
Social Services
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain the skills to support change, growth and wellbeing at a community level. This programme prepares you to work effectively as a community support worker in the health and wellbeing sector.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 4 Certification (120 Credits)
Entry
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 4 Certification (120 Credits)
Entry

Assist individuals, families, and community groups to enhance their health, wellbeing, and prosperity in community settings.

Effectively engage and communicate with people in a manner that respects their socio-cultural identity.
This programme is designed to equip you with the skills to assist individuals, families, and community groups in areas such as disability support, diversional therapy, employment, housing, budget support, and information that can enhance health, wellbeing, and prosperity. You'll learn to effectively engage and communicate in a way that respects socio-cultural identity, demonstrate self-awareness, reflective practice, and personal leadership. The programme includes 200 hours of workplace practice for hands-on experience.
What you need to know first
10 NCEA Level 1 literacy credits
10 NCEA Level 1 numeracy credits



Social Services
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain the skills to support change, growth and wellbeing at a community level. This programme prepares you to work effectively as a community support worker in the health and wellbeing sector.
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 4 Certification (120 Credits)
Entry
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 4 Certification (120 Credits)
Entry

Assist individuals, families, and community groups to enhance their health, wellbeing, and prosperity in community settings.

Effectively engage and communicate with people in a manner that respects their socio-cultural identity.
This programme is designed to equip you with the skills to assist individuals, families, and community groups in areas such as disability support, diversional therapy, employment, housing, budget support, and information that can enhance health, wellbeing, and prosperity. You'll learn to effectively engage and communicate in a way that respects socio-cultural identity, demonstrate self-awareness, reflective practice, and personal leadership. The programme includes 200 hours of workplace practice for hands-on experience.
What you need to know first
10 NCEA Level 1 literacy credits
10 NCEA Level 1 numeracy credits


In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year

Show personal leadership, self-awareness, and apply reflective practice in professional settings.
or New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) (Ara Support Work and Social Work Pathway or equivalent)
Police vetting and two referee reports
Signed disclosure form
Possible interview
Alternative entry for those with demonstrated equivalent skills/experience
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year

Show personal leadership, self-awareness, and apply reflective practice in professional settings.
or New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) (Ara Support Work and Social Work Pathway or equivalent)
Police vetting and two referee reports
Signed disclosure form
Possible interview
Alternative entry for those with demonstrated equivalent skills/experience