Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Southern Institute of TechnologyThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Next start date
Expected Feb 2026
Campus
Invercargill Campus
Develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to work alongside people, family and/or whanau with the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with a strand in Mental Health and Addiction Support.This entry-level qualification was designed for people already working in, or those who intend to develop a career supporting the health and wellbeing of people, family and the wider community.The Mental Health and Addiction Support stand will allow you to work in a mental health addiction setting to support autonomy by using tools and strategies to foster hope, support recovery and build resilience.You will learn:Mental Health & AddictionsEthical practice and professionalismTe Tiriti O Waitangi and bi-cultural practiceProfessional and reflective practiceThis qualification is not associated with professional registration or a clinical scope of practice, but will allow you to work for an organisation in within the health and wellbeing sectors.
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