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Qualification Title Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Professional Studies (Mentoring and Leadership)
Qualification Type Postgraduate Certificate
Level 8
Credits 60
Subject Area
  • Management and Commerce » Business and Management » Human Resource Management
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Professional Studies will enable learners to critically
examine theories and models of continuing development through leadership. Students will have
the opportunity to exhibit advanced knowledge and expertise in professional leadership in the
context of their specialist field which compliments their current experience and/or qualifications.
This qualification enables professionals in leadership roles to maintain currency and to critique
their leadership practice.
Graduate profile
Upon successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Professional Studies,
graduates will be able to:
* Develop pedagogical content expertise within their field of study;
* Critically evaluate their personal practice;
* Critique challenges and issues within their specialist field and use to solve problems;
* Operate within their communities of practice;
* Advocate for self and others.
Education pathways
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Professional Studies will be eligible for entry
to the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Professional Studies programme or further Postgraduate
study.
Entry Requirements
Students must:
* Be able to access a relevant workplace; and
* Have a Bachelor degree or Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a cognate subject; or
* Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Professional Studies (with or without endorsement) or in
cognate subject for entry to the Postgraduate Diploma; or
* A combination of academic and practical or professional experience based upon a record of
learning (academic transcript), parchment and a curriculum vitae detailing relevant
educational achievements work experience and professional achievements as follows:
EITHER
* completion of a post-secondary school diploma in a related discipline at NZQA level 7 or
equivalent from a recognised tertiary provider; and
* demonstration of at least two years relevant practical experience with at least two written
references (employer and character); or
* demonstration of at least five years relevant practical or professional experience at a
senior level, evidence of ability to study at postgraduate qualification level and two written
references (employer and character);
* IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0, or equivalent or Waiariki English Test
65 with no score lower than 60 for Mentoring and Leadership and Adult Teaching
endorsements; or
* IELTS Academic 7.0 with no band score lower than 7.0, or equivalent or Waiariki English Test
70 with no score lower than 70 for Vulnerable Peoples, and Infection Prevention and Control
endorsements.
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3350
Status Current
Created 2016-03-23 10:51:40.0
Next Review 2016-12-31 00:00:00.0
Content
* Mentoring and Supervision for Professionals * Critical Reflective Practice * Professional Leadership * The New Zealand Legislative Environment for Professional Leaders * Building Professional Relationships for Mentoring

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