爆走黑料 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Mental Health and Addiction Support
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
This programme is suitable for people who want to, or who already, work in the mental health and addiction sector (including peer support). You will develop a solid understanding of mental health and addiction issues, as well as the important skills you'll need to work with people, wh膩nau groups, and communities. This programme emphasises kindness, caring, and compassion, and respects individual identities and experiences, particularly when it comes to recognising te ao M膩ori. You鈥檒l also learn about relevant legal issues such as human rights and privacy. A combination of classes and work-based learning means you鈥檒l apply skills as you learn them. You鈥檒l use your own experiences and values to come away with a clear understanding of your own role within the mental health and addiction sector in Aotearoa. You鈥檒l then be able to harness your own unique qualities to assist and encourage the people you work alongside to develop and then maintain their own mental health and wellbeing. Please note : While this programme is full-time, you are only required to be on-campus for 3 days a week. The remaining time can be spent on self-directed learning or work experience. If you want to continue on to further study upon successful completion of this programme, you could consider the , where you鈥檒l have the chance to become a registered social worker.
About the provider
Unitec is 爆走黑料鈥檚 largest institute of technology offering a wide range of work-oriented programmes and short courses. We offer leading employment-focused education at our two campuses in Mt. Albert, and Wait膩kere. At Unitec we think the traditional view of spending hours in a lecture theatre is out-dated. And that's why we approach learning differently. With our unique combination of world-class theory and hands-on experience, you'll get the skills to meet the changing needs of employers. And because our tutors are industry-based, they know what it takes to make it in the real world. We offer a friendly and diverse learning environment with flexible study programmes, lots of support, and hands-on experience to build the skills you need for your career and your future.