New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) (Level 4)
Social Services
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Develop the skills to become a Peer Support worker. Learn to foster hope, resilience, and self-determination, and support peers and whānau through effective communication strategies, leadership, and the power of lived experience.
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Core skills this course teaches
Work effectively as a peer support worker
Demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and self-care practices required for effective peer support.
Apply lived experience to support others
Reflect on and professionally share personal lived experience to assist peers and whānau experiencing distress.
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) (Level 4) prepares students for roles as peer support workers, enabling them to use their lived experiences to help people and whānau experiencing distress. The programme blends face-to-face, online, and work-integrated learning, and covers peer support tools, communication strategies, cultural responsiveness, building resilience, leadership, and professional ethics.
Course Content
- The Lived Experience: developing and sharing your own story to support others
- Whānaungatanga: building professional relationships with peers
- Peer Tools: using practical support strategies and advocacy
- Leadership: promoting wellbeing and quality improvement, teamwork, and understanding ethical/legal responsibilities
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 1 or equivalent
Referee reports and safety check to meet legislation
Build towards these roles
Peer Support WorkerCommunity Support WorkerHealth and Wellbeing Support Roles
Build skills in these industries
Health and Social Services
