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PROGRAMME<br />
HANDBOOK<br />
Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Counselling (Level 7)<br />
HV4494<br />
School <strong>of</strong> Health and Social Services – Counselling
Disclaimer<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> (WelTec) exercises reasonable skill and care to ensure the information contained in this<br />
Programme Handbook is accurate at the time <strong>of</strong> publication. However, <strong>programme</strong>s and courses are subject to continuous<br />
processes <strong>of</strong> review and change and WelTec reserves the right to change the content, location or method <strong>of</strong> presentation <strong>of</strong> any<br />
<strong>programme</strong> or course to reflect changing circumstances including student demand and resource availability, and to update this<br />
Programme Handbook accordingly. The online edition <strong>of</strong> the Programme Handbook is the <strong>of</strong>ficial Programme Handbook.<br />
WelTec accepts no responsibility or liability for errors or omissions that may be contained in this Programme Handbook, nor any<br />
consequences arising therefrom.<br />
Copyright © 2013<br />
WelTec owns copyright in this <strong>programme</strong> <strong>handbook</strong>. No part may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or <strong>of</strong>fered for<br />
resale without WelTec’s written permission. Contact WelTecHandbook@weltec.ac.nz for more information.<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> - 2013 Programme Handbook July 2013<br />
HV4494 Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Counselling (Level 7)
School <strong>of</strong> Health and Social Services<br />
PROGRAMME HANDBOOK 2013<br />
HV4494 Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Counselling (Level 7)<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> - 2013 Programme Handbook<br />
HV4494 Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Counselling (Level 7)<br />
Publication Date: 9 July 2013
HAERE MAI<br />
Whai korōria ki te atua i runga rawa<br />
Maunga rongo ki te whenua<br />
Whakaaro pai ki ngā Tangata Katoa.<br />
Tena Koutou Katoa,<br />
Tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou ngā Tauira o<br />
Te Whare Wananga o Te Awakairangi.<br />
Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei Wananga o tātou.<br />
Kia kaha koutou ki te whai mātauranga i tēnei tau, ki te whakarongo<br />
hoki ki ō koutou kaiako.<br />
“Whāia te kotahitanga o te wairua.<br />
Mā te rangimārie me te aroha e paihere”<br />
(pursue unity <strong>of</strong> spirit, which is bound together by peace and aroha)<br />
He mihi nui tēnei kia koutou ngā Tauira o<br />
Te Whare Wananga o Te Awakairangi.<br />
Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei Whare Wananga o tātou.<br />
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CONTENTS<br />
HAERE MAI............................................................................................................................................. 4<br />
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S WELCOME ......................................................................................................... 6<br />
EXECUTIVE DEAN’S WELCOME .......................................................................................................... 7<br />
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 7<br />
ACADEMIC CALENDAR - 2013 ............................................................................................................. 8<br />
STAFF ................................................................................................................................................... 12<br />
AIMS ...................................................................................................................................................... 13<br />
GRADUATE PROFILE .......................................................................................................................... 14<br />
CAREERS ............................................................................................................................................. 14<br />
STAIRCASING ...................................................................................................................................... 15<br />
PROGRESS THROUGH THE PROGRAMME ..................................................................................... 15<br />
GRADUATION CRITERIA .................................................................................................................... 15<br />
LEARNING AND TEACHING................................................................................................................ 16<br />
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................... 17<br />
Assessment Rationale ................................................................................................................ 17<br />
Assessment Schedule ................................................................................................................ 18<br />
Format Of Assessments ............................................................................................................. 18<br />
Assessment Cover Sheets ......................................................................................................... 19<br />
Submitting Assessment And Assignment Work ......................................................................... 19<br />
Arranging for Late Submission Of Assessments ........................................................................ 19<br />
Applying For An Extension Beyond The Course End Date ........................................................ 19<br />
Penalty for Unarranged Late Submission ................................................................................... 19<br />
Absence From Supervised Assessments ................................................................................... 20<br />
Reassessment Of Assessments ................................................................................................. 20<br />
Assessment Results Notification ................................................................................................ 20<br />
Challenging Assessment Decisions ............................................................................................ 20<br />
RISK MANAGEMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH ................................................................................... 21<br />
ATTENDANCE MATTERS .................................................................................................................... 21<br />
PERSONAL COUNSELLING ................................................................................................................ 21<br />
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ...................................................................................... 22<br />
REQUIRED TEXTS ............................................................................................................................... 22<br />
STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 22<br />
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ..................................................................................................................... 22<br />
OFF-SITE PRACTICAL AND WORKPLACE COMPONENTS ............................................................. 22<br />
ETHICS ................................................................................................................................................. 22<br />
INFORMED CONSENT AND CONFIDENTALITY................................................................................ 23<br />
PROGRAMME EVALUATION .............................................................................................................. 23<br />
COURSE DESCRIPTORS .................................................................................................................... 24<br />
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WELCOME TO WELTEC<br />
CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S WELCOME<br />
Greetings, Kia Ora, Tal<strong>of</strong>a Lava, Kia Orana, ni sa Bula Vinaka<br />
Kaise Hai, Sat sri akal, Malo e Lelei, Halo Olgeta, Taloha ni<br />
Marhaba, Bozu, Fakal<strong>of</strong>a Lahi Atu, Annyong haseyo, Ni hao, Namaste<br />
Welcome to <strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong><br />
Te Whare Wananga o te Awakairangi<br />
In selecting to learn at <strong>Wellington</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> (WelTec), you have chosen a place <strong>of</strong><br />
learning that aims to give you not only the working lifestyle you want, but also, a friendly and<br />
comfortable environment where you can feel at home.<br />
By enrolling at WelTec, you are setting out on a learning journey. What you learn and for what<br />
purpose, are your decisions to make. We want to walk beside you as your coach, partner and<br />
mentor; <strong>of</strong>fering support, facilities, opportunities, tools and information to help you reach your<br />
goals.<br />
When you enrol, you will find that the majority, or maybe all, <strong>of</strong> your courses take place on one<br />
campus. Whether your classes are held at our <strong>Wellington</strong> sites, in Auckland, Christchurch, any <strong>of</strong> our<br />
Petone or other sites, all are your campuses.<br />
With your Student ID card, all services and facilities are there for you to use.<br />
Please let us know if you have any queries or needs we haven’t yet met. Best wishes for a happy and<br />
successful year.<br />
Linda Sissons (Dr)<br />
Chief Executive<br />
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EXECUTIVE DEAN’S WELCOME<br />
Welcome to WelTec – your place for learning. As an institute <strong>of</strong> learning you, as a student, are our<br />
key priority.<br />
All staff at WelTec have one primary focus and that is to help facilitate your learning. As you<br />
progress through your studies please take the opportunity to access the facilities and staff support<br />
available.<br />
Your success is our success.<br />
Julia Hennessy (MEd, MMgt, PGDipHSM, BA, DipN)<br />
Executive Dean<br />
INTRODUCTION<br />
This Programme Handbook is intended to provide information relating to the <strong>programme</strong> you<br />
are enrolled in with WelTec. There is also an associated WelTec A-Z site that has other<br />
helpful information regarding systems and processes that operate at WelTec.<br />
The most up-to-date version <strong>of</strong> this Programme Handbook and the WelTec A-Z general<br />
information is online at:<br />
http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/<strong>programme</strong>/HV4494.pdf<br />
WelTec’s policies that apply to students and this Programme Handbook are located at:<br />
http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/Generic/POLICIES.pdf<br />
If you find any errors, or have suggestions for improvements this Programme Handbook,<br />
please send your thoughts to the Programme Handbook team at:<br />
WelTecHandbook@weltec.ac.nz<br />
If you find any errors, or have suggestions for improvements the WelTec A-Z Handbook<br />
sections, please send your thoughts to the A-Z team at:<br />
WelTecA-Z@weltec.ac.nz<br />
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TRIMESTER ONE 2013<br />
TRIMESTER TWO 2013<br />
ACADEMIC CALENDAR - 2013<br />
HV4494 Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Counselling<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong> Church Street Campus<br />
Teaching<br />
Period<br />
Week<br />
No<br />
Monday<br />
date<br />
5 28-Jan<br />
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN<br />
Auckland<br />
Anniversary<br />
6 4-Feb Waitangi Day<br />
7 11-Feb<br />
8 18-Feb<br />
9 25-Feb<br />
Orientation<br />
Trades<br />
Academy (1)<br />
Mihi<br />
Whakatau;<br />
Orientation<br />
Petone<br />
10 4-Mar Tri 1 Starts<br />
Orientation<br />
Maori<br />
Students<br />
Orientation<br />
Church St,<br />
Cuba St<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong><br />
Orientations:<br />
Auckland;<br />
Trades<br />
Academy (2)<br />
Orientation<br />
Petone<br />
Orientation<br />
Auckland<br />
International<br />
Orientation<br />
Petone<br />
Orientations:<br />
Christchurch;<br />
Youth<br />
Guarantee<br />
11 11-Mar Tri 1 <br />
12 18-Mar<br />
13 25-Mar Tri 1+2 Easter Break<br />
14 1-Apr Easter Break Easter Break <br />
15 8-Apr<br />
Easter<br />
Break<br />
Easter<br />
Break<br />
16 15-Apr<br />
17 22-Apr ANZAC Day<br />
18 29-Apr<br />
19 6-May<br />
20 13-May<br />
21 20-May<br />
22 27-May<br />
23 3-Jun<br />
24 10-Jun<br />
25 17-Jun<br />
Queen’s<br />
Birthday<br />
Tri 1 <br />
AS5104<br />
EXAM<br />
BC5103<br />
EXAM<br />
ASS110<br />
EXAM<br />
26 24-Jun Tri 1 Ends<br />
27 1-Jul<br />
28 8-Jul<br />
29 15-Jul Tri 2 Starts<br />
Tri 1 Results<br />
Completed<br />
30 22-Jul Tri 2 <br />
31 29-Jul Tri 1+2 <br />
32 5-Aug Tri 2+3 <br />
33 12-Aug<br />
34 19-Aug<br />
Graduation<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong><br />
35 26-Aug<br />
36 2-Sep<br />
37 9-Sep<br />
38 16-Sep<br />
39 23-Sep<br />
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TRIMESTER THREE – 2013<br />
Teaching<br />
Period<br />
Week<br />
No<br />
Monday<br />
date<br />
40 30-Sep<br />
41 7-Oct<br />
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN<br />
42 14-Oct Tri 2 <br />
43 21-Oct<br />
AS5124<br />
EXAM<br />
44 28-Oct Labour Day<br />
AS5125<br />
EXAM<br />
AS5113<br />
EXAM<br />
45 4-Nov Tri 2 Ends<br />
46 11-Nov Tri 3 Starts<br />
47 18-Nov<br />
48 25-Nov<br />
Canterbury<br />
Anniversary<br />
Tri 2<br />
Tri2 Results<br />
Completed<br />
49 2-Dec<br />
50 9-Dec<br />
51 16-Dec<br />
52 23-Dec WelTec closed for Christmas<br />
1<br />
30-Dec-<br />
13<br />
2 6-Jan-14<br />
3 13-Jan<br />
Tri 2+3 <br />
4 20-Jan<br />
5 27-Jan<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong><br />
Anniversary<br />
Auckland<br />
Anniversary<br />
WelTec closed for New Year Holidays<br />
6 3-Feb<br />
Tri 3 Waitangi Day<br />
7 10-Feb<br />
8 17-Feb<br />
9 24-Feb Tri 3 Ends<br />
10 3-Mar Tri 1 Starts<br />
11 10-Mar<br />
Tri 3 Results<br />
Completed<br />
Enr period Last date to change or withdraw in that enrolment period with refund<br />
Enr period<br />
Last date to withdraw (75% <strong>of</strong> course enrolment period)<br />
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TRIMESTER ONE 2013<br />
TRIMESTER TWO 2013<br />
HV4494 Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Counselling<br />
Auckland and Christchurch<br />
Teaching<br />
Period<br />
Week<br />
No<br />
Monday<br />
date<br />
5 28-Jan<br />
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN<br />
Auckland<br />
Anniversary<br />
6 4-Feb Waitangi Day<br />
7 11-Feb<br />
Orientation<br />
Trades<br />
Academy (1)<br />
8 18-Feb Tri 1 Starts<br />
9 25-Feb<br />
10 4-Mar<br />
Mihi<br />
Whakatau;<br />
Orientation<br />
Petone<br />
Orientation<br />
Maori<br />
Students<br />
Orientation<br />
Church St,<br />
Cuba St<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong><br />
Orientations:<br />
Auckland;<br />
Trades<br />
Academy (2)<br />
Orientation<br />
Petone<br />
Orientation<br />
Auckland<br />
International<br />
Orientation<br />
Petone<br />
Orientations:<br />
Christchurch;<br />
Youth<br />
Guarantee<br />
11 11-Mar Tri 1 <br />
12 18-Mar<br />
13 25-Mar Easter Break<br />
14 1-Apr Easter Break Easter Break <br />
15 8-Apr<br />
Easter<br />
Break<br />
Easter<br />
Break<br />
16 15-Apr<br />
17 22-Apr ANZAC Day<br />
18 29-Apr<br />
19 6-May<br />
AS5104<br />
EXAM<br />
20 13-May<br />
21 20-May<br />
22 27-May<br />
23 3-Jun<br />
Queen’s<br />
Birthday<br />
Tri 1 <br />
BC5103<br />
EXAM (Chch)<br />
BC5103<br />
EXAM (Akl)<br />
AS110<br />
EXAM<br />
24 10-Jun Tri 1 Ends<br />
25 17-Jun<br />
26 24-Jun<br />
27 1-Jul<br />
28 8-Jul<br />
29 15-Jul<br />
Tri 2 Starts<br />
Tri 1 Results<br />
Completed<br />
30 22-Jul Tri 2 <br />
31 29-Jul Tri 1+2 <br />
32 5-Aug Tri 2+3 <br />
33 12-Aug<br />
34 19-Aug<br />
Graduation<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong><br />
35 26-Aug<br />
36 2-Sep<br />
37 9-Sep<br />
38 16-Sep<br />
39 23-Sep<br />
40 30-Sep<br />
41 7-Oct<br />
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TRIMESTER THREE – 2013<br />
Teaching<br />
Period<br />
Week<br />
No<br />
Monday<br />
date<br />
42 14-Oct Tri 2 <br />
AS5113<br />
EXAM<br />
43 21-Oct<br />
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN<br />
44 28-Oct Labour Day<br />
Tri 2 Ends<br />
45 4-Nov<br />
46 11-Nov<br />
47 18-Nov<br />
48 25-Nov<br />
49 2-Dec<br />
Tri 3 Starts<br />
Canterbury<br />
Anniversary<br />
Tri 2<br />
Tri2 Results<br />
Completed<br />
50 9-Dec<br />
51 16-Dec<br />
52 23-Dec WelTec closed for Christmas<br />
1<br />
30-Dec-<br />
13<br />
2 6-Jan-14<br />
3 13-Jan<br />
Tri 2+3 <br />
4 20-Jan<br />
5 27-Jan<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong><br />
Anniversary<br />
Auckland<br />
Anniversary<br />
WelTec closed for New Year Holidays<br />
6 3-Feb<br />
Tri 3 Waitangi Day<br />
7 10-Feb<br />
8 17-Feb Tri 1 Starts<br />
9 24-Feb Tri 3 Ends<br />
10 3-Mar<br />
11 10-Mar<br />
Tri 3 Results<br />
Completed<br />
Enr period Last date to change or withdraw in that enrolment period with refund<br />
Enr period<br />
Last date to withdraw (75% <strong>of</strong> course enrolment period)<br />
The up-to-date, day-to-day and week-by-week timetables are located at:<br />
http://timetable.weltec.ac.nz/.<br />
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STAFF<br />
Executive Dean:<br />
Julia Hennessy<br />
School:<br />
Health and Social Services<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> School:<br />
MaryLou Sloane<br />
E-mail:<br />
marylou.sloane@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Associate Head <strong>of</strong> School:<br />
Mumtaz Dalwai (Auckland)<br />
Wendy Roberts (<strong>Wellington</strong>)<br />
Phone: Mumtaz: 0-9-950 2600<br />
Wendy: 0-4-830 2006<br />
E-mail:<br />
Mumtaz.Dalwai@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Wendy.Roberts@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Staff Member Qualifications Position Email Address<br />
<strong>Wellington</strong> Church Street Campus: 0800 WELTEC (935 832)<br />
APORO, Anthony BAlcDS ASM Anthony.aporo@weltec.ac.nz<br />
BROWN, Pauline BPsych (Hons),<br />
Executive Pauline.brown@weltec.ac.nz<br />
PGCertEd<br />
Officer<br />
CODDINGTON-<br />
LAWSON, Sarah<br />
PhD ASM Sarah.coddingtonlawson@weltec.ac.nz<br />
HARRISON, Sarah BOccTh,<br />
Placement Sarah.harrison@weltec.ac.nz<br />
PGCertAlliedHealth Coordinator<br />
HOGAN, Steve BA (Hons) SASM Stephen.hogan@weltec.ac.nz<br />
HORRELL, Toni BEd, Certe-LearnDesDev ASM Toni.horrell@weltec.ac.nz<br />
MCGARRY, Gayle BAlcDS, AdvDipOT SASM Gayle.mcgarry@weltec.ac.nz<br />
ROBINSON, Bruce BA (Hons),<br />
ASM<br />
Bruce.robinson@weltec.ac.nz<br />
PGDipNarrTh,<br />
CertSuperv<br />
SCHREUDER, Paul MA, PGDipEd,<br />
GDipAdStudies<br />
SASM Paul.schreuder@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Te MOANANUI,<br />
Justine<br />
THOMAS, Paul<br />
ULLOA, Maria<br />
VAKIDIS, Pamela<br />
VILKE, Mirjana<br />
CertHumanServices,<br />
CertTeReoMaori,,<br />
DipProjMgt<br />
BSc (Hons)<br />
NVQAdultT<br />
PhD, PGDipT<br />
PGDipClinPsychSt<br />
PGDipAdvChildDev<br />
BA<br />
CELTA<br />
MA, GDipAddS,<br />
CertREBT,<br />
CertSuperv<br />
Tutorial<br />
Assistant<br />
SASM<br />
ASM<br />
Business<br />
Administrator<br />
SASM<br />
Auckland Campus: 0800 WELTEC (935 832)<br />
DALWAI, Mumtaz BCom (Hons) Associate<br />
Head <strong>of</strong><br />
School<br />
ALEXIS, Norma MHSc,<br />
ASM<br />
GradDipPsychSoc,<br />
CertA&DCouns,<br />
CertSuperv<br />
CAI, Cindy MBA Business<br />
Administrator<br />
CARTON, Tony MA, DipAlcDS, CAT, SASM<br />
CertClinSuperv<br />
FLOYD, Karyn MA, DipPsych Placement<br />
Coordinator<br />
Justine.TeMoananui@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Paul.thomas@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Maria.ulloa@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Pamela.vakidis@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Mirjana.vilke@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Mumtaz.dalwai@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Norma.alexis@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Cindy.cai@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Tony.carton@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Karyn.floyd@weltec.ac.nz<br />
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Staff Member Qualifications Position Email Address<br />
FOREMAN, Paula MSocSci, DipA&D, SASM Paula.foreman@weltec.ac.nz<br />
CertAdultE, CertSuperv<br />
FRASER, Niccy MA (Hons), PGDipCBT, ASM<br />
Niccy.fraser@weltec.ac.nz<br />
CertPsychodyPsych,<br />
CTT, DipOccTh<br />
HOLT, Michelle Med, DipCouns,<br />
ASM<br />
Michelle.holt@weltec.ac.nz<br />
DipSpecNeeds, AdvDipT<br />
IDOINE, Malcolm MHSc Learning Malcolm.idoine@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Commons<br />
Tutor<br />
LANGDON, Paul BA, CertSuperv,<br />
ASM<br />
Paul.langdon@weltec.ac<br />
NCALNE<br />
PRESCOTT, Annabel MHSc SASM Annabel.prescott@weltec.ac.nz<br />
VAN, Janet<br />
Business Janet.van@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Administrator<br />
WILKINS, Jo BSW (Hons), PGDipArts ASM Joanne.wilkins@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Christchurch Campus: 0800 WELTEC (935 832)<br />
JOHNS, Mel BA (Hons) ASM Mel.johns@weltec.ac.nz<br />
MILLER, Glenda BAlcDs, PGCertHealSc, ASM<br />
Glenda.miller@weltec.ac.nz<br />
CertSuperv<br />
RICHARDSON, MA (Hons), CertCouns, SASM<br />
Deirdre<br />
CAT, CertClinSuperv<br />
WALWORTH, Gaye<br />
Business<br />
Administrator<br />
Gaye.walworth@weltec.ac.nz<br />
Position Abbreviations:<br />
ASM Academic Staff Member SASM Senior ASM PASM Principal ASM<br />
AIMS<br />
To develop graduates who are able to practise pr<strong>of</strong>essionally according to the values and<br />
ethics <strong>of</strong> the New Zealand Association <strong>of</strong> Counsellors (NZAC). As such they will have the<br />
