Māori Public Health (Level 4)

Māori Public Health (Level 4)

Title / New Zealand Certificate in Māori Public Health
Version / 1 / Qualification type / Certificate
Level / 4 / Credits / 60
NZSCED
DAS classification
Qualification developer / NZQA, Māori Qualifications Services
Next review / Mmmm YYYY
Approval date / DdMmmm YYYY
Strategic purpose statement / This qualification is intended for those who have some knowledge in TeAo Māori and experience working with Maori communities who are seeking a formal Maori Public Health qualification at an introductory level.
The purpose of the qualification is to advance from a kaupapa Maori base, transferrable skills and knowledge required to protect and develop Maori determinants of health and wellbeing for current and future generations.
Graduates of this qualification will develop skills and knowledge to contribute to promoting, advocating, educating, and facilitating issues relating to Maori public health.
Outcome Statement / Graduate profile / Graduates will be able to:
Whanaungatanga (12 credits)

• Apply effective communication skills and strategies when engaging with Māori to foster whanaungatanga in a healthcare context.

TePono me teTika(6credits)

• Identify the impact of public health policy and legislation on Māori health.
• Discussand explain equity and social justice and its significance in the context of Māori health disparities.

Pūkengatanga (10 credits)

• Identify and describe effective Māori public health models.

TinoRangatiratanga (20credits)

• Develop a kaupapa Māori health promotion model.
• Develop a health needs assessment from a Māori perspective
• Explain the determinants of health from a Māori perspective.

WhānauOra(12 credits)

• Understand application of Whānau Ora as public policy inMāori Public Health.
• Articulate and demonstrate a Maori world view of WhānauOrapractices and models within Māori Public Health.

Education pathway / Graduates of this qualification may undertake study towards;
New Zealand Diploma in WhānauOra (Level 5)
New Zealand Certificate in Youth Development (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in TiakiKaumatua (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Social Services Intervention Crisis (Level 5)
New Zealand Certificate in Public Health and Promotion (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection (Level 5)
New Zealand Certificate in Advocacy (Level 5)
New Zealand Certificate in Addiction Services (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Social Services (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in Sensory Therapy - Level 5
New Zealand Certificate in Assessment and Coordination (Level 5)
New Zealand Diploma in the Management of Residential Care Facilities - Level 5
New Zealand Diploma in Enrolled Nursing (Level 5)
Employment pathway / Graduates of this certificate potentially secure roles as;

• Māori Research Assistant
• Junior Analyst Māori Health
• Māori Health Adviser
• Māori Health Environmental Assistant
• Customs Officer

Whānau, hapū, iwi/community pathway / This qualification provides a pathway for those who want to work effectively in Māori communities. Graduates of this qualification will:

• Support the development of Māori public health practice based on kaupapa Māori principles.
• Raise awareness of Māori public health and reinforce the need to care for our whakapapa and the future aspirations of Whānau Māori.

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