Apprenticeship in Diversional Therapy (Level 4)
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
Core skills this course teaches
Develop meaningful client-centred programmes
Design and implement programmes that improve the wellbeing of clients.
Create quality care plans
Produce care plans for diverse individuals and groups to support their needs.
Define diversional therapy practice
Understand and articulate the scope and responsibilities of diversional therapy roles.
What You're Signing Up For
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.
Course Content
- Client-centred programme development
- Quality care planning for individuals and groups
- Role and practice in diversional therapy
- Engagement and communication with people, family, and whānau
- Knowledge and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, kawa and tikanga
- Understanding New Zealand’s health and wellbeing aims
- Self-awareness, reflective practice, and self-care
- Professionalism, safety, and quality in the workplace
- Deepening knowledge about specific health conditions or issues
- Use of Aka Toi online learning platform
- On-job experiential learning
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
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Wellbeing
Aged Care
Community Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Diversional Therapist
Recreational Therapist
Activity Coordinator