knowledge and skills to enable them to be competent, critical and reflective beginning<br />
practitioners with a sound theoretical base from which to practise; and the skills to practise<br />
independently and co-operatively within a culturally diverse and ethically appropriate<br />
counselling context. They will meet the competencies specified by NZAC for provisional<br />
membership as counselling practitioners.<br />
According to the NZAC :<br />
“Counselling involves the formation <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional relationships based on ethical values and<br />
principles. Counsellors seek to assist clients to increase their understanding <strong>of</strong> themselves<br />
and their relationships with others, to develop more resourceful ways <strong>of</strong> living and to bring<br />
about change in their lives. Counselling includes relationships formed with individuals,<br />
couples, families, groups, communities and organisations.”<br />
The core values <strong>of</strong> counselling, set out by the NZAC, are:<br />
• Respect for human dignity<br />
• Partnership<br />
• Autonomy<br />
• Responsible caring<br />
• Personal integrity<br />
• Social justice<br />
The following principles, and values, form the foundation <strong>of</strong> ethical practice:<br />
• Act with care and respect for individual and cultural differences and the diversity <strong>of</strong> human<br />
experience<br />
• Avoid doing harm in all their pr<strong>of</strong>essional work<br />
• Actively support the principles embodied in the Treaty <strong>of</strong> Waitangi<br />
• Respect the confidences with which they are entrusted<br />
• Promote the safety and well-being <strong>of</strong> individuals, families, communities, whānau, hapū and<br />
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iwi<br />
• Seek to increase the range <strong>of</strong> choices and opportunities for clients<br />
• Be honest and trustworthy in all their pr<strong>of</strong>essional relationships<br />
• Practise within the scope <strong>of</strong> their competence<br />
• Treat colleagues and other pr<strong>of</strong>essionals with respect<br />
The <strong>programme</strong> aims to provide graduates with modern pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice skills to enable<br />
them to work in partnership with a wide range <strong>of</strong> other pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and in a wide range <strong>of</strong><br />
social settings. They are required to maintain their pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice, understand and<br />
work within their limitations and continue to build their pr<strong>of</strong>essional competence throughout<br />
their working lives.<br />
GRADUATE PROFILE<br />
Graduates will be able to:<br />
• Meet the counselling competencies and requirements for provisional registration <strong>of</strong> the<br />
NZAC<br />
• Apply the NZAC Code <strong>of</strong> Ethics and relevant legislation and practice as a competent<br />
counsellor in a range <strong>of</strong> work settings<br />
• Critically evaluate the theoretical and practice frameworks <strong>of</strong> counselling<br />
• Demonstrate an ability to integrate theory and practice under clinical supervision<br />
• Use knowledge <strong>of</strong> two counselling theories and their associated skills and practices to work<br />
ethically and pr<strong>of</strong>essionally with individuals, couples, groups, families and communities<br />
• Demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain close, empathetic counselling<br />
relationships with clients<br />
• Apply an understanding <strong>of</strong> theories and emerging research about human development,<br />
identity formation and behaviour, to counselling<br />
• Assess the influence and impacts <strong>of</strong> society, culture, community, school, family, health,<br />
media, globalisation and politics play in shaping people and apply understanding when<br />
working in a counselling relationship<br />
• Work effectively in Treaty partnership with tangata whenua and work safely with people<br />
from diverse cultures<br />
• Demonstrate the skills needed to acquire, understand, evaluate, synthesise, record and<br />
present information from a range <strong>of</strong> sources<br />
• Demonstrate the ability to work safely and collaboratively within organisational policies,<br />
procedures and protocols and to plan and organise own work<br />
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams<br />
• Engage in reflective practice, peer review, pr<strong>of</strong>essional monitoring/supervision and selfdirected<br />
learning<br />
• Demonstrate pr<strong>of</strong>essional and personal awareness and responsibility through management<br />
<strong>of</strong> own wellbeing and on-going pr<strong>of</strong>essional development<br />
• Demonstrate strong inter- and intra-personal skills, teamwork and supervision skills<br />
• Demonstrate intellectual independence, critical thinking and analytic rigour<br />
• Participate in evidence-based practice and research activities.<br />
CAREERS<br />
Graduates will be prepared for pr<strong>of</strong>essional counselling practice within government; nongovernment<br />
sectors; faith based agencies; and voluntary organisations. Employment<br />
opportunities include Relationship Services, Sexual Abuse HELP Foundation, The<br />
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Counselling Centre, Family Works Centre, Women’s Refuge, District Health Board, and<br />
Catholic Social Services.<br />
STAIRCASING<br />
Graduates <strong>of</strong> the Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Counselling have opportunities <strong>of</strong> further post graduate study<br />
at Universities and Unitec Polytechnic in New Zealand.<br />
PROGRESS THROUGH THE PROGRAMME<br />
The Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Counselling comprises three stages. Each stage will normally be completed<br />
in one year <strong>of</strong> full time study or two years <strong>of</strong> part time study. Students must complete the<br />
<strong>programme</strong> within 6 years.<br />
BC6233 Developing Practice: Counselling Practicum II must be successfully completed<br />
before enrolment in BC7332 Becoming Pr<strong>of</strong>essional: Counselling Practicum III.<br />
No more than two enrolments for the same practice based, or practicum course will be<br />
permitted.<br />
If a student fails 3 courses in one level, they will normally not be allowed to proceed in their<br />
<strong>programme</strong> <strong>of</strong> study and will be required to withdraw.<br />
In exceptional circumstances only, the Head <strong>of</strong> School may waive the requirement(s) above,<br />
and set the conditions to be met by the student in order for the student to continue in the<br />
<strong>programme</strong>.<br />
GRADUATION CRITERIA<br />
HV4494 - Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Counselling (Level 7)<br />
A successful graduate <strong>of</strong> the Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Counselling will have completed 120 credits as<br />
specified in B16 at each level <strong>of</strong> the 3 year <strong>programme</strong> within 6 years (unless a longer period<br />
was approved by the Associate Head <strong>of</strong> School).<br />
Schedule <strong>of</strong> Pre- and Co- Requisites:<br />
Course<br />
Number<br />
Course Title. Level Credits Pre (P) or -Co (C)<br />
Requisites<br />
BC5115 Entering Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Practice: 5 15 Nil<br />
Counselling Practicum I<br />
AS5120 Human Development Across 5 15 Nil<br />
the Lifespan<br />
BC5116 Information Literacy 5 15 Nil<br />
AS5121 Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi 5 15 Nil<br />
AS5122 Society, Social Problems and 5 15 Nil<br />
Social Justice<br />
BC5117 Client Centred Practice Skills 5 15 BC5115 (C)<br />
AS5123 Psychology for Pr<strong>of</strong>essional 5 15 Nil<br />
Practice<br />
BC5118 Counselling Practice in New<br />
Zealand<br />
5 15 BC5117 (P)<br />
BC6230 The Practice <strong>of</strong> Counselling: a<br />
Pluralistic Approach<br />
6 30 BC5117 (P)<br />
BC5118 (P)<br />
BC6231 Cultural Concepts in<br />
6 15 AS5121 (P)<br />
Counselling<br />
BC6232 The Mental Health Context 6 15 Nil<br />
BC6233 Developing Practice:<br />
Counselling Practicum II<br />
6 30 BC5115 (P)<br />
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Course<br />
Number<br />
Course Title. Level Credits Pre (P) or -Co (C)<br />
Requisites<br />
BC6234 Grief and Loss Counselling 6 15 Nil<br />
AS6230 Understanding Research<br />
6 15 BC5116 (P)<br />
Methods<br />
BC7330 Group Work Practice 7 15 Nil<br />
BC7331 The Dynamics <strong>of</strong> Abuse 7 15 Nil<br />
BC7332 Becoming Pr<strong>of</strong>essional:<br />
7 30 BC6233 (P)<br />
Counselling Practicum III<br />
AS7325 Understanding Evidence Based 7 15 AS6230 (P)<br />
Practice<br />
AS7326 Research Project 7 15 AS7325 (P)<br />
BC7333 Working with Couples and<br />
7 15 BC5117 (P)<br />
Families - a Systemic Approach<br />
BC7334 Narrative Therapy 7 15 BC 5117 (P)<br />
BC7335 Person Centred Approaches 7 15 BC5117 (P)<br />
BC7336 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 7 15 BC5117 (P)<br />
and Mindfulness<br />
AS7327 Key Issues in working with 7 15 Nil<br />
Young People<br />
AS7333 Positive Health Promotion – 7 15 Nil<br />
Whakapakari Hauora<br />
AS7330 Working with Diversity 7 15 Nil<br />
AS7329 Co-existing Substance use and 7 15 BC6232(P)<br />
Mental Health Disorders<br />
AS7331 Gambling, and other Impulse 7 15 Nil<br />
Control Disorders<br />
AS7332 Working with Clients in the<br />
Justice System<br />
7 15 Nil<br />
LEARNING AND TEACHING<br />
Lectures - Academic staff members formally present course material to learners and set the<br />
basis for further independent study. Learners may be expected to prepare for lecture topics.<br />
Tutorials - Delivered in small groups to facilitate learning and participation. They provide<br />
learners with the opportunity to work with or without assistance either individually or in<br />
groups.<br />
Online Learning - To provide learning resources, books <strong>of</strong> readings/resources lists,<br />
discussion groups, simulated practice exercises, formative assessments. This approach<br />
enables learners to access learning at times and places most suitable to them.<br />
Workplace Learning - To ensure that learners are exposed to a range <strong>of</strong> addiction practice<br />
and are given opportunities to build their knowledge and skills within a “real” work<br />
environment. They will develop their ability to work with people within an appropriate<br />
organisational context.<br />
Self Directed - To develop independent learning to enable learners to manage their on-going<br />
learning and pr<strong>of</strong>essional development.<br />
Clinical Supervision - Underpins counselling practice and enables review <strong>of</strong> developing<br />
competencies and provides direction for personal or pr<strong>of</strong>essional change.<br />
Reflective Practice - To provide opportunity for learners to identify, understand and if<br />
necessary reformulate understanding.<br />
Simulated Workplace Learning - To develop learners understanding <strong>of</strong> and ability to use<br />
positive practice by mirroring real situations in a safe setting.<br />
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Self and Peer Assessment - To provide development <strong>of</strong> reflective and feedback skills for<br />
learners.<br />
Student Presentations - To encourage research skills, and when working in group develops<br />
collaborative learning skills.<br />
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES<br />
You need to become familiar with the assessment procedures for your courses and this<br />
Programme. Overall Programme procedures are given below. There may also be course<br />
specific assessment procedures and requirements noted in your Course Outlines.<br />
Please note that all activities that contribute towards your final course grades, and therefore<br />
your qualification completion, are known as assessments (summative assessments to be<br />
precise). There are many different types <strong>of</strong> assessment activities your tutors use in your<br />
courses.<br />
The WelTec Academic Regulations section 7 require that you:<br />
<br />
<br />
make yourself available to undertake all summative assessment items at the time<br />
and place stipulated by the teaching staff responsible for the course<br />
act with integrity (honesty) during assessments. You are expected to:<br />
o Submit material that is your own original work<br />
o Collaborate only as permitted<br />
o Acknowledge contributions from other sources by using APA reference format<br />
(failure to do this correctly may be regarded as plagiarism)<br />
o Keep written and electronic work secure to prevent others from accessing and<br />
copying work<br />
o Understand the definition <strong>of</strong> academic dishonesty and the consequences <strong>of</strong><br />
breaching the regulations (see Academic Regulations S12 Dishonest Practice).<br />
WelTec conducts assessments within rules set out in the following regulations and policies:<br />
The Academic Regulations 2013<br />
o Examination Rules<br />
o Aegrotat regulations<br />
o Grades<br />
o Results<br />
o Challenging Assessment Decisions<br />
o Dishonest Practice in Assessment<br />
o Appeals<br />
Policy 3.05 Assessment Policy<br />
o Definitions<br />
o Guidelines for assessment practice<br />
Policy 3.07 Programme Moderation Policy<br />
o Quality assurance processes before using the assessment activity<br />
o Quality assurance processes after marking to verify marker’s consistency<br />
You may ask your tutors at any time about the quality-assured status <strong>of</strong> the assessment<br />
activities you are asked to complete.<br />
Assessment Rationale<br />
The courses in this <strong>programme</strong> are assessed using achievement-based methods.<br />
The assessment philosophy underpinning this <strong>programme</strong> supports learners to develop a<br />
comprehensive range <strong>of</strong> practice knowledge and skills to support their role as a counsellor.<br />
It enables learners to build on the learning from one course to another and from one level to<br />
another. This can be represented as a practice spiral, where the learning from one course<br />
and one level, builds the knowledge and skills in future courses and levels.<br />
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The assessment rationale supports reflective practice with the inclusion <strong>of</strong> supervised clinical<br />
practice labs, and on site clinical practice assessments <strong>of</strong>ten incorporating pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
conversation.<br />
The <strong>programme</strong> uses achievement based assessment to measure student performance, to<br />
assist in the learning process, and to encourage self reflective critical thinking.<br />
Formative assessment will be used to create opportunities for students to practise skills,<br />
evaluate their progress, and obtain constructive feedback from lecturers, supervisors, and<br />
peers to guide improvement and enhance learning.<br />
Summative assessment will be used to obtain evidence <strong>of</strong> the competent achievement <strong>of</strong> the<br />
learning outcomes and to award credit.<br />
Assessment methods include:<br />
• Case Studies, assignments and projects to assess learners’ ability to research relevant<br />
information and data and apply to knowledge base and practice skills for counselling; locate<br />
and organise information, and present views effectively; and integrate knowledge and theory<br />
from a variety <strong>of</strong> sources and exercise judgement<br />
• Journals to assess learners’ ability to learn through reflective processes; and to undertake<br />
self development, and self care practices<br />
• Supervised clinical practice to assess learners’ competence in practice skills – through<br />
direct observation by lecturer and agency supervisor; to assess ethical and culturally<br />
responsive practice; and to integrate theory and practice<br />
• Role plays, group discussion and activities to assess learners’ ability to learn through self<br />
and peer assessment <strong>of</strong> practice skills; learn through group processes; and to integrate<br />
theory and practice<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional conversations to assess learners’ ability to learn through reflective practices;<br />
and to undertake safe practice, effective supervision and personal development<br />
• Tests and examinations to assess underpinning knowledge; and to provide feedback to<br />
learners on their understanding <strong>of</strong> key philosophical, ethical and theoretical concepts and<br />
knowledge; and to confirm learners’ readiness for progression to higher learning<br />
In relation to summative assessment the BPM policy 3.5 Assessment is clear about the<br />
overall purpose <strong>of</strong> assessment:<br />
• To ensure fair, valid and reliable evaluation <strong>of</strong> student performance for reporting on final<br />
achievement<br />
• To provide for regular and constructive feedback about student progress to both student<br />
and teacher<br />
• To provide for the diagnosis <strong>of</strong> student learning and assessment difficulties<br />
• To enable students to challenge the results <strong>of</strong> assessments where appropriate<br />
• To provide a framework for ensuring that the grades awarded to students accurately<br />
describe their achievement and that grades are used consistently across the institution<br />
Assessment Schedule<br />
Please refer to your Course Outline for the Assessment Schedule for each <strong>of</strong> your Courses.<br />
The Schedule will detail the assessment type (test, assignment, presentation, etc), the topic<br />
being assessed, due dates, and if appropriate the weighting. Any other conditions will also<br />
be noted as they apply to the assessments for that course.<br />
Format Of Assessments<br />
Assessment requirements for these <strong>programme</strong>s are detailed in the Course Descriptors.<br />
Further information regarding assessment criteria can be found in the course outlines, which<br />
are located in your online learning space.<br />
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Assessment Cover Sheets<br />
All assessment work that you submit either in person on paper (ie: printed) or by post must<br />
have a completed Student Assessment Cover Sheet attached. There are two versions:<br />
<br />
<br />
When it is only you making your own submission<br />
http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/Generic/SF020_Assessment_Cover_Sheet-Student.pdf<br />
When you are a member <strong>of</strong> a group (only one cover sheet required – all need to sign)<br />
http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/Generic/SF023_Assessment_Cover_Sheet-Group.pdf<br />
You need to complete all parts <strong>of</strong> the form, including the declaration, before handing it in.<br />
It is highly recommended that you do this paper based submission process even if you are<br />
invited to make assessment submissions via email.<br />
If your <strong>programme</strong>/course advises you to use the online TurnItIn portal for assessment<br />
submission, then there is no need to submit a Cover Sheet. Please refer to your course<br />
outlines, and the section “Submitting Assignments” below for more information.<br />
Submitting Assessment And Assignment Work<br />
It is essential that you meet the assessment submission deadlines notified in your Course<br />
Outlines' assessment schedules -unless you have pre-arranged for a late submission with<br />
your tutor. Please refer to your course outlines for any penalties for late submission <strong>of</strong><br />
assessments.<br />
Some assessments may have time-related criteria attached to them. Your course outline will<br />
notify you <strong>of</strong> these particular assessments, and the reasons for the time criteria. Lateness,<br />
absence or early departure from these assessments may carry specific penalties.<br />
Some specific course outlines may indicate that you will need to submit your assessments<br />
online using the TurnItIn portal. Please follow the instructions in the Course Outline to<br />
complete this process. Not all courses are using TurnItIn during 2013.<br />
Arranging for Late Submission Of Assessments<br />
In case <strong>of</strong> illness, injury or exceptional circumstances you may request to make a<br />
submission after the assessment due date by submitting a Request for Late Submission<br />
Form to your tutor by the due date. On receiving your Request, your tutor may negotiate a<br />
new submission date/time. Where work has been handed in late without approval, late<br />
assessment submission provisions will apply.<br />
Applying For An Extension Beyond The Course End Date<br />
If you are prevented by illness, injury or exceptional circumstances from completing an<br />
assessment by the course end date, you may apply to the Associate Head <strong>of</strong> School for an<br />
extension to complete the assessment, provided this is not covered by the aegrotat<br />
regulations.<br />
The application is to be made in writing as soon as possible and not later than 48 hours<br />
before the assessment due time and date. The application is made on the WelTec Course<br />
Extension Form available from the Student Information Centre and the WelTec website.<br />
Where there are valid reasons, the Associate Head <strong>of</strong> School may grant an extension for a<br />
period <strong>of</strong> no more than three weeks after the course end date. A longer than three weeks’<br />
extension may be recommended by the Associate Head <strong>of</strong> School to the Board <strong>of</strong> Studies'<br />
Achievement Sub-Committee for approval, where there are extenuating circumstances that<br />
justify a longer extension.<br />
Penalty for Unarranged Late Submission<br />
When you submit assessment work late but before the course end date, without approval,<br />
