New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Practice and Applied Practice) (Level 5)
Allied Health
A course by
SIT
Develop the skills and knowledge to support individuals, whānau, and communities in health and wellbeing roles with this practical, professional Level 5 diploma. Gain theoretical knowledge, cultural competency, and applied workplace experience for careers in the health and social services sectors.
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NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Build professional communication and relationship skills
Develop communication strategies and relationship-building skills to effectively support diverse individuals and whānau in health and wellbeing settings.
Provide health and wellbeing support
Apply support practices and interventions grounded in current theory, person-centred, and whānau-centred approaches.
About This Course
This diploma prepares learners to work in a variety of health and wellbeing support roles, offering a balance of theory, professional practice, cultural perspectives (including Te Ao Māori), and applied workplace learning. Students gain professional skills in communication, relationship building, leadership, research, and ethics, including a minimum of 200 hours of supervised practice. Designed for those entering or advancing in the sector, the programme equips graduates for roles supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals, whānau, and communities.
Course Content
- Professional communication and relationship building
- Health and wellbeing support practices
- Community wellbeing, equity, and social inclusion
- Person-centred and whānau-centred approaches
- Māori perspectives and approaches to wellbeing
- Evidence-informed practice and research skills
- Professional ethics, leadership, and reflective practice
- Applied workplace learning (minimum 200 hours practicum)
- HW5.112 Skills for Professional Practice
- HW5.122 Navigating Community Wellbeing and Equity
- HW5.132 Theory for Practice
- HW5.142 Applied Practice 1
- HW5.252 Te Ao Hauora Māori (Māori Perspectives and Approaches)
- HW5.262 Integrating Evidence in Health Practice
- HW5.272 Professional Practice, Ethics, and Leadership
- HW5.282 Applied Practice 2
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Community Support WorkerMental Health Support WorkerDisability Support WorkerYouth WorkerEmployment Support SpecialistConsumer AdvocateWhānau Support WorkerHealth Navigator
