Social Services
Provide expert care and support to your community through a qualification from Otago Polytechnic. Our suite of courses helps you develop the confidence and skills that future employers are looking for.
Gain the knowledge and skills to support your community. You'll work with people to develop goals and strategies that support them in their needs. Learn how to access and draw on support and resources to address barriers, build resilience and help make a real difference in people’s lives. You will also discover a lot about yourself and harness your innate abilities.
Benefit from our real-world approach to learning. The experience you’ll gain on work placements as part of your study will give you the skills to transition into employment easily.
“My favourite part is working with the people I’m supporting. In the one-on-ones you have with people, you get little gems of the stories of their lives. People share part of themselves with you and it can be quite a blessing.”
Chad Steiner-Mitchell
Bachelor of Social Services
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