This programme provides up to date knowledge and training in specialist fields of practice for social services practitioners. Students will expand their professional competencies and gain an advanced qualification. Completion of the programme will assist practitioners in gaining affiliation with their professional body (NZASW, NZAP and NZAC).
Learning outcomes will depend upon the specific courses chosen by each student. In general these include the ability to:
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of the fundamentals of social science theory and social services practice in New Zealand today.
- Use critical thinking skills to analyse and evaluate information and solve problems.
- Apply information retrieval and investigative techniques in a range of professional situations.
- Use written and oral communication skills effectively.
- Demonstrate self-awareness in professional and interpersonal situations.
- Implement Te Tiriti O Waitangi in social services work.
- Demonstrate community, social and global responsibility.
- Apply the skills required to establish and maintain effective supervision relationships.
The Graduate Certificate in Social Service Practice requires:
- a minimum of four 15 credit courses (60 credits) from levels 5 or above; and
- a minimum of three of these courses (45 credits) to be at level 7.
Courses are to be selected by students from the following range of those currently available in the Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences (BASS) programme. Students also have the option of enrolling in Clinical Supervision courses at Level 7.
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Choose 4 courses
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Possible courses
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Choose 1 course
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LEVEL 5
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Human Development
Sociology of NZ
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Interpersonal Communication
Self Development
Social Issues in Education in Aotearoa NZ
He Kuhunga ki te Ao Maori
General & Experimental Psychology
Social Psychology
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LEVEL 6
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Iwi Maori Social Services
Developmental Psychology
Humanistic Psychotherapies
Working With Trauma
Working With Addictions
Psychotherapy Skills
Counselling Theories & Models of Practice
Working With Grief
Working With Family Violence
Working with Disabilities
Social Work Theories & Models of Practice
Social Policy in the NZ/Aotearoa Context
Law and Social Services
Working With Disabilities
Social Change: A Community Development Approach
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Choose at least 3 courses
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LEVEL 7
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Clinical Supervision
Iwi Maori Social Services 2
Group Work in Aotearoa/NZ
Working With Families
Creative Therapies
Working With Addictions
Narrative Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Working With Trauma
Working with Disabilities
Working With Family Violence
Abnormal Psychology
Self & Personality Therapeutic Approaches
Psychosynthesis
Family Dynamics in a Social Context
Social Policy Analysis
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Two entry points per year:
Semester One: February
Semester Two: July
One semester full-time or equivalent part-time. For part-time students six years is the maximum time for students to complete the Certificate.
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NZ Citizens/Residents
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$485.62 per 15 credit course
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NZ Citizens/Residents
Entry is open to those with a relevant Bachelors degree, or to those who are able to demonstrate equivalent practical, professional or educational experience. A relevant Bachelors degree will normally refer to a social service qualification but other social science qualifications may be considered, especially those involving interpersonal communication (e.g. teaching, nursing). Equivalent experience will normally refer to at least three years full-time employment in the social services. In addition, applicants seeking entry via workplace experience will be required to provide an example of written work showing evidence of academic writing skills adequate for successful study at Level 7.
Students wishing to enrol in the clinical supervision courses will need to have appropriate (3-5 years) related experience in the social services.
International
For more information see our International Section
Please note that approval for this programme from the Institute of Technology and Polytechnics Quality assurance body is still pending.