enabling careers

Enabling Careers

Gateway and Vocational Pathways Programme 2016

For careers in the health and wellbeing, disability, aged support and social services sectors

Enabling Careers Vocational Pathways and Gateway Programme 2016

For careers in the health and wellbeing, disability, aged support and social services sectors

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Contents

Careerforce – Who we are and what we do ………………………………….… 3

Who would enjoy Careerforce training?..……………………………………….

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Enabling Careers Packages - Gateway and Vocational Pathways ……..............

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Services and Fees ………………………………………………………...............

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Qualification Pathways …………………………………………………………..

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Pathway Overview …………………………………………………...…………..

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Level 2 Packages Suitable for Year 12 and Year 13 students ……………............

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New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2……………………...

Level 3 Packages Suitable for Year 13 students ………………………................

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Complete list of unit standards from the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing L3 strands – Support Worker and Health Assistance……..………...

New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work Level 3…………………………………

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Complete list of unit standards from the NZ Certificate in Youth Work (L3)…

Employability skills and Potential Career Pathways …………………………..

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Working with schools and students to promote careers in the health and

wellbeing, disability, aged support and social services sectors

www.careerforce.org.nz

[email protected] 0800 277 486


Careerforce Getting to know us

Careerforce the New Zealand industry training organisation (ITO) for the aged support, disability support, health and wellbeing, home and community, mental health and addictions support, social services, youth work, cleaning and pest management industries.

What we do

We develop New Zealand qualifications that are approved by NZQA and registered on the framework. To support these we develop programmes, learning resources and assessments. Our role is to:

Set national skill standards for our industries

Provide information and advice to trainees and their employers

Arrange for the delivery of on-job training (including developing training programmes for employers)

Arrange for the assessment of trainees

Arrange the monitoring of quality training

Our values

Kaitiakitanga – Upholding responsibilities We are committed to benefiting the communities we serve and protecting the wellbeing of future generations. Kotahitanga – Connecting people We are all united in our common goal to improve the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders and everything we do is focused towards this goal. Manaakitanga – honouring others and ourselves We provide an environment where everyone is comfortable and can participate in a meaningful way.

The work we do is so important. We support people to live independent lives in the community. We support them to maintain their dignity. Crystal Tekira Support Worker

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Who would enjoy Careerforce training? The health, mental health, aged support, disability, social services, youth work, cleaning and pest management industries provide a variety of exciting career opportunities for people.

Students who want to: Have a rewarding career

Help others reach their full potential

Do something that matters

Follow their passion

Students wishing to participate in a programme should:

Have a serious interest in exploring a career in the industry

Be mature

Be work-ready

Be able to follow instructions

Have appropriate literacy and numeracy skills

Want to work with people Careerforce Gateway and Vocational Pathway packages are made up of theory and practical unit standards at Levels 2 and 3. Careerforce recommends that their packages are used for students in their final year(s) of school (eg Years 12-13).

The work I do is very satisfying and rewarding. Every day is different. Most of the time I absolutely love it and I go home feeling pretty good. Jessika Brass Youth Development Worker

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Enabling Careers Packages Gateway and Vocational Pathways

Vocational Pathways

Careerforce has worked closely with the Ministry of Education, workplaces and secondary schools to develop a Vocational Pathway programme for the Social and Community Services Pathway.

Vocational Pathways (VP) will help students gain a better understanding of the workplace and the qualifications and skills required by industry.

The Programme is focused on students gaining National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 2, a Vocational Pathway Award and then identifying their possible career journey.

A student who completes the Programme focused on “Understanding the health and community support services sector” will demonstrate ability to: Develop key foundational concepts, knowledge and skills relevant in the Health and Community Support

Services sectors – through understanding such features as history, key roles, delivery mechanisms, and social/economic systems including funding, etc.

Understand the importance of identity, language and culture for Māori and all other cultures, and the use of effective, culturally appropriate communication skills to support clients, their families/whanau, and as a member of a responsible care team.

Understand vulnerability and its causes - through consideration of the impact of vulnerability upon a range of cohorts/groups across the wider community.

Understand and use health, sciences, English, social sciences, technologies and mathematics and statistics in contexts across the Social and Community Services sector.

It is recommended that a student planning to go directly to work in the Social and Community sector completes the NCEA Level 2 and the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (40 credits) (NZQA ref. 2469)1.

