NZFDIC & Careerforce joint statement...
The New Zealand Federation of Disability Information Centres (NZFDIC) is proud to be associated with Careerforce (Community Support Services ITO Ltd) in piloting the National Certificate in Community Support Services (Disability Information Provision) (Level 4).
This new qualification is now registered on the NZQA framework. NZFDIC and Careerforce are currently finalizing the learning and assessment delivery models which include some exciting innovations as well as workplace based training opportunities.
The qualification is aimed primarily at people already working in the disability and health related sectors whose employers have a Disability Information Advisory Service (DIAS) contract with the Ministry of Health. It will also be useful for people wishing to pursue a career in these sectors.
Disability information consultants provide information on specific conditions, education, employment, legislation, literature, benefits, access, transport and social and recreational services for people with a disability, together with their family/whānau, support people and other health professionals. Disability information consultants also work collaboratively with government departments, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and the general public.
The National Certificate in Community Support Services (Disability Information Provision) (Level 4) is designed to raise the quality of disability information provision. It comprises a set of compulsory unit standards designed to assess a broad range of skills and knowledge about disabilities, advocacy, and the ability to collate, co-ordinate and disseminate information.
People attaining this qualification will be able to provide disability information, advice and support which will empower individuals and promote the choices available to them.
For more information on this exciting new qualification please contact
admin@nzdic.org.nz
