Apprenticeship in Mental Health and Addiction Support (Level 4)
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
A Level 4 apprenticeship leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing, specialising in Mental Health and Addiction Support. Prepares experienced staff to provide person-centred care in social and community service settings.
NZ$2,250
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Build effective engagement with clients and whānau
Communicate respectfully with people, their families and whānau, considering socio-cultural identity, experiences, and self-knowledge.
Support improved outcomes
Develop relationships to support those with mental health and addiction issues, focussing on positive outcomes.
About This Course
This apprenticeship programme enables participants to develop the skills, knowledge, and reflective practice required to work alongside people with mental health and addiction needs, as well as their families and whānau. The person-centred, critical thinking based learning pathway leads to a New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) with a Mental Health and Addiction Support strand. Apprentices gain skills through workplace-based and online learning, supported by advisors, and build the capacity to foster hope, autonomy, and resilience for people accessing services.
Course Content
- Engagement and communication with people, families and whānau accessing mental health and addiction services
- Building relationships to support improved outcomes for people with mental health and addiction issues
- Demonstrating knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in the support role
- Understanding New Zealand's health and wellbeing context
- Knowledge of kawa and tikanga and relating to Māori as tangata whenua of Aotearoa
- Applying physical first aid in the support role
- Self-awareness, reflective practice, self-care and personal leadership
- Contributing to professionalism, safety and quality in the workplace
- In-depth understanding of mental health, addiction and co-existing conditions
- Applying advocacy plans for supported people
Entry Requirements
Currently employed in a mental health and addiction support service
Build towards these roles
Mental Health Support WorkerAddiction Support WorkerPsychiatric AssistantPeer Support WorkerNavigatorDrug Treatment Support WorkerAddiction Programme FacilitatorDay Programme FacilitatorCaregiverResidential Support Worker