the work will still be marked. However you will have only one further reassessment<br />
opportunity for that work.<br />
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Absence From Supervised Assessments<br />
Arriving at timetabled Assessments more than 30 minutes late may result in your nonadmittance,<br />
causing you to forfeit the submission.<br />
If you are prevented by illness, injury or exceptional circumstances beyond your control from<br />
presenting yourself for an assessment, or you consider that after attempting an assessment<br />
that you were, through illness, injury or exceptional circumstances, unfit to take the<br />
assessment, you may apply for an aegrotat pass. Absence for work-related reasons are not<br />
normally treated as exceptional circumstances.<br />
You must make an application in writing to the Associate Head <strong>of</strong> School for an aegrotat<br />
pass as soon as possible, and no later than five (5) working days after the assessment.<br />
Applications are made on the WelTec Aegrotat Application Form available from the<br />
Information Centre, Resource Centre, and Student Intranet.<br />
Reassessment Of Assessments<br />
Reassessment is available.<br />
For courses with a successful completion criteria <strong>of</strong> 50% in each assessment, students who<br />
do not achieve 50% in an assessment may apply in writing to the Senior Programme Tutor<br />
for a reassessment.<br />
For all courses:<br />
• Only one reassessment per course will be allowed in the trimester <strong>of</strong> enrolment for that<br />
course<br />
• Students who achieve 50% or more on a reassessment will be allocated the minimum pass<br />
mark only for that assessment<br />
• Applications to the Senior Programme Tutor must be made within 5 days <strong>of</strong> notification <strong>of</strong><br />
assessment or course result<br />
• A reassessment fee will be charged.<br />
Assessment Results Notification<br />
Course assessment and final grades are reported using the Grade Key 3 method. Grade<br />
Keys are explained in Appendix 2 <strong>of</strong> the Academic Regulations.<br />
Once your tutor has marked your assessments you will be notified <strong>of</strong> your result.<br />
• If the assessment is in the form <strong>of</strong> a practical in-class demonstration/observation, you are<br />
likely to get your results immediately or shortly after the assessment activity has concluded.<br />
• If the assessment is a supervised test you are able to review your work, but the<br />
assessment is collected and retained by WelTec.<br />
• If you hand in an assignment it is returned to you along with feedback to explain the<br />
reason(s) for the assessment result.<br />
• If you sit a final exam you are able to view your result online at the student results portal:<br />
https://results.weltec.ac.nz within 15 working days.<br />
Results for each assessment are available within 15 working days on WelTec's Student<br />
Results portal at: https://results.weltec.ac.nz.<br />
Use your normal WelTec login and password to access a number <strong>of</strong> items, such as your<br />
assessment results, current course enrolments, and other details.<br />
Challenging Assessment Decisions<br />
If you have reason to believe that the grade or mark for a particular assessment is incorrect,<br />
you should firstly discuss this with your tutor within five (5) working days <strong>of</strong> the return <strong>of</strong> the<br />
assessment.<br />
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Your tutor will provide feedback to clarify why the grade or mark has been awarded and<br />
may, if justified, amend the result.<br />
If you still believe that the mark or grade is incorrect, you should discuss the matter with the<br />
Associate Head <strong>of</strong> School.<br />
For more information on Challenging Assessment Decisions please refer to the WelTec<br />
Academic Regulations 2013 - section 11.<br />
RISK MANAGEMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH<br />
The monitoring <strong>of</strong> the students on work placement practicum is in accordance with BPM<br />
policy 3.03 Off-site Components.<br />
As a counsellor role will involve working at times with vulnerable people in our society, work<br />
placement agencies will require a police check before accepting students. Applicants for the<br />
<strong>programme</strong> will be required to undergo a police check before acceptance onto the<br />
<strong>programme</strong> and annually thereafter. In the event <strong>of</strong> an adverse police report, entry into the<br />
<strong>programme</strong> for the applicant will be at the discretion <strong>of</strong> the Associate Head <strong>of</strong> School.<br />
WelTec students share the responsibility <strong>of</strong> maintaining a safe and healthy working<br />
environment whether on campus or studying <strong>of</strong>f-site (See Student Code <strong>of</strong> Conduct, Section<br />
3.4).<br />
ATTENDANCE MATTERS<br />
An objective <strong>of</strong> study with WelTec is to prepare you for your career in industry. Your attitude,<br />
attendance and behaviour are important. Please give your best effort and ensure your<br />
behaviour and attendance reflect your desire to do well.<br />
You should therefore be present on time, fully equipped and, if applicable, dressed and<br />
groomed appropriately for practical sessions.<br />
You are expected to attend all classes and assessments as timetabled. If you are not able to<br />
attend then you should notify your course tutor.<br />
Note that a student on student allowances/living costs who does not:<br />
• meet prescribed attendance requirements, and/or<br />
• disengages in their learning and assessments, and<br />
• does not respond to contact from the institute,<br />
will be notified to Academic Records and Administration. It is your responsibility to inform<br />
StudyLink if you change your study details.<br />
All daytime classes will have a common start time on the hour and must finish by 50 minutes<br />
past the hour, to allow time for students and staff to arrive at their next class on time.<br />
PERSONAL COUNSELLING<br />
You need to organised for yourself:<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervision and personal counselling as follows:<br />
o 5 hours personal counselling in year 1,<br />
o 10 hours in year 2 , 10 hours in year 3<br />
o 15 hours pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervision, each years 2 and 3.<br />
You cannot use the Vitae service which is contracted by WelTec to provide general<br />
counselling services.<br />
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PERSONAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS<br />
You need:<br />
• Access to personal computer with broadband internet access<br />
REQUIRED TEXTS<br />
HV4494 Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Counselling<br />
AS5120 Human Development Across the Lifespan<br />
Berk, L.E. (2009). Development through the lifespan. (5 th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ :<br />
Pearson Education.<br />
Required text for AS5120 is pack ISBN 9314994201901. This is a shrink-wrapped pack that<br />
includes the text Berk: Development through the lifespan (5 th ed) and an access code to the<br />
MyDevelopment lab, which is required for class. If you purchase the text only you will not<br />
have access to the lab and will be unable to complete required assessments. Please ensure<br />
you purchase the correct ISBN.<br />
AS5123 Psychology for Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Practice<br />
Weiten, W. (2012). Psychology: Themes and variations. (9th ed. rev.). Clifton Park, NY :<br />
Cengage Learning.<br />
STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS<br />
You are required to provide items, such as stationery, for your study <strong>programme</strong>. Tutors will<br />
confirm with you where other equipment and/or materials are required for specific courses or<br />
classes.<br />
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED<br />
Students are required to provide items, such as stationery, for their study <strong>programme</strong>. Tutors<br />
will confirm with students where other equipment and/or materials are required for specific<br />
courses or classes.<br />
Where personal equipment is required for safety reasons, students may be denied entry to<br />
the class if they do not have such equipment at the time <strong>of</strong> the class.<br />
OFF-SITE PRACTICAL AND WORKPLACE COMPONENTS<br />
Students must complete the practicum requirements detailed in courses BC5115<br />
Entering Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Practice, BC6233 Developing Practice: Practicum II, BC7332<br />
Becoming Pr<strong>of</strong>essional: Counselling Practicum III. This includes a minimum <strong>of</strong> :<br />
ETHICS<br />
Informed consent, confidentiality and other ethical issues is managed in accordance with the<br />
New Zealand Association <strong>of</strong> Counsellors' Code <strong>of</strong> Ethics and WelTec’s BPM policy 8.2<br />
Human Ethics.<br />
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INFORMED CONSENT AND CONFIDENTALITY<br />
You will be asked to complete a consent form if your photograph is to be used in any WelTec<br />
literature.<br />
All personal information collected and stored by WelTec is kept confidential.<br />
PROGRAMME EVALUATION<br />
WelTec is interested in the experience students have during their time studying. As well as<br />
informal conversations with students, there are three main surveys available to students to<br />
express their views and rate WelTec services.<br />
As a student new to WelTec:<br />
In the first few weeks you will be invited to participate in the WelTec EV1 - First Impressions<br />
survey (www.surveymonkey.com/s/WelTecEV1). This is open to first-time WelTec students,<br />
and asks for your rating <strong>of</strong> and views about your enrolment experience, the initial in-class<br />
experience, and also your experience <strong>of</strong> our online resource systems, Moodle or LearnZone.<br />
During your course time:<br />
Your course outline may indicate that your course will have an EV4 - Teacher and Course<br />
Evaluation (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WelTecEV4) undertaken towards the end. This<br />
helps the Programme Team to improve the teaching, the course, and the value <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>programme</strong> to students. Note: you will need a specific 'survey event code' supplied by the<br />
survey administrator to use the EV4 (you can’t do it otherwise).<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> the <strong>programme</strong> or year:<br />
In the final few weeks <strong>of</strong> the <strong>programme</strong>, or year, you will be invited to participate in the EV3<br />
- Student Satisfaction Survey (www.surveymonkey.com/s/WelTecEV3). This asks you about<br />
your overall experience <strong>of</strong> WelTec's services, the <strong>programme</strong>, teaching, skills development,<br />
career enhancement, and overall satisfaction.<br />
All WelTec surveys are anonymous; we do not ask you for identification. We do however ask<br />
for some demographic information (age range, sex, enrolment types, ethnicity, etc.) in order<br />
to make sense <strong>of</strong> trends for particular student groups.<br />
The outcomes <strong>of</strong> the surveys are reported as aggregated information and tables to the<br />
WelTec Academic Committee. The reports are also made available to students.<br />
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COURSE DESCRIPTORS<br />
Course Descriptors are the formally approved documents that describe:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The course title, level, credit value<br />
The aims <strong>of</strong> the course<br />
What you will be learning – the Learning Outcomes that guide the content and<br />
process <strong>of</strong> your learning experiences and activities with your tutor<br />
The assessment activities you need to complete to show how well you have<br />
developed your skills and knowledge against the requirements <strong>of</strong> the Learning<br />
Outcomes<br />
The texts or resources that you are required to purchase. Note: for some courses the<br />
latest texts may be listed either in the Required Texts section above, or in your<br />
Course Outline. If you are not certain, clarify the text or edition with your tutor.<br />
Any external standards that the course is also meeting the requirements <strong>of</strong> (may be<br />
unit standards, pr<strong>of</strong>essional bodies, vendor certifications, etc.)<br />
Course Outlines, which your tutors will provide to you in class, or through LearnZone or<br />
Moodle, contextualise the Descriptors for your particular class for this year. The Outline<br />
should provide you with tutor information, specific course topic schedules, assessment<br />
dates, specific rules and requirements, and other useful information.<br />
The course descriptors for this <strong>programme</strong> make up the rest <strong>of</strong> this Programme Handbook<br />
on the following pages.<br />
Note: Please be aware that it may be that not all courses listed are be <strong>of</strong>fered in any given<br />
trimester or year. For further information on this please contact your Student Advisor.<br />
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COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Human Development Across the Lifespan<br />
AS5120<br />
Level: 5<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre or Co requisites: Nil<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for each<br />
delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 24<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available (live online)<br />
36<br />
Online 30<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without direct<br />
tutorial support)<br />
58<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations 2<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To discuss the stages and theories <strong>of</strong> human development with an emphasis on the<br />
New Zealand context. To explore how human behaviour is influenced by genetic<br />
predisposition and the environment throughout the lifespan. To explore the multiple<br />
factors which can influence both positive and negative outcomes, at all stages <strong>of</strong><br />
human development.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Theories <strong>of</strong> human development including: biological, physical, cognitive,<br />
emotional, social and cultural perspectives on human development<br />
Two core themes - nature and nurture in human development within the<br />
context <strong>of</strong> the epigenetic framework<br />
Periods <strong>of</strong> growth and change throughout the lifespan and the influence on<br />
human behaviour <strong>of</strong> different stages <strong>of</strong> human development
Māori perspectives on human development<br />
The impact <strong>of</strong> risk and protective factors on human resilience<br />
Topic 1:<br />
Perspectives on Human Development<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to describe different theoretical perspectives on human<br />
development across the lifespan.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 Biological, physical, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural influences on<br />
human development are identified and their impact on developmental processes<br />
described<br />
1.2 The core themes <strong>of</strong> nature and nurture and their respective impact on human<br />
development is described<br />
1.3 Key aspects <strong>of</strong> the stages <strong>of</strong> the human lifespan (childhood, adolescence,<br />
adulthood, older adult) are identified and described<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Human Development and Human Behaviour<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to use knowledge <strong>of</strong> human development to explain human<br />
behaviour and experience at different stages <strong>of</strong> human development.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 Concepts and theories <strong>of</strong> human development are used to interpret and assess<br />
human situations at different stages <strong>of</strong> development<br />
2.2 Processes associated with the ability to manage crisis, transition and loss at<br />
different stages <strong>of</strong> human development are explained<br />
2.3 The impact <strong>of</strong> life events in relation to the development <strong>of</strong> an individual is<br />
described<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Māori Models <strong>of</strong> Human Development<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to describe traditional Māori concepts <strong>of</strong> human development,<br />
and Māori models <strong>of</strong> practice in human services.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 Behavioural, cultural, wairua/spiritual and social perspectives <strong>of</strong> Maori<br />
human development are described<br />
3.2 Māori models <strong>of</strong> development - including Mason Durie Te<br />
Whare Tapa Wha and Rose Pere Te Wheke models - are described<br />
3.3 The importance <strong>of</strong> the cultural context for human development is described<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Risk, Protection and Human Resilience<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to describe the role or risk and protective factors in influencing
human development.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 The concept <strong>of</strong> human resilience is described<br />
4.2 Protective factors that contribute to physical, cultural, and spiritual well-being<br />
and social development are described<br />
4.3 Intrinsic and environmental risk factors that impact negatively on development<br />
are identified and described<br />
4.4 The role <strong>of</strong> family and social institutions in building social connection, citizenship<br />
and resilience is described<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Compulsory Text<br />
Berk, L. (2010). Development through the lifespan (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn &<br />
Bacon.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Method Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Case Study LOI, 2, 50%<br />
Examination LO3, 4 50%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi<br />
AS5121<br />
Level: 5<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre or Co requisites: Nil<br />
Learning Hours:<br />
Face-to-face tuition 45<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without direct<br />
tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
78<br />
Tests and examinations 12<br />
Other Marae Visit 15<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To examine the importance <strong>of</strong> Te Tiriti o Waitangi for pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice in<br />
Aotearoa New Zealand. To explore ways in which culturally appropriate pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
practice is developed within the context <strong>of</strong> Treaty partnership.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Historical events relating to Te Tiriti o Waitangi (pre and post 1840)<br />
Te Tiriti o Waitangi in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand<br />
Te Ao Maori – the Maori world and its concepts<br />
Ways in which Aotearoa New Zealand society and organisations have<br />
supported decolonisation from the signing <strong>of</strong> the Treaty through to society<br />
today<br />
Cultural identity and diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand, including the effects<br />
<strong>of</strong> racism on tangata whenua<br />
Personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional responsibilities and approaches to Treaty<br />
partnerships including how to work within a ‘Treaty Framework’
Culturally responsive approaches and strategies for tangata whenua and<br />
ethnic minorities<br />
Te Reo: comprehension and pronunciation<br />
Topic 1:<br />
The Importance <strong>of</strong> the Treaty<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the importance <strong>of</strong> the Treaty <strong>of</strong> Waitangi/Te Tiriti o<br />
Waitangi to the historic, current and future development <strong>of</strong> Aotearoa New Zealand.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 Importance <strong>of</strong> the Treaty <strong>of</strong> Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi to the historic, current<br />
and future development <strong>of</strong> Aotearoa New Zealand is discussed<br />
1.2 Concepts <strong>of</strong> colonisation and decolonisation are discussed in relation to Aotearoa<br />
New Zealand<br />
1.3 Concepts <strong>of</strong> tino rangatiratanga are discussed as they apply to the Treaty,<br />
tangata whenua and the Crown<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Personal Responses to the Treaty<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to describe their personal response to the Treaty <strong>of</strong> Waitangi/Te<br />
Tiriti o Waitangi and Aotearoa New Zealand and discuss how these have contributed<br />
to their worldview.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 Personal response to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Aotearoa New Zealand is<br />
described<br />
2.2 Values, beliefs and practices that inform own cultural identity are described<br />
2.3 Values, beliefs and practices that inform approaches to working with tangata<br />
whenua and people with ethnicities different from the learner are described<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Culturally Responsive Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to describe elements <strong>of</strong> a culturally responsive practice and<br />
strategies based on Treaty Partnership.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 The elements <strong>of</strong> culturally responsive practice are described<br />
3.2 Treaty partnership strategies that can be applied to practice with clients who<br />
identify as tangata whenua are described<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.
