Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Graduate Diploma in Applied Addiction Studies
Qualification Type Graduate Diploma
Level 7
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Human Welfare Studies and Services » Counselling
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Graduate Diploma inApplied Addiction Studies is a unique graduate programme designed to meet the needs of graduates with related qualifications and work experience wishing to enter the addiction services field, or enhance their employment within it. The programme provides students with the practice skills and knowledge to assess and apply intervention strategies for clients with addiction and co-existing mental health disorders, gambling and other impulse control disorders; and to understand the ethics, theories and principles that underpin the work of addiction, alcohol and drug practitioners. The programme is consistent with the principles and core values of the professional body the Addiction Practitioners' Association of Aotearoa New Zealand (DAPAANZ), and will enable graduates to meet the competencies required for registration with DAPAANZ.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Applied Addiction Studies will be able to: integrate theories of substance use, misuse and addiction into practice, apply evidence based intervention models for addiction and co-existing mental health disorders, demonstrate competence in assessment and treatment of clients with complex mental health and addiction problems, analyse and evaluate the unique issues presented by different cultural groups, understand issues relating to abuse and consider factors that correlate with addictive behaviour, mental health, work in, and facilitate a variety of group processes, work in diverse environments and contexts, demonstrate competencies that align with those required for DAPAANZ registration
Education pathways
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Applied Addiction Studies have opportunities for further higher level study with Auckland University and Otago University post graduate programmes
Employment pathways
The Graduate Diploma in Applied Addiction Studies prepares graduates to work to reduce the harm to individuals, families and communities of addiction, alcohol and other drug related problems. Roles can include: professional alcohol and drug practitioners working in health promotion, policy analyst/advisor, clinical support roles, case management, alcohol and drug youth worker, health promotion worker, researcher.
Employment opportunities for graduates of this qualification include positions within government and non-government agencies such as Care NZ, Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS), MatuaRaki, Salvation Army, WellTrust, and Mental Health Services.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Academic: A Bachelor degree in health or social services field; or equivalent personal, practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind, and at the appropriate level. This qualification is not open to graduates of WelTec's Bachelor of Addiction Studies.
English Language: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in reading and writing or achieved the academic entry requirement in New Zealand or achieved the academic entry requirement at an institution where English was the language of instruction and assessment.
Other: Basic computing ability with knowledge of Microsoft Office packages or similar software. Applicants will have to undergo a police check for entry into this programme. In the event of an adverse police report, entry into the programme will be at the discretion of the Head of School.
Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 1806
Status Discontinued
Created 2012-03-02 13:47:44.0
Next Review 2015-12-31 00:00:00.0

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