Some workplaces will require students to complete specific industry unit standards in the workplace to meet their Service Provision and Contractual requirements e.g. Service providers in the home, residential or community setting. Student’s programmes should be tailored to meet their sector interest and ensure that they meet the workplace’s (employment) requirements.

Schools interested in developing a VP for the Social and Community Services may wish to view the Vocational Pathways Learning Programme example published on the Ministry of Education website:

http://youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways/education-providers-/guidance-for-educators/social-and-community-services-pathway/

or www.youthguarantee.net.nz and follow

1 The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2) consists of a Compulsory requirement (26 credits) and an Elective requirement (14 credits). (NZQA ref. 2469). For learners wanting a career pathway into the health and wellbeing sectors (including: health, home & community, aged support, and disability support) they will need to complete US 23686. It is recommended that learner’s programmes include a minimum of 80 hours of work experience. Although work experience is recommended, for students to achieve the qualification through this pathway, work placement is required.

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http://www.youthguarantee.net.nz/


I see the potential in young people and help them with life skills. I give them an opportunity for leadership. I’ve really got the best role. I like the challenges – I just enjoy it! Phil Nuu Youth Development Worker

Gateway

The purpose of the Careerforce Gateway packages is to enable schools to provide students (Year 11 – 13+) with opportunities to access structured workplace learning. Where possible, Careerforce has aligned Gateway packages to the Vocational Pathways. Unit standards within each package are referenced against a Vocational Pathway if applicable.

Careerforce Packages

Whether part of a Gateway programme or Vocational Pathways programme, Careerforce packages include both theory learning and practical application. All assessment is unit standard based with industry work experience.

Careerforce offers the following services:

Helping schools identify pathways for their students so that they tailor their student’s programmes to meet their individual sector interest

Providing comprehensive learning and resource packages

Assisting schools in getting to know local industry employers

Assisting schools with industry placements

Assessment of unit standards once completed

Expectations of Industry Training Undertaken in Schools

Careerforce unit standards must be assessed with industry in mind. The expectation is that students will be able to utilise the knowledge, skills and attitudes that they have gained at school, within the sectors Careerforce represents. Learning should be carried out in an applied manner. Students should be given opportunities to practice and use the skills that they have learned, and apply industry experience and context to the knowledge that they are gaining.

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Careerforce Services and Fees It is recommended that Gateway Coordinators and Careers Advisors tailor their student’s programmes to meet the student’s individual sector interest and ensure that they meet the workplace’s (employment) requirements. Careerforce has provided some examples of 20 credit packages which Gateway Coordinators can use as a guide to support their student’s interests.

Fee Per Student to achieve up to 23 credits from:

NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2 • NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 3 • NZ Certificate in Youth Work Level 3

Fee includes:

Careerforce assisting schools in finding a suitable work placement where possible

Careerforce will arrange for the assessment of each student to complete their chosen unit standards

A Careerforce Registered Assessor will assess and report the unit standard(s) at the completion of the unit standards they have selected

Careerforce will report to NZQA unit standard achievement that has been assessed by a Careerforce registered assessor

Careerforce will request a certificate from NZQA if a student completes a full New Zealand Certificate

School Package $450 (inc GST) The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) records each party’s obligations when placing a student into industry-based learning, including arrangements for assessment and reporting results to NZQA. (See below). Careerforce will assist to help find an industry placement if required but cannot guarantee placements.

The school must sign and return the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Careerforce

The school will be invoiced for the package/s and services indicated in the MoA The MoA will be available on the schools page on the Careerforce website. Please complete and return to Careerforce.

Reporting Credits to NZQA

The Careerforce registered assessor will assess the students, reporting credit achievement through the Careerforce iportal site. We will report unit standard achievement to NZQA. Schools are not permitted to use the Careerforce provider code to report credits to NZQA due to moderation requirements.


Appeals

In the event of a disagreement or query about assessment, the students and/or Gateway Coordinator should speak to the local Careerforce Workplace Advisor. If the problem is not resolved, the school Principal’s Nominee should contact the Careerforce National Moderator to negotiate a way forward: [email protected]

Gateway Support for Students

In any Careerforce programme, learning is always supported by a person who has the appropriate industry knowledge and experience. It is important that the same support is in place for Gateway students engaged in a Careerforce Gateway Package. Some schools may have an appropriately qualified teacher who is available to assist Gateway students with their learning.