Assessment:<br />
Method Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO1 40%<br />
Presentation LO2, 3 20%<br />
Written Assignment LO3 40%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment, and attend a<br />
marae visit.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Society, Social Problems and Social Justice<br />
AS5122<br />
Level: 5<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre or Co requisites: Nil<br />
Learning Hours:<br />
Face-to-face tuition 48<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without direct<br />
tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
102<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To introduce students to the process <strong>of</strong> thinking sociologically about contemporary<br />
and historical social problems and issues, explore the social construction <strong>of</strong> social<br />
problems and responses to them, and discuss social justice in the context <strong>of</strong><br />
Aotearoa New Zealand society.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The sociological imagination<br />
Key sociological concepts, theories and theorists<br />
Aotearoa New Zealand: colonisation, the Treaty, social structure, social<br />
change, population dynamics and migration<br />
Social regulation and control<br />
Deviance and conformity
The social construction <strong>of</strong> social problems (eg drug or alcohol misuse; the<br />
physical or sexual abuse <strong>of</strong> children and young people; domestic violence;<br />
and youth suicide)<br />
Social justice, discrimination, social exclusion, indigenous rights and power<br />
Topic 1:<br />
Thinking Sociologically<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss key sociological concepts and/or theories relevant to<br />
understanding contemporary social problems in Aotearoa New Zealand.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 A relevant contemporary social problem/issue affecting Aotearoa New Zealand<br />
society is identified.<br />
1.2 A key sociological concept or theory relevant to understanding the social<br />
problem/issue is described.<br />
1.3 The way in which the key sociological concept and/or theory helps to explain<br />
the social problem is discussed.<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Social Problems/Issues, Social Policy and Social Change<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss how public perceptions <strong>of</strong> contemporary social<br />
problems/issues (and policy and legislative responses to them) have been socially<br />
influenced over time.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 A relevant contemporary social problem is identified<br />
2.2 Changes in public perception <strong>of</strong> the social problem/issue - and policy and<br />
legislative responses to it - are identified and discussed<br />
2.3 A key sociological concept or theory relevant to understanding changes in public<br />
perception <strong>of</strong> the social problem - and policy and legislative responses to it - is<br />
identified and defined<br />
2.4 Key sociological concepts and/or theories are applied through self-reflection to<br />
explain changes in own personal perceptions <strong>of</strong> current social problems<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Social Justice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the different meanings <strong>of</strong> social justice and the social<br />
justice issues that underpin contemporary social problems in Aotearoa New Zealand.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 The concept <strong>of</strong> social justice in the context <strong>of</strong> Aotearoa New Zealand is<br />
discussed<br />
3.2 The social justice issues underpinning a contemporary social problem/issue in<br />
Aotearoa New Zealand are identified and discussed
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO1, 2 70%<br />
Presentation LO3 30%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Psychology for Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Practice<br />
AS5123<br />
Level: 5<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre or Co requisites: Nil<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for each<br />
delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 48<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without direct<br />
tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
100<br />
Tests and examinations 2<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim<br />
To provide students with an introductory level <strong>of</strong> knowledge in psychology relevant to<br />
working as an addiction or counselling practitioner.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Biological bases <strong>of</strong> human behaviour<br />
Psychology <strong>of</strong> human learning and memory<br />
Emotion and motivation<br />
Social and cultural context <strong>of</strong> human behaviour<br />
Topic 1:<br />
The Biological Bases <strong>of</strong> Behaviour<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the relevance <strong>of</strong> knowledge <strong>of</strong> the biological bases <strong>of</strong>
ehaviour for pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 Basic brain and nervous system structures and functions are identified<br />
1.2 The relationship between brain activity and behaviour is described<br />
1.3 The relevance <strong>of</strong> an understanding <strong>of</strong> the biological bases <strong>of</strong> behaviour for<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice as an addiction or counselling practitioner is<br />
discussed<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Human Learning and Memory<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the relevance <strong>of</strong> an understanding <strong>of</strong> the relationship<br />
between human learning and memory for pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 The relationship between learning and memory is identified and described<br />
drawing on a contemporary theory or model<br />
2.2 The relevance <strong>of</strong> an understanding <strong>of</strong> the relationship between learning and<br />
memory for pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice as an alcohol and drug or counselling<br />
practitioner is discussed<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Motivation and Emotion<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the relevance <strong>of</strong> an understanding <strong>of</strong> human<br />
motivation and emotion for pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 Contemporary theories or model <strong>of</strong> motivation and emotion are identified and<br />
described<br />
3.2 The relevance <strong>of</strong> theories <strong>of</strong> motivation and emotion for pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice as<br />
an addiction or counselling practitioner is discussed<br />
Topic 4:<br />
The Social and Cultural Context <strong>of</strong> Human Psychology<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to identify and discuss the influence <strong>of</strong> social and cultural<br />
contexts on human psychological processes.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 The influence <strong>of</strong> social psychological processes on human psychology is<br />
identified and discussed<br />
4.2 Cultural influences, and cross-cultural differences on human psychological<br />
processes are identified and discussed
Student Resources:<br />
Compulsory Text<br />
Weiten, W. (2010). Psychology: themes and variations. (8th. ed.). Belmont, CA:<br />
Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO1, 2, 3 70%<br />
Exam LO4 30%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Entering Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Practice: Counselling Practicum I<br />
BC5115<br />
Level: 5<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre or Co requisites:<br />
Nil<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for<br />
each delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 60<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment 2.5<br />
Supervised work experience 22.5<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations 2<br />
Other:<br />
Personal Counselling<br />
58<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To introduce students to pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice and the capabilities <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
knowledge; skilled intervention; cultural safety and diversity; legal and ethical<br />
practice; organisation and management; and pr<strong>of</strong>essional development.<br />
5<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Knowledge: the use <strong>of</strong> practice theory, processes and tools to<br />
interpret and make sense <strong>of</strong> practice situations<br />
Skilled Intervention: how to establish and maintain caring, therapeutic<br />
relationships and communicate effectively with clients<br />
Cultural Safety and Diversity: defining cultural safety and the ways in which<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice can diminish, demean or disempower the cultural<br />
identity and wellbeing <strong>of</strong> a client
Legal and Ethical Practice: the legislative and statutory framework<br />
underpinning pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice; and the relevant pr<strong>of</strong>essional code <strong>of</strong><br />
ethics, principles and values<br />
Organisation and Management: recording, report writing, contracting, client<br />
referral, workload management, and self-care<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development: functions <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervision; the roles <strong>of</strong><br />
supervisor and supervisee; cross-cultural issues; framework to support<br />
reflective practice<br />
Topic 1:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Knowledge<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Student will be able to describe the ways in which a particular practice theory,<br />
process or tool can help interpret a pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice situation.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 A practice theory, process or tool is described<br />
1.2 The way in which the practice theory, process or tool can help interpret a<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice situation is described<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Skilled Intervention<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to describe the key skills necessary to establish and maintain<br />
caring, therapeutic relationships and communicate effectively with clients.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 The key skills necessary to establish caring, therapeutic relationships are<br />
described<br />
2.2 The key skills necessary to maintain caring, therapeutic relationships are<br />
described<br />
2.3 The key skills necessary to communicate effectively with clients are described<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Cultural Safety and Diversity<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to define cultural safety and describe the ways in which<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice can diminish, demean or disempower the cultural identity and<br />
wellbeing <strong>of</strong> a client.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 Cultural safety is defined accurately<br />
3.2 At least three ways in which pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice can diminish, demean or<br />
disempower the cultural identity and wellbeing <strong>of</strong> a client are described<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Legal and Ethical Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to recognise the legislative and statutory frameworks, ethical<br />
codes, values and principles relevant to pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 The key elements <strong>of</strong> the legislative and statutory framework underpinning the<br />
relevant pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice area are recognised, including any relevant<br />
international codes and conventions
4.2 The key elements <strong>of</strong> the relevant pr<strong>of</strong>essional code <strong>of</strong> ethics and associated<br />
principles and values are recognised<br />
Topic 5:<br />
Organisation and Management<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to recognise the main methods used to effectively manage and<br />
organise pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
5.1 The main methods used to effectively manage and organise practice in the<br />
relevant pr<strong>of</strong>essional area are recognised<br />
5.2 The methods include methods <strong>of</strong> recording, report writing, contracting, client<br />
referral, workload management, and self-care<br />
Topic 6:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to describe the main functions <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervision, the<br />
respective roles <strong>of</strong> supervisor and supervisee, and the cross-cultural issues that<br />
might influence supervisory practice. Students will also be able to describe a<br />
framework to support reflective practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
6.1 The main functions <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervision are described<br />
6.2 The respective roles <strong>of</strong> supervisor and supervisee are described<br />
6.3 Cross-cultural issues that might influence supervisory practice are described<br />
6.4 A framework to support reflective practice is described<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO1, 2, 3 50%<br />
Multiple Choice<br />
Examination<br />
LO4, 5 30%<br />
Written Assignment LO6 20%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Information Literacy<br />
BC5116<br />
Level: 5<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre or Co requisites:<br />
Nil<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for<br />
each delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 36<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
36<br />
78<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To introduce students to the knowledge and skills required to recognise when<br />
information is needed and to have the capability to access, evaluate, manage and<br />
apply information to practice-related problems. It will also promote understanding <strong>of</strong><br />
the legal, ethical and cultural issues associated with information use<br />
The learning outcomes and assessment criteria included in this course are based on<br />
the Australian and New Zealand Information Literacy Framework 1 which is in turn<br />
derived from the US Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher<br />
Education 2 .<br />
1 http://www.library.unisa.edu.au/learn/infolit/Infolit-2nd-edition.pdf<br />
2 http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/standards/standards.pdf
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Identifying information needs: including defining practice questions; and<br />
identifying information sources.<br />
Accessing information: including information gathering methods and search<br />
strategies.<br />
Evaluating information: including critical appraisal <strong>of</strong> information located; and<br />
<strong>of</strong> information gathering and search strategies.<br />
Organising information: including classifying, organising and storing<br />
information.<br />
Integrating and applying information: integrating new information with existing<br />
knowledge to create new understandings.<br />
Legal, ethical and cultural issues: including awareness <strong>of</strong> the cultural, ethical,<br />
economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use <strong>of</strong> information.<br />
Topic 1:<br />
Identifying Information Needs<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to recognize the need for information and determine the nature<br />
and extent <strong>of</strong> the information needed.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 A practice related question is defined and articulated<br />
1.2 An appropriate range <strong>of</strong> possible information sources is identified<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Accessing Information<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to find needed information effectively and efficiently.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 Appropriate methods and tools for accessing information are selected<br />
2.2 An effective search strategy is implemented<br />
2.3 Relevant information is obtained<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Evaluating Information<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to evaluate information and the information seeking process.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 The usefulness <strong>of</strong> information obtained is assessed<br />
3.2 Criteria for evaluating the authority and credibility <strong>of</strong> information are applied<br />
3.3 The information seeking process is reflected upon and assessed<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Organising Information<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to manage and organise the information collected or generated.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 Information and sources are recorded in a manner that supports their purpose<br />
and format<br />
4.2 Information is appropriately organised, classified and stored
Topic 5:<br />
Integrating and Applying Information<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to apply prior and new information to construct new concepts or<br />
create new understandings.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
5.1 New understanding is compared and integrated with prior knowledge to<br />
determine the value added, contradictions, or other unique characteristics <strong>of</strong> the<br />
information<br />
5.2 Knowledge and new understandings are communicated effectively<br />
Topic 6:<br />
Legal, Ethical and Cultural Issues<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to use information with understanding and acknowledge<br />
cultural, ethical, economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use <strong>of</strong><br />
information.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
6.1 Cultural and ethical issues related to access to, and use <strong>of</strong> information are<br />
recognised<br />
6.2 The relationship between information, values and beliefs is recognised<br />
6.3 Conventions and etiquette related to access to, and use <strong>of</strong>, information are<br />
recognised<br />
6.4 Legal requirements for the storage, and dissemination <strong>of</strong> information (including<br />
text, data, images, or sounds) are recognised<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Project LO1, 2, 3 50%<br />
Group Presentation LO4, 5 30%<br />
Written Assignment LO6 20%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Client Centred Practice Skills<br />
Course Number: BC 5117<br />
Level: 5<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Co requisites:<br />
BC5115 Entering Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Practice: Counselling<br />
Practicum I<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for<br />
each delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 10<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
20<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab 50<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
70<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To provide an introduction to the principles and skills <strong>of</strong> client-centred practice based<br />
on the work <strong>of</strong> Carl Rogers whose concepts and theories <strong>of</strong> person-centred practice<br />
underpin many counselling approaches.<br />
Students will practise skills in a supervised learning environment, and competence<br />
will be measured at a beginning practitioner level.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
An introduction to client centred theory highlighting the role <strong>of</strong> empathy,<br />
unconditional positive regard and congruence within the model <strong>of</strong> conditions<br />
<strong>of</strong> worth and development <strong>of</strong> actualised self.<br />
Experiencing and deepening the experience <strong>of</strong> counselling: being a client in<br />
a peer context as well as a counsellor and observer.<br />
Structuring a counselling meeting and building a collaborative relationship.<br />
Close tracking a client’s feelings and meanings within their frame <strong>of</strong><br />
reference.
Exploring blocks to acceptance, varying depths to empathy and the<br />
challenges and risks <strong>of</strong> congruence.<br />
Reviewing and ending a counselling session.<br />
Topic 1:<br />
Client Centred Theory in Counselling<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to define counselling, micro-counselling skills and<br />
communication skills for the New Zealand context and for their own pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
practice. They will be able to explain what client centred counselling involves, and<br />
how counselling differs from other forms <strong>of</strong> communication within related pr<strong>of</strong>essions.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 Counselling, micro-counselling and communication skills are described for the<br />
New Zealand context, and include the definitions <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional bodies such as<br />
New Zealand Association <strong>of</strong> Counsellors (NZAC), Addiction Practitioners<br />
Association <strong>of</strong> Aotearoa New Zealand (DAPAANZ)<br />
1.2 Examples <strong>of</strong> the application <strong>of</strong> these skills for pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice are described<br />
1.3 Key client centred practice concepts and theory <strong>of</strong> change are described<br />
1.4 The core conditions for therapeutic change are described: empathy,<br />
unconditional positive regard and congruence within the model <strong>of</strong> conditions <strong>of</strong><br />
worth and the development <strong>of</strong> actualised self<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Experiencing Counselling<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to adopt the role <strong>of</strong> client, counsellor and observer, and practise<br />
providing the core conditions <strong>of</strong> client centred practice to each other, giving<br />
constructive feedback in the role <strong>of</strong> observer, and be able to be a client.<br />
Students will be able to demonstrate the key micro-counselling skills that underpin<br />
counselling practice such as: deep attentive listening, reflecting back key meanings<br />
through summarising and paraphrasing encouraging, and questioning, from a<br />
position <strong>of</strong> a respectful pr<strong>of</strong>essional rather than a position <strong>of</strong> authority.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 The roles <strong>of</strong> the counsellor and client and observer are described; and the<br />
conditions <strong>of</strong> role play, observation, and feedback explained<br />
2.2 Practice counselling sessions are undertaken to demonstrate the application <strong>of</strong><br />
client centred practice core conditions and appropriate micro-counselling skills<br />
2.3 Constructive feedback is given to counsellor practice roles and skills learned are<br />
identified<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Structuring a Counselling Meeting that Builds a Collaborative<br />
Relationship<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to welcome clients, create a safe<br />
contained space for them, explain principles such as confidentiality, and begin to<br />
develop a therapeutic relationship.
