Apprenticeship in Brain Injury Rehabilitation Support (Level 4)
Allied Health
A course by
Careerforce
A nationally recognised Level 4 apprenticeship preparing staff to support people living with or rehabilitating from brain injury, including workplace-based learning, online resources, and support from advisors.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 87 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Support rehabilitation and maximise independence
Work alongside people with brain injury to help achieve rehabilitation goals and support their independence.
Collaborate with health professionals
Work collaboratively with other health and wellbeing professionals and others involved in a person’s care.
Cultural competence
Demonstrate knowledge of kawa and tikanga and relate the unique place Māori have as tangata whenua in Aotearoa in their professional role.
What You're Signing Up For
This Level 4 apprenticeship leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) Rehabilitation Support, Brain Injury strand. Designed for staff working in hospital, residential and community-based settings, it develops tools and strategies to support clients' independence and rehabilitation goals. The programme emphasises on-job learning, collaboration with health professionals, cultural awareness, professionalism, and leadership in health and wellbeing environments.
Course Content
- Rehabilitation strategies for brain injury
- Working collaboratively with health professionals
- Applying kawa and tikanga in health settings
- Professionalism, safety and quality in support work
- Leadership and training support in health and wellbeing environments
- Supporting families and whānau
- Maximising client independence
- On-job, self-directed learning
- Online modules via Aka Toi platform
What you need to know first
Currently employed in a relevant health and wellbeing role
Support of employer
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Disability Support
Healthcare Services
Rehabilitation
Future employment opportunities might be
Brain Injury Rehabilitation Assistant
Rehabilitation Support Staff (hospital, residential, community settings)