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PROGRAMME 

HANDBOOK 

Bachelor of Addiction Studies 

HV4495 

School of Health and Social Services 

– Social Services

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Wellington Institute of Technology - 2013 Programme Handbook July 2013 

HV4495 Bachelor of Addiction Studies

School of Health and Social Services 

PROGRAMME HANDBOOK 2013 

HV4495 

Bachelor of Addiction Studies 

Wellington Institute of Technology - 2013 Programme Handbook 

HV4495 Bachelor of Addiction Studies 

Publication Date: 9 July 2013

HAERE MAI 

Whai korōria ki te atua i runga rawa 

Maunga rongo ki te whenua 

Whakaaro pai ki ngā Tangata Katoa. 

Tena Koutou Katoa, 

Tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou ngā Tauira o 

Te Whare Wananga o Te Awakairangi. 

Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei Wananga o tātou. 

Kia kaha koutou ki te whai mātauranga i tēnei tau, ki te whakarongo 

hoki ki ō koutou kaiako. 

“Whāia te kotahitanga o te wairua. 

Mā te rangimārie me te aroha e paihere” 

(pursue unity of spirit, which is bound together by peace and aroha) 

He mihi nui tēnei kia koutou ngā Tauira o 

Te Whare Wananga o Te Awakairangi. 

Nau mai haere mai ki tēnei Whare Wananga o tātou. 

Wellington Institute of Technology - 2013 HV4495 Programme Handbook July 2013 

Overview and Programme Specific Information Page 4

CONTENTS 

HAERE MAI............................................................................................................................................. 4 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S WELCOME ......................................................................................................... 6 

EXECUTIVE DEAN’S WELCOME .......................................................................................................... 7 

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 7 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR - 2013 ............................................................................................................. 8 

STAFF ................................................................................................................................................... 12 

AIMS ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 

GRADUATE PROFILE .......................................................................................................................... 14 

CAREERS ............................................................................................................................................. 14 

STAIRCASING ...................................................................................................................................... 15 

PROGRESS THROUGH THE PROGRAMME ..................................................................................... 15 

GRADUATION CRITERIA .................................................................................................................... 15 

LEARNING AND TEACHING................................................................................................................ 16 

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................... 17 

Assessment Rationale ................................................................................................................ 17 

Assessment Schedule ................................................................................................................ 18 

Format Of Assessments ............................................................................................................. 18 

Assessment Cover Sheets ......................................................................................................... 19 

Submitting Assessment And Assignment Work ......................................................................... 19 

Arranging for Late Submission Of Assessments ........................................................................ 19 

Applying For An Extension Beyond The Course End Date ........................................................ 19 

Penalty for Unarranged Late Submission ................................................................................... 19 

Absence From Supervised Assessments ................................................................................... 20 

Reassessment Of Assessments ................................................................................................. 20 

Assessment Results Notification ................................................................................................ 20 

Challenging Assessment Decisions ............................................................................................ 20 

RISK MANAGEMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH ................................................................................... 21 

ATTENDANCE MATTERS .................................................................................................................... 21 

PERSONAL COUNSELLING ................................................................................................................ 21 

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ...................................................................................... 21 

REQUIRED TEXTS ............................................................................................................................... 22 

STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 22 

OFF-SITE PRACTICAL AND WORKPLACE COMPONENTS ............................................................. 22 

INFORMED CONSENT AND CONFIDENTALITY................................................................................ 24 

PROGRAMME EVALUATION .............................................................................................................. 24 

COURSE DESCRIPTORS .................................................................................................................... 25 



WELCOME TO WELTEC 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S WELCOME 

Greetings, Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Kia Orana, ni sa Bula Vinaka 

Kaise Hai, Sat sri akal, Malo e Lelei, Halo Olgeta, Taloha ni 

Marhaba, Bozu, Fakalofa Lahi Atu, Annyong haseyo, Ni hao, Namaste 

Welcome to Wellington Institute of Technology 

Te Whare Wananga o te Awakairangi 

In selecting to learn at Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec), you have chosen a place of 

learning that aims to give you not only the working lifestyle you want, but also, a friendly and 

comfortable environment where you can feel at home. 

By enrolling at WelTec, you are setting out on a learning journey. What you learn and for what 

purpose, are your decisions to make. We want to walk beside you as your coach, partner and 

mentor; offering support, facilities, opportunities, tools and information to help you reach your 

goals. 

When you enrol, you will find that the majority, or maybe all, of your courses take place on one 

campus. Whether your classes are held at our Wellington sites, in Auckland, Christchurch, any of our 

Petone or other sites, all are your campuses. 

