Course details

NZ Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Applied Practice) (Level 5)
NZQF Level 5

About the course

Advance your health support work practice

Develop a high level of skills and competence in health support work. This is ideal for senior health and support workers who carry a higher level of responsibility and engage in more complex relationships with their clients.

This programme is for learners who are already working or volunteering in this sector in order to complete the practical component of this programme, and who have completed a relevant health and wellbeing qualification.

Your future career and study opportunities

In the diverse mental health environment, support workers provide a variety of services to clients within a range of health and community settings.

Possible job and career opportunities exist within:

  • Community-based support services
  • Day programmes
  • Iwi health providers
  • Whānau family support
  • Mental health and addiction support services
  • Peer support
  • Residential support services
  • Volunteer sector

Further your study pathway with a Bachelor and then Master degree available at any of the Te Pūkenga network.

Outline

The NZ Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Applied Practice) (Level 5) programme offers you stimulating training, leading towards an advanced qualification as a health sector team member.

You are expected to have completed a relative level 4 qualification or to have prior experience working in the health sector to enrol in this diploma programme.

This programme has a large work-practice component and online learning opportunities alongside classroom courses scheduled through the year.

This programme is open to all who fulfil the entry criteria.

Subject areas

  • Building rapport and relationships
  • Health, community and sustainability
  • Recovery (mental health and addiction) issues
  • Professional practice, ethics and leadership
  • Integrating Māori perspectives and approaches.

You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities.

Academic learning services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT | Te Pūkenga. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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Hawke’s Bay Campus

About the provider

The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.

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