Gateway support people could include any of the following: Appropriately qualified teacher, retired industry professional or Gateway industry placement employer

Practical Application - Assessment

Assessment in the industry placement occurs throughout the duration of the programme and is evidenced by the student’s capability in the skills required to complete the tasks associated with the unit standards. It is usually carried out in the workplace with guides and other material provided by Careerforce. Careerforce registered assessors can be workplace-based and assess students during their work placement, or they may be mobile and work at various workplaces independently.

Assessors manage the marking process within the workplace, evaluating students against the criteria for each unit standard they are working towards. They monitor the progress of students towards achievement of each unit standard and provide support and mentoring. Assessors are also responsible for providing information to the NZQA via Careerforce so that students can receive their official Record of Achievement.

The aim of Careerforce training is ultimately to improve practice to enhance the lives of the clients each student serves.

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Literacy and learning support

Low literacy levels and difficulties with learning are potential barriers to achievement. Supporting students in these areas contributes to increased engagement with training and achievement at higher levels.

There is growing awareness about the need for literacy support to assist with workforce training. Careerforce learning guides are written in plain English to assist learners undertaking unit standards.

Health and Safety

Workplace health and safety is paramount. Careerforce Gateway packages are designed to reflect industry best practice and comply with the latest Health and Safety Legislation. This must be reinforced to the students.

Learning Resources

You can download your resources online via our resource library. To do this you can follow this link http://library.careerforce.org.nz/

http://library.careerforce.org.nz/


Careerforce is leading the NZQA qualifications review for the Health, Aged Support, Mental Health, Disability, Social Services, Youth Work, and Cleaning sectors. This review will result in a qualification suite that enables our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and their family/whānau, now and in the future. The diagram below shows the proposed qualification pathway. Careerforce will not necessarily develop a programme for each qualification shown.


Pathway Package OPTIONS

The following Careerforce packages are designed to provide students with a strong foundation set, with a focus on skills and knowledge required to provide person-centered support in health and wellbeing sectors.


Level 2 Packages Suitable for Year 12 and Year 13 students

To assist Gateway Coordinators/Careers Advisors and students, Careerforce has provided three example pathway packages to use as a guide. All unit standards within the three pathways are from the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2. The full list of unit standards from the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2 are provided on the following page which can also be grouped together to form 20 credit packages (maximum of 23 credits per package) depending on the most suitable combination for the student’s interests and employer’s requirements.

Unit standards that are sector-related standards from the Social and Community Services Vocational Pathway are also marked. It is recommended that student’s Gateway programmes are aligned to the Vocational Pathway.

Rehabilitation Assistant/Support Worker/Care Giver pathway - Recommended standards for students

Unit Standard Title Level Credits

Social and Community

Services Vocational Pathway

23451 Describe the role of the support worker in a health or wellbeing setting

2 5 Yes

23686 Describe a person’s rights in a health or wellbeing setting

2 1 Yes

28519 Maintain a safe and secure environment for people and support workers in a health or wellbeing setting

2 6 Yes

28529 Identify the impact of culture on support in a health or wellbeing setting

2 5 Yes

23452 Describe techniques for moving equipment and people in a health or wellbeing setting

2 3 Yes

Vocational Credits: 20 | NZ Certificate Credits: 20 | Total: 20

Social Service Worker pathway - Recommended standards for students




23451 Describe the role of a support worker in a health or wellbeing setting

2 5 Yes

28517 Recognise and report risks and changes for a person in a health or wellbeing setting

2 5 Yes

28518 Interact with people to provide support in a health or wellbeing setting

2 5 Yes


2 5 Yes



Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse pathway - Recommended standards for students





2 5 Yes


2 1 Yes


2 6 Yes


2 5 Yes

20826 Describe infection control requirements in a health or wellbeing setting

2 3 Yes



New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2

The following unit standards are from the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 2. Unit standards from this qualification are suitable for students interested in a pathway into the health and wellbeing, disability, aged support and social services sectors.

Gateway Coordinators/Careers Advisors should select 20 credits to a maximum of 23 credits from the following unit standards based on their student’s interest and employer’s requirements.

Vocational Pathway: Social and Community Services

Career Pathways: Rehabilitation Assistant, Health Care Assistants (residential, hospital or community based), Community Support Worker, Caregiver, Disability Support Worker, Social Service Worker

*Required for students interested in working in health, disability or aged support sectors.

