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Qualification Title New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection (Level 5)
Qualification Type Diploma
Level 5
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Human Welfare Studies and Services » Children's Services
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with graduates who can protect and advocate for children.

Graduates will be able to speak out and take action to promote safety and wellbeing of children and a culture of child protection, and will be empowered to take a leadership role to advocate for children in situations where an organisation, community or societal response is required.

This qualification is designed for people who are working in or intending to enter into roles that affect children.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Implement evidence-based and child-centred practice to protect and advocate for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in a range of environments
- Apply advanced strategies to identify, prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect, and promote safety and wellbeing for children, young people and their family and/or whānau
- Model best practice in child protection in organisation and community settings to encourage consistent and safe responses to the needs of children and young people.
- Engage with and support families and whānau from diverse cultural contexts in a child-centred way to promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Education pathways
The qualification may build on the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) [Ref: 2992] and/or the New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Practice/Applied Practice) (Level 5) [Ref: 3244].

This qualification may lead to higher level qualifications within the child protection sector.
Employment pathways
Graduates of this qualification will be able to work as child protection advocates across a number of employment settings including the health, education, police, justice, social services and voluntary sectors.

This qualification may provide a professional development pathway for qualified professionals seeking development opportunities with a focus on child advocacy and protection.

Persons working with children, whether as an employee or a volunteer, are required are required to undergo initial and ongoing safety checks in accordance with relevant legislation, including the Children's Act (2014), the Children's Amendment Act (2018), and the Crimes Amendment Act (2012), to ensure they are safe and appropriate to work with children.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
None.
Education Organisation Institute for Child Protection Studies Trust Incorporated
Developed By Toitu te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3518
Status Current
Created 2016-08-05 14:09:10.0
Next Review 2026-09-30 00:00:00.0
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