AUT - Diploma in Mental Health Support Work
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Diploma in Mental Health Support Work
Programme Code: AK3637
Level: 6
Points: 120
Duration: 1 year full time / Part time available
Venue: North Shore Campus
Start dates: 27 February 2012
AUT University encourages early application.There are limited places, however enrolment for this programme will remain open until all places have been filled.
Entry requirements
- Not open to school leavers
- Interview may be required
- Addendum
- Relevant experience
- Police clearance
English language requirements
Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. For more details, please refer to English Language Requirements in AUT's Academic Calendar.
Overview
This qualification is for mental health support workers who have completed the AUT Certificate in Applied Mental Health, the National Certificate in Mental Health or another relevant education programme, or who have extensive experience in the area and can demonstrate readiness to study at degree level. Diploma papers from this programme can be credited towards the Bachelor of Health Science in Applied Mental Health (Mental Health Support Work minor).
What this programme covers
You develop essential skills and will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mental health and illness and mental health services, appropriate attitudes and values
- Demonstrate skills to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with people using mental health services
- Communicate effectively with mentally distressed people - whose behaviour is perceived as challenging, who are responding with anger or experiencing severe mental illness symptoms
- Assist consumers/tangata whai ora establish their journey of wellness and recovery and live in society as fully integrated citizens
- Demonstrate culturally appropriate practice, consistent with Te Tiriti O Waitangi
- Practice professionally applying safety, ethics and knowledge of relevant legislation, national guidelines, policies and protocols
Career opportunities
Graduates create careers as senior members, or in leadership roles in mental health teams focusing on rehabilitation and support work. Some areas include:- Residential and community support services
- Consumer advocacy/consultancy services
- Culture-specific services
- Family and consumer support groups
- Non-government sector
- District health boards
- Other services and positions that are developing in the changing dynamic mental health sector
Mental Health Support Work papers
Below is a summary only. For a comprehensive overview of this qualification, please refer to the Academic calendar.
565501 Socio-political Context of Mental Health in Aotearoa/New Zealand
566502 Mental Health and Mental Illness
566503 Skills for Supporting Recovery in Mental Health
566506 Mental Health Practicum I
566507 Mental Health Practicum II
566423 Theory Skills and Interventions I
567424 Theory Skills and Interventions II
565313 Personal and Professional Development