Aotearoa New Zealand

Entry requirements

Domestic Student :

17 years of age or older at course start date (be at least 17 years of age before the clinical placement)

Have recent police vetting

Have completed year 12 or NCEA Level 2

Pre-enrolment interview

Students who do not meet the entry requirements may be accepted at the discretion of the department head.

International student :

18 years of age at course start date

IELTS (Academic or General) 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 (or NZQA approved equivalent)

3 years of secondary school education or agreed equivalent

Have recent police vetting

Special circumstances considered at the discretion of the Department Head.

About the provider

Crown is Auckland's leading Business, Travel & Tourism, Hospitality and English Language training college and one of the largest and most reputable schools in New Zealand. Each year, graduates from our courses with outstanding results and turn their international career dreams into a reality. Crown has a long reputation for providing a friendly atmosphere with kind, caring and experienced staff. We take a personal interest in your happiness when you choose to study with us.