Qualification Overview

Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 5)
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 5
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Human Welfare Studies and Services » Youth Work
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the youth work sector with youth workers who have operational and theoretical knowledge skills and attitudes to practise youth work independently.
This qualification is intended for people to extend and grow their knowledge and practice in a youth worker role.
Graduates will be able to work autonomously under professional supervision and contribute to positive youth development outcomes in diverse and defined contexts.
Graduates will uphold positive youth development approaches and practice that are informed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Youth Work Codes of Ethics, Mana Taiohi, current youth development frameworks and legislative requirements.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Engage in professional development to analyse and evaluate own culture, values, attitudes, beliefs and self-care practice to strengthen youth work practice.
- Analyse the challenges of the digital, social and systemic worlds of young people, including the impacts of colonisation to support youth mental well-being.
- Apply knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Mana Taiohi, Code of Ethics, brain development and human development frameworks and legislative requirements to support young people in potential situations of vulnerability.
- Engage with a diverse range of community partners, including mana whenua, to meet the objectives of a youth work organisation.
- Oversee a focussed aspect of a youth work project and apply evaluation tools to develop a qualitative report.
Education pathways
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 4) [Ref: 2449].
The qualification leads to New Zealand Diploma in Youth Work (Level 6) [Ref: 3803] and may lead to higher level qualifications in youth work and other social services.
Entry Requirements Not available
Education Organisation No organisations currently offer this qualification.
Developed By Toitu te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 4795
Status Current
Created 2023-03-08 10:27:26.52
Next Review 2027-12-31 00:00:00.0
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