New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with strand in Social Services

Southern Institute of Technology

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 Social Services. 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 Social Services stand will allow you to work in a social services or community setting to support autonomy by using tools and strategies to reduce vulnerability and build resilience. You will learn: Social Services, Abuse and Violence, Ethical practice and professionalism, Te Tiriti O Waitangi and bi-cultural practice and Professional and reflective practice. This 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. Graduates of the Social Services strand will be employed in roles supporting people to reduce vulnerability and build resilience including family violence support, social justice advocacy, community development work and refugee support.