National Diploma in Human Services (Level 5)

This Diploma is designed to be delivered by accredited education providers. For a list of accredited education providers for this qualification, click here

The National Diploma in Human Services (Level 5) provides recognition of the level of competence, knowledge, values, and skills required by those working with people with disability. 

Holders of this qualification will demonstrate understanding of the history, philosophy and practice in the field of human services, and of current issues and ethical considerations when supporting a person with disabilities.  They will demonstrate knowledge of issues concerning sexuality and employment, and of the support networks available for people with disabilities.  They will demonstrate skills in group facilitation; the designing of multi-element plans to support people with challenging behaviours; and in communicating disability concepts, including important concepts in relation to tangata whenua, to consumers and other stakeholders.

People awarded this national diploma are able to work in a range of settings with a considerable degree of autonomy and accountability for achieving outcomes.  They are able to demonstrate knowledge of the meaning of the articles of the Treaty of Waitangi for human service purposes and are able to work within a framework for practice informed by the principles and values of te Tiriti o Waitangi.  They practice within ethical and legislative boundaries, and are able to integrate theory with practice when working with people with disability.

National Certificate in Human Services (Level 4)

This qualification has now expired.

With the registration on the National Qualifications Framework of the new National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) and National Certificate in Community Support Services (Human Services), Careerforce is expiring the National Certificate in Human Services.

The last date for enrolment in the National Certificate in Human Services has expired. Trainees who enrolled in this qualification prior to November 2008 enrolment cut off date have until 31 December 2010 to be awarded this National Certificate.

Transition Matrix

Click here to see how unit standards in the National Certificate in Human Services (Level 4) transfer into the Level 3 Core Competencies, Intellectual Disability and Human Services National Qualifications