Unit Standard

Title Compulsory Level Credits Social and

Community Services Vocational Pathway


Yes 2 5 Yes


Yes* 2 1 Yes


Yes 2 5 Yes

28518 Interact with people to provide support in a health or wellbeing setting

Yes 2 5 Yes


2 6 Yes

23452 Describe the principles for moving equipment and people in a health or wellbeing setting

2 3 Yes

28517 Recognise and report risks and changes for a person in a health or wellbeing setting

2 5 Yes

16870 Describe intellectual disability and the support needs of a person with an intellectual disability

3 4

20826 Describe infection control requirements in a health or wellbeing setting

2 3 Yes

23386 Support a person to meet personal care needs in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5

23685 Describe pre-packaged medication and the process for its use in a health or wellbeing setting

2 2

26978 Support a person to eat and drink in a health or wellbeing setting

2 4

26979 Describe the immediate response to the death of a person in a health or wellbeing setting

2 2

26982 Describe communication with people with a communication disability in an aged care, health, or disability context

2 4

28545 Apply personal plan requirements to meet the needs of people in a health or wellbeing setting

2 5 Yes

28546 Describe incontinence and interventions to assist a person in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5

28548 Support a person’s wellbeing and quality of life in a health or wellbeing setting

2 3 Yes


Level 3 Packages Suitable for Year 13 students

At Level 3, there are two qualifications that students can work towards completing the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) and the New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 3).

The NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) is suitable for students interested in developing the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred support in health and wellbeing sectors.

This qualification is stranded to recognise the specific skills and knowledge required for a range of roles and responsibilities in the health and wellbeing sector:

The purpose of the Health Assistance strand is to recognise the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred health care under the direction and delegation of a health professional.

The purpose of the Support Work strand is to recognise the skills and knowledge required to provide person-centred support which maximises independence.

Careerforce has created some examples of how these qualifications could be packaged into 20 credit packages of recommended standards for different career pathways. The full list of unit standards from the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) is provided on the following page. Gateway Coordinators/Careers Advisors can group these unit standards together to form 20 credit packages depending on the most suitable combination for the student’s interests and employer’s requirements.

The following three pathway examples include unit standards from the New

Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) with strands in Health Assistance

or Support Work

Before students’ progress further it is recommended that they think about the health and wellbeing sector they want to work in. Different sectors and employers may require students to undertake specific unit standards to meet their contractual service requirements. Talk to your Careerforce Workplace Advisor about the different pathway options from here.


Rehabilitation Assistant pathway - Recommended standards for Year 13 students


28542 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of professional and ethical behaviour in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5

27458 Support a person to achieve goals in a health or wellbeing setting

3 3

27833 Support people to use assistive equipment and move in a health, disability, or aged care context

3 5

27465 Contribute to therapeutic programmes and/or groups in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5

26981 Describe risks actions and impacts for falls and minimise risk of falls in a health or wellbeing setting

3 3

NZ Certificate Credits: 21 | Total: 21 Qualification Pathway: |New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Health Assistance Strand

Social Service Worker pathway - Recommended standards for Year 13 students


23385 Demonstrate knowledge of advocacy and self-advocacy in a health or wellbeing setting

3 4


3 5

28544 Provide support to people from different cultures in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5

23925 Support, mentor, and facilitate a person to maximise independence in a health or wellbeing setting

3 6

NZ Certificate Credits: 20 | Total: 20 Qualification Pathway: |New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Support Work Strand

Kaiāwhina (Support Worker) pathway - Recommended standards for Year 13 students

Unit standard Title Level Credits


3 5

27459 Observe and respond to changes in people in a health or wellbeing setting

3 4

28521 Recognise and describe responses to vulnerability and abuse in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5

28546 Describe incontinence and interventions to assist a person in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5

27457 Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body

3 6

NZ Certificate Credits: 25| Total: 25 Qualification Pathway: |New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Support Work Strand

Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse Pathway

It is recommended that Year 13 students interested in a Registered or Enrolled Nurse pathway straight from school gain NCEA Level 3 and complete the relevant tertiary qualification.


Complete list of unit standards from the NZ Health and Wellbeing (L3) with strands in Support Worker and Health Assistance. The following list of unit standards from the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) with strands in Support Work, and Health Assistance are suitable for students wishing to be employed in a range of roles supporting people in the community including disability and aged support. Gateway Coordinators/Careers Advisors should select 20 credits from the following unit standards Career Pathways: Health Assistants may be employed as healthcare assistants in a range of contexts including acute care, primary care, aged residential care and therapeutic programmes, including rehabilitation assistants.