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 Clients are welcomed, and ethical and confidential practice principles are<br />
explained and agreed<br />
3.2 Client purpose focus and boundaries are established and issues that may impact<br />
on client safety are identified<br />
3.3 Client preferences with regard to counselling tasks, methods and outcomes are<br />
discussed and agreed<br />
3.4 The application <strong>of</strong> client centred core conditions is demonstrated, and confirms<br />
student understanding <strong>of</strong> the difference between taking an expert role and<br />
encouraging client autonomy<br />
3.5 Client confirms the use <strong>of</strong> empathy, unconditional positive regard and promotion<br />
<strong>of</strong> congruent expression<br />
3.6 Constructive feedback is given to counsellor practice roles, and skills learned are<br />
identified<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Close Tracking a Client’s Feelings and Meanings<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will, be able to demonstrate active listening skills, attend to a client’s<br />
feelings, follow sensitively what the client means and check verbally on the closeness<br />
<strong>of</strong> tracking with the client.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 The need for openness and sensitivity to different client contexts is described:<br />
culture, lifecycle, gender, sexual orientation<br />
4.2 Active listening skills are practised and client confirms the accuracy <strong>of</strong><br />
summary <strong>of</strong> what was expressed<br />
4.3 Empathy is demonstrated and communicated to the client via close tracking <strong>of</strong><br />
the client’s frame <strong>of</strong> reference, meaning and feelings<br />
4.4 A vocabulary <strong>of</strong> feelings and sensitivity to the client’s changing frame <strong>of</strong> reference<br />
are communicated, and the client responds positively and confirms accuracy <strong>of</strong><br />
counsellor perception<br />
4.5 Constructive feedback is given to counsellor practice roles, and skills learned are<br />
identified<br />
Topic 5:<br />
Awareness <strong>of</strong> Personal Responses<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will begin to differentiate self and other’s frame <strong>of</strong> reference in the<br />
counselling relationship by developing awareness <strong>of</strong> own responses and learning<br />
when to share these in the service <strong>of</strong> the client.<br />
Students will also be able to discuss how personal issues can interfere with the<br />
counselling process and how to manage these.
Assessment criteria:<br />
5.1 An understanding <strong>of</strong> the role, importance and complexity <strong>of</strong> positive regard,<br />
empathy and congruence is demonstrated<br />
5.2 Willingness and ability to identify, explore and discuss own issues and<br />
responses that block positive regard, empathy and congruence are<br />
demonstrated in group or individual discussion<br />
5.3 Strategies for appropriate management <strong>of</strong> own responses and issues are<br />
identified<br />
Topic 6: Managing the Ending <strong>of</strong> a Counselling Session<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to finish a counselling session in an appropriate manner.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
6.1 A keen awareness <strong>of</strong> time is demonstrated<br />
6.2 The counselling session and outcomes are collaboratively reviewed<br />
6.3 Client groundedness and readiness to end the session and re-enter the<br />
social world is checked, and grounding methods are applied as necessary<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO1 30%<br />
Demonstration, and Tutor<br />
Observation<br />
LO2, 3, 4, 5, 6 70%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Counselling Practice in New Zealand<br />
BC5118<br />
Level: 5<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre requisites:<br />
BC5117 Client Centred Practice Skills<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for each<br />
delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 10<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
20<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab 50<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without direct<br />
tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
70<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To enable students to build on their client centred practice skills, and to develop<br />
these practice skills in preparation for workplace practice (the practicum) in the 2 nd<br />
year <strong>of</strong> the Bachelor <strong>of</strong> Counselling degree.<br />
The course focuses on skills that are commonly used in a wide range <strong>of</strong> counselling<br />
approaches.<br />
Students will be introduced to the key philosophical and theoretical approaches that<br />
have influenced the growth <strong>of</strong> counselling practice in New Zealand.<br />
They will have the opportunity to practise skills in a supervised learning environment<br />
and competence will be measured at a beginning practitioner level.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Development <strong>of</strong> Counselling practice in New Zealand<br />
Listening, connecting and engaging
Understanding client context and experiences<br />
Collaborative practice<br />
Exploring client concerns, issues and problems<br />
Reflective practice, self-awareness and self-care<br />
Topic 1:<br />
The Development <strong>of</strong> Counselling Practice in New Zealand<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to describe the philosophy history and development <strong>of</strong><br />
counselling practice in Aotearoa New Zealand that is based on a range <strong>of</strong> imported<br />
(Euro-American) and local counselling approaches and frameworks. Local<br />
frameworks include Maori, Pasifika, and synthesised approaches.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 The key elements <strong>of</strong> imported and local approaches to counselling are<br />
described. Range: must include Client and Person Centred Practice, Cognitive<br />
Behavioural Therapy, Social Constructionist approaches such as Narrative,<br />
Solution Focussed and Just Therapies; Maori counselling practices, and Pasifika<br />
counselling approaches<br />
1.2 The application <strong>of</strong> different models in counselling practice in New Zealand is<br />
described<br />
1.3 The key drivers for selection <strong>of</strong> counselling approaches and counselling training<br />
in New Zealand are described<br />
1.4 Key elements <strong>of</strong> the pluralistic counselling model and its application in practice<br />
are described<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Listening, Connecting and Engaging<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to develop a connection through listening and engage with<br />
clients, demonstrating empathy, and acceptance.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 An intentional, ‘not knowing, non-expert’ position is demonstrated<br />
2.2 Active listening skills are used to engage the client; and a description <strong>of</strong> client<br />
concerns or problems is summarised and reflected back in ways that confirm<br />
accuracy and openness<br />
2.3 Positive regard, and a congruent genuine empathetic manner is used to connect<br />
with the client<br />
2.4 Connection and engagement strategies are appropriate for client experience and<br />
context<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Understanding Client Context and Experiences<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will work towards understanding client experiences and context including<br />
what the client chooses to bring to a particular counselling session and how it fits with<br />
their overall needs; and be able to articulate an understanding <strong>of</strong> those experiences,<br />
including the counselling session, and the power dimensions present.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 Key counselling skills are used to assist the client to explore chosen area <strong>of</strong>
concern; skills may include active listening, reflection, and paraphrasing; open<br />
questions; accepting and interpreting client verbal and body language<br />
3.2 Non-judgemental description <strong>of</strong> client experiences and context are <strong>of</strong>fered for<br />
client feedback, and confirm understanding<br />
3.3 The possible power dimensions that can be present in the counselling<br />
relationship are identified and described<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Collaborative Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge <strong>of</strong> the principles <strong>of</strong> collaborative<br />
practice and describe how these are applied to the counselling relationship and the<br />
selection <strong>of</strong> practice approaches for particular situations.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 The principles <strong>of</strong> collaborative practice are described<br />
4.2 Selecting practice approaches and skills application for building a collaborative<br />
relationship are described<br />
4.3 The operation <strong>of</strong> power within a collaborative relationship is described<br />
Topic 5:<br />
Exploring Client Concerns, Issues and Problems<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to facilitate and focus a process <strong>of</strong> exploration for the client.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
5.1 A process <strong>of</strong> exploration <strong>of</strong> client concerns issues problems is invited and<br />
facilitated<br />
5.2 The focus and process <strong>of</strong> the counselling session is checked as needed for<br />
consistency with client intentions and wishes<br />
Topic 6:<br />
Reflective Practice, Self-awareness and Self-care<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to identify the effects <strong>of</strong> personal responses to a client on the<br />
counselling relationship, and demonstrate an ability to manage them.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
6.1 Personal responses are identified and discussed<br />
6.2 Strategies for own care within the counselling context are identified and potential<br />
for supervision is discussed<br />
6.3 Processes for dealing with personal attitudes, feelings, values and biases within<br />
the counselling process are explained<br />
6.4 Issues, practice strengths and weaknesses are identified for further simulated or<br />
workplace practice and reflection
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO1, 2, 3, 5, 6 40%<br />
Video Transcript and<br />
Processing Report<br />
LO2, 3, 4, 5 60%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
The Practice <strong>of</strong> Counselling: a Pluralistic Approach<br />
BC6230<br />
Level: 6<br />
Credits: 30<br />
Pre requisites:<br />
BC5117 Client Centred Practice Skills<br />
BC5118 Counselling Practice in New Zealand<br />
Learning Hours:<br />
Face-to-face tuition 62<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab 94<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
142<br />
Tests and examinations 2<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
Total learning hours 300<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To provide students with a robust basis for effective counselling practice and help<br />
prepare them for their selection <strong>of</strong> two counselling approaches for advanced study.<br />
The course introduces a pluralistic approach to counselling practice knowledge and<br />
skills that will help students to meet the needs and preferences <strong>of</strong> any person<br />
seeking assistance from the counselling process.<br />
In doing so, students will study the epistemology, ethics, intentions, purposes,<br />
underpinning theories and values <strong>of</strong> a range <strong>of</strong> practice skills that are drawn from<br />
widely accepted counselling approaches.<br />
At the end <strong>of</strong> this course students will understand, and be beginning their counselling<br />
practice in ways that are culturally responsive, ethically sound and based on<br />
collaborative ways <strong>of</strong> working that address power and influence issues inherent in<br />
any counselling relationship.
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Collaborative, ethical and culturally responsive counselling practice,<br />
Pluralism and counselling approaches<br />
Ethics and Practice<br />
Meeting client aspirations through selected and negotiated counselling<br />
approaches<br />
Self-evaluation and reflective practice<br />
Personal development<br />
Topic 1:<br />
Collaborative, Ethical and Culturally Responsive Counselling<br />
Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to explain the principles <strong>of</strong> collaborative, ethical and culturally<br />
responsive counselling practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 The concepts <strong>of</strong> power, intentional practice and relationship building within the<br />
counselling process are discussed<br />
1.2 The principles and key features <strong>of</strong> collaborative practice are explained<br />
1.3 The principles and key features <strong>of</strong> ethical practice are explained<br />
1.4 The principles and key features <strong>of</strong> culturally responsive counselling practice are<br />
explained<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Pluralism and Counselling Approaches<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the ethics, practice skills and intentions, purposes,<br />
and values <strong>of</strong> a range <strong>of</strong> practice skills that are drawn from widely accepted<br />
counselling approaches.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 The pluralistic approach to counselling practice is explained<br />
2.2 The key differences between a pluralistic approach, and other approaches to<br />
counselling training are explained<br />
2.3 The ethics, practice skills and intentions, purposes and values <strong>of</strong> six counselling<br />
approaches are analysed and compared. Range:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Maori<br />
Pasifika<br />
Narrative<br />
Cognitive Behavioural<br />
Person Centred<br />
Systemic
Topic 3:<br />
Ethics and Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the ethics <strong>of</strong> counselling, including the role <strong>of</strong> the<br />
counsellor, within a pluralistic framework, and be able to identify and discuss key<br />
issues for counselling practice as they impact on at least two different approaches.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 The ethics <strong>of</strong> pluralistic counselling are discussed<br />
3.2 The role <strong>of</strong> the counsellor within a pluralistic framework is explained<br />
3.3 The impact <strong>of</strong> personal attitudes, feelings, values and biases on the counselling<br />
process and outcomes is discussed in general, and for at least two different<br />
approaches<br />
3.4 Key issues for counselling practice in general, and for at least two different<br />
approaches are identified, and explained. These may include transference and<br />
counter-transference, at-risk presentations such as suicide, values, mental<br />
health, addiction, gender, referral and termination<br />
3.5 Possible processes for dealing with key issues are identified and explained<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Meeting Client Aspirations Through Selected and Negotiated<br />
Counselling Approaches<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will use their knowledge <strong>of</strong> pluralistic counselling, and two different<br />
approaches to counselling practice, to help clients meet their aspirations.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 Client concerns, problems, aspirations and preferences for each approach<br />
are identified, discussed, and verified.<br />
4.2 Possible approaches to providing solutions are identified, discussed and<br />
agreed.<br />
4.3 Choice <strong>of</strong> approach and counselling practice is consistent with client aspirations<br />
and preferences<br />
4.4 Key practice issues are identified and monitored.<br />
4.5 Client feedback confirms ethical, collaborative, and culturally responsive<br />
practice.<br />
Topic 5:<br />
Self Evaluation, and Reflective Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to critically evaluate their own performance as beginning<br />
counsellors, and develop an understanding <strong>of</strong> how personal attitudes, feelings,<br />
values, and biases can affect their counselling practice.<br />
.
Assessment criteria:<br />
5.1 The purpose and process <strong>of</strong> self evaluation is explained<br />
5.2 The ethics, collaborative processes, relevance and choice <strong>of</strong><br />
approaches, and the conduct <strong>of</strong> the practice counselling sessions are<br />
evaluated<br />
5.3 The strengths and weaknesses identified in the self-evaluation are<br />
discussed with tutor, peers and client(s)<br />
5.4 Awareness, and origin <strong>of</strong>, personal attitudes, feelings, values and biases<br />
is demonstrated and discussed<br />
5.5 The impact <strong>of</strong> personal attitudes, feelings values and biases on own<br />
counselling practice and client aspirations is discussed<br />
Topic 6:<br />
Personal Development<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to identify areas for further learning from their self-evaluation<br />
and reflective practice that will contribute to their on-going personal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
development.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
6.1 Areas for further development in simulated learning situations, and the workplace<br />
practicum are identified and discussed<br />
6.2 Issues for personal supervision in a workplace situation are identified and<br />
discussed<br />
6.3 Issues for personal counselling are identified and discussed<br />
6.4 Own interests, goals and aspirations for counselling practice, and plan for<br />
achieving them are discussed<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO1, 3 20%<br />
Case Studies: analyses LO2 40%<br />
Demonstration and tutor<br />
observation,<br />
LO4, 5 30%<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Conversation LO1, 6 10%
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Cultural Concepts in Counselling<br />
BC6231<br />
Level: 6<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre requisites:<br />
AS5121 Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for each<br />
delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 30<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab 18<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without direct<br />
tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
100<br />
Tests and examinations 2<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To provide students with the knowledge <strong>of</strong> Maori approaches to counselling, Pasifika<br />
and other community based models, and an opportunity to discuss the differences<br />
between these and the ‘dominant’ (mainly imported) counselling discourses in New<br />
Zealand. Students will be able to explain the different cultural and family systems<br />
that impact on the identity and responses <strong>of</strong> clients from Maori, Pasifika, and other<br />
communities, and to discuss some contemporary issues.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Maori Models <strong>of</strong> Counselling<br />
Pasifika, and other community approaches to Counselling<br />
The Dynamics <strong>of</strong> Identity, Relationship and Kinship roles, and Counselling<br />
practice<br />
Ethics and Practice<br />
Contemporary Issues
Topic 1:<br />
Maori Counselling models<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss Maori counselling models, and identify the key<br />
differences between these and other imported and local approaches.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 The principles, key concepts, intentions and values <strong>of</strong> Maori counselling models<br />
are discussed<br />
1.2 The key differences between Maori approaches to counselling and other local<br />
and imported models are analysed and discussed<br />
1.3 The impact <strong>of</strong> the dominant discourses on counselling practice in New Zealand,<br />
and the growth <strong>of</strong> Maori counselling practice, is discussed.<br />
1.4 The influence <strong>of</strong> Maori cultural practices and philosophies on the development <strong>of</strong><br />
Narrative and Just Therapies is explained.<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Pasifika, and other Community Approaches to Counselling<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss Pasifika approaches to counselling, and models for<br />
at least one other community, and identify the key differences between these and<br />
other imported and local counselling philosophies and practices.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 The principles, key concepts, intentions and values <strong>of</strong> Pasifika approaches to<br />
counselling are discussed<br />
2.2 The development and principles <strong>of</strong> counselling practice for at least one other<br />
community are discussed. Range: Asian, African, Refugee and migrant<br />
communities<br />
2.3 The key differences between Pasifika, the selected community, and other local<br />
and imported approaches to counselling, are analysed and discussed<br />
2.4 The growth <strong>of</strong> Pasifika counselling practice, and other models is discussed.<br />
Topic 3:<br />
The Dynamics <strong>of</strong> Identity, Relationship and Kinship Roles,<br />
and Counselling Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to explain culturally diverse family and kinship systems and<br />
discuss the impact on client identity, relationships and counselling practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 Relationships and kinship roles are explained. Range: must include Maori<br />
communities, Pasifika communities, and one other community<br />
3.2 Positive and negative factors associated with family kinship and community<br />
systems are identified and discussed. Range must include: Maori communities,<br />
Pasifika communities, and one other community
3.3 The impact <strong>of</strong> diverse kinship roles, family and community culture, on client<br />
identity is explained<br />
3.4 The impact <strong>of</strong> family, kinship, and community systems, on counselling practice is<br />
explained<br />
3.5 Counselling approaches to building client relationships in the context <strong>of</strong> culturally<br />
defined family kinship and community systems are explained<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Ethics and Practice<br />
Students will be able to identify and explain key ethical and practice issues, including<br />
the role <strong>of</strong> the counsellor, and the application <strong>of</strong> other ‘traditional’ (imported)<br />
counselling approaches within culturally diverse contexts. They will be able to reflect<br />
on own issues and values associated with counselling in these contexts.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 Codes <strong>of</strong> ethics and codes <strong>of</strong> practice relevant to counselling practice in<br />
diverse contexts are identified and explained. Range must include Maori,<br />
Pasifika, and one other community<br />
4.2 The role <strong>of</strong> the counsellor is explained for different contexts. Range must include<br />
Maori, Pasifika, and one other community<br />
4.3 Client language approaches and cultural and safety issues, that exist within<br />
culturally diverse counselling relationships, are explained.<br />
4.4 Issues, practice strengths and weaknesses <strong>of</strong> two ‘traditional’ (imported)<br />
counselling approaches for Maori client contexts, for Pasifika client contexts, and<br />
for one other community context, are explained. Range must include two <strong>of</strong> the<br />
following: client centred practice, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural<br />
therapy, systemic approaches<br />
4.5 Own issues and values associated with counselling within different cultural<br />
contexts are identified for discussion, reflection, supervision, and personal<br />
development<br />
Topic 5:<br />
Contemporary Issues and Contexts<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to identify and interpret key health, education, employment and<br />
social data for a Maori, and Pasifika or one other, community, and be able to<br />
discuss the different national regional and community responses.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
5.1 Demographic and migrant data for a Maori, and Pasifika or one other, community<br />
is reviewed and trends are discussed. Range must include: national, regional<br />
differences<br />
5.2 Key health and education issues associated with these communities, are<br />
identified and discussed<br />
5.3 Epidemiological health and education statistics are reviewed and the trends are<br />
interpreted<br />
5.4 The sociological implications <strong>of</strong> demographic and migrant data for Maori
communities, and Pasifika or other community, are identified and discussed<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO1, 2 20%<br />
Analyses <strong>of</strong> Case Studies<br />
And Group Presentation<br />
LO3, 4 60%<br />
Project LO5 20%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
The Mental Health Context<br />
BC6232<br />
Level: 6<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre or Co requisites: Nil<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for each<br />
delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 60<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without direct<br />
tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations 3<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
87<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To provide students with knowledge <strong>of</strong> the complexities <strong>of</strong> mental health issues that<br />
impact on pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice with a focus on contemporary practice. The course<br />
includes knowledge <strong>of</strong> Maori models <strong>of</strong> mental health definition diagnosis and<br />
treatment, and those that are practised within Pasifika communities<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Definitions, and risk factors in the mental health context<br />
Diagnoses and treatment <strong>of</strong> mental health problems<br />
Ethics and pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice in the mental health context<br />
Multi-disciplinary practice and referral in the mental health sector
Topic 1:<br />
Definitions, and Risk Factors in the Mental Health Context<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able recognise the risk factors for, and the typical characteristics <strong>of</strong>,<br />
prevalent mental health problems.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 Definitions <strong>of</strong> mental health problems, abnormal and distressed behaviours are<br />
provided. Range must include: legal, medical, psychological, sociological<br />
definitions<br />
1.2 Characteristics <strong>of</strong> the major psycho-pathologies are described and discussed.<br />
Range must include: schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorders, depression,<br />
personality disorders<br />
1.3 Key social determinants <strong>of</strong> mental health are identified and discussed for<br />
different social and cultural contexts. Range must include: Maori communities,<br />
Pasifika communities, refugee and migrant communities, lifecycle, gender, and<br />
sexual orientation issues<br />
1.4 Risk factors for abnormal and distressed behaviours are identified and discussed<br />
