Family Violence Intervention micro-credential

This is an excellent professional development opportunity for anyone who works or volunteers in public-facing health, social services, education or related fields. It’s designed to help frontline professionals effectively assess safety needs and formulate appropriate intervention plans. Part-time, 12 weeks, starts in March. Learn more here.

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

This qualification equips individuals in supervisory or mentoring roles to facilitate continuous improvement in service delivery by enhancing employee effectiveness and satisfaction. It’s applicable across a wide range of disciplines including health, education and social services. Part-time, 19 weeks, starts in February. Learn more here.

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing

Suited to anyone with a passion for helping individuals, whānau and communities through challenging times, this qualification is available in three specialisations: Mental Health and Addiction Support, Social Services and Community Facilitation. Full-time, one year (part-time options available), starts in February. Learn more here.

Bachelor of Social Work

Our highly regarded social work degree equips participants with the skills, knowledge, cultural competency and hands-on experience needed to support, educate and advocate for individuals, whānau and communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s hands on from the very beginning and includes significant time in the practice environment. Full-time, four years (part-time options available), starts in February. Learn more here.

If you have any specific questions about any of these programmes, please contactkath.harrison@ara.ac.nz.

 Study opportunities at Ara