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Diploma in Health & wellbeinG
(applied practice)

LEVEL

05

120

CREDITS

40

WEEKS

30 HOURS PER WEEK

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COURSE OUTLINE

This program aims to equip students with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for effective support and care across various health and wellbeing contexts. This involves training in evidence-based practices, fostering autonomy, resilience, and promoting overall wellbeing. Graduates will gain recognition for their transferable skills and knowledge valued in the health and wellbeing sector, as well as specific skills needed for Disability Support Practitioner roles.

This program includes eight compulsory modules, and students must complete 300 hours of industry placement over eight consecutive weeks, starting in term 4 of the course.

Course Delivery Method:

Inquiry-based learning is the pedagogical model that underpins the person-centered and directed, goal-centered and strengths-based approaches for Health and Wellbeing teaching and learning for this programme as appropriate to the Learning Outcomes. 

Our approach is also informed by Kaupapa Māori and appropriate Tagata Pasifika models of health and wellbeing/teaching and learning such as Ako, a Māori learning and teaching model when the teacher facilitates reciprocal teaching and learning to encourage learner competency.

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THE COURSE CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING MODULES

Integrating Health and Wellbeing Theory and Knowledge

Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan

Socio-Cultural Factors in Disability Support

Te Ao Māori in Disability Support

Evidence-Based Practices in Disability Support

Strategies in Disability Support​

Continuous Improvement in Disability Support

Professional Development in Health and Wellbeing

Students are assessed through a mixture of written assessments, presentations, practical role plays and research based on real work scenarios.

COURSE TRIPS

All Crown programmes include trips to relevant sites and destinations. These educational visits will allow you to interact with professionals in the industry and observe the work in the real work environment.

  • Visits to clinics, retirement homes and other health & wellbeing organisations
  • Seminars hosted by professionals and practitioners working in the industry

Upcoming Intakes

2026 COURSE DATES

27 January – 11 December 2026

2 March 2026 – 5 March 2027

20 April 2026 – 9 April 2027

13 July 2026 – 2 July 2027

5 October 2026 – 24 September 2027

2025 SUMMER BREAK

22 Dec 2025 – 26 Jan 2026

2026 TERM BREAKS

6 - 17 April 2026

29 June – 10 July 2026

21 September – 2 October 2026

12 April – 23 April 2027

5 – 16 July 2027

27 September – 8 October 2027

2026 SUMMER BREAK

14 December 2026 – 29 January 2027

entry requirements

Domestic Student

  • 18 years of age or older at course start date (be at least 18 years of age before the clinical placement)
  • Have recent police vetting
  • Have completed year 12 or NCEA Level 2
  • Pre-enrolment interview
  • Students who do not meet the entry requirements may be accepted at the discretion of the department head.

International student

  • 18 years of age at course start date
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0 (or NZQA approved equivalent)
  • 3 years of secondary school education or agreed equivalent
  • Have recent police vetting
  • Special circumstances considered at the discretion of the Department Head.

other STudy options

Students who successfully complete this course may wish to do their studies in any of the following:

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CAREER PATHWAY

CAREER OPTIONS

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A qualification in this course can lead to great jobs such as:

  • CONSUMER ADVOCACY ROLES
  • REHABLITATION ASSISTANT
  • EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT ROLES
  • CONNECTOR/NAVIGATOR ROLES SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR
  • IWI SERVICES SUPPORT ROLES
  • HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
  • COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER/ FACILITATOR
  • CHILD OR YOUTH RESIDENTIAL CARE ASSISTANT
  • AGED CARE WORKER
  • NURSING SUPPORT WORKER
  • PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
  • MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT -YOUTH WORK IN A RANGE OF SETTINGS SUCH AS NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS, JUSTICE/CORRECTIONS, SOCIAL SERVICES, RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY.
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