for different social and cultural contexts<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Diagnoses and Treatment <strong>of</strong> Mental Health Problems<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the different approaches to the diagnosis <strong>of</strong> mental<br />
health problems, including the Diagnostic Statistical Manual <strong>of</strong> Mental Disorders<br />
(DSM) V, Maori holistic and wellness philosophies, Pasifika health and wellness<br />
models, ‘positive psychology’ and their associated treatments.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 Diagnostic tools for the assessment <strong>of</strong> mental health problems, including the<br />
DSM V diagnoses <strong>of</strong> the four major psycho-pathologies schizophrenia, bipolar<br />
affective disorders, depression, personality disorders, are explained<br />
2.2 The facilities, and treatment approaches in New Zealand, for different diagnoses<br />
are explained<br />
2.3 Maori holistic approaches, diagnostic practices and, treatment responses for<br />
mental health problems are discussed. Range must include the four major<br />
psycho-pathologies<br />
2.4 Pasifika health and wellness models, diagnostic practices and treatment<br />
responses for mental health problems are discussed. Range must include the<br />
four major psycho-pathologies<br />
2.5 The impact <strong>of</strong> ‘positive psychology’ on the diagnosis and treatment <strong>of</strong> mental<br />
health problems is discussed<br />
2.6 The relevance and value <strong>of</strong> the different approaches to mental health definition<br />
and diagnosis for counselling and addiction services pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice is<br />
discussed
Topic 3:<br />
Ethics and Practice in the Mental Health Context<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the ethics <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice, and begin to<br />
identify counselling approaches, or treatment interventions for addictive behaviours,<br />
in the mental health context.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 The ethics <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice in the mental health context are explained<br />
3.2 Counselling approaches, or interventions for addictive behaviours, in the<br />
mental health context are identified and discussed for two <strong>of</strong> the major psychopathologies<br />
3.3 The impact <strong>of</strong> beliefs, attitudes, and discriminatory behaviours on client<br />
aspirations, treatment options and responses is discussed for different social and<br />
cultural contexts<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Multi-disciplinary Practice and Referral in the Mental Health<br />
Sector<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to recognise the benefits and issues associated with working<br />
with other pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in the mental health sector, and are able to make the<br />
appropriate referrals to other agencies or pr<strong>of</strong>essionals that comply with current<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional and ethical guidelines.<br />
Students will also be able to discuss the implications <strong>of</strong> referrals for continuing client<br />
relationships, closure and termination.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 The roles and responsibilities <strong>of</strong> other pr<strong>of</strong>essionals and organisations, in the<br />
mental health sector are explained. Range: medical, legal<br />
4.2 The boundaries <strong>of</strong> counselling and alcohol and drug practitioner practice in the<br />
multi-disciplinary team are clearly defined and explained<br />
4.3 The benefits and issues for practitioners and clients associated with a<br />
multi-disciplinary environment are discussed<br />
4.4 The context, criteria and processes for referral as defined by legal, health, or<br />
other pr<strong>of</strong>essional policies and practice are described<br />
4.5 The ethics, and associated client safety and practice issues, <strong>of</strong> referral<br />
procedures are discussed: Range must include: relationship closure, termination<br />
or continuation processes appropriate to client aspirations, referral option, and<br />
on-going treatment<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Examination LO1 40%
Case Study LO2, 3, 4 60%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Developing Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Practice: Counselling Practicum II<br />
BC6233<br />
Level: 6<br />
Credits: 30<br />
Pre or Co requisites:<br />
BC5115 Entering Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Practice: Counselling<br />
Practicum I<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for<br />
each delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 66<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment 15<br />
Supervised work experience 135<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations 2<br />
Other:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Supervision<br />
Personal Counselling<br />
57<br />
15<br />
10<br />
Total learning hours 300<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To develop pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice and the capabilities <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional knowledge;<br />
skilled intervention; cultural safety and diversity; legal and ethical practice;<br />
organisation and management; and pr<strong>of</strong>essional development.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Knowledge: the use <strong>of</strong> practice information and theoretical,<br />
factual and practical knowledge to interpret and assess practice situations<br />
Skilled Intervention: effective communication, relationship building,<br />
assessment and planning with individuals and families from different cultural<br />
contexts<br />
Cultural Safety and Diversity : improving culturally safe practices and<br />
responses to diversity in the practice setting<br />
Legal and Ethical Practice: legal and ethical practice in complex cases<br />
Organisation and Management : planning to improve organisational and
management skills<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development: effective use <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervision<br />
Topic 1:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Knowledge<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to justify an evaluation <strong>of</strong> a practice situation based on<br />
relevant information and appropriate theoretical, factual and practical knowledge.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 Information about the practice situation is gathered and interpreted<br />
1.2 Relevant theoretical, factual and practical knowledge is identified and applied<br />
1.3 An assessment <strong>of</strong> the practice situation is described, discussed and justified<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Skilled Intervention<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to apply skills in effective communication, relationship building,<br />
assessment and planning with individuals and families from different cultural<br />
contexts.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 Skills in effective communication, relationship building, assessment and planning<br />
are applied<br />
2.2 The skills are demonstrated in work with both individuals, families and whānau<br />
2.2 The skills are demonstrated in work with clients from at least two different cultural<br />
contexts (one <strong>of</strong> which must be Māori)<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Cultural Safety and Diversity<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the ways in which culturally safe practice and<br />
responses to diversity might be improved in a particular practice setting.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.3 Approaches to culturally safe practice and responding to diversity within the<br />
practicum setting are discussed<br />
3.4 Ways in which current practice might be improved upon are identified and<br />
discussed<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Legal and Ethical Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to justify a course <strong>of</strong> action to ensure legal and ethical practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 The legislative and ethical issues associated with a practice situation are<br />
identified and discussed<br />
4.2 A possible course <strong>of</strong> action is described and justified<br />
Topic 5:<br />
Organisation and Management<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to improve ability to organise and manage workload.
Assessment criteria:<br />
5.1 Identify one aspect <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional organisation and management from the<br />
following: recording, report writing, contracting, client referral, workload<br />
management, and self-care<br />
5.2 Reflect on own experience and ability in relation to the area selected<br />
5.2 Identify strengths and areas for improvement<br />
5.3 Describe a plan to improve your ability to organise and manage workload<br />
Topic 6:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to make effective use <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
supervision.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
6.1 Practical arrangements for supervision are negotiated with the supervisor<br />
6.2 Appropriate pr<strong>of</strong>essional issues are identified and discussed in supervision<br />
6.3 Supervisory feedback is reflected upon and processed<br />
6.4 Agreed actions are implemented and reviewed<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO1, 4 20%<br />
Tutor observation, video<br />
tape<br />
LO2, 3 40%<br />
Group Presentation LO4, 5 20%<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Conversation LO6 20%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.<br />
Students must complete 150 hours <strong>of</strong> supervised work experience and clinical<br />
practice assessment; 110 <strong>of</strong> which must be face-to-face counselling practice.<br />
Students must also complete 15 hours <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervision, and 10 hours <strong>of</strong><br />
personal counselling.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Grief and Loss Counselling<br />
BC6234<br />
Level: 6<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre or Co requisites:<br />
Nil<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for<br />
each delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 60<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
90<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To provide students with the knowledge <strong>of</strong> the complex personal, family and whanau,<br />
and sociological and legal issues associated with grief and loss, death and dying;<br />
and knowledge <strong>of</strong> the counselling approaches and therapeutic models appropriate for<br />
helping people deal with loss.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Perspectives on grief and loss, death and dying<br />
Responses to loss<br />
Death and dying<br />
Ethics, and counselling approaches to grief and loss
Topic 1:<br />
Perspectives on Grief and Loss, Death and Dying<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be introduced to theoretical, sociological, and legal perspectives on<br />
grief and loss, death and dying, and will be able to discuss the complex issues that<br />
impact on societal, family and whanau, and community attitudes and reactions to<br />
grief and loss, death and dying in New Zealand.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 Modern theory and approaches to grief and loss are explained. Range: legal,<br />
sociological<br />
1.2 Current and historical perspectives on grief and loss death and dying are<br />
explained for different contexts. Range includes: children, youth and<br />
adolescence, adults, gender<br />
1.3 Maori perspectives on grief and loss, death and dying are explained<br />
1.4 Pasifika perspectives on grief and loss, death and dying are explained<br />
1.5 Manifestations <strong>of</strong> grief are discussed for different contexts. Range includes:<br />
children, youth and adolescence, adults, gender, culture<br />
1.6 Myths, beliefs and attitudes, and emotive areas within current debates with<br />
regard to grief and loss, death and dying are discussed<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Responses to Loss<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to analyse the different types <strong>of</strong> loss including death, and<br />
discuss societal, family and whanau, and community factors that impact on<br />
responses to loss.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 Significant losses are analysed and explained. Range may include: divorce,<br />
disability, unemployment, incarceration, infertility, HIV/AIDs, mental or physical<br />
incapacitation, suicide, murder, war, natural disaster death <strong>of</strong> child, e.g. Sudden<br />
Infant Death Syndrome (SIDs)<br />
2.2 Societal, cultural, family and whanau, and community attitudes to significant<br />
losses are discussed, and the impact on the responses to loss is analysed<br />
2.3 Policies, support, and facilities for people suffering loss, available in New<br />
Zealand, are identified and discussed<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Death and Dying<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss issues relating to death and dying and policies and<br />
practices for care <strong>of</strong> the dying.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 Definitions and issues relating to death and dying are discussed. Range may<br />
include: ethics, religious, legal and moral issues; treatment and palliative care;<br />
privacy; death anxiety<br />
3.2 Philosophical and practical approaches to the care <strong>of</strong> the dying are discussed for<br />
different contexts. Range may include: children, youth and adolescence, adults,
gender, culture<br />
3.3 Cultural approaches, health policies and perspectives associated with the care <strong>of</strong><br />
the dying individual are described.<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Ethics, and Counselling Approaches to Grief and Loss<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to explain the ethics <strong>of</strong> counselling grieving clients and identify<br />
and discuss the appropriate counselling approaches.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 Reactions to loss are explored and discussed. Range may include: types <strong>of</strong><br />
losses, anticipated and complicated grieving, disenfranchised grief, culturally<br />
defined loss<br />
4.2 The ethics <strong>of</strong> counselling grieving clients are explained<br />
4.3 Approaches and therapeutic models appropriate for counselling grieving clients<br />
are analysed for different contexts. Range includes: children, youth and<br />
adolescence, adults, gender<br />
4.4 Maori approaches and therapeutic models appropriate for counselling grieving<br />
clients are discussed<br />
4.5 Pasifika approaches and therapeutic models appropriate for counselling grieving<br />
clients are discussed<br />
4.6 Practice issues associated with the grief and loss counselling are identified, and<br />
ways <strong>of</strong> managing them are explained<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignments LO1, 2, 3 60%<br />
Case Study LO4 40%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Understanding Research Methods<br />
AS6230<br />
Level: 6<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre requisites:<br />
BC5116 Information Literacy<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for<br />
each delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 54<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations 2<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
94<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To explore approaches to the design <strong>of</strong> research in the human services.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Formulating a research question.<br />
Research design: including qualitative and quantitative approaches; data<br />
collection methods and sampling strategies.<br />
Research ethics: including legislative requirements; informed consent and the<br />
ethics <strong>of</strong> research with human subjects.<br />
Data analysis and reporting: including qualitative and quantitative<br />
approaches.
Topic 1:<br />
The Research Question<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to formulate clear, specific and relevant research questions that<br />
are capable <strong>of</strong> being answered and relate to problems or issues in a particular<br />
human service practice area.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 A contemporary problem or issue in a particular human service practice area is<br />
identified<br />
1.2 A range <strong>of</strong> possible research questions, and their related research purposes is<br />
described<br />
1.3 A clear, specific and relevant research question is identified along with a rationale<br />
for its selection<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Research Design<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to describe the relationship between research questions,<br />
research methods and sampling strategies used to carry out research in the human<br />
services.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 The distinction between qualitative and quantitative research methods is defined<br />
and relevant contexts for their use in a particular area <strong>of</strong> human service practice<br />
are identified<br />
2.2 A method <strong>of</strong> data collection that could be used in the context <strong>of</strong> a particular<br />
research design to answer a specific research question is described and its<br />
strengths and limitations are identified<br />
2.3 A sampling strategy relevant to a specific research question and methodology is<br />
assessed<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Research Ethics<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to identify the ethical and legal requirements <strong>of</strong> research in a<br />
particular area <strong>of</strong> human service practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 Key ethical issues in research with human subjects in a particular area <strong>of</strong> human<br />
service practice are discussed<br />
3.2 Processes for ensuring ethical research practice in a particular area <strong>of</strong> human<br />
service practice are identified<br />
3.3 Legislative requirements associated with research data collection, use,<br />
disclosure, storage and access are identified<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Data Analysis<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to apply procedures used to analyse qualitative and quantitative<br />
data in a particular area <strong>of</strong> human service practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 Procedures for the analysis <strong>of</strong> quantitative and qualitative data are described<br />
4.2 A qualitative or quantitative data set derived from research in a particular area <strong>of</strong><br />
human service practice is analysed using appropriate procedures<br />
4.3 Findings from data analysis are presented in a report to a group <strong>of</strong> peers along
with an assessment <strong>of</strong> the limitations <strong>of</strong> the findings<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Compulsory Text<br />
Neuman, L. W. (2008). Understanding research: Pearson Education<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO1, 3 50%<br />
Test LO2, 4 50%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Group Work Practice<br />
BC7330<br />
Level: 7<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre or Co requisites: Nil<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for each<br />
delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 18<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab 48<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without direct<br />
tutorial support)<br />
84<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To provide students with a critical understanding <strong>of</strong> group work theory, group<br />
processes, and the skills for working with groups <strong>of</strong> people in a range <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
contexts.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Group processes, group dynamics and group development<br />
Models <strong>of</strong> group work practice<br />
Planning and organising a group work <strong>programme</strong><br />
Developing group work skills
Topic 1:<br />
Group Processes, Group Dynamics and Group Development<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to analyse key social processes and dynamics <strong>of</strong> human groups<br />
as they develop over time.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 Key social processes <strong>of</strong> human groups are analysed<br />
1.2 Key dynamics <strong>of</strong> human groups are analysed<br />
1.3 Changes in group development over time are analysed<br />
1.4 The influence <strong>of</strong> group processes and roles on power and equality are analysed<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Models <strong>of</strong> Group Work Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to compare and critically evaluate the distinctive features and<br />
applications <strong>of</strong> different theories and models <strong>of</strong> group work practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 The distinctive features <strong>of</strong> different theories and models <strong>of</strong> group work practice<br />
are compared and critically evaluated<br />
2.2 The applications <strong>of</strong> different theories and models <strong>of</strong> group work practice are<br />
compared and critically evaluated<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Planning and Organising a Group Work Programme<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to plan and justify a group work <strong>programme</strong> for an area <strong>of</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 A particular area <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice conducive to a group work approach is<br />
identified<br />
3.2 The rationale for the proposed model <strong>of</strong> group work is justified<br />
3.3 The aims and activities <strong>of</strong> the group are designed<br />
3.4 The roles <strong>of</strong> group leaders and group members are defined<br />
3.5 Methods for recording and evaluating the group work <strong>programme</strong> are defined<br />
3.6 Ethical and cultural issues relevant to the <strong>programme</strong> are assessed<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Developing Group Work Skills<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to reflect on and assess their skills as a facilitator <strong>of</strong> groups and<br />
make a plan for pr<strong>of</strong>essional development.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 Skills and competencies for effective group work practice are defined<br />
4.2 Own group work practice is evaluated<br />
4.3 A plan to develop group work practice skills is proposed<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written assignment LO1, 2 20%<br />
Presentation LO3 40%<br />
Role play, LO3, 4 20%<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional conversation LO4 20%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
The Dynamics <strong>of</strong> Abuse<br />
BC7331<br />
Level: 7<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre or Co requisites: Nil<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for<br />
each delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 60<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Labs<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
90<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To provide students with knowledge <strong>of</strong> physical, sexual, and psychological forms <strong>of</strong><br />
abuse, and an introduction to abuse therapy, at a level congruent with their<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice as beginning Counsellors and Alcohol and Drug practitioners.<br />
The course will help students understand the complexities <strong>of</strong> working with the<br />
perpetrators and survivors <strong>of</strong> abuse, and to consider the links between forms <strong>of</strong><br />
abuse, and addiction, and mental and physical health.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
The Definitions <strong>of</strong> Abuse<br />
The Dynamics <strong>of</strong> Forms <strong>of</strong> Abuse<br />
Incidence and Disclosure <strong>of</strong> Abuse<br />
Intervention, Assessment and Therapy
Topic 1:<br />
The Definitions <strong>of</strong> Abuse<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to define the different forms <strong>of</strong> abuse in terms <strong>of</strong> legislation,<br />
culture, language, mental and physical health, myths and beliefs; identify and explain<br />
some <strong>of</strong> the societal family and community factors (including attitudes) that impact on<br />
the way we define ‘abuse’.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 The sociological and legal definitions <strong>of</strong> different forms <strong>of</strong> abuse are identified<br />
and explained Range:--sexual, physical and psychological abuse<br />
1.2 Myths, beliefs, and attitudes to different forms <strong>of</strong> abuse are described<br />
1.3 Societal, cultural, family and community factors that impact on the definition <strong>of</strong><br />
abuse are identified and analysed<br />
1.4 The impact <strong>of</strong> language on the definition <strong>of</strong> various forms <strong>of</strong> abuse and the<br />
‘naming’ <strong>of</strong> the acts <strong>of</strong> abuse is explained<br />
1.5 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual <strong>of</strong> Mental Disorders (DSM) V categories<br />
relevant to abuse are identified and explained<br />
Topic 2:<br />
The Dynamics <strong>of</strong> Forms <strong>of</strong> Abuse<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to explain the dynamics <strong>of</strong> different forms <strong>of</strong> abuse as they<br />
relate to occurrence, the behaviours and responses <strong>of</strong> perpetrators and survivors;<br />
and the impact on family and community.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 The societal contexts in which forms <strong>of</strong> abuse may occur are explained<br />
2.2 How power operates in abusive relationships and situations is<br />
explained<br />
2.3 Issues, behaviours, and responsibilities <strong>of</strong> child and adult abusers are<br />
explained<br />
2.4 Family and community responses to different forms <strong>of</strong> abuse are<br />
explained and analysed<br />
2.5 The different responses and presentation characteristics <strong>of</strong> survivors <strong>of</strong><br />
abuse are described: children, adolescents, adults, elderly people<br />
2.6 The mental health context, including the DSM-V definitions, and issues<br />
resulting from forms <strong>of</strong> abuse are described<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Incidence and Disclosure <strong>of</strong> Abuse<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to explain the beliefs, myths and attitudes that impact on the<br />
disclosure <strong>of</strong> different forms <strong>of</strong> abuse, and the ethical, personal and legal issues<br />
attached to disclosure processes. Students will also have an understanding <strong>of</strong> the<br />
incidence <strong>of</strong> the forms <strong>of</strong> abuse within different population groups.
