Professionalism in the World's Eye (Whānau, Community and Social Services)

HWB420

This course provides ākonga the opportunity to describe community integration and gain an in-depth understanding of the services and resources that are available within their community to support their work.

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    Level
    4
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    Credits
    25
  •  
    Cost
    $0 NZ Domestic
    $1,419 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.2083
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 16 hours per week
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    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

Ākonga will be able to identify and apply workplace risk management tools and strategies. Risk management tools and strategies are linked to the organisation’s workplace policies and procedures. This course explores ethical practice within the health and wellbeing setting, specifically focussed on the whānau, community and social services sector.

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

  • describe the process of community integration for tāngata and/or whānau they support and reflect on their role within this process
  • describe local services and resources relevant to tāngata and/or whānau they support in a whānau, community or social services setting
  • describe risks for tāngata and/or whānau they support, workers, and others in a whānau, community and social services setting
  • describe and implement tools and strategies that contribute to the safety of tāngata and/or whānau they support in a whānau, community and social services setting
  • describe policies, procedures and resources used to assist in responding to risk-related issues in a whānau, community and social services setting
  • reflect on own ethical practice as a whānau, community and social services worker

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed 

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Certificate

Course availability over the next 12 months

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2025
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  •  
    Level
    4
  •  
    Credits
    25
  •  
    Cost
    $0 NZ Domestic
    $1,419 NZ International
  •  
    EFTS
    0.2083
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 16 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying