Training
Blueprint Centre for Learning
Blueprint have redeveloped their National the Certificate in Mental Health (MHSW) L4
Blueprint has recently developed a fresh, innovative new programme to better align our qualification with the needs of students and the mental health sector. All of the delivery, learning and assessments are designed around classroom and group activities, a theoretical case study and practical assessments completed in your workplace. For more information visit Blueprint's website
The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/
Diploma in Applied Mental Health
This diploma is intended for students interested in furthering their career in mental health. It was developed with input from organisations that operate in the mental health sector and is designed to give students the theoretical and practical background they need. Many current Diploma students are already working in mental health and find the theoretical knowledge they gain from the diploma complements the practical experience they already have and helps to further develop their career.
The Diploma in Applied Mental Health consists of six courses, all delivered by open and distance learning. This means you can study at a time that is convenient for you and is ideal for people who are working as well as studying. The courses in this programme are degree level courses - in addition to becoming qualified with the Diploma in Applied Mental Health, students interested in further study can use these courses to form part of their Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSci) degree programmes.
Enrolments
For information on fees, entry requirements, study time and key dates please refer to the degree programme guide or visit http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz/ . You can also freephone 0508 650 200 and request an information and enrolment pack.
Course availability
All courses are available in both Semester One (enrolments close in early February) and Semester Two (enrolments close in early July). In addition, some courses may also be available in Semester Three (enrolments close in late October).
More information
For more information please contact the programme leader:
Kennedy McLachlan
Freephone: 0508 650 200 extn 5469
Email: mailto:kennedy.mclachlan "at" openploytechnic.ac.nz
Platform working with TOPNZ
Platform assists The Open Polytechnic student undertaking the Diploma to gain a 40 hour practicum placement with a NGO mental health/addiction service provider. Platform member organisations have been very supportive of these practicum placements and this experience has sometimes led to job opportunities within the sector being offered to a student who has been on a placement. On average Platform assists with placements for about six or seven distance learning students each semester.
AUT University - Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences - www.autuni.ac.nz
Graduate Diploma in Addictions
Graduate Certificate in Addictions
Certificate in Applied Mental Health
A new programme in Addictions is being offered at AUT University from 3 March 2008. Also the Certificate in Applied Mental Health which has replaced the National Certificate in Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work).
For further information email courseinfo "at" aut.ac.nz or phone 0800 288 864
In the second semester AUT will also offer the following papers:
Advanced Intervention for Addiction
Thur 2nd Oct, Fri 3rd Oct, Wed 8th Oct, Thur 9th Oct, Fri 10th Oct
Presenting Populations in Gambling
Wed 15th Oct, Thur 16th Oct, Wed 22nd Oct, Thur 23 Oct, Fri 24th Oct
The course is aimed at students who are under-graduate students, who have a Bachelors degree or equivalent experience, or are working towards a degree in a related field eg health promotion, psychology, applied mental health, nursing, sport and recreation. Post-graduate students can also be accommodated (similar content but different assessments, special topic)
For further information please contact: Course Information Centre, 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864), Email: courseinfo "at" aut.ac
Aotearoa NZ Association of Social Workers
Link here To find out more about training as a social worker, continuing professional development events and conferences endorsed by ANZASW. The schedule of ANZASW meetings is also available for your information.