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

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

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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