New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) with strand in Mental Health and Addiction Support
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
This program provides comprehensive training in mental health and addiction support work, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and working alongside individuals, families, and communities. Students gain essential skills through a combination of compulsory and elective courses, as well as a minimum of 200 hours of supervised work experience. Graduates are prepared for roles as Mental Health and Addiction Support Workers and Peer Support Workers. The program requires students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and undergo police and character checks.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program offers a comprehensive learning experience in mental health and addiction support, designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on the well-being of individuals and communities. The program focuses on promoting mental health, recovery, and resilience. The program emphasizes cultural sensitivity and safety, incorporating the understanding of Māori as Tangata Whenua. It emphasizes the importance of working alongside people, family, and whānau to support independence and build resilience.
Outline:
The program consists of a combination of compulsory and elective courses, totaling 120 credits:
Compulsory Courses:
- 721.405 Effective communication (15 credits): Develops communication styles that respect socio-cultural identity and foster self-awareness of other cultural identities.
- 721.406 Cultural diversity (10 credits): Develops an understanding of cultural safety in acknowledging the role of Māori as Tangata Whenua.
- 721.407 NZ healthcare system (15 credits): Focuses on the New Zealand Healthcare System and relevant legislation.
- 721.408 Professional practice in the role as a support worker (15 credits): Enhances professionalism within the health and wellbeing setting.
- 721.409 Safety and quality within the healthcare setting (15 credits): Contributes to understanding safety and quality within a healthcare setting.
Mental Health and Addiction Support Strand:
- 724.409 Recovery in the context of mental health support work (10 credits): Focuses on understanding principles and barriers to recovery in the mental health and addiction setting.
- 725.406 Mental health and wellness (10 credits): Explores mental health and wellness in the New Zealand context.
- 725.407 The role of the mental health support worker (15 credits): Expands awareness and understanding of the mental health and addiction work setting and the student's role in a practice setting.
- 725.408 Experiencing the mental health setting (15 credits): Provides practical experience working in the mental health and addiction setting.
Careers:
The program prepares students for roles as Mental Health and Addiction Support Workers and Peer Support Workers. For potential salaries, the program advises referring to careers.govt.nz.
Other:
The program includes a minimum of 200 hours of work experience. Students must undergo police vetting and VCA checking, providing two character references that attest to their suitability to work in a mental health or community support setting. Placement is a compulsory component of the program, requiring students to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination to MIT. Students with medical exemptions will have limited placement opportunities, and students not vaccinated or unwilling to share their vaccination status may not be able to participate in placement.
Manukau Institute of Technology
Overview:
Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) is a tertiary education institution located in New Zealand. It is a Business Division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, offering a wide range of qualifications and training programs.
Services Offered:
MIT provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Student Services:
Ask Me! Student Services Centre offers support and guidance on various aspects of student life.Online Resources:
Access to Canvas, email, Learner Portal, MITNET, and other online resources.Library and Learning Services:
Extensive library resources and learning support services.Career and Employment Solutions:
Assistance with career planning, job searching, and employment opportunities.Health and Counselling Services:
Support for students' physical and mental well-being.International Student Support:
Dedicated services for international students, including visa assistance and cultural orientation.Student Life and Campus Experience:
MIT offers a vibrant and supportive campus environment with various opportunities for student engagement:
Onboarding and Orientation:
New student orientation programs to help students settle in.Student Activities and Events:
A range of clubs, societies, and events to foster a sense of community.Student Representation:
Opportunities for students to voice their opinions and contribute to the institution's decision-making.Campus Facilities:
Modern facilities, including libraries, learning spaces, dining options, and recreational areas.Māori and Pasifika Support:
Dedicated support services for Māori and Pasifika students, including cultural programs and scholarships.Key Reasons to Study There:
Flexible Learning Options:
Offers flexible study options, including online and part-time programs.Free Study Opportunities:
Eligibility for various free study programs, including Fees Free and Māori and Pasifika Trades Training.Industry-Relevant Programs:
Programs designed to meet the needs of the local and national workforce.Strong Industry Partnerships:
Collaborations with industry partners to provide practical learning experiences and employment opportunities.Supportive Campus Environment:
A welcoming and inclusive campus environment that fosters student success.Academic Programs:
MIT offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, including:
Baking, Culinary and Hospitality
Business
Digital Technologies
Education
Engineering
English and IELTS
Floristry
Foundation and Bridging Studies
Hairdressing
Health and Counselling
Logistics
Maritime
Nursing
Pacific languages and Te Reo Māori
Police Preparation
Social Work
Sport, Recreation and Exercise Science
Supported Learning (Inclusive Education)
Trades
Other:
MIT has multiple campuses located in Ōtara, Manukau, TechPark, City (New Zealand Maritime School), and Mahurangi. The institution also offers a range of short courses and professional development programs for individuals and organizations.
Entry Requirements:
- General:
- Be 17 years of age or older.
- English Language Entry Requirements:
- Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.
- Any applicant whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of their English language competency NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules. Regulations.
- Other:
- Employees and volunteers working in the health and wellbeing sectors are required to undergo initial and ongoing checks to ensure they are a fit and proper person to provide support.
- To establish a fit and proper person, checks will be required and, depending on the context they work in, may include:
- Police checks
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Two references
- Checks against Children's Act 2014
- Checks against any other relevant legislation.
- Interview:
- Applicants must attend an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
- During the interview the applicant will be assessed against the requirements of the School’s policy for students accessing placements in the health context in terms of their suitability for placement in the programme.
- At interview the suitability of students to work with vulnerable populations will also be addressed to establish the students’ suitability.
- Vulnerable Children’s Act will also be addressed during the interview process.
- Special & Discretionary Admission:
- Any ākonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. Te Pūkenga works with the ākonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme.
- Any ākonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme may be eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
- Your previous work experience and on-the-job skills, volunteering, professional development, and other providers’ qualifications can be recognised as prior learning, matched against credits in our courses, and put towards your qualification – potentially saving you money and possibly helping you to complete your qualification faster.
