Apprenticeship in Disability Support (Level 4)
Allied Health
A course by
Careerforce
An NZQA Level 4 apprenticeship for experienced staff working in disability support, focused on person-centred practice, cultural competence, and enabling good lives for disabled people and their whānau.
NZ$2,250
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Cultural understanding in disability support
Understand diverse cultures and competencies required for supporting disabled people from various backgrounds.
Engagement with disabled people and whānau
Engage and communicate respectfully, acknowledging the socio-cultural identity, experiences, and self-knowledge of disabled people and their families.
About This Course
This apprenticeship leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) (Social and Community Services) Disability Support strand. It supports experienced employees in the disability sector to develop broader and stronger skills in supporting disabled people and tangata whaikaha. The programme emphasises autonomy, person-centred care, communication with diverse communities, professional practice, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and self leadership. Learning is self-directed, vocational, and supported through a team of Apprenticeship Advisors and online resources.
Course Content
- Cultural competency for working in diverse disability support settings
- Engagement and communication with disabled people and whānau
- Building person-centred and professional relationships
- Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its implementation in care
- Understanding kawa and tikanga, and Māori as tangata whenua
- New Zealand health and wellbeing system overview
- Self-awareness, reflective practice, and self-care for support staff
- Quality, safety, and professionalism in disability services
- Condition-specific and situational knowledge relevant to support work
- Vocational, on-job learning via the Aka Toi online platform
Entry Requirements
Must be currently employed in a disability support service.
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