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 The impact <strong>of</strong> cultural and societal beliefs, myths, and attitudes on<br />
disclosure is explained<br />
3.2 Disclosure processes are described, and legal, ethical and personal issues<br />
relating to these processes are explained<br />
3.3 The incidence <strong>of</strong> forms <strong>of</strong> abuse within different population groups is discussed<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Intervention, Assessment and Therapy<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to explain policies, support, and therapy for survivors and<br />
perpetrators <strong>of</strong> forms <strong>of</strong> abuse, to describe an assessment process, and discuss a<br />
range <strong>of</strong> relevant therapeutic models<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 New Zealand abuse-related research and reports relating to legal, ethical and<br />
community responses, support and therapy, (such as government taskforce<br />
reports and recommendations) are identified and explained<br />
4.2 Policies, support, therapy available in New Zealand for abuse survivors and<br />
perpetrators are identified and explained<br />
4.3 A range <strong>of</strong> assessment and therapeutic models appropriate for counselling<br />
abuse survivors and perpetrators is analysed<br />
4.4 Knowledge and understanding <strong>of</strong> therapeutic process issues such as referral,<br />
role <strong>of</strong> the therapist, boundaries, style <strong>of</strong> therapy, safety <strong>of</strong> the client,<br />
transference and counter-transference and termination is demonstrated<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written assignments LO1, 2, 3 60%<br />
Case study LO4 40%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Becoming Pr<strong>of</strong>essional: Counselling Practicum III<br />
BC7332<br />
Level: 7<br />
Credits: 30<br />
Pre requisites:<br />
BC6233 Developing Practice: Counselling Practicum II<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for<br />
each delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 60<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment 15<br />
Supervised work experience 135<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations 2<br />
Other<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervision<br />
Personal Counselling<br />
63<br />
15<br />
10<br />
Total learning hours 300<br />
Aim(s):<br />
This course aims to consolidate pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice and the capabilities <strong>of</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional knowledge; skilled intervention; cultural safety and diversity; legal and<br />
ethical practice; organisation and management; and pr<strong>of</strong>essional development.
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Knowledge: critically evaluation <strong>of</strong> own ability to apply<br />
knowledge and information relevant to a practice situation as the basis for<br />
decision-making<br />
Skilled Intervention: critically evaluation <strong>of</strong> own skills in intervening to improve<br />
client wellbeing<br />
Cultural Safety and Diversity: acting consistently in a culturally safe manner to<br />
maintain the cultural identity and wellbeing <strong>of</strong> others<br />
Legal and Ethical Practice: acting consistently within relevant legal and<br />
statutory frameworks and using pr<strong>of</strong>essional ethics, values and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
practice standards to guide action<br />
Organisation and Management: acting consistently to ensure that practice is<br />
well organised and accountable<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development: make consistent use <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervision<br />
and planning to enhance own pr<strong>of</strong>essional development<br />
Topic 1:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Knowledge<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to critically evaluate own ability to apply knowledge and<br />
information relevant to a practice situation as the basis for decision-making.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 The practice situation is described<br />
1.2 Relevant theoretical, factual and practical knowledge is identified and discussed<br />
1.3 Practice intervention selected is justified<br />
1.4 Outcome <strong>of</strong> the intervention is evaluated<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Skilled Intervention<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to critically evaluate own skills in intervening to improve client<br />
wellbeing.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 Two contrasting practice situations are described (al least one <strong>of</strong> which should be<br />
Māori or Pasifika)<br />
2.2 Skills used at each stage <strong>of</strong> the helping process are discussed<br />
2.3 Client response at each stage is evaluated<br />
2.4 Own skills are critically evaluated and lessons learned are identified<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Cultural Safety and Diversity<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to practice consistently in a culturally safe manner and act to<br />
maintain the cultural identity and wellbeing <strong>of</strong> others.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 A consistent pattern <strong>of</strong> culturally safe practice is demonstrated throughout the<br />
practicum<br />
3.2 A consistent pattern <strong>of</strong> responding effectively to diversity is demonstrated<br />
throughout the practicum
Topic 4:<br />
Legal and Ethical Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to practice consistently within relevant legal and statutory<br />
frameworks and use pr<strong>of</strong>essional ethics, values and pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice standards<br />
to guide action.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 A consistent pattern <strong>of</strong> working in accordance with ethical, legal and pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
practice standards is demonstrated throughout the practicum<br />
Topic 5:<br />
Organisation and Management<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to make consistent use <strong>of</strong> methods and protocols to ensure that<br />
practice is well organised and accountable.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
5.1 A consistent pattern <strong>of</strong> well-organised and managed practice is demonstrated<br />
throughout the practicum<br />
Topic 6:<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Development<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Student will be able to make consistent use <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervision and propose<br />
a plan to enhance own pr<strong>of</strong>essional development.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
6.1 Effective use <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervision is demonstrated consistently throughout<br />
the practicum<br />
6.2 A plan to enhance own pr<strong>of</strong>essional development is proposed and negotiated<br />
with pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervisor<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written assignment LO1, 4 30%<br />
Taped interview or direct<br />
tutor observation<br />
LO2 40%<br />
Presentation LO3, 4 15%<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional conversation LO5, 6 15%
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.<br />
Students must complete the 150 hours <strong>of</strong> supervised work experience and clinical<br />
practice assessment; <strong>of</strong> these hours, a minimum <strong>of</strong> 110 must be face-to-face<br />
counselling practice.<br />
Students must also complete 15 hours <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional supervision and 10 hours <strong>of</strong><br />
personal counselling
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Working with Couples and Families - a Systemic Approach<br />
BC7333<br />
Level: 7<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre requisites:<br />
BC5117 Client Centred Practice Skills<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for<br />
each delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 18<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab 48<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations 2<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
82<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To provide students with the practice skills and knowledge <strong>of</strong> four systemic<br />
approaches to counselling (structural, strategic, solution-focussed and narrative) that<br />
will enable them to take account <strong>of</strong> a person within the broader context <strong>of</strong> couple,<br />
and family life and relationships.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Couple and family work in New Zealand - systemic approaches to counselling<br />
practice in New Zealand<br />
Relationship development issues within a systemic framework<br />
Ethics and practice<br />
Work with couples, families and other close relationships<br />
Reflective practice
Topic 1:<br />
Couple and Family Work in New Zealand - Systemic<br />
Approaches to Counselling Practice in New Zealand<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to critically evaluate the principles, key theoretical concepts,<br />
and practice applications <strong>of</strong> systemic approaches to counselling practice for the New<br />
Zealand context.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 The principles and key theoretical concepts <strong>of</strong> systemic approaches to<br />
counselling practice are explained. Range must include:-structural, strategic,<br />
solution-focussed and narrative approaches<br />
1.2 The philosophy, values, key principles and practice skills <strong>of</strong> other counselling<br />
approaches are compared and contrasted for the New Zealand context.<br />
1.3 Historical approaches to working with couples and families in New Zealand are<br />
explained<br />
1.4 The complex definitions <strong>of</strong> close relationships are explained<br />
1.5 Systemic or relational experiences <strong>of</strong> family and couple life, and circular causal<br />
descriptors <strong>of</strong> events are analysed and explained<br />
Topic 2: Relationship Development Issues within a Systemic<br />
Framework<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the developmental issues for individual family and<br />
couple relationships as they are defined within two systemic frameworks, and in ways<br />
that take account <strong>of</strong> cultural diversity within the community.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 The range and diversity <strong>of</strong> the developmental ages and stages <strong>of</strong> individual,<br />
family and couple relationships are explained for two systemic approaches<br />
2.2 Different cultural norms and frameworks for individual, family, and couple<br />
development are identified and explained<br />
2.3 Problems that can impact on the development and maintenance <strong>of</strong><br />
relationships are identified and discussed in general, and for different<br />
cultural norms<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Ethics and Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the practice ethics associated with couple and family<br />
relationship work, for two systemic approaches.
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 The practice ethics <strong>of</strong> systemic approaches to counselling are identified and<br />
discussed. Range:- two <strong>of</strong> : structural, strategic, solution-focussed and narrative<br />
3.2 The role <strong>of</strong> the counsellor within the selected approaches is explained<br />
3.3 Ethical issues that are likely to occur in work with couples and families are<br />
identified and analysed, and strategies for managing these issues within<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional practice are explained<br />
3.4 Issues <strong>of</strong> accountability to clients, and methods for addressing key cultural<br />
differences are explained<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Work with Couples, Families and Other Close Relationships<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to identify and respond to client issues and concerns, to<br />
collaboratively select practice approaches that take account <strong>of</strong> the systemic<br />
implications presented, and apply the approaches in an analogous practice setting.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 Analyses <strong>of</strong> client problems and concerns are articulated for two systemic<br />
Approaches. Range: two <strong>of</strong> the following: structural, strategic, solution-focussed<br />
and narrative<br />
4.2 Systemic approaches suitable for use with couples, families and other close<br />
relationships, that are consistent with other cultures and normative frameworks are<br />
identified and discussed. Range: two <strong>of</strong> the following: structural, strategic, solutionfocussed<br />
and narrative<br />
4.3 Client acknowledgement <strong>of</strong> a clear informed process for resolution is gained<br />
4.4 The structure and practice <strong>of</strong> the counselling session is consistent with the<br />
agreed approach<br />
4.5 Key practice issues are identified and monitored<br />
4.6 Client feedback confirms ethical, collaborative, and culturally responsive practice<br />
Topic 5:<br />
Reflective Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to reflect on their ability to apply systemic approaches to a range<br />
<strong>of</strong> client situations, problems and culture.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
5.1 The relevance and choice <strong>of</strong> the systemic approach for the problem is evaluated<br />
5.2 Own ability and understanding <strong>of</strong> the selected systemic approach is evaluated<br />
5.3 Issues, practice strengths and weaknesses are identified for further practice<br />
reflection and supervision<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written assignment LO1, 2, 3 40%<br />
Direct tutor observation or<br />
Video <strong>of</strong> Practice Session<br />
LO4 40%<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional conversation LO2, 5 20%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Narrative Therapy<br />
BC7334<br />
Level: 7<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre requisites:<br />
BC5117 Client Centred Practice Skills<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for<br />
each delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 18<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab 48<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations 2<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
82<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To provide students with the practice skills and knowledge <strong>of</strong> narrative approaches to<br />
counselling.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Narrative approaches to counselling practice in New Zealand<br />
Ethics and practice<br />
Demonstrate Narrative therapy techniques<br />
Reflective practice<br />
Topic 1: Narrative Approaches to Counselling Practice in New Zealand<br />
Learning Outcomes(s):<br />
Students will be able to critically evaluate the principles, key theoretical concepts, and
practice applications <strong>of</strong> narrative approaches to counselling for the New Zealand<br />
context.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 The principles and key theoretical concepts <strong>of</strong> narrative approaches, and position<br />
in relation to modernist and structuralist counselling theory and practice, are<br />
explained<br />
1.2 The philosophy, values, key principles and practice skills <strong>of</strong> other post-modern and<br />
post-structural counselling approaches are compared and contrasted for the New<br />
Zealand context<br />
1.3 Narrative approaches for different client contexts are evaluated.<br />
1.4 Narrative approaches for working with Maori clients, with Pasifika clients, and with<br />
young people are evaluated.<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Ethics and Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the practice ethics, including the role <strong>of</strong> the<br />
counsellor within narrative approaches; and evaluate the processes for managing<br />
and resolving key practice issues.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 The practice ethics <strong>of</strong> narrative approaches to counselling are identified and<br />
discussed. Range: must include-operation <strong>of</strong> power, marginalisation and conflict<br />
resolution<br />
2.2 The role <strong>of</strong> the counsellor is explained, and ways <strong>of</strong> minimising the effects <strong>of</strong><br />
institutional and pr<strong>of</strong>essional power within counselling practice are discussed<br />
2.3 Narrative approaches to key practice issues including strategies for maintaining<br />
personal and cultural safety within the counselling process are discussed.<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Demonstrate Narrative Therapy Techniques<br />
Students will be able to explain the application <strong>of</strong> narrative therapy techniques-the<br />
‘maps’ <strong>of</strong> narrative practice, collaboratively select techniques that take account <strong>of</strong> the<br />
client context, issues and concerns presented, and apply these techniques in an<br />
analogous practice setting.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 Narrative therapy techniques for client problems issues and concerns are<br />
identified and discussed. Range must include: externalising, statement <strong>of</strong><br />
position; and may include: re-authoring and re-membering conversations,<br />
absent but implicit considerations, outsider witness practices, documenting <strong>of</strong><br />
alternative stories/knowledge, responding to failure<br />
3.2 Connection with clients is made in a collaborative respectful way<br />
3.3 Approaches and techniques suitable for the client context, problem, or<br />
concerns are identified and discussed.<br />
3.4 Client acknowledgement <strong>of</strong> a clear informed process for resolution is gained<br />
3.5 The structure and practice <strong>of</strong> the counselling session is consistent with the
agreed approach<br />
3.6 Key practice issues are identified and monitored<br />
3.7 Client feedback confirms ethical, collaborative, and culturally responsive practice<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Reflective Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to reflect on their ability to apply narrative therapy to a wide<br />
range <strong>of</strong> client situations, problems and culture.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 The relevance and choice <strong>of</strong> the narrative approach for the client context problem<br />
or concern is evaluated<br />
4.2 Own ability and understanding <strong>of</strong> the narrative approach is evaluated<br />
4.3 Processes for dealing with personal attitudes, feelings, values and biases within<br />
the counselling process are explained<br />
4.4 Issues, practice strengths and weaknesses are identified for further simulated or<br />
workplace practice and reflection<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Compulsory Text:<br />
Morgan, A. (2000). What is narrative therapy? : An easy-to-read introduction.<br />
Adelaide, SA, Australia: Dulwich Centre Publications.<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO1, 2 40%<br />
Direct Observation or Video<br />
<strong>of</strong> Practice Sessions<br />
LO3 40%<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Conversation LO1, 4 20%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Person Centred Approaches<br />
BC7335<br />
Level: 7<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre or Co requisites:<br />
BC5117 Client Centred Practice Skills<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for<br />
each delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 18<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised clinical practice labs 48<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Workplace learning<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
84<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To provide students with the knowledge and practice skills <strong>of</strong> a person centred<br />
approach to counselling.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Person centred approaches to counselling practice<br />
Ethics and practice<br />
Person-centred theory<br />
Demonstrate person centred practice, reflective practice and personal<br />
development
Topic 1:<br />
Person Centred Approaches to Counselling Practice in New<br />
Zealand<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to critically evaluate the principles and key theoretical<br />
concepts, practice applications, strengths and limitations <strong>of</strong> person centred<br />
approaches to counselling practice for the New Zealand context.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 The philosophy, values, principles and key theoretical concepts <strong>of</strong> person<br />
centred approaches to counselling practice are explained<br />
1.2 Person centred approaches are compared and contrasted with other<br />
psychological treatment approaches in New Zealand.<br />
1.3 The strengths and limitations <strong>of</strong> person centred approaches to counselling are<br />
analysed.<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Ethics and Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to explain ethical issues associated with person centred<br />
approaches to counselling.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 Key aspects <strong>of</strong> the ethics <strong>of</strong> person centred approaches to counselling, including<br />
the role <strong>of</strong> the counsellor are identified and discussed; and strategies for managing<br />
these issues are formulated.<br />
2.2 The relationship between client and counsellor power is categorised according to<br />
‘levels <strong>of</strong> interventiveness’<br />
2.3 Integrating responsiveness to diverse client needs into the model through a deeper<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> unconditional positive regard is discussed. Range: introductions<br />
to experiential practices such art, spirituality, movement, pre-therapy and working<br />
with fragile process<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Person Centred Theory<br />
Students will be able to explain the evolution <strong>of</strong> person centred theory in the context<br />
<strong>of</strong> western counselling; and discuss the development <strong>of</strong> different person-centred<br />
