New Zealand Diploma in Child Protection
Child Matters
Subject area
Children's Services
Qualification
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Entry requirements
None.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
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.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Human Welfare Studies and Services at this level can earn:
$38,000
Median earnings one year after study
$39,000
Median earnings two years after study
$43,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
62%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
Waitaha-A-Hei / University of Waikato Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
$14,500
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (07) 838 3370
Fax: (07) 838 9950
Email: info@childmatters.org.nz
Web: http://www.childmatters.org.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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