Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Paetahi Tumu Kōrero Bachelor of Counselling
Qualification Type Bachelor Degree
Level 7
Credits 360
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Human Welfare Studies and Services » Counselling
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Paetahi Tumu Korero Bachelor of Counselling programme features both Maori centred and western theory and models of counselling practice. A Maori centred specialisation option will provide a unique opportunity for students to build on this foundation and further develop skills and knowledge in Maori counselling, tikanga and te reo. The Programme draws from a range of theories including indigenous, modernist and postmodernist perspectives and approaches to create a programme where both Maori centered and western theory models of counselling are featured; enabling graduates to be work ready in a bicultural context. All graduates will be work-ready: competent and confident to work within both tangata whenua and tangata tiriti counselling and social service environments
Graduate profile
The Paetahi Tumu Korero Bachelor of Counselling programme is designed with an outcomes-focused approach to defining, promoting and assessing learners learning, with focus on practical and applicable knowledge. It also promotes the idea that learners and tutors are active participants in the learning process. Programme Aims reflect the Graduate Outcomes for the qualifications contained in the Paetahi Tumu Korero Bachelor of Counselling Programme and reflect the Core Transferable Skills learners will develop as they progress through the Programme.
Education pathways
Further studies in the area
Employment pathways
Counsellors with different specialisms.To find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements: University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include: ? 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects as well as ? Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and ? Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627) OR A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to achievement of NCEA Level 3 (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination) * NZQA approved subjects: see https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications standards/awards/university-entrance/ OR A relevant qualification at Level 4 on the NZQF; or equivalent English language requirements: If English is not the applicant's first language, applicants will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table: ? IELTS 6.5 Academic (no lower than 6.5 in each band), Note: Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanentresident, may contact NMIT for an assessment The English Language requirements for this programme are higher than the minimum set by NZQA, therefore; applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance may be required to provide evidence of English Language skills. IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
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 3895
Status Current
Created 2018-09-03 12:22:35.0
Next Review 2025-01-16 00:00:00.0
Content
400 work placement hours. Counselling, Human Development and Psychology, Introduction to Society, Mental Health and Addictions, Working with whanau, law, ethics and policy

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