Apprenticeship in Peer Support (Level 4)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 4 |
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About the course
Programme overview This apprenticeship programme leads to the awarding of the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Peer Support) (Level 4) qualification. It is well-supported and resourced with a team of Apprenticeship Advisors providing pastoral care and support. The Peer Support apprenticeship programme provides specific skills and knowledge for the peer support workforce. The underpinning philosophy of this programme is to build a person-centred, critical thinking workforce. This programme is aimed at the broader peer support workforce inclusive of all sectors such as mental health, addiction, disability, or significant health conditions where peer roles may be identified. Apprentices who have gained lived experiences will be able to work alongside a person with similar significant health concerns to facilitate learning and support those experiencing challenges and disempowerment to increase their autonomy, wellbeing, change and self-determination.
Learning outcomes:
Supporting people, family and whānau with their goals. Understanding of the evolution of peer work and the peer work role, and peer work practices in Aotearoa. Demonstrating knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi when providing support in their role. Demonstrating a knowledge of kawa and tikanga and the ability to relate the unique place Māori have as tangata whenua of Aotearoa in their role. Displaying self-awareness, reflective practice, self-care, and personal leadership in the workplace. Actively contributing to a culture of professionalism, safety, and quality in the workplace. Establishing a purposeful relationship with a person accessing support from a peer worker.
Download qualification brochure Suitability criteria for programme entry Please review the criteria for entry into this programme. Download the suitability criteria
Funding to support your business Several grants and funding options are available to help meet the costs of attaining Careerforce qualifications. Employers may also qualify for the Apprenticeship Boost which provides a wage subsidy for new and existing apprentices in their first two years of training, encouraging employers to retain their current apprentices, and to take on new apprentices. You can view these options at careerforce.org.nz/fees-funding Find out about Free enrolments into Peer Support Programmes Learn more about Careerforce apprenticeships
About the provider
Start a career and contribute to New Zealand’s social good The growing and vital health and wellbeing sectors have a shortage of qualified workers. There are significant employment opportunities for young people to start a lifelong, rewarding career. Through on-the-job training such as an apprenticeship, there’s an opportunity to earn while you learn, get practical skills and work towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification without taking on a student loan. Careerforce is the Industry Training Organisation (ITO) for the health, wellbeing, social and community sectors, we support New Zealand workplaces to run workplace training programmes for their staff. Visit the Careerforce website for more information: https://www.careerforce.org.nz/