Apprenticeship in Community Health Work (Level 4)
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
An apprenticeship programme for experienced staff supporting people and whānau in their health and wellbeing, leading to a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services), with a strand in Community Health Work.
NZ$2,250
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Engaging respectfully with people, families and whānau
Communicate with people accessing social and community services in a manner that respects socio-cultural identity, experiences, and self-knowledge.
Identifying outcomes and barriers
Contribute to identifying intended health outcomes and barriers to these outcomes.
About This Course
This well-supported apprenticeship enables apprentices to develop the skills to work alongside people, family, and whānau, supporting health autonomy and self-determination. Apprentices engage in on-job and self-directed learning, with support from Careerforce Apprenticeship Advisors and access to online learning resources. The programme builds on prior skills, expanding critical thinking and reflective practice for health and community sector professionals.
Course Content
- Engagement and communication with people, whānau, and families in a culturally respectful manner
- Contributing to the identification of outcomes and barriers
- Promoting social inclusion and community participation
- Supporting wider health and wellbeing outcomes in the community
- Applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi and understanding the unique place of Māori as tangata whenua
- Understanding New Zealand’s health and wellbeing aims
- Demonstrating knowledge of kawa and tikanga
- Self-awareness, reflective practice, and personal leadership
- Developing professional relationships and supporting improved outcomes
- Contributing to a professional, safe, and quality workplace culture
- Gaining and applying in-depth knowledge of conditions/situations to support clients
Entry Requirements
Currently employed in a relevant health or community sector role
Build towards these roles
Community Health WorkerField OfficerHealth and/or Wellbeing CoachTamariki Ora Support WorkerWell Child Health Worker
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