New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4)
Social Services
A course by
Wintec
Gain the foundation knowledge, skills, and practical experience required to work alongside individuals, families, and whānau in social and community services, with strands in Mental Health and Addiction Support, and Whānau, Community, and Social Services.
NZ$2,723
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Work alongside individuals, families, and whānau in social and community services
Apply knowledge and practical skills to support clients in community and social service settings.
Apply mental health and addiction or community service strategies
About This Course
This one-year Level 4 certificate equips students to work in support roles across the social and community services sector, including mental health, addiction, whānau, and community support. Students complete core modules and select between strands focusing on either Mental Health and Addiction or Whānau, Community, and Social Services. In addition to theoretical learning, students complete a 200-hour practicum and gain hands-on experience. Graduates are prepared for a range of support roles or further study in health and wellbeing fields.
Course Content
- Introduction to the Health and Wellbeing Sector
- Theory for Practice
- Te Ao Hauora Māori
- Societal Influences in Health and Wellbeing
- Working with Tangata
- Mental Health and Addiction Support Practicum (strand)
- Whānau, Community and Social Services Practicum (strand)
- 200-hour practicum placement in a relevant work setting
Entry Requirements
40 credits at NCEA Level 1 (including 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits) or equivalent
A relevant NZQF Level 3 course or equivalent
Build towards these roles
Residential care workerYouth workerFamily violence support workerCommunity development workerAged care workerRefugee support workerDisability support workerEmployment, housing, and budget support rolesTamariki ora supportWellbeing field officerHealth and wellbeing mentor
