Qualification and Programme Overview
The Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Level 5) Applied Practice has been designed to qualify advanced support workers that are responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing plans, who collaborate with a wide range of other professionals and agencies, contribute to continuous improvement within their organisation, and apply existing and emerging models, theories and approaches when working closely and collaboratively with people and their whānau to support their complex needs. As an applied practice diploma, there is a requirement to complete a minimum of 200 hours practical work and much of the evidence provided in your assessments will be drawn from authentic cases from your practice.
The diploma includes developing/recognising the following competencies:
- Being client-focused, working independently and continuously improving.
- Working alongside tangata whenua.
- Working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Specific skills, knowledge, attributes, and statutory responsibilities required for the role.
- Understanding relevant developments in Aotearoa.
The diploma is unique in that it will support people working in a range of contexts or specialisations, thereby catering for multiple health and wellbeing sectors. However, the programme is not suitable for employees working in the aged care sector.
It is preferred that trainees enrolling on this programme have completed a relevant Level 4 qualification, or can demonstrate they have the experience, knowledge and skill at the required level, and be employed in a relevant role that aligns with one of the following contexts:
Specialisations/contexts available:
- Community and Public Housing
- Disability Community Support
- Financial Mentor
- Family Violence Sexual Violence
- Health Coach
- Mental Health Community
- Mental Health and Addiction – Community
- Mental Health Peer Support (download brochure)
- Mental Health Forensic Services
- Positive Behaviour Support (download brochure)
- Reintegration/Rehabilitation (Prisoner Reintegration Services)
- Trauma informed therapeutic care and education
- Whānau Support
- Youth Support
- Employment Support (download brochure)*
*Employment Support is delivered in two cohorts – For the June cohort, EoIs must be submitted by 29 May. Information for the 2nd cohort will be available soon.
Each context has a set of competencies the learner will need to demonstrate through their practice and embed within their assessments. Careerforce’s learning and assessment facilitators will be able to discuss these with you once you have submitted your Expression of Interest. (See link at end of page)
Download qualification brochure
Learners may be eligible for Fees Free training. To find out more and to learn how to check eligibility, see our Fees Free page.