strands, specialities and approaches.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 The evolution <strong>of</strong> person centred theory is analysed and described<br />
3.2 The person centred theory <strong>of</strong> personality, change and therapy is explained<br />
3.3 Developments within person centred theory and practice, including a selection <strong>of</strong><br />
special applications are discussed<br />
Topic 4: Demonstrate Person Centred Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will demonstrate person centred practice, at relational depth in a range <strong>of</strong>
modalities according to client need. They will be able to apply person centred theory<br />
to critically evaluating their own practice and that <strong>of</strong> peers.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 Connection with clients is made in a collaborative respectful way, and<br />
approaches suitable for the client context, problem, or concerns are identified<br />
and discussed<br />
4.2 Close-tracking the client within the client’s frame <strong>of</strong> reference is analysed; and<br />
possible reasons for straying from the client’s frame <strong>of</strong> reference, goals and<br />
choice <strong>of</strong> tasks, are explored.<br />
4.3 Observation and self reflective skills, are developed as an aide to analysing the<br />
moment to moment counselling process<br />
4.4 Differentiation between paralysis, portrayal and congruence is made in the<br />
application <strong>of</strong> the core conditions to practice<br />
4.5 The structure and practice <strong>of</strong> the counselling session is consistent with the<br />
agreed approach; and client feedback confirms ethical, collaborative, and<br />
culturally responsive practice<br />
Topic 5:<br />
Reflective Practice and Personal Development<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to reflect on their ability to follow and apply person centred<br />
principles to a range <strong>of</strong> client situations, problems and cultures. They will assess<br />
accurately where they and their peers <strong>of</strong> different cultures stand along Rogers’ stages<br />
<strong>of</strong> therapeutic growth model.<br />
Through relating their own conditions <strong>of</strong> worth, defences and deviations from personcentredness<br />
to practice choices and relational stances, students will facilitate their own<br />
and each other’s therapeutic growth.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
5.1 The relevance and choice <strong>of</strong> the approach for the problem is evaluated<br />
5.2 Own ability and understanding <strong>of</strong> the selected approach is evaluated<br />
5.3 Awareness <strong>of</strong> own introjected beliefs about self and other, and the operation <strong>of</strong> own<br />
defences, are analysed and discussed<br />
5.4 Understanding as to how the conditions <strong>of</strong> worth which operated in own early<br />
development continue to influence self-concept, personal, interpersonal and social<br />
development and work with others is analysed and discussed<br />
5.5 Ability and willingness to critically and systematically examine personal<br />
understanding, attitudes and skills, achieving a significant degree <strong>of</strong> self acceptance<br />
is demonstrated<br />
5.6 Issues, practice strengths and weaknesses are identified for further practice and<br />
reflection and the development <strong>of</strong> a sufficiently strong sense <strong>of</strong> personal identity<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Case Study LO1, 2, 3, 4, 5 85%<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Conversation LO5 15%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness<br />
BC7336<br />
Level: 7<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre requisites:<br />
BC5117 Client Centred Practice Skills<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for each<br />
delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 18<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab 48<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without direct<br />
tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations 2<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
82<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To provide students with the practice skills and knowledge <strong>of</strong> cognitive behavioural<br />
therapy and mindfulness meditation.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness approaches to<br />
counselling practice in New Zealand<br />
Ethics and practice<br />
Demonstrate CBT techniques<br />
Demonstrate mindfulness meditation<br />
Reflective practice
Topic 1: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness<br />
Approaches to Counselling Practice in New Zealand<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to critically evaluate the principles, key theoretical concepts and<br />
practice applications <strong>of</strong> cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness for the New<br />
Zealand context.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 The principles and key theoretical concepts <strong>of</strong> cognitive behavioural therapy and<br />
mindfulness are explained<br />
1.2 The philosophy, values, key principles and practice skills <strong>of</strong> other counselling<br />
approaches are compared and contrasted for the New Zealand context<br />
1.3 CBT and mindfulness for different client contexts are evaluated<br />
1.4 The application, and practice strengths <strong>of</strong> CBT and mindfulness for working with<br />
Maori clients, with Pasifika clients, and with young people are evaluated.<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Ethics and Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the practice ethics <strong>of</strong> CBT and mindfulness practice,<br />
including the role <strong>of</strong> the counsellor; and evaluate the processes for managing and<br />
resolving key practice issues including personal and cultural safety.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 The practice ethics <strong>of</strong> CBT and mindfulness approaches to counselling are<br />
identified and discussed<br />
2.2 The role <strong>of</strong> the counsellor within CBT and mindfulness approaches is explained<br />
2.3 CBT and mindfulness processes for dealing with personal attitudes, feelings,<br />
values and biases within the counselling process are explained<br />
2.4 Key practice issues for CBT and mindfulness practice are identified and<br />
explained; and processes for their management and resolution are discussed<br />
2.5 Strategies for maintaining personal and cultural safety within the counselling<br />
process are discussed<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Demonstrate CBT Techniques<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to explain the indications and contraindications <strong>of</strong> the<br />
usefulness <strong>of</strong> CBT techniques in particular contexts, especially those used for<br />
depression, anxiety, and addictions, be able to apply CBT techniques to client<br />
problems, and use socratic questioning to assess the usefulness <strong>of</strong> the techniques.
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 The use <strong>of</strong> CBT techniques for different client contexts is explained<br />
3.2 The use <strong>of</strong> CBT techniques for depression, anxiety and addictions is discussed<br />
3.3 The use <strong>of</strong> safe, culturally inclusive CBT techniques that invite participation by<br />
Maori clients, by Pasifika clients, and by young people is discussed<br />
3.4 Connection with clients is made in a collaborative respectful way; and techniques<br />
used to resolve client problems and concerns. Techniques include the five part<br />
model, mood monitor, and thought records<br />
3.5 Socratic questioning is used to assess the usefulness <strong>of</strong> the technique for the<br />
client<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Demonstrate Mindfulness Meditation<br />
Students will be able to discuss the indications and contraindications <strong>of</strong> the<br />
usefulness <strong>of</strong> mindfulness meditation, be able to apply this technique to client<br />
problems, and use socratic questioning to assess their usefulness.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 The use <strong>of</strong> mindfulness meditation is explained for different contexts and<br />
problems<br />
4.2 The use <strong>of</strong> safe, culturally inclusive mindfulness meditation techniques that invite<br />
participation by Maori clients, by Pasifika clients, and by young people is<br />
discussed<br />
4.3 Connection with clients is made in a collaborative respectful way and mindfulness<br />
meditation is applied to client problems and concerns<br />
4.4 Socratic questioning is used to assess the usefulness <strong>of</strong> the technique for the<br />
client<br />
Topic 5:<br />
Reflective Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to reflect on their ability to apply CBT and mindfulness<br />
techniques to a range <strong>of</strong> client situations, problems and culture.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
5.1 The relevance and choice <strong>of</strong> CBT and mindfulness techniques for the problem is<br />
discussed<br />
5.2 Own ability and understanding <strong>of</strong> CBT and mindfulness techniques and<br />
approach is evaluated<br />
5.3 Issues, practice strengths and weaknesses are identified for further simulated or<br />
workplace practice and reflection
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO2, 3, 4, 5 40%<br />
Direct Observation or Video<br />
<strong>of</strong> Practice Sessions<br />
LO3, 4 40%<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Conversation LO1, 2, 5 20%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Understanding Evidence-Based Practice<br />
AS7325<br />
Level: 7<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre requisites:<br />
AS6230 Understanding Research Methods<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for<br />
each delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 36<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
114<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To critically evaluate the strengths and limitations <strong>of</strong> evidence-based practice in the<br />
human services; develop skills in the critical appraisal <strong>of</strong> the claims <strong>of</strong> research; and<br />
critically evaluate approaches to the implementation <strong>of</strong> evidence-based practice in<br />
the workplace.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
<br />
<br />
Critical evaluation <strong>of</strong> evidence-based practice for the human services:<br />
including discussion <strong>of</strong> the strengths and limitations <strong>of</strong> different models <strong>of</strong><br />
evidence-based practice<br />
The critical appraisal <strong>of</strong> research evidence: including criteria for evaluating
esearch designs, research rigour and the claims <strong>of</strong> research<br />
Implementing evidence-based practice: including the integration <strong>of</strong> research<br />
findings into practice; and approaches to promoting evidence-based practice<br />
in the workplace<br />
Topic 1:<br />
Evaluating Evidence-based Practice for the Human Services<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to critically evaluate the strengths and limitations <strong>of</strong> an<br />
evidence-based approach to practice in a particular human service pr<strong>of</strong>ession.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 The strengths <strong>of</strong> an evidence-based approach to practice in a particular human<br />
service pr<strong>of</strong>ession are critically evaluated<br />
1.2 The limitations <strong>of</strong> an evidence-based approach to practice in a particular human<br />
service pr<strong>of</strong>ession are critically evaluated<br />
1.3 Ways <strong>of</strong> enhancing the strengths and mitigating the limitations <strong>of</strong> an evidencebased<br />
approach to practice in a particular human service pr<strong>of</strong>ession are critically<br />
evaluated<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Critical appraisal <strong>of</strong> evidence<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to critically appraise the quality <strong>of</strong> peer-reviewed empirical<br />
research papers relevant to a particular area <strong>of</strong> human service practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 A relevant peer-reviewed empirical research paper is identified<br />
2.2 The research paper's design, methodology, findings, and conclusions are<br />
critically evaluated using a framework for critical appraisal<br />
2.3 The ways in which the researcher(s) managed ethical issues are critically<br />
evaluated<br />
2.4 The implications <strong>of</strong> the research findings for practice are critically evaluated<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Implementing evidence-based practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to critically evaluate evidence <strong>of</strong> 'what works' in relation to a<br />
specific practice problem or issue in a particular human service practice area, and<br />
consider how to promote evidence-based practice in the workplace.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 A specific practice problem or issue is identified<br />
3.2 Evidence <strong>of</strong> 'what works' in relation to the practice problem is critically evaluated.<br />
3.3 The implications for practice are critically evaluated<br />
3.4 Approaches to promoting evidence-based practice in the workplace are critically<br />
evaluated<br />
Student Resources:
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO1 30%<br />
Written Assignment LO2 30%<br />
Project LO3 40%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Research Project<br />
AS7326<br />
Level: 7<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre requisites:<br />
AS7325 Understanding Evidence-Based Practice<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for<br />
each delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 24<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without<br />
direct tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
24<br />
102<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To enable students to undertake a research project in the form <strong>of</strong> a literature review,<br />
or a small-scale empiricial study.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Agreeing a research proposal.<br />
Conducting a literature review or a small-scale research project.<br />
Presenting findings and self-reflection.
Topic 1:<br />
Agreeing a Research Proposal<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to draft a research proposal - in the form <strong>of</strong> a proposed<br />
literature review or small-scale empirical study - into a problem or issue impacting on<br />
a particular area <strong>of</strong> human service practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 A research question is identified and agreed with the research supervisor<br />
1.2 An approach to the literature review or small-scale research project is developed<br />
and justified<br />
1.3 A research proposal is prepared and agreed with the research supervisor<br />
1.4 Ethical issues are assessed and where required, ethical approval for the research<br />
is obatained<br />
Either Topic 2a OR Topic 2b<br />
Topic 2a:<br />
Literature Review<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to critically evaluate and summarise current knowledge and<br />
research in relation to a problem or issue impacting on a particular area <strong>of</strong> human<br />
service practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 Current national and international knowledge about the issue or problem is<br />
identified, accessed and critically evaluated<br />
2.2 Summary review <strong>of</strong> current literature in relation to issue or problem is prepared<br />
Topic 2b:<br />
Small-scale Research Project<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to undertake a small-scale research project in relation to a<br />
problem or issue impacting on a particular area <strong>of</strong> human service practice.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 Approved research methodology is used to gather data and analyse data under<br />
research supervision<br />
2.2 Results <strong>of</strong> analysis are used to contribute new knowledge and/or understanding<br />
about the researched issue or problem<br />
2.3 Draft report on research is prepared<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Presentation and Reflection<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to finalise a literature review or research report and present a<br />
summary <strong>of</strong> research, including a reflective self-assessment <strong>of</strong> the research process.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 Feedback on draft literature review/research report is obtained from research
supervisor and used to prepare final draft<br />
3.2 Summary <strong>of</strong> research findings and reflective, self-assessment on research<br />
process is presented to a group <strong>of</strong> peers<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Research Proposal LO1 30%<br />
Literature or Research<br />
Project<br />
LO2 45%<br />
Presentation LO3 25%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.
COURSE TITLE:<br />
Course Number:<br />
Working with Diversity<br />
AS7330<br />
Level: 7<br />
Credits: 15<br />
Pre or Co requisites: Nil<br />
Learning Hours: (Complete for each<br />
delivery mode)<br />
Face-to-face tuition 60<br />
Self-directed with tutorial support<br />
available<br />
Online<br />
Supervised Clinical Practice Lab<br />
Resource based learning (not<br />
online)<br />
Clinical Practice Assessment<br />
Supervised work experience<br />
Self-directed (out <strong>of</strong> class without direct<br />
tutorial support)<br />
Workplace project<br />
Tests and examinations<br />
Other<br />
(State)……………………………..<br />
90<br />
Total learning hours 150<br />
Aim(s):<br />
To enable students to develop a critical understanding and respect for human<br />
diversity; an awareness <strong>of</strong> the social processes <strong>of</strong> inequality and discrimination; and<br />
skills in anti-discriminatory practice.<br />
Topic(s) or summary <strong>of</strong> content:<br />
Aspects <strong>of</strong> individual identity associated with inequality and discrimination<br />
including:<br />
o gender, including those who are transgendered;<br />
o race or ethnicity, including refugees, and asylum seekers<br />
o religion or spiritual beliefs;<br />
o sexual orientation: being lesbian, gay or bisexual;
o disabilities, including mental health problems;<br />
o age;<br />
o and social class<br />
The social processes <strong>of</strong> discrimination, prejudice and stigma.<br />
Awareness <strong>of</strong> how own personal biases, prejudices and stereotypes can impact<br />
on interactions with clients<br />
The ways in which the structures, processes and procedures <strong>of</strong> an organisation<br />
can incorporate institutional discrimination.<br />
The New Zealand legal framework to support equalities, prohibit discrimination<br />
and promote human rights<br />
Approaches to anti-discriminatory practice<br />
Topic 1: Diversity, Discrimination and Inequality<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to explain how inequality and discrimination can affect the lives<br />
<strong>of</strong> people with different social identities.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
1.1 Definitions <strong>of</strong> equality and diversity are explained<br />
1.2 The importance <strong>of</strong> equality and diversity issues for human service practice is<br />
explained<br />
1.3 The impact <strong>of</strong> discrimination and inequality on the quality <strong>of</strong> life <strong>of</strong> individuals<br />
with different social identities is discussed<br />
1.4 The way in which an individual’s social identity may be associated with inequality<br />
and discrimination in human service delivery is identified and discussed<br />
Topic 2:<br />
Personal and Institutional Discrimination<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to critically evaluate the ways in which personal biases,<br />
prejudices and stereotypes and institutional discrimination can impact on interactions<br />
with clients in the human services.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
2.1 The social processes associated with prejudice, discrimination and stigma are<br />
explained<br />
2.2 Awareness <strong>of</strong> how personal biases, prejudices, and stereotypes can impact on<br />
human service delivery is explained<br />
2.3 The ways in which the structures, processes and procedures <strong>of</strong> an organisation<br />
can incorporate institutional discrimination are critically evaluated for inequality<br />
Topic 3:<br />
Anti-Discriminatory Practice<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to critically evaluate the New Zealand legal framework to<br />
support equality, prohibit discrimination and promote human rights; and will be able<br />
to propose approaches to challenging personal and institutional discrimination.
Assessment criteria:<br />
3.1 The New Zealand legal framework to support equality, prohibit discrimination and<br />
promote human rights is critically evaluated<br />
3.2 Approaches to challenging personal and institutional discrimination are proposed<br />
Topic 4:<br />
Inequality<br />
Learning Outcome(s):<br />
Students will be able to discuss the manifestation <strong>of</strong> addiction, or other health related<br />
problem, within different cultures and analyse the impact on treatment, and health<br />
care, <strong>of</strong> inequality and discriminatory practices.<br />
Assessment criteria:<br />
4.1 The emergence <strong>of</strong> addiction, or other health related problem in a Maori<br />
community, and a Pasifika community, and one other community or group, is<br />
analysed<br />
4.2 The factors that underpin the emerging problem are analysed<br />
4.3 The impact <strong>of</strong> inequality, and discriminatory practices on access to treatment<br />
and health care for these communities is analysed and explained<br />
4.4 Strategies for managing the addiction, or other health related problem, within an<br />
anti-discrimmatory framework, are analysed and discussed.<br />
Student Resources:<br />
Recommended texts are listed in the course <strong>handbook</strong>.<br />
Assessment:<br />
Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings<br />
Written Assignment LO1, 2 60%<br />
Case Study LO3, 4 40%<br />
Reporting Grades:<br />
Grade Key 3<br />
Successful Completion <strong>of</strong> Course:<br />
Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.