New Zealand Diploma in Youth Work (Level 6)
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
A diploma designed for those entering or currently working in youth development, recognising key competencies, ethics, and frameworks needed for professional youth work in Aotearoa.
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply youth development practices
Ability to work within a framework of youth development practice, considering Te Tiriti o Waitangi and industry best practice.
Understand youth worker ethics
Operate ethically using Youth Work Codes of Ethics and understand the professional standards required.
About This Course
This Level 6 qualification recognises the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as a youth worker in New Zealand. It suits those entering the youth sector as well as experienced practitioners seeking further credentials or professional development. Graduates will be equipped to operate within frameworks informed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Youth Work Codes of Ethics, the Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa, and relevant legislation.
Course Content
- Youth development frameworks and practice
- Youth Work Codes of Ethics
- The nine Core Competencies for youth workers
- The Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa
- Working within legislative requirements
- Operating in health, wellbeing, or social service contexts
Build towards these roles
Youth WorkerProfessional roles within health and wellbeing or social services settings with a youth development focus
Build skills in these industries
Social ServicesYouth DevelopmentHealth and Wellbeing
