Apprenticeship in Advanced Care and Support (Level 4)
Allied Health
A course by
Careerforce
An apprenticeship programme leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Advanced Care and Support) (Level 4), designed for support workers, healthcare assistants, and team leaders working with people with complex needs, with a choice of seven specialist focus areas.
NZ$2,250
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and whānau/family
Work collaboratively with members of a multi-disciplinary team and the whānau and family of a person with complex needs to support their health and wellbeing.
Support registered health professionals
About This Course
The Apprenticeship in Advanced Care and Support (Level 4) is delivered with strong pastoral support and is suitable for experienced support workers, healthcare assistants, and team leaders who wish to gain advanced skills to support people with complex needs. The apprenticeship covers person-centred or relationship-centred care, leadership skills, and supporting health professionals by carrying out delegated clinical tasks. Learners choose from seven focus areas to tailor their programme. This on-job learning path is supported by Careerforce Apprenticeship Advisors and the online Aka Toi platform, leading to a nationally recognised Level 4 qualification.
Course Content
- Person-centred/relationship-centred care approaches
- Working with people with complex needs
- Leadership and mentoring skills
- Delegated clinical tasks in health or wellbeing settings
- Collaborative teamwork with whānau/family and professionals
- Culturally appropriate communication and reporting
- Focus areas (choose from): Bariatric Care; Dementia and Bariatric Care; Dementia and Brain Injury; Dementia and Frailty; Frailty; Palliative Care; Spinal Injury Care
Entry Requirements
New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3); or
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