Unit Standard

Title Compulsory Level Credits Support Work and/or Health

Assistance Strand

1810

Provide information about resources and support services in a health or wellbeing setting

3 2 Both

1818

Describe the value of relationships in people’s lives in a health or wellbeing setting

3 3 Support Work

1828 Identify services available to people with disabilities

3 4 Support Work

9694 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of communication process theory

3 5 Both

16870

Describe intellectual disability and the support needs of a person with an intellectual disability

3 4 Both

16871 Describe physical disability and the support needs of a person with a physical disability

3 4 Both

20827 Support a person to use prescribed medication in a health or wellbeing setting

3 3 Both

20965

Describe epilepsy and the support needs of a person with epilepsy in a health or wellbeing setting

3 4 Support Work

23371

Support personal planning to enhance individual lifestyles with a person with a disability

3 5 Support Work

23372

Describe law in relation to intellectual disability and high and complex needs and legal services available to people

3 3 Support Work

23374 Describe autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and support strategies

3 3 Support Work

23375 Describe hearing impairment 3 5 Both

23377 Use visual strategies for communicating with Deaf and hearing impaired people

3 3 Both

23382

Support a person to participate as a member of the community in a health or wellbeing setting

3 3 Both


Unit Standard


Assistance Strand

23385

Demonstrate knowledge of advocacy and self-advocacy in a health or wellbeing setting

3 4 Both

23386 Support a person to meet personal care needs in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5 Both

23387 Describe the ageing process and its effects on a person’s lifestyle and wellbeing

3 7 Both

23388

Provide support to a person whose behaviour presents challenges in a health or wellbeing setting

3 4 Both

23389 Describe risk management planning in a health or wellbeing setting

3 3 Both

23391 Respond to loss and grief in a health or wellbeing setting

3 2 Both

23925

Support, mentor, and facilitate a person to maximise independence in a health or wellbeing setting

3 6 Both

24895 Describe the visual system and vision impairment

3 5 Both

25987

Describe culturally safe principles and Pacific values for people in a health or wellbeing setting

3 6 Both

26801

Describe the benefits of breastfeeding, available support services, and Baby Friendly Initiatives

3 3 Both

26802

Describe information, interactions, and strategies to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding

3 3 Both

26971

Describe factors that contribute to mental health wellbeing and mental health problems

3 3 Both

26974

Describe interaction, supports, and reporting for people with dementia in a health or wellbeing setting

3 8 Both

26977

Move a person using equipment and care for equipment in a health or wellbeing setting

3 4 Both

26980

Provide comfort cares, and report changes in the condition of a person with a life-limiting condition

3 3 Both

26981

Describe risks, impacts, and actions for falls and minimise risk of falls in an health or wellbeing setting

3 3 Both

27455

Conduct nutrition screening with, and provide education to, adult clients in an aged care, health, or disability context

4 6 Both

27456

Conduct food service quality audits and nutrition intervention audits in an aged care, health, or disability context

4 8 Health Assistance

27457

Describe the anatomy and physiology of systems and associated organs of the human body

3 6 Both


Unit Standard


Assistance Strand

27458 Support a person to develop and achieve goals in a health or wellbeing setting

3 3 Both

27459 Observe and respond to changes in people in a health or wellbeing setting Yes 3 4 Both

27460

Describe a person’s nutritional requirements and feeding issues in a health or wellbeing setting

3 3 Both

27461

Describe indicators of wellness, interventions, care, and support for people at different human lifespan stages

3 5 Both

27463

Describe the ICF and its impact on a health assistant's role and on meeting the needs of clients


27465

Contribute to therapeutic programmes and/or groups in a health or wellbeing setting


27466 Apply modalities in physiotherapy as a health assistant


27467 Apply supported communication strategies in a health or wellbeing setting


27468 Apply safe swallowing strategies in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5 Both

27469

Use specialised assistive and/or therapeutic equipment with people in a health or wellbeing setting


27833 Support people to use assistive equipment and move in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5 Both

28520

Demonstrate knowledge of specific conditions and their impacts when providing support in a health or wellbeing setting

3 9 Both

28521

Recognise and describe responses to vulnerability and abuse in a health or wellbeing setting

