National Certificate in Social Services (Level 4)

The National Certificate is designed for people who wish to test their suitability and aptitude for work within the social services. It is a beginning step on the pathway towards professional training for working in the social services industry. People awarded this qualification may choose to move on to the National Diploma in Community Work (Level 6) [Ref: 0987], National Diploma in Counselling (Level 6) [Ref: 0988], National Diploma in Iwi/Maori Social Services (Level 6) [Ref: 0667], or the National Diploma in Social Work (Level 6) [Ref: 0989].

The National Certificate in Social Services (Level 4) is a qualification that prepares people for paid or unpaid social service work at a beginning level of competency. People awarded this qualification are able to work with limited autonomy, under professional and managerial supervision. They are able to demonstrate knowledge of social service work in Aotearoa New Zealand, and demonstrate a beginning competency in establishing working relationships with users of social services, and contributing to the provision of social services. Their competence is developed within a framework for practice informed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ethical and legislative boundaries, and they can integrate knowledge, skills, and values learning in social service work in discrete situations.

The National Certificate in Social Services (Level 4) does not qualify people to be professional practitioners in the social services, for example as a Counsellor or a statutory Social Worker.

Target Education is a category one Private Training Establishment that opened its first training site in South Auckland in 1990. Since then it had extended its operation to three sites with its Head office in Papatoetoe.

Our Philosophy

We aim to build a learning culture, which links education and training development to economic advantage. We provide opportunities for school leavers, and individuals of all ages to gain the skills that will assist them into the workforce.

We offer a range of programmes from Level 1 through to level 6 that are linked with industry and the workplace.

Our purpose built and modern campuses are located in easy access to public transports and business.

We offer a welcoming, safe, and comfortable learning environment supported by experienced and professional staff.