
Social Services
A course by
SIT
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to support health and wellbeing in the community. Ideal for both new and experienced professionals in the sector.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Free study? Yep, it’s possible. Find out if you qualify.
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
Advanced
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Free study? Yep, it’s possible. Find out if you qualify.
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
Advanced

Gain skills to support the health and wellbeing of people from diverse backgrounds and situations within the community.

Apply knowledge, skills, and strategies in real workplace settings during a practicum of over 200 hours.
This programme equips students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge to support individuals and communities in a health and wellbeing context. The diploma is suited to newcomers, experienced practitioners, and those seeking professional development. Key areas include building rapport, mental health and addiction recovery, Māori perspectives, professional practice, and substantial workplace learning through a practicum of over 200 hours. Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in the health and wellbeing community in New Zealand.
What you need to know first
Mature aged applicants (20 years or over) preferred


Social Services
A course by
SIT
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to support health and wellbeing in the community. Ideal for both new and experienced professionals in the sector.
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Free study? Yep, it’s possible. Find out if you qualify.
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
Advanced
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
Free study? Yep, it’s possible. Find out if you qualify.
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
Advanced

Gain skills to support the health and wellbeing of people from diverse backgrounds and situations within the community.

Apply knowledge, skills, and strategies in real workplace settings during a practicum of over 200 hours.
This programme equips students with practical skills and theoretical knowledge to support individuals and communities in a health and wellbeing context. The diploma is suited to newcomers, experienced practitioners, and those seeking professional development. Key areas include building rapport, mental health and addiction recovery, Māori perspectives, professional practice, and substantial workplace learning through a practicum of over 200 hours. Graduates are prepared for diverse roles in the health and wellbeing community in New Zealand.
What you need to know first
Mature aged applicants (20 years or over) preferred

In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year

Explore and practice key concepts from a Te Ao Māori worldview as they relate to health and wellbeing.
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, or any approved qualification at Level 3 or above on the NZQF
Attend an information session and demonstrate writing ability at NZQA Level 3 minimum
Provide details of two referees
Sign a declaration and consent to police check (must not have an unsuitable record for sector work)

In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year

Explore and practice key concepts from a Te Ao Māori worldview as they relate to health and wellbeing.
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, or any approved qualification at Level 3 or above on the NZQF
Attend an information session and demonstrate writing ability at NZQA Level 3 minimum
Provide details of two referees
Sign a declaration and consent to police check (must not have an unsuitable record for sector work)