Yes 3 5 Both

28523 Describe community values and attitudes and their impact on people with disabilities

3 2 Support Work

28524 Describe a person’s holistic needs and their impact on a person’s health and wellbeing

3 5 Both

28528 Describe and apply a person-centred approach in a health or wellbeing setting

3 3 Both

28535

Demonstrate knowledge of procedures for infection control in a health or wellbeing setting

3 4 Both

28536 Apply health, safety and security practices in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5 Both

28542

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of professional and ethical behaviour in a health or wellbeing setting

Yes 3 5 Both

28543

Describe culturally safe Māori operating principles and values, and their application in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5 Both


Unit Standard


Assistance Strand

28544 Provide support to people from different cultures in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5 Both

28546

Describe incontinence and interventions to assist a person in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5 Both

28547 Support a person with diabetes in a health or wellbeing setting

3 3 Both

28550

Support a person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a health or wellbeing setting

3 3 Both

28563 Provide person-centred care when supporting a person with early-stage dementia in a health or wellbeing setting

3 8 Both

28737 Demonstrate knowledge of pressure injuries and pressure care

3 4 Both

28738

Describe the key principles of palliative care and a support worker's role in a palliative approach to care

3 3 Both


New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 3) This qualification is suitable for students who are interested in learning about working with youth. Its purpose is to provide the youth work sector with people who have the operational and theoretical knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to work in entry level roles with youth.

Students will support the social and cultural aspirations of Māori and Pasifika people and demonstrate their commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in their interactions with young people and their communities in their work. They will operate under general supervision as part of a team working with youth.

The 23 credit package below includes unit standards from the New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 3)

Youth Worker pathway – Recommended standards for Year 13 students

Unit standard Title Level Credits

23093 Describe the relevance and application of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in the workplace

3 4

22256 Describe the principles , aims and goals of the Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa

3 3


3 5


3 3

22257 Profile youth in Aotearoa New Zealand 3 3

16856 Describe group work and leadership in youth work in the youth development sector

3 5

NZ Certificate Credits: 23 | Total: 23 Qualification Pathway: |New Zealand Certificate in Youth Work (Level 3)


Complete list of unit standards from the NZ Certificate in Youth Work (Level 3)

Career Pathways:

Entry level employment in youth work e.g. working or volunteering in programmes, projects and events delivered by peer support groups, youth service agencies and community or marae or faith-based groups.

Gateway Coordinators/Careers Advisors should select 20 credits from the following unit standards


16856 Describe group work and leadership in youth work in the youth development sector

3 5

16850 Work with a young person as a youth worker in the youth development sector

3 5

22256 Describe the principles, aims and goals of the Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa

3 3

22257 Profile Youth in Aotearoa New Zealand 3 3

28522 Describe selected aspects of human development theory in a health or wellbeing setting

3 6


3 5


3 3

16857 Help plan, deliver, implement and evaluate a youth development project in the youth development sector

3 10

Select ONE of the following two Unit Standards

23093 Describe the relevance and application of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in the workplace

3 4

28543 Describe culturally safe Māori operating principles and values and their application in a health or wellbeing setting

3 5


Partnership Community Worker

SKILLS/QUALITIES NEEDED TO WORK IN THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING SECTOR

POTENTIAL CAREERS

Earthquake

Support

Coordinator

Regional

Volunteer

Coordinator

Kaiāwhina

Senior Support

Worker Homeshare

Trainer and

Mentor

Falls Prevention

Worker

Rehabilitation

Assistant

Care and Support Worker

Care and Support Worker for complex needs

Disability

Support

Worker

Diversional Therapist

Rehabilitation Support Worker

Mental Health

and Addiction

Support

Worker

Good with People A supportive, caring and empathetic person who genuinely cares about people

Cultural Understanding Aware of others cultural values,

beliefs and perceptions

Natural Communicator Ability to convey information clearly and simply, in a way that is understood. To be able to read people and be empathic

Critical Thinker Actively analyse, observe and evaluate information gathered as a guide to action in a fair minded way

Non-judgemental Not judged on the basis of one’s personal standards or opinion

Adaptable Capable of adjusting oneself to different conditions or a person’s changing needs Aware of others cultural values,

beliefs and perceptions

Health Care

Assistant

Health

Promoter

Youth

Worker

Dietitian Assistant

Social Worker

Employability skills and Potential Career Pathways


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