About:This is a workplace-based apprenticeship programme that supports existing Healthcare Assistants and Psychiatric Assistants to gain the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) (Advanced Care and/or Mental Health and Addiction Support), while remaining employed within Health New Zealand.

Mā wai tēnei / Who is this for: Existing Healthcare Assistants and Psychiatric Assistants working within across Counties Manukau who have manager approval to participate.

Prerequisites: 

• Be employed as a Healthcare Assistant or Psychiatric Assistant
• Complete an EOI
• Have manager approval to participate.
• Meet Careerforce eligibility requirements for apprenticeship enrolment

Frequency: Complete once. Repeating will refresh your knowledge but will not update your verified record of learning.
Takawā / Time: 112 hours (one session per month over 16 months)
Course contact: Loreen Makata