Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice
Qualification Type Postgraduate Certificate
Level 8
Credits 60
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Studies in Human Society » Studies in Human Society not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice provides graduates who will contribute advanced knowledge and scholarship. It is designed for professionals seeking to advance their knowledge and skills. Graduates have built on their professional experience to gain internationally recognised knowledge and skills for career enhancement for practice at an advanced, specialised level. Graduates have the capability to work effectively in interprofessional teams for the provision of high-quality services to diverse people and communities.
Graduate profile
The graduate will: 1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of key principles of professional knowledge and practice 2. Have critical understanding of how contemporary professional practice impacts on service users 3. Articulate practice development issues in the context of own professional practice and discipline 4. Critically appraise the strategic policies that impact on professional practice 5. Extend knowledge of leadership skills for interprofessional practice 6. Critically analyse best practice principles in professional practice when working with diverse people and communities
Education pathways
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice may apply to enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice, or the Master of Professional Practice programme or any other Master programmes in New Zealand or overseas. Students enrolling in this programme may build on previous successful and related study at Level 8.
Employment pathways
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice will have enhanced employment and career opportunities for leadership, education, policy and research in their own professional context. They have advanced knowledge to work in a range of health and social practice areas, careers and contexts.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience * International students: IELTS 6.5 Academic, with no band below 6.0, or equivalent Special entry may be granted to an applicant who does not meet academic entry criteria, provided the Dean/Head of School is satisfied the applicant is capable of undertaking the course of study
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 3032
Status Current
Created September 2015
Next Review September 2027
Content
Electives in diversity, professional education practice, professional leadership practice, policy, partnering with Māori, working with Pacific peoples, clinical, simulation, research methods

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