New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)
Social Services
A course by
UCOL
Develop the knowledge and skills to support people with mental health and addiction issues with the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4).
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 3 locations
It will take a total of 41 weeks
This course requires 37 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Respect socio-cultural identity
Graduates will be able to recognize and respect people's socio-cultural identity, experiences, and self-knowledge.
Apply bicultural knowledge
Demonstrate understanding of the history of Māori as tangata whenua and the importance of person-whānau interconnectedness in health and wellbeing settings.
Practice self-awareness and leadership
Display self-awareness, use reflective practice, and demonstrate personal leadership in helping others.
What You're Signing Up For
This certificate programme is designed for individuals seeking a career in social and community services, focusing on mental health and addiction support. Students gain knowledge in building respectful relationships, understanding socio-cultural identities, professional practice, self-awareness, and fostering hope and resilience. The course includes classroom learning, work experience, and self-study, and prepares graduates for various support roles within the health and wellbeing sector.
Course Content
- Building respectful relationships and consent processes
- Understanding socio-cultural identity and self-knowledge
- Māori history and bicultural practice in health settings
- Role of support workers in health and wellbeing
- Biological, psychological, sociological, and holistic aspects of mental health
- Professional boundaries, rights, and responsibilities
- Developing self-awareness and reflective practice
- Managing personal risk and building resilience
- Health and safety in workplace practice
- Supervision, networking, and advocacy
- Recovery concepts and practices in mental health and addiction
- Developing and implementing recovery plans
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2 or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Community Services
Social Services
Mental Health
Addiction Support
Future employment opportunities might be
Disability support worker