Support people to live a good life, and reflect on your own practice (Level 4)
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
This micro-credential equips disability support workers with the skills and knowledge to help people with disabilities live a good life in Aotearoa New Zealand, while also reflecting on and improving their own practice.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 17 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Understand Enabling Good Lives initiatives
Develop an understanding of Enabling Good Lives initiatives and how they impact future support services in New Zealand.
Understand service philosophies
Comprehend different service philosophies used in wellbeing settings.
Support personal goal achievement
Work effectively alongside individuals to help them reach their personal goals and aspirations.
What You're Signing Up For
This micro-credential is designed for disability support workers to gain the specific skills and knowledge necessary to support people with disabilities in health or wellbeing settings. It covers understanding Enabling Good Lives initiatives, service philosophies, working alongside people to achieve personal goals, and continual self-reflection on practice. The programme is online and usually employer-led or full service, and may contribute towards the New Zealand Apprenticeship in Disability Support.
Course Content
- Understanding Enabling Good Lives initiatives and their impact on support services
- Different philosophies of service in wellbeing settings
- Goal setting and supporting individuals to reach personal aspirations
- Reflective practice and self-evaluation
- Working within the disability support sector under the EGL framework
- Online learning and assessment via Aka Toi
What you need to know first
Learners must be currently employed in a relevant disability support sector (enabling them to meet the outcomes).
Reasonable computer literacy (assessments are only offered online).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Disability Support
Health and Wellbeing
Future employment opportunities might be
Disability support worker
Advancement within disability support agencies