Become a mental health and addiction support worker. Foster hope, support recovery and build resilience. This programme is designed for those working in the sector.

 

Flexible study options

The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) uses blended learning methods for delivery that combines face to face, online delivery and work-integrated learning. Students attend the polytechnic three days per course, with the remaining hours completed in the work place. Workplace hours are a minimum of 6 hours per week and independent study is approximately nine hours per week.

 

Whnaungatanga Building Relationships (30 credits)

This course develops skills and knowledge to enable students to build effective professional relationships with people, families and wh?nau, and community networks in a health or social service setting. Students demonstrate an understanding of socio-cultural and historical factors that impact on health and/or social outcomes. Students reflect on their use of appropriate communication strategies that are respectful of diversity and that demonstrate working in partnership with others.

 

Safety and Practice in Mental Health and Addiction Support (30 credits)

This course develops skills and knowledge that enables students to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of people, wh?nau and families engaged in a mental health and addiction setting. Students demonstrate an understanding of advocacy relevant to working with people, wh?nau and/or family accessing mental health addiction services. Students reflect on ethical and legal implications related to their role.