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www.
childmatters
.org.nz
Without being overly dramatic, I can easily say the course changed the
way I view children, parents, families and their relationships.
Youth/Social Worker, Greymouth
Course Summary
The Child Protection Studies
Programme is a nationally
recognised, NZQA accredited
programme providing specialist
education in child protection.
Course Objective
To enhance the skills of those
who are involved with children,
by giving them the knowledge
and confdence to take positive
action to protect children, and to
act effectively when children have
been abused.
Length of Course
Five days, 9.00am – 4.30pm
*Special prerequisites apply for
the 3 day programme.
Pre Requisites
Basic literacy competency as
written assessments and note
taking is required.
A basic understanding of Treaty of
Waitangi issues.
Good personal support networks
will be benefcial in studying
this topic.
Please note this programme is
not a therapeutic programme
and should not be undertaken by
those with any unresolved issues
regarding child abuse.
Who Should Enrol
Everyone who has a responsibility
or role in the safety of children.
Managers and leaders responsible
for policy development and the
safety and wellbeing of their
workers.
Qualifcations Obtained
Certifcate of acheivement, Child
Protection Studies Programme,
NZQA level 3. (Refer to www.
childmatters.org.nz for more
information re NZQA credits.)
Prior to the course, I thought that a week was a long time for the training,
but in hindsight the time was very well spent.
Whanau Worker, Family Start, Dunedin