Allied Health
A course by
Careerforce
A New Zealand apprenticeship programme for Diversional and Recreational Therapists, leading to a Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) with a strand in Diversional Therapy. Provides on-job and online learning plus advisory support, and enables registration with the New Zealand Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapists.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 95 weeks

Design and implement programmes that improve the wellbeing of clients.

Produce care plans for diverse individuals and groups to support their needs.

Understand and articulate the scope and responsibilities of diversional therapy roles.
This apprenticeship develops the skills of new and experienced Diversional and Recreational Therapists to enhance the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of those they support. The programme includes on-job learning, advisory support, and online resources, focusing on delivering meaningful programmes, professional practice, and engagement with clients and whānau. Graduates meet the NZ Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapists registration requirements.
What you need to know first
Currently employed in a relevant role (e.g., diversional/recreational therapist, activities coordinator) in the health and wellbeing sector

Health and Wellbeing
Aged Care
Community Services

Diversional Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Activity Coordinator
Allied Health
A course by
Careerforce
A New Zealand apprenticeship programme for Diversional and Recreational Therapists, leading to a Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) with a strand in Diversional Therapy. Provides on-job and online learning plus advisory support, and enables registration with the New Zealand Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapists.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 95 weeks

Design and implement programmes that improve the wellbeing of clients.

Produce care plans for diverse individuals and groups to support their needs.

Understand and articulate the scope and responsibilities of diversional therapy roles.
This apprenticeship develops the skills of new and experienced Diversional and Recreational Therapists to enhance the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of those they support. The programme includes on-job learning, advisory support, and online resources, focusing on delivering meaningful programmes, professional practice, and engagement with clients and whānau. Graduates meet the NZ Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapists registration requirements.
What you need to know first
Currently employed in a relevant role (e.g., diversional/recreational therapist, activities coordinator) in the health and wellbeing sector

Health and Wellbeing
Aged Care
Community Services

Diversional Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Activity Coordinator
Employer endorsement and support
Motivation Therapist
Occupational Therapy Aide
Employer endorsement and support
Motivation Therapist
Occupational Therapy Aide