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New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with strands in Mental Health and Addiction Support, Social Services, Community Facilitation, Community Health Work
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Course details
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Aug 2019Feb 2020
- One year
- Full-time or Part-time
- $2500 per year
- You may qualify for fee free study under Fees Free Policy
- Level 4
- Hamilton City Campus or Online delivery
Summary
The one-year New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing provides students with the foundation knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to work alongside individuals, families and whānau accessing social and community services.
Students select from one of four strands as the focus of their studies:
- Mental health and addiction support
- Community facilitation
- Community health work, or
- Social services
All students must have access to a device suitable to access course material and complete assignments online.
To enhance their learning and develop professional practice, students also undertake 200 practicum hours in a work setting relevant to their selected strand.
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Group A: Core compulsory modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMC409 | Introduction to the Health and Wellbeing Sector | 4 | 10 | ||
| COMC410 | Preparing for Practice | 4 | 15 | COMC409 | |
| COMC411 | Te Ao Hauora Māori | 4 | 15 | COMC409 | |
| COMC412 | Contemporary Issues in Health and Wellbeing | 4 | 15 | COMC409 | |
| COMC413 | Working with People | 4 | 15 | COMC409 |
Group B: Mental Health and Addiction Support strand compulsory modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMC414 | Mental Health and Addiction Support Practicum 1 | 4 | 20 | COMC409 | |
| COMC415 | Mental Health and Addiction Support Practicum 2 | 4 | 30 | COMC409 |
Group C: Social Services strand compulsory modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMC416 | Social Services Practicum 1 | 4 | 20 | COMC409 | |
| COMC417 | Social Services Practicum 2 | 4 | 30 | COMC409 |
Group D: Community Facilitation strand compulsory modules
| Module code | Module title | Level | Credits | Pre-requisites | Co-requisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMC418 | Community Facilitation Practicum 1 | 4 | 20 | COMC409 | |
| COMC419 | Community Facilitation Practicum 2 | 4 | 30 | COMC409 |
Group E: Community Health Work strand compulsory modules
Career/further opportunities
This qualification meets the requirements for the recent Care and Support Workers Pay Equity Settlement. Completion
will allow employees and those seeking to enter the industry to follow a career path with qualification attainment linked to wage increases.
Depending on the strand you choose, graduate opportunities could include:
- mental health and addiction support work
- family violence support
- social justice advocacy
- community development work
- refugee support
- disability support
- employment, housing and budget support advisor
- Tamariki ora support
- field officers
- health and wellbeing coaches
- population health work
Frequently asked questions
How much time outside of class will I need to spend on study?
In addition to class time and online tutor directed learning, students are also need to complete independent learning – in total the mix of study time will add up to about 40 hours per week
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Entry criteria
You can apply for this programme if you meet one or more of the below options.
Based on your school achievement (secondary study)
- 40 credits at NCEA level 1; including 10 literacy credits and 10 numeracy credits at NCEA level 1;
- Or a recognised equivalent.
Based on study completed after school (tertiary study)
- A relevant course at New Zealand qualification level 2;
- Or a recognised equivalent.
Based on your work experience (on the job)
If you can demonstrate relevant knowledge, skills and experience that you have gained through work experience, that will help you to be successful in the programme.
Based on discretionary entrance
If you don’t meet any of the above options, and you think you have what it takes to complete this programme, you can apply for discretionary entrance. Your application may be accepted if you can demonstrate a good chance of success. Approval of discretionary entrance applications is decided by the relevant manager. If your application is approved, your acceptance into further programmes relies on you demonstrating success in this programme.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an academic International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 5.5, with no individual band score lower than 5.0; or equivalent.
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Your first day
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All students starting August 2019 – including students studying in Hamilton, Tauranga and Online
Two day induction:
Date: Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 August
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: Wintec Hamilton City Campus, G Block, Events Room 1
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