New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services)
WITT
Subject area
Community Client Care
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$6,334
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the health and wellbeing sector with people who have the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work alongside people, family and/or whānau accessing social and community services.
This is an entry-level qualification targeted at people already working in, or those who intend to be employed in or develop a career in supporting the health and wellbeing of people, family and/or whānau, and the wider community.
The qualification includes five strands which recognise the specialist skills and knowledge required of people working in various roles within social and community services.
Graduates will benefit by gaining a qualification that recognises their ability to support people family and/or whānau accessing social and community services within the health and wellbeing sector and a pathway to further qualifications.
Graduates will be capable of working in a self-managed capacity under broad guidance.
This qualification is not associated with professional registration or a clinical scope of practice.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Open Entry. Regulatory requirements apply. Additional Entry Requirements: Applicants who are currently employed either full time or part time as a mental health support worker will be required to provide supporting evidence from two referees (nominated by the applicant) with their applications. Applicants are also required to provide - a Police Vetting form. a Criminal Conviction declaration. a Vulunerable Childrens Act declaration. Declarations regarding their health and disciplinary issues relating to previous health programme study. Special Requirements: (as per Clause 11.1 in the Programme Regulations) - Police Vetting clearance. The relationship between Mental Health and Addiction Support Worker and a client is one involving a significant level of trust with the Support Worker. Most employers in this industry therefore require Support Workers to provide a police vetting clearance. Consequently, applicants are required to provide a Record of Personal Information from the Ministry of Justice. If an applicant has any objections to supplying a police vetting clearance, they will need to discuss this with the Head of Faculty. Students must also advise the Head of Faculty of any conviction(s) that they incur within the duration of the programme, in order to assess the possible impact such conviction(s) may have on a students eligibility to continue the programme. Computer Assess: Students must have access to a computer with an internet connection, internet browser (MS Internet Explorer 7.0 or above, Adobe Acrobat Reader 8, or Firefox 3.6) and email. Be able to use Microsoft Word (2003 or above) and be familiar with accessing websites. Interview Process: Applicants who are not currently employed (or work as a volunteer) in the mental health field will be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability to work in the mental health field, in addition to the requirements above.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$6,334 | $6,334 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$5,574 | $5,574 |
| Total | $11,908 | $11,908 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
81%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 948 896
Phone: (06) 757 3100
Fax: (06) 757 3236
Email: academicservicesemail@witt.ac.nz
Web: http://www.witt.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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