DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & WELLBEING
This programme is designed for experienced people working in the Health and Wellbeing sector; people wanting to enter the sector; and professionals seeking development opportunities within a health and wellbeing setting in a chosen specialisation, either disability practice or mental health support and demonstrate competency in knowledge, skills and attributes outlined in the graduate profile outcomes. The Health and Wellbeing community of New Zealand will benefit from having graduates with the skills and knowledge required across a range of vocations and disciplines, to support people to achieve their health and wellbeing aspirations. Graduates of this qualification will work independently as practitioners in some sectors, or under the supervision of professional or qualified clinicians.
This programme has been designed to engage learners who have an expressed desire to pathway into vocational educational programmes of study in health and wellbeing and a pathway that leads to employment opportunities in the New Zealand healthcare sector or further study related to health and wellbeing; or for experienced people working in the Health and Wellbeing sector; people wanting to enter the sector; and professionals seeking development opportunities within a health and wellbeing setting and includes international learners who may hold qualifications in the healthcare sector from their country of origin
PROGRAMME CONTENT:
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Foundations of Health and Wellbeing
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Evidence-Based Practice in Health
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Socio-Cultural and Political Contexts in Health
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Evidence-Based Support Strategies
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Te Ao Māori and Health Practices
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Culturally Responsive Practices
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Continuous Improvement in Health Practice
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Leadership in Health and Wellbeing
DURATION & HOURS:
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46 weeks
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Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 2:30pm
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Graduates of the Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Applied Practices) may be employed in:
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Consumer Advocacy
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Disability Practice
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Employment Support
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Navigation/Navigator
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Social Services
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Iwi Services
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Mental Health Support
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Health Work in a range of settings such as non-governmental organisations, justice/corrections, social services, residential and community.
EDUCATION PATHWAY:
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New Zealand Diploma in Addiction Studies (Applied) (Level 6) or higher-level study in related health and wellbeing subject areas.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Domestic Students:
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Must be 18 years of age or over.
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Attained NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent)
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Applicants must have a good command of the English language.
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AND have a keen interest in working in the health support, previous work experience as a volunteer or paid in a health support role is recommended but not a requirement, and successfully attend an interview
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Have a satisfactory report from New Zealand Police vetting system if in NZ; learners must complete the form to authorise Skill New Zealand to apply for this report. Before undertaking a work placement to ensure ongoing compliance as a fit and proper person.
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Undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol if this is required of the organisation where the placement will be undertaken
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Any legislation checks that are context specific for the organisational policies and procedures of the workplace, such as Children's Act 2014
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Provide a current CV for the workplace
International Students:
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Over 18 years of age and Enrolled full-time
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IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or equivalent
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hold a level 3 qualification or equivalent
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Must undergo an interview to confirm their suitability for the programme.
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AND have a keen interest in working in the health support, previous work experience as a volunteer or paid in a health support role is recommended but not a requirement, and successfully attend an interview
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Have a satisfactory report from New Zealand Police vetting system if in NZ; learners must complete the form to authorise Skill New Zealand to apply for this report. Before undertaking a work placement to ensure ongoing compliance as a fit and proper person.
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Undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol if this is required of the organisation where the placement will be undertaken
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Any legislation checks that are context specific for the organisational policies and procedures of the workplace, such as Children's Act 2014
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Provide a current CV for the workplace