Graduates of this qualification will be able to: Integrate theory and knowledge of health and wellbeing to identify the health and wellbeing aspirations of people from diverse contexts Critically select and apply a range of evidence-based practices to support people to meet their health and wellbeing aspirations Maintain awareness of the socio-cultural, economic and political factors impacting the wider health and wellbeing environment to provide responsive support practices Critically select and apply a range of evidence-based practices informed by knowledge of te ao Māori to respond to the health and wellbeing aspirations of tangata whenua Apply advanced strategies and practices to respond with sensitivity to people from diverse contexts Critically reflect on and evaluate own support practice to achieve continuous improvement Graduates of the Applied Practice context will meet the qualification outcomes in a programme which includes a pertinent practicum of more than 200 hours. Course Content HWD 501 Building Rapport and Relationships/Te Hapai Whanaungatanga HWD 502 Health, Community and Sustainability - Te Oranga Hapori HWD 503 Recovery: Mental health and addiction issues - Take Mate Hinengaro, Take Mate Tarukino) HWD 504 Reflecting on Practicum Experience - He Whakaaroaro ki nga Wheako Wahi Mahi HWD 505 He Tirohanga Ao Māori - Integrating Māori Perspectives and Approaches HWD 506 Extending knowledge and resources - He Whakawhanui i te Puna Rauemi HWD 507 Professional Practice, Ethics and Leadership - Nga Tikanga Umanga HWD 508 Application of Learning in The Workplace - He Kuhunga ki te Ao Wahi Maki Career Opportunities This qualification is designed for experienced people working in the Health and Wellbeing sector; people wanting to enter the sector; and professionals seeking development opportunities within a health and wellbeing setting. The Health and Wellbeing community of New Zealand will benefit from having graduates with the skills and knowledge required across a range of vocations and disciplines, to support people to achieve their health and wellbeing aspirations. Graduates of this qualification will work independently as practitioners in some sectors, or under the supervision of professional or qualified clinicians, in others. Satisfactory Completion To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Practice/Applied Practice) (Level 5) and be awarded the qualification, the student must successfully achieve a minimum of 120 credits in accordance with the programme schedule for the New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Practice/Applied Practice) (Level 5) qualification full-time over one year or part-time over two years.