Apprenticeship in Brain Injury Rehabilitation Support (Level 4)
Allied Health
A course by
Careerforce
Train to support people living with or rehabilitating from a brain injury. Gain a Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Rehabilitation Support, Brain Injury strand) and learn collaborative, professional, and culturally aware strategies to maximise client independence and outcomes.
NZ$2,250
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Collaboration with Health Professionals
Work collaboratively with health and wellbeing professionals and others to support a person to rehabilitate and/or live the best life possible.
Apply Kawa and Tikanga in Practice
Demonstrate an understanding of kawa and tikanga, recognising the role of Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa in a support setting.
About This Course
This apprenticeship develops the skills and knowledge needed to work alongside people living with or rehabilitating from a brain injury. Apprentices will learn tools and strategies to maximise client independence, achieve rehabilitation goals, and empower whānau. The programme is workplace-based and supported through Careerforce’s team of Apprenticeship Advisors and online learning via Aka Toi. Graduates earn a nationally recognised Level 4 NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, Rehabilitation Support (Brain Injury).
Course Content
- Collaborative support and working alongside health and wellbeing professionals
- Understanding kawa and tikanga with a focus on the role of Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa
- Cultivating professionalism, safety, and quality in the workplace
- Providing leadership, education, or training support in health/wellbeing settings
- Supporting individuals and their whānau/natural supports in rehabilitation
- Specialist skills and knowledge in supporting clients with brain injury
- On-job learning and reflective practice
- Self-directed, proactive approaches in rehabilitation
- Utilising Careerforce’s Aka Toi online learning platform
Entry Requirements
Must be currently employed in a relevant role (e.g. Brain Injury Rehabilitation Assistant or Rehabilitation Support Staff in hospital, residential, or community settings)
Build towards these roles
Brain Injury Rehabilitation AssistantRehabilitation Support Staff (hospital, residential, community)Support worker in disability or rehabilitation settings
Build skills in these industries
Disability SupportHealthcare ServicesAllied HealthRehabilitation
