Learn a whānau-centred approach to support whānau health and wellbeing. This NZQA qualification was developed with Otago Polytechnic to train whānau and support workers to support and uplift Māori communities.
People who would like to work with Māori and whānau in the development of a whānau-centred approach to support wellbeing, health and nutrition.
Hauora (health) Māori including the key dimensions, accountability processes and implications of legislation
Knowledge of rongoā Māori in relation to the prevention and treatment of illness
Tikanga in relation to rongoā rākau, human anatomy and hauora in the home
How to prepare a nutritionally-balanced diet using kai tōtika Māori
About anger management in a hauora context
Graduates of this qualification will be able to work under supervision to apply knowledge of Māori philosophies and theories of Māori wellbeing — caring for and supporting people, from youth to adulthood. This qualification can lead onto further Level 4 study at Te Pūkenga (Otago Polytechnic).
WO3-1
WO3-2
WO3-3
WO3-4
WO3-5
.
WO3-6
WO3-7
Hauora (holistic well-being)
Taha Whānau (family well-being)
Taha Tinana (physical well-being)
Taha Wairua (spiritual well-being)
Taha Hinengaro (personal, mental and emotional well-being)
Hapori Advocacy
Communication Skills (academic)
WO3-1: Hauora (holistic well-being)
WO3-2: Taha Whānau (family well-being)
WO3-3: Taha Tinana (physical well-being)
WO3-4: Taha Wairua (spiritual well-being)
WO3-5: Taha Hinengaro (personal, mental and emotional well-being)
WO3-6: Hapori Advocacy
WO3-7: Communication Skills (academic)
There are no pre-entry requirements
TBC
Full-time (20 weeks), 18 contact hours per week; 12 hours self-directed
$2790 — Scholarships may be available to eligible applicants — talk to us about this
Mostly classroom teaching and interactions that support the introduction and practice of skills and tikanga. All assessments are assignments (no tests or exams)
You graduate with the New Zealand Certificate in Whanau Ora (Level 3) which is an NZQA qualification. This qualification can lead onto further Level 4 study at Otago Polytechnic | Te Pūkenga
Kōkiri Training Centre — 51 Macandrew Road, South Dunedin
