Course Overview
If your goal is to work alongside and guide people as they build up their confidence and capability, this course is for you. It’s especially ideal if you’re aiming to work in a care role, or as a community support worker in the mental health or disability sectors, or as a volunteer.
The essence of Whānau Ora is placing whānau/families at the centre of practice in health and social services. In this diploma, you'll learn about key communication strategies, systems, processes and practices within the Whānau Ora space, as well as how to critically reflect.
These important kaupapa will be taught through the lens of the following guiding principles of the diploma:
- whanaungatanga - "by listening, relationships can grow"
- kaitiakitanga - "protect the environment, protect the whānau"
- te tika me te pono - "by doing what's right, the truth shines"
- manaakitanga - "through nurturing, the whānau will thrive"
- rangatiratanga - "show up and rise"
- ngā pūkenga - "stand strong, stand brave, stand skilled"
If you’re keen to take your study further, you may be eligible to continue into the Bachelor of Social Work.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Diploma in Whānau Ora (Level 5)
| Locations | To be confirmed |
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| Next intake | To be confirmed View more details |
| Study options |
1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable) Part-time study available |
| Total credits | 120 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | To be confirmed for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
- Whanau Ora (family health) Advisor/Advocate/Negotiator
- Kaitoko Hauora (Health Promoter)
- Whanau (family), hapu, Iwi community worker
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | To be confirmed for domestic students |
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Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
* Important fee information, and hints and tips
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
You must be:
- 17 years of age or over
- A New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have the requisite visa for study purposes, and
- Able to demonstrate adequate literacy and/or numeracy skills to enable you to meet all academic and health and safety requirements of this course.
If you are under 20 years old you must also have:
- University Entrance, or NCEA Level 3 including 14 credits each in three approved Level 3 subjects, 10 literacy credits at Level 2 or above (five in reading and five in writing), and 10 numeracy credits at Level 1 or above made up of specified achievement standards or unit standards 26623, 26626 and 26627, OR
- Evidence of ability to complete the academic requirements for the course.
If you are 20 years old or over you must also have:
- Demonstrated academic ability (at NZQA Level 4 or equivalent) to undertake this course and have the ability to succeed through personal attributes, work and life experience.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
You don’t need to supply evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status to apply for this programme. However, some placement providers may require evidence from you that you are fully vaccinated before allowing you to complete a placement at their organisation. Placements are an integral part of this programme and you’ll need to complete these to be able to successfully achieve your qualification.
Other Requirements:
If you have had a criminal conviction at any time in the past you must declare the circumstances in confidence as part of the selection process;
All applicants accepted will be required to provide a signed consent form which allows Toi Ohomai to check your record of convictions upon entry, during and prior to completing the degree;
You will be accepted only after the police check is processed. All applicants with any convictions will be required to attend an individual interview with a relevant department staff member; and
Two character references are required. These should be from persons in positions of trust such as an employer, teacher, pastor, kaumātua or kuia. References from family, friends or work colleagues will not be accepted.
Information Session
You’ll be invited to an information meeting. This is your opportunity to find out more about the course content and to make sure you're on the most appropriate course for your career aspirations and current level of experience.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English language requirements
Level 5 certificate or diploma IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
Intakes to be confirmed Ask to be notified when the next intake becomes available
Study options
- 1 year full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
- Part-time study available
