Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
Workplace-based apprenticeship programme leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) (Social and Community Services) with a strand in Whānau, Community and Social Services, specialising in Youth Work.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 21 months

Learn how to ensure the physical and emotional safety for the young people you work with.

Develop skills to help young people recognise and pursue their personal and career aspirations via action plans.

The Apprenticeship in Youth Work (Level 4) supports experienced youth workers to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to work alongside and support young people, their whānau and communities. The programme aims to enhance autonomy, goal setting, resilience, and positive outcomes for youth by developing professional and ethical behaviours, cultural competence, and leadership within the social and community services sector. It is supported by apprenticeship advisors and is underpinned by Mana Taiohi and the Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa New Zealand.
What you need to know first

Social Services
Youth Work
Community Services

Youth worker
Community support worker
Roles supporting young people in social services
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
Workplace-based apprenticeship programme leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) (Social and Community Services) with a strand in Whānau, Community and Social Services, specialising in Youth Work.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 21 months

Learn how to ensure the physical and emotional safety for the young people you work with.

Develop skills to help young people recognise and pursue their personal and career aspirations via action plans.

The Apprenticeship in Youth Work (Level 4) supports experienced youth workers to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes required to work alongside and support young people, their whānau and communities. The programme aims to enhance autonomy, goal setting, resilience, and positive outcomes for youth by developing professional and ethical behaviours, cultural competence, and leadership within the social and community services sector. It is supported by apprenticeship advisors and is underpinned by Mana Taiohi and the Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa New Zealand.
What you need to know first

Social Services
Youth Work
Community Services

Youth worker
Community support worker
Roles supporting young people in social services
Gain experience in planning and delivering youth-focused developmental projects, and evaluating their outcomes.
Must be currently employed in a relevant role
Support of employer required
Recommended for experienced youth workers
Gain experience in planning and delivering youth-focused developmental projects, and evaluating their outcomes.
Must be currently employed in a relevant role
Support of employer required
Recommended for experienced youth workers