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.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
This course requires 40 hours per week
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
Use appropriate tools and strategies tailored to either mental health and addiction support, or whānau, community and social services, depending on the selected strand.
Support clients’ autonomy and resilience
What You're Signing Up For
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
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1 (including 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits) or equivalent
A relevant NZQF Level 3 course or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Social Services
Health
Community Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Residential care worker
Youth worker
Family violence support worker