Apprenticeship in Community Health Work (Level 4)
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
A workplace-based apprenticeship that leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4), specialising in Community Health Work. Designed for experienced staff aiming to support people, families, and communities to achieve improved health and wellbeing.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 21 months
Core skills this course teaches
Engage and communicate effectively
Engage and communicate with people, family, and whānau accessing social and community services in a culturally responsive manner.
Identify outcomes and challenges
Contribute to the identification of intended outcomes and barriers to health and wellbeing for service users.
Promote inclusion and participation
Encourage social inclusion and community participation among clients.
What You're Signing Up For
This apprenticeship programme is for experienced field workers and health workers who support people in managing their health and wellbeing. The programme equips apprentices to engage with people, families, and communities to promote autonomy and self-determination regarding health. Apprentices develop skills through on-job, self-directed learning, and are supported by advisors and the online platform Aka Toi. The programme leads to a nationally-recognised qualification and is ideal for allied health staff in community settings.
Course Content
- Engaging and communicating with people, families, and whānau in social and community services
- Identifying outcomes and barriers for service users
- Encouraging social inclusion and participation
- Contributing to community-level health and wellbeing
- Applying the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Understanding New Zealand's health and wellbeing aims
- Demonstrating knowledge of kawa and tikanga in relation to Māori as tangata whenua
- Self-awareness, reflective practice, self-care, and personal leadership
- Building professional relationships to improve client outcomes
- Contributing to professionalism, safety, and quality
- Gaining and applying in-depth knowledge of specific conditions or issues relevant to role
What you need to know first
Currently employed in a relevant community health or social services role
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Wellbeing
Social Services
Community Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Community Health Worker
Field Officer
Health and/or Wellbeing Coach