With your Student ID card, all services and facilities are there for you to use. 

Please let us know if you have any queries or needs we haven’t yet met. Best wishes for a happy and 

successful year. 

Linda Sissons (Dr) 

Chief Executive 



EXECUTIVE DEAN’S WELCOME 

Welcome to WelTec – your place for learning. As an institute of learning you, as a student, are our 

key priority. 

All staff at WelTec have one primary focus and that is to help facilitate your learning. As you 

progress through your studies please take the opportunity to access the facilities and staff support 

available. 

Your success is our success. 

Julia Hennessy (MEd, MMgt, PGDipHSM, BA, DipN) 

Executive Dean 

INTRODUCTION 

This Programme Handbook is intended to provide information relating to the programme you 

are enrolled in with WelTec. There is also an associated WelTec A-Z site that has other 

helpful information regarding systems and processes that operate at WelTec. 

The most up-to-date version of this Programme Handbook and the WelTec A-Z general 

information is online at: 

http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/programme/HV4495.pdf 

WelTec’s policies that apply to students and this Programme Handbook are located at: 

http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/Generic/POLICIES.pdf 

If you find any errors, or have suggestions for improvements this Programme Handbook, 

please send your thoughts to the Programme Handbook team at: 

WelTecHandbook@weltec.ac.nz 

If you find any errors, or have suggestions for improvements the WelTec A-Z Handbook 

sections, please send your thoughts to the A-Z team at: 

WelTecA-Z@weltec.ac.nz 



TRIMESTER ONE 2013 

TRIMESTER TWO 2013 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR - 2013 


Wellington Church Street Campus 

Teaching 

Period 

Week 

No 

Monday 

date 

5 28-Jan 

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN 

Auckland 

Anniversary 

6 4-Feb Waitangi Day 

7 11-Feb 

8 18-Feb 

9 25-Feb 

Orientation 

Trades 

Academy (1) 

Mihi 

Whakatau; 

Orientation 

Petone 

10 4-Mar Tri 1 Starts 

Orientation 

Maori 

Students 

Orientation 

Church St, 

Cuba St 

Wellington 

Orientations: 

Auckland; 

Trades 

Academy (2) 

Orientation 

Petone 

Orientation 

Auckland 

International 

Orientation 

Petone 

Orientations: 

Christchurch; 

Youth 

Guarantee 

11 11-Mar Tri 1 

12 18-Mar 

13 25-Mar Tri 1+2 Easter Break 

14 1-Apr Easter Break Easter Break 

15 8-Apr 

Easter 

Break 

Easter 

Break 

16 15-Apr 

17 22-Apr ANZAC Day 

18 29-Apr 

19 6-May 

20 13-May 

21 20-May 

22 27-May 

23 3-Jun 

24 10-Jun 

25 17-Jun 

Queen’s 

Birthday 

Tri 1 

AS5104 

EXAM 

BC5103 

EXAM 

ASS110 

EXAM 

26 24-Jun Tri 1 Ends 

27 1-Jul 

28 8-Jul 

29 15-Jul Tri 2 Starts 

Tri 1 Results 

Completed 

30 22-Jul Tri 2 

31 29-Jul Tri 1+2 

32 5-Aug Tri 2+3 

33 12-Aug 

34 19-Aug 

Graduation 


35 26-Aug 

36 2-Sep 

37 9-Sep 

38 16-Sep 

39 23-Sep 



TRIMESTER THREE – 2013 

Teaching 

Period 

Week 

No 

Monday 

date 

40 30-Sep 

41 7-Oct 


42 14-Oct Tri 2 

43 21-Oct 

AS5124 

EXAM 

44 28-Oct Labour Day 

AS5125 

EXAM 

AS5113 

EXAM 

45 4-Nov Tri 2 Ends 

46 11-Nov Tri 3 Starts 

47 18-Nov 

48 25-Nov 

Canterbury 

Anniversary 

Tri 2 

Tri2 Results 

Completed 

49 2-Dec 

50 9-Dec 

51 16-Dec 

52 23-Dec WelTec closed for Christmas 

1 

30-Dec- 

13 

2 6-Jan-14 

3 13-Jan 

Tri 2+3 

4 20-Jan 

5 27-Jan 


Anniversary 

Auckland 

Anniversary 

WelTec closed for New Year Holidays 

6 3-Feb 

Tri 3 Waitangi Day 

7 10-Feb 

8 17-Feb 

9 24-Feb Tri 3 Ends 

10 3-Mar Tri 1 Starts 

11 10-Mar 

Tri 3 Results 

Completed 

Enr period Last date to change or withdraw in that enrolment period with refund 

Enr period 

Last date to withdraw (75% of course enrolment period) 



TRIMESTER ONE 2013 

TRIMESTER TWO 2013 


Auckland and Christchurch 

Teaching 

Period 

Week 

No 

Monday 

date 

5 28-Jan 


Auckland 

Anniversary 

6 4-Feb Waitangi Day 

7 11-Feb 

Orientation 

Trades 

Academy (1) 

8 18-Feb Tri 1 Starts 

9 25-Feb 

10 4-Mar 

Mihi 

Whakatau; 

Orientation 

Petone 

Orientation 

Maori 

Students 

Orientation 

Church St, 

Cuba St 


Orientations: 

Auckland; 

Trades 

Academy (2) 

Orientation 

Petone 

Orientation 

Auckland 

International 

Orientation 

Petone 

Orientations: 

Christchurch; 

Youth 

Guarantee 

11 11-Mar Tri 1 

12 18-Mar 

13 25-Mar Easter Break 

14 1-Apr Easter Break Easter Break 

15 8-Apr 

Easter 

Break 

Easter 

Break 

16 15-Apr 

17 22-Apr ANZAC Day 

18 29-Apr 

19 6-May 

AS5104 

EXAM 

20 13-May 

21 20-May 

22 27-May 

23 3-Jun 

Queen’s 

Birthday 

Tri 1 

BC5103 

EXAM (Chch) 

BC5103 

EXAM (Akl) 

AS110 

EXAM 

24 10-Jun Tri 1 Ends 

25 17-Jun 

26 24-Jun 

27 1-Jul 

28 8-Jul 

29 15-Jul 

Tri 2 Starts 

Tri 1 Results 

Completed 

30 22-Jul Tri 2 

31 29-Jul Tri 1+2 

32 5-Aug Tri 2+3 

33 12-Aug 

34 19-Aug 

Graduation 


35 26-Aug 

36 2-Sep 

37 9-Sep 

38 16-Sep 

39 23-Sep 

40 30-Sep 

41 7-Oct 



TRIMESTER THREE – 2013 

Teaching 

Period 

Week 

No 

Monday 

date 

42 14-Oct Tri 2 

AS5113 

EXAM 

43 21-Oct 


44 28-Oct Labour Day 

Tri 2 Ends 

45 4-Nov 

46 11-Nov 

47 18-Nov 

48 25-Nov 

49 2-Dec 

Tri 3 Starts 

Canterbury 

Anniversary 

Tri 2 

Tri2 Results 

Completed 

50 9-Dec 

51 16-Dec 

52 23-Dec WelTec closed for Christmas 

1 

30-Dec- 

13 

2 6-Jan-14 

3 13-Jan 

Tri 2+3 

4 20-Jan 

5 27-Jan 


Anniversary 

Auckland 

Anniversary 

WelTec closed for New Year Holidays 

6 3-Feb 

Tri 3 Waitangi Day 

7 10-Feb 

8 17-Feb Tri 1 Starts 

9 24-Feb Tri 3 Ends 

10 3-Mar 

11 10-Mar 

Tri 3 Results 

Completed 

Enr period Last date to change or withdraw in that enrolment period with refund 

Enr period 

Last date to withdraw (75% of course enrolment period) 

The up-to-date, day-to-day and week-by-week timetables are located at: 

http://timetable.weltec.ac.nz/. 



STAFF 

Executive Dean: 

Julia Hennessy 

School: 

Health and Social Services 

Head of School: 

MaryLou Sloane 

E-mail: 

marylou.sloane@weltec.ac.nz 

Associate Head of School: Mumtaz Dalwai (Auckland) 

Wendy Roberts (Wellington) 

Phone: Mumtaz: 0-9-950 2600 

Wendy: 0-4-830 2006 

E-mail: 

Mumtaz.Dalwai@weltec.ac.nz 

Wendy.Roberts@weltec.ac.nz 

Staff Member Qualifications Position Email Address 

Wellington Church Street Campus: 0800 WELTEC (935 832) 

APORO, Anthony BAlcDS ASM Anthony.aporo@weltec.ac.nz 

BROWN, Pauline BPsych (Hons), Executive Pauline.brown@weltec.ac.nz 

PGCertEd 

Officer 

CODDINGTON- 

LAWSON, Sarah 

PhD ASM Sarah.coddingtonlawson@weltec.ac.nz 

HARRISON, Sarah BOccTh, 

Placement Sarah.harrison@weltec.ac.nz 

PGCertAlliedHealth Coordinator 

HOGAN, Steve BA (Hons) SASM Stephen.hogan@weltec.ac.nz 

HORRELL, Toni BEd, Certe- 

ASM Toni.horrell@weltec.ac.nz 

LearnDesDev 

MCGARRY, Gayle BAlcDS, AdvDipOT SASM Gayle.mcgarry@weltec.ac.nz 

ROBINSON, Bruce BA (Hons), PGDipNarrTh, ASM 

Bruce.robinson@weltec.ac.nz 

CertSuperv 

SCHREUDER, Paul MA, PGDipEd, SASM Paul.schreuder@weltec.ac.nz 

Te MOANANUI, 

Justine 

GDipAdStudies 

CertHumanServices, 

CertTeReoMaori,, 

DipProjMgt 

Tutorial 

Assistant 

Justine.TeMoananui@weltec.ac.nz 

THOMAS, Paul BSc (Hons), NVQAdultT SASM Paul.thomas@weltec.ac.nz 

ULLOA, Maria PhD, PGDipT, 

PGDipClinPsychSt, 

PGDipAdvChildDev 

ASM Maria.ulloa@weltec.ac.nz 

VAKIDIS, Pamela BA, CELTA Business 

Administrator 

VILKE, Mirjana MA, GDipAddS, SASM 

CertREBT, CertSuperv 

Auckland Campus: 0800 WELTEC (935 832) 

DALWAI, Mumtaz BCom (Hons) Associate 

Head of 

School 

ALEXIS, Norma 

MHSc, 

GradDipPsychSoc, 

CertA&DCouns, 

CertSuperv 

ASM 

CAI, Cindy MBA Business 

Administrator 

CARTON, Tony MA, DipAlcDS, CAT, SASM 

CertClinSuperv 

FLOYD, Karyn MA, DipPsych Placement 

Coordinator 

Pamela.vakidis@weltec.ac.nz 

Mirjana.vilke@weltec.ac.nz 

Mumtaz.dalwai@weltec.ac.nz 

Norma.alexis@weltec.ac.nz 

Cindy.cai@weltec.ac.nz 

Tony.carton@weltec.ac.nz 

Karyn.floyd@weltec.ac.nz 



Staff Member Qualifications Position Email Address 

FOREMAN, Paula MSocSci, DipA&D, SASM Paula.foreman@weltec.ac.nz 

CertAdultE, CertSuperv 

FRASER, Niccy MA (Hons), 

ASM Niccy.fraser@weltec.ac.nz 

PGDipCBT, 

CertPsychodyPsych, 

CTT, DipOccTh 

HOLT, Michelle Med, DipCouns, ASM Michelle.holt@weltec.ac.nz 

DipSpecNeeds, 

AdvDipT 

IDOINE, Malcolm MHSc Learning Malcolm.idoine@weltec.ac.nz 

Commons 

Tutor 

LANGDON, Paul BA, CertSuperv, ASM Paul.langdon@weltec.ac 

NCALNE 

PRESCOTT, MHSc SASM Annabel.prescott@weltec.ac.nz 

Annabel 

VAN, Janet 

Business Janet.van@weltec.ac.nz 

Administrator 

WILKINS, Jo BSW (Hons), 

ASM Joanne.wilkins@weltec.ac.nz 

PGDipArts 

Christchurch Campus: 0800 WELTEC (935 832) 

JOHNS, Mel BA (Hons) ASM Mel.johns@weltec.ac.nz 

MILLER, Glenda BAlcDs, 

ASM Glenda.miller@weltec.ac.nz 

PGCertHealSc, 

CertSuperv 

RICHARDSON, 

Deirdre 

SASM 

WALWORTH, Gaye 

MA (Hons), 

CertCouns, CAT, 

CertClinSuperv 

Business 

Administrator 

Gaye.walworth@weltec.ac.nz 

Position Abbreviations: 

ASM Academic Staff Member SASM Senior ASM PASM Principal ASM 

AIMS 

The Bachelor of Addiction Studies is a unique undergraduate degree offered by WelTec to 

meet the needs of people working in the addictions, alcohol and drug field. 

The programme aims to provide graduates with the practitioner competencies and values of 

the Addiction Practitioners’ Association, Aotearoa-New Zealand (DAPAANZ). According to 

its