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Te Reo Maori Title Te Taupuatanga o te Whanau
Qualification Title Bachelor of Applied Counselling
Qualification Type Bachelor Degree
Level 7
Credits 360
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Human Welfare Studies and Services » Counselling
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Bachelor of Applied Counselling (Level 7) is a professional social service qualification, underpinned by Māori philosophy, for students wishing to become counsellors.

The programme features both Māori-centred and Western theory and models of counselling practice. The focus on Māori/indigenous methodologies provides a unique opportunity for students to develop strong foundational knowledge about the inter-generational influences of colonisation, and associated impacts on whānau and hauora. From this, students will develop skills and knowledge in counselling with tangata and whānau Māori, tikanga, and culturally-appropriate practices through the context of whakapapa and whanaungatanga.

This is an applied qualification, with placement forming a significant part of the programme. The focus on applied practice in counselling enables students to put classroom learning into practice under the guidance of experienced practitioners, and grow their experience to gain the skills and knowledge sought after in a range of social service and health professions and in the wider community.
Graduate profile
On completion of the Bachelor of Applied Counselling, graduates will be able to:

- Apply an integrated practice model underpinned by the NZ Association of Counsellors' Code of Ethics drawing on a well-grounded understanding of counselling theories.

- Integrate counselling theories and Te Tiriti o Waitangi into practice.

- Actively reflect on own counselling practice to address and manage personal issues that impact on or arise from practice.

- Actively engage in supervision and understand the importance of this for safe practice.

- Practice their counselling in a client-centred way using qualities of empathy, genuineness and respect, in line with the ethical principles and professional guidelines of the NZ Association of Counsellors.

- Demonstrate evidence-based counselling practice.

- Implement contextualised knowledge of the social, political and cultural aspects of counselling to be culturally competent and an agent of social change.

- Practice counselling relationships through the intentional and appropriate use of self.
Education pathways
Graduates may pathway to higher level studies.
Entry Requirements
* Minimum of 19 years of age
* Of good character; genuine desire to work in counselling
* Commitment to living and role-modelling health and wellbeing with a clear intention to be of service to others
* Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills
* Acceptance of the values of a wide range of people and sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others
* Capability for tertiary study to L7.
Academic NCEA L3 (3 subjects of 14 credits each), Literacy at L2 or higher (5 credits reading, 5 credits writing), Numeracy at L1 or higher (10 credits or package of 3 numeracy standards)
OR
successful completion of a minimum 60 credits in social science, health sciences or education areas.
Any applicant whose first language is not English must provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic band) score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0).
Recognition of Prior Learning/Current Competency Evidence of current on-the-job experience in health or social services and/or prior qualifications/practical experience equivalent to L6 if seeking RPL/RCC.
Other requirements - successful NZ Police vetting check; two character references attesting suitability to work as a counsellor; applicants may be required to provide a declaration of their health status; all candidates will be interviewed.
Education Organisation No organisations currently offer this qualification.
Developed By Anamata Charitable Trust
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 4091
Status Current
Created 2019-08-14 10:28:27.857
Next Review 2022-12-25 00:00:00.0
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