Being a Professional on the Ground (Whānau, Community and Social Services)

Ākonga will describe how they implement tools and strategies in their role in a wrap-around team. They will discuss how the team uses a whānau-centred approach to reduce vulnerability and build resilience.

At the successful completion of this course, ākonga will be able to:

• describe and explain legislation that underpins the practice of workers in a whānau, community and social services setting
• explain how workplace policies and procedures link to legislation
• describe the interconnections of a wrap-around team that works with tāngata whai ora, and/or whānau to reduce vulnerability and build resilience in a whānau, community and social services setting
• describe the strengths and weaknesses of using a wrap-around team to support the needs and goals of a tangata whai ora they support in a whānau, community and social services setting
• implement and review tools and strategies used in a wrap-around team while supporting tāngata whai ora, and /or whānau they support in a whānau, community and social services setting
• describe and apply values while working in a wrap-around service supporting the goals and needs of a tangata whai ora they support in a whānau, community and social services setting

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed 

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

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