National Diploma in Iwi/Māori Social Services (Level 6)
Level / 6Credits / 277
Purpose
The National Diploma in Iwi/Māori Social Services (Level 6) [Ref: 0667] leads on from the National Certificate in Iwi/Māori Social Services (Level 4) [Ref: 0666] or the National Certificate in Social Services (Level 4) [Ref: 0250].
This qualification is designed as a basic professional qualification. It provides recognition of the level of competence, knowledge, and skills required by those seeking employment or already working as Iwi/Māori social service workers within whānau, hapū, and iwi social services; marae based social services; and Māori social services.
People awarded this national diploma are able to work in those settings under professional supervision, with a considerable degree of autonomy and accountability for achieving outcomes as a professional social worker within Iwi/Māori social services. They are able to work within a framework for practice informed by knowledge and skills in the application and implementation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the social services. They practice within ethical and legislative boundaries, and demonstrate an integrated practice theory for working in Iwi/Māori social services.
This qualification includes standards designed specifically for work within Iwi/Māori social services, as well as standards from other domains. The latter standards have been included because they are essential competencies for Iwi/Māori social services work, but they are also generic competencies across social services work. Many of those standards are included in other Social Services qualifications, and can be used for credit towards those qualifications. The compulsory section covers all competencies for a basic professional qualification in Iwi/Māori social services work. The elective section enables people to select standards that can contextualise their qualification to the kind of work they undertake within Iwi/Māori social service work. They may be engaged solely in direct service delivery to whānau, hapū, and/or iwi, but their job role may also include staff supervision, management, or wider community work.
This qualification does not lead on to any other specific qualification, but people may wish to work towards attainment of other diplomas in the social services industry, such as the National Diploma in Community Work (Level6) [Ref:0987]; the National Diploma in Counselling (Level6) [Ref:0988]; the National Diploma in Social Work (Level6) [Ref:0989]; or the National Diploma in Youth Work (Level6) [Ref:0670]; or gain entry into other higher level qualifications on the New Zealand Register of Quality Assured Qualifications such as a degree in social work.
Special Notes
Candidates must complete at least two fieldwork placements that are either:
- two placements which take place within two different field education contexts in different agencies; or
- two fieldwork placements which take place in distinctly different field education contexts within the one agency.
For further guidance, refer to Te Kaiāwhina Ahumahi. 2007. Guidelines for providers of education and training in the social services within the National Qualifications Framework. Wellington: Te Kaiāwhina Ahumahi, Nga mahi a takiwā me nga mahi tuwaenga – Fieldwork and practical experience, p95. Providers reporting results for this qualification are responsible for confirming with Community Support Services ITO Limited (Careerforce) that these requirements have been met for each candidate for this qualification.
CreditRange
Compulsory / ElectiveLevel 4 credits / 51 / -
Level 5 credits / 121 / 0-15
Level 6 credits / 54 / 0-15
Level 7 credits / 36 / 0-15
Minimum totals / 262 / 15
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NQF QualificationsCredit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
Compulsory standards
Elective – A minimum of 15 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Community and Social Services > Social Services > Iwi/Māori Social Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit16257 / Assist healing using traditional Māori concepts in an Iwi/Māori social services setting / 7 / 12
16260 / Facilitate a person to identify their own whakapapa in an Iwi/Māori social services setting / 4 / 6
16261 / Research a whakapapa on behalf of another person or whānau in an Iwi/Māori social services setting / 5 / 6
16263 / Apply te tīmatanga o te ao, whakapapa, and whanaungatanga in Iwi/Māori social services / 5 / 9
16265 / Contribute to disputes resolution processes for Iwi/Māori social service purposes / 5 / 6
16268 / Respond to loss and grief in an Iwi/Māori social services setting / 4 / 3
16269 / Identify, describe, and make contact with a Māori community in Iwi/Māori social services / 5 / 6
16270 / Co-ordinate and facilitate hui in an Iwi/Māori social services setting / 6 / 9
16271 / Co-ordinate a whānau hui in an Iwi/Māori social services setting / 4 / 3
16272 / Respond to the presenting concerns, issues, and needs of users of Iwi/Māori social services / 4 / 9
16273 / Contribute to community networks and liaison for Iwi/Māori social service purposes / 5 / 6
16790 / Facilitate change for Iwi/Māori social service purposes / 6 / 6
16791 / Analyse the impact of a social policy on Iwi/Māori in an Iwi/Māori social services setting / 6 / 6
16792 / Explain the history of an iwi for Iwi/Māori social service purposes / 5 / 9
16793 / Explain and apply knowledge of ngā atua for an Iwi/Māori social service purpose / 5 / 6
19402 / Demonstrate an integrated practice theory for working in Iwi/Māori social services / 7 / 24
22962 / Explain the importance of the use of te reo Māori and use te reo Māori in Iwi/Māori social services / 5 / 9
Community and Social Services > Social Services > Manage Social Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit7950 / Prepare a proposal for social service research / 6 / 9
Community and Social Services > Social Services > Professional Development of Social Service Workers
ID / Title / Level / Credit7918 / Implement a self care plan for social service work / 5 / 6
7922 / Participate in professional social services supervision as a supervisee / 5 / 9
7944 / Explain legal structures and laws for social service practice / 5 / 9
19404 / Analyse ethics for social service work / 5 / 4
Community and Social Services > Social Services > Provide Social Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit7913 / Undertake assessments of social service user situations / 6 / 6
7925 / Establish and maintain working relationships with people of own culture and life experience / 5 / 6
7926 / Explain Te Tiriti o Waitangi for social service purposes / 4 / 6
7928 / Implement Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the social services / 6 / 6
7948 / Prepare and write social service reports / 5 / 6
7962 / Intervene in crisis situations with individuals, couples, families and whānau / 5 / 6
7963 / Contribute to the empowerment of people experiencing oppression and marginalisation / 4 / 3
7975 / Assist social service users to access social services in the community / 5 / 6
8000 / Act as an advocate in social service work / 6 / 3
8071 / Establish and maintain working relationships with people of other cultures and life experience / 5 / 6
19494 / Establish and maintain working relationships with whānau in social service work / 5 / 6
Community and Social Services > Social Services > Social Service Work with Abuse, Neglect, and Violence
ID / Title / Level / Credit7984 / Identify, respond to, and report in situations of suspected abuse, neglect, or violence / 4 / 3
7985 / Establish protection and safety plans in social service work with abuse, neglect, or violence / 6 / 9
Māori > Māori Business and Management > Māori Management - Generic
ID / Title / Level / Credit10667 / Explain the use of kawa and tikanga in Māori management situations / 4 / 8
Māori > Te Mātauranga Māori me te Whakangungu > Te Mātauranga Māori Whānui
ID / Title / Level / Credit3699 / Demonstrate knowledge of Māori human development theory / 4 / 10
Elective
A minimum of 15 credits
Community and Social Services > Social Services > Community Work
ID / Title / Level / Credit7914 / Analyse concerns, issues, needs, and resources in the community / 6 / 6
7995 / Implement programmes and projects to respond to community concerns, issues, and needs / 5 / 6
Community and Social Services > Social Services > Counselling
ID / Title / Level / Credit7959 / Engage in counselling with families and whānau / 6 / 12
Community and Social Services > Social Services > Iwi/Māori Social Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit16266 / Implement a government policy in an Iwi/Māori social services setting / 5 / 6
16267 / Develop a policy for practice in an Iwi/Māori social services setting / 6 / 6
Community and Social Services > Social Services > Manage Social Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit7942 / Operate within governance and management in a social service organisation / 5 / 3
7943 / Deal with violence in a social service workplace / 5 / 6
Community and Social Services > Social Services > Professional Development of Social Service Workers
ID / Title / Level / Credit7923 / Provide professional social services supervision / 7 / 9
Community and Social Services > Social Services > Provide Social Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit7932 / Establish role in the community as a social service worker / 5 / 4
7934 / Facilitate groups in social service work / 5 / 6
7970 / Facilitate conflict resolution in social service work / 5 / 4
Māori > Māori Business and Management > Māori Management In Māori Organisations
ID / Title / Level / Credit10694 / Research and explain effective marae management systems and models / 4 / 8
10695 / Design effective models of organisational structure for iwi / 6 / 10
Transition Arrangements
Version 3
Version 3 was issued following review, in order to make changes to content.
Changes to content
The special note related to fieldwork placements has been amended to clarify practicum requirements.
Amended titles, level, and credits for some standards arising from a review of standards in the domain Iwi/Māori Social Services.
Addition of standards 7913, 7985, 10694, and 22962.
Removal of standards 7972, 7973, 16259, and 16794.
Compulsory credits have increased from 253 to 262.
Elective credits have reduced from 22 to 15.
Credit total has increased from 275 to 277 credits.
An exemption has been provided for a standard that has been removed.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
Some of the standards in this qualification have similarities with or have been replaced by other Community Support Services ITO Limited (Careerforce) standards. For the purposes of this qualification people holding credit for those standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the standards indicated in the table below.
Credit for / Exempt from7929 / 19494
16794 / 22962
People currently working towards version 2 of this qualification may complete that version or transfer to version 3.
It is not intended that anyone is disadvantaged by this review, and the above arrangements have been designed for a smooth transition. However, anyone who feels they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Community Support Services ITO Limited (Careerforce) at the address below.
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 2 was issued to take into account the review of the Social Services standards and industry initiatives.
NQF Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / October 1999 / December 2005
Revision / 2 / May 2003 / December 2011
Review / 3 / November 2008 / N/A
Standard Setting Body
Community Support Services ITO Limited (Careerforce)
PO Box 2637
WELLINGTON
Telephone03 371 9295
Website
Planned Review
Any person or organisation may contribute to the review of this qualification by sending feedback to the standard setting body at the above address.
Next Review / 2013Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification
NZQA
Certification
The certificate will display the logos of NZQA, Community Support Services ITO Limited (Careerforce) and the accredited organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the NewZealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
NQF Classification / NZSCEDCode / Description / Code / Description
1660 / Community and Social Services > Social Services > Iwi/Māori Social Services / 090501 / Society and Culture > Human Welfare Studies and Services > Social Work
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
Prerequisite diagram
Community Support Services ITO Limited (Careerforce)SSB Code 101814 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018