Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Bachelor of Social Work | |
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Qualification Type | Bachelor Degree | |
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Level | 7 | |
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Credits | 360 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The Bachelor of Social Work programme integrates a Christ-centred, faith-based perspective with professional social work practice. Grounded in a vision for shalom and guided by a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the programme equips tauira with critical reflection, cultural responsiveness, and practice skills for working in diverse social work contexts. By upholding the principles of justice, mercy, and humility, the programme fosters dedicated practitioners who strive for transformational change and serve their communities with competence and compassion.
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of the Bachelor of Social Work are professionally competent, ethically astute, and reflective practitioners equipped to navigate the complexities of social work in Aotearoa New Zealand. They integrate theoretical knowledge, cultural values, and practical skills for effective service delivery, aligned with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB) Core Competence Standards, advancing social justice, community wellbeing, and transformational change. Completion of the programme qualifies graduates to apply for registration with the SWRB to practise as registered social workers in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Education pathways |
Graduates will be able to progress into postgraduate study in a related field.
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Entry Requirements |
The personal programme of study of every candidate shall require the approval of the Academic Board. Approval will normally be granted for programmes which are in accordance with the Programme Regulations. For general provisions affecting their programme of study, students are referred to the General Academic Regulations.
* Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Social Work shall before enrolment have: a. satisfied all the normal requirements for entry to the Institute. b. demonstrated likely suitability for the social work profession informed by the New Zealand Social Workers Registration Board "Fit and Proper Person" policy. c. provided permission for BTI to request a copy of Police Clearance communication. (A further request is required after three years.) d. met the requirements for University Entrance as stated by NZQA: A minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework including a minimum of: i. NCEA Level 3; ii. 14 credits each at level 3 or higher, in three approved subjects; iii. Literacy - 10 credits at level 2 or above, made up of: * 5 credits in reading * 5 credits in writing iv. Numeracy - 10 credits at level 1 or above, made up of: * achievement standards - specific achievement standards available through a wide range of subjects, or * unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required). * Admission to the programme shall be granted or withheld upon consideration of these criteria together with a satisfactory selection interview in which some evidence of self-efficacy, resilience, and a commitment to social justice and social change has been established. * Mature age admission (for applicants who do not meet the requirements of 1.d above) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Selection Panel who will evaluate the applicant's degree of fit with criteria 1 above and evidence of likely success in study at this level. |
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Education Organisation | Bethlehem Tertiary Institute | |
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Developed By | Bethlehem Tertiary Institute | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 5579 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2025-12-02 10:39:44.407 | |
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Next Review | 2029-12-31 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content |
SW5101 Vision and Vocation Level 5 15 Credits
SW5102 Pōhiri Poutama Level 5 15 Credits SW5103 PIPI 1A: Introduction to Person-centred Practice Level 5 15 Credits SW5104 Framework 1 Level 5 15 Credits SW5105 Fields of Practice Level 5 15 Credits SW5106 Human Lifespan Level 5 15 Credits SW5107 PIPI 1B: Skills in the Social Work Process Level 5 15 Credits SW5108 Tangata Whenua Tangata Tiriti Level 5 15 Credits SW6201 Applied Politics and Law Level 6 15 Credits SW6202 Te Tiriti Informed Practice Level 6 15 Credits SW6203 PIPI 2: Praxis and Placement Level 6 45 Credits SW6204 A Praxis of Shalom: Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion Level 6 15 Credits SW6205 Whānau and Family: Applied Theory Level 6 15 Credits SW6206 Framework 2 Level 6 15 Credits SW7301 Advanced Skills Level 7 15 Credits SW7302 Restorative Social Work: Risk, Safety, and Wellbeing Level 7 15 Credits SW7303 PIPI 3: Praxis and Placement Level 7 75 Credits SW7304 Framework 3 |
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