Diversional Therapy and Community Health

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This programme provides skills and knowledge to provide purposeful recreational activities designed to promote the autonomy and achieve the goals of clients.

Programme Duration: 76-80 delivery weeks
Your Qualification:

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4)

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Your Career Pathways

The aim of this programme is to give learners the knowledge and skills that facilitate professional knowledge and practice in supporting a client in a community or residential setting, developing, implementing and evaluating diversional therapy activities for a range of clients. Graduates will be able to work in roles such as –

• Diversional Therapist
• Recreational Therapist
• Activities Officer
• Aged or Disabled Care Worker
• Special Care Worker

*95% of graduates from this program successfully acquired jobs in relevant fields within just one year after completing their studies.

Entry Requirements

Domestic Students:

1. At least 18 years of age at programme start date.
2. 48 NCEA credits at Level 2 ( including a minimum of 12 credits in each of the three subjects and 4 credits in English and 4 credits in writing).
3. There are no minimum academic requirements for applicants 20 years of age and over.

International Students

1. At least 18 years of age at programme start date.
2. Year 12 or 13 qualification or equivalent (high school).
3. Tertiary graduates and health care professionals who interact with patients are preferred.
4. Must meet the English Proficiency Entry Requirements for Level 4 Programmes.  You may be required to take supplemental English language courses despite meeting the requirements.
5. Student Visa, Medical and Travel Insurance.

Your Learnings

We value holistic education and guidance. This program includes classroom-based learning, self-directed learning, and workplace training. At the end of this programme you will be able to –

1. Use specialist skills and knowledge in developing, implementing and evaluating diversional therapy activities.
2. Support clients with aspirational and person-centered goals in a community setting.