Apprenticeship in Youth Work (Level 4)
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
An apprenticeship programme leading to the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) (Social and Community Services) with a specialisation in Youth Work, equipping youth workers with the skills and knowledge to support young people, their whānau, and communities.
NZ$2,250
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Create safe environments for young people
Apply best practice and ethical principles to ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth in diverse settings.
Mentor and support goal setting
Guide young people in setting and achieving personal goals and developing action plans for their future.
About This Course
This well-supported and resourced apprenticeship develops youth workers’ understanding of the wider social context in which they work. It aims to build the skills and attitudes necessary to support autonomy, identify goals, reduce vulnerability, and build resilience in young people, enabling them to achieve their aspirations. The programme is guided by Mana Taiohi and the Code of Ethics for Youth Work in Aotearoa New Zealand, with learning supported through on-job activities and the Aka Toi online platform. Apprentices develop professional, ethical, and reflective practice with a focus on goal-setting, project development, and relationship building in youth and social services contexts.
Course Content
- Creating safe environments for young people
- Mentoring and supporting young people to identify goals and action plans
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating youth development projects
- Professional and ethical behaviour in youth work
- Effective engagement and communication with young people, family, and whānau
- Building relationships and improving outcomes for service users
- Application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
- Understanding health and wellbeing aims in New Zealand
- Knowledge of kawa, tikanga, and the unique place of Māori as tangata whenua
- Reflective practice, self-awareness, self-care, and personal leadership
- Promoting professionalism, safety, and quality in the workplace
- Applying specialist knowledge to support young people with specific needs
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Youth WorkerTeacher Aide (with youth work responsibilities)Community Support Worker in youth-focused organisations
Build skills in these industries
Social and Community ServicesYouth WorkHealth and Wellbeing
