Qualification Overview
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Te Reo Māori Title | Te Taurā Pōkairua Kaiārahitanga | |
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Qualification Title | Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Professional Studies (Mentoring and Leadership) (Level 8) | |
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Qualification Type | Postgraduate Diploma | |
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Level | 8 | |
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Credits | 120 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The aim of this qualification is to provide an opportunity for students to acquire knowledge and expertise in mentoring
and professional leadership in the context of their specialist field which complements their current experience and/or qualifications. This qualification enables professionals in leadership roles to maintain currency and develop their discipline by ongoing professional development. |
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Graduate profile |
After successful completion of this qualification, students will have the skills and knowledge to be able to:
-build on their current underpinning knowledge and skills to further develop their professional practice -demonstrate knowledge of leadership in relation to their field of practice. -develop professional mentoring skills -demonstrate knowledge about theory and practice of professional supervision and mentoring -Solve real world problems in the field of professional leadership and mentoring -analyse relevant legislation that impacts on professional leadership and practice -critically examine the principles of implementing culturally appropriate professional practice -produce, analyse and synthesise empirical data which will contribute to well-informed decision-making -explore best practice through the process of critical thinking and reflection |
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Education pathways |
Students may move onto further learning in fields relevant to their profession e.g. Masters in Nursing, Masters in
Education, Masters in Social Work |
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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. |
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Education Organisation | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |
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Developed By | Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 3539 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2016-08-23 11:52:12.0 | |
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Next Review | 2020-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content |
Professional mentoring and supervision methods and related issues
-New Zealand legislation that impacts on professional leaders and institutions -Building and maintaining professional relationships -Theory and practice of professional supervision and mentoring -Strategies useful in leadership and professional practice including constructive feedback -Leadership styles -Applying an integrated knowledge base to authentic work situations -Critical thinking and workplace based research skills -Bi-cultural practice, tikanga and basic Te Reo in the professional environment. |
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