Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Bachelor of Counselling and Addiction Practice
Qualification Type Bachelor Degree
Level 7
Credits 360
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Human Welfare Studies and Services » Counselling
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification provides an applied programme of study for students who wish to become addictions practitioners and counsellors. The focus is on applied practice in addictions and counselling, and the development of skills and knowledge that are valued both in a range of occupations and professions and in the wider community. The incorporation of inter-disciplinary studies and industry-focused or industry-based projects develops both specific skills in a discipline and also transferable skills needed for collaborative and entrepreneurial work. Students graduate with the skills, attributes and capability to adapt and respond to ongoing change in the addictions and counselling fields of practice. On completion of the programme students will be eligible to apply for provisional membership/registration with DAPAANZ, NZAC and the New Zealand Christian Counsellors Association (NZCCA).
Graduate profile
Graduates will be able to:
- Integrate a sound understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice.
- Engage competently with diversity in ways that respect and enhance wellbeing
- Operate according to professional legal and ethical obligations, and meet the competencies and provisional requirements for professional membership.
- Apply advanced generic skills and specialist knowledge and skills in a range of professional contexts including counselling and addictions practice.
- Engage in critical and reflective practice and take responsibility for own self-care personal and professional development including supervision.
- Critically analyse and integrate research into practice.
- Critically analyse socio-cultural and economic inequalities and advocate for social justice solutions to real world problems.
- Work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary and transdisciplinary teams.
Education pathways
Graduates may progress to:
- Postgraduate study at WelTec and Whitireia
- Master of Professional Practice, WelTec and Whitireia
Employment pathways
Graduates completing the programme will be prepared for employment as counsellors and/or addiction practitioners working in the following areas: addictions treatment, professional counselling practice, health promotion, analysis/policy and/or clinical support roles to reduce harm to individuals, families and communities.
Roles can include case management, counsellor/addictions practitioner, health promotion worker, researcher, support worker, guidance counsellor, community worker, pastoral carer, navigator and policy analyst/advisor. Other counselling roles could be in schools, workplaces; non-government agencies; iwi/Māori services, faith based agencies; and voluntary organisations.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
University Entrance or equivalent study/work experience; and evidence of suitability based on interview, health declaration, safety check and referee reports.
International: Academic IELTS 6.5 in each band, or equivalent.
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 3873
Status Current
Created 2018-08-02 15:11:21.0
Last Reviewed 2018-12-17 15:47:09.0
Next Review 2026-12-20 00:00:00.0
Content
- Māori, western and indigenous theories of psychology
- Neurological and biological bases of behaviour
- Factors and contexts of human development that contribute to risk and resilience
- Indigenous and western theories of human development including biological, physical, cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual and cultural perspectives
- Learning and cognition, motivation and emotion
- How psychology and human development theories inform and enhance addictions and counselling practice
- Introduction to research and its importance in health and social services

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