New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing Applied Practice (Level 5)

Summary

The purpose of this programme is to produce knowledgeable graduates and equip them with the advanced skills required to practice as professionals in the health and wellbeing sector, and in particular, the disability and mental health sub-fields. This programme is combined with the Certificate (Level 4) programme to ensure that learners experience in-class theory, practical work-based learning, and training protocols to prepare them for work in the health and wellbeing sector.

This programme is open to learners who do not have any experience or qualifications, as well as those who are already working in the health and wellbeing sector but are looking to advance their skills and sharpen their knowledge.

Learners will study and apply advanced practice skills, abilities and knowledge in the focused sub-fields of disability and mental health which will qualify graduates to work independently with clients in residential, community and hospital care contexts.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Applied Practices) may be employed in:

• Consumer Advocate
• Disability Practice
• Navigation/Navigator
• Social Services
• Counselling
• Mental Health Support worker
• Youth Worker
• Residential/Community Worker
• Disability Support Worker
• Iwi Services

Education Pathway:

New Zealand Diploma in Addiction Studies (Applied) (Level 6).