National Certificate in Health & Well-being (Level 4)
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $4,500 per year |
|---|---|
| NZQF Level | 4 |
About the course
The New Zealand Certificate in Health & Well-being comprises unit standards on the National Qualifications Framework at level 4. This qualification is delivered in clusters and is offered as a one-year full-time study programme.
The work experience placement components allows the student to study practice models in the field and implement the practice skills acquired in the classroom.
On successful completion you will be awarded the New Zealand Certificate in Health & Well-being (Social and Community Services - Level 4) with strands in Social Services
Graduates of this qualification are not eligible for registration as a Social Worker.
Entry requirements
It is preferable (but not necessary) for applicants to have experience in a social agency or study in the social services. Entry to the programme will also be assessed by discussing with the prospective student their: ability to use life experiences as opportunities to learn, ability to integrate life experiences in a way that fosters personal growth, ability to use life experiences to develop empathy for others, and their ability to be culturally sensitive and work cross-culturally.
Ideally, Applicants must have: the ability or potential to study and learn at the required programme level, literacy and numeracy skills appropriate to the level of study, basic computer skills that support learning and assessment activities within the programme.
Applicants will be required to undergo a police check before being accepted into the programme as this impacts on the second year placements.
The selection process will include an interview.
Applicants must not have health or personal problems that may impact on programme participation or performance as a social services or community worker in a wide range of settings
About the provider
Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka is the urban Māori authority for Te Waipounamu.
Our agency is based at Ngā Hau E Whā National Marae situated in the eastern suburbs of Ōtautahi (Christchurch).
We are registered and accredited by NZQA under the Education Act as a Private Training Establishment.
Alongside Education, we currently deliver a range of social services including: Whānau Ora, Building Financial Capability, Mother and Pēpi Support, Driving Education, Functional Family Therapy, Youth Mentoring, Reintegration Services and NEET Youth Service.
We also host a number of other community-based services such as Te Pae Oranga Panels and Community Law Canterbury Legal Aid Clinics.