New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Support Work – Disability
Allied Health
A course by
Careerforce
Gain the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) with a focus on Support Work – Disability. This programme develops skills to provide person-centred support to people with disabilities in community and home settings.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
It will take a total of 1 year
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Apply legislative and ethical frameworks
Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and codes in a health and wellbeing setting to provide services professionally and ethically.
Recognise and respond to vulnerability
Identify and appropriately respond to signs of vulnerability and abuse in a disability support context.
Communicate in a culturally appropriate manner
Use effective and respectful communication techniques to support a person's health or wellbeing, with a focus on cultural appropriateness.
What You're Signing Up For
Designed with input from members of the disability sector, this qualification equips learners with specialist knowledge and skills to support and empower people living with disabilities. Graduates receive a nationally recognised Level 3 certificate specifically contextualised for disability support work. The programme emphasizes person-centred, culturally appropriate, and ethical support, communication, recognising vulnerability and change, and responding to wellbeing issues. Delivered primarily through workplace training and online learning platforms, it is ideal for new or experienced disability support workers and caregivers.
Course Content
- Legislation, regulations, and codes for health and wellbeing
- Ethical and professional provision of health and wellbeing services
- Recognising and responding to vulnerability and abuse
- Culturally appropriate communication
- Person-centred health and wellbeing support
- Maximising independence for people with disabilities
- Responding to functional, behavioural, or environmental change
- Workplace-based training and practical assessments
- Online learning and assessment through Aka Toi
What you need to know first
Learners should be employed in the disability sector (e.g., as disability support worker or community support worker).
Employers must ensure learners can meet graduate outcomes.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Disability Support
Aged Care
Healthcare Services
Home & Community Support
Future employment opportunities might be
Disability support worker
Community support worker
Caregiver
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