18-24 Months
This qualification takes 18-24 months to complete
NCEA Accredited
This tohu earns you 128 Level 4 NCEA credits.
On-the-Job Training
Must be employed at least 10 hours a week in a relevant peer support role.
Online
Learning is done online so can be accessed from anywhere.
Costs
Cost is $2000 (incl. GST) with funding options available.
Connection & Support
Like-minded individuals and whānau in a supportive space.
Part of our vision is to support the expansion of the lived experience workforce. One way we are doing this is through partnering with Careerforce to deliver the Health and Wellbeing Peer Support (Level 4) Apprenticeship.
This programme is ideal for peer support work, navigators, and peer support workers. It is also relevant in some key sectors including disability support, healthcare services, mental health & addiction support, and social services.
Lived Experience Assessors
We have six assessors across the motu, that whakapapa Māori and have personal lived experience. They all have or are currently working in a Peer Support mahi role and awhi our apprentices with any pātai they have regarding assessments and are available to meet and provide one on one support.
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.
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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.
Walking Alongside Whānau
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.
Supporting Whānau
Supporting people, family and whānau to achieve their goals.
Tikanga & Kawa
The ability to relate the unique place and role Māori have as tangata whenua,
Professional & Safe
Actively practice professionalism, safety, & quality in the workplace.
Evolution of the Role
Understanding peer work, the peer support role, & peer work practices in NZ.
Self-Aware Practice
Displaying self-awareness, reflective practice, & personal leadership in the workplace.
Building Connection
Establish a purposeful relationship with whānau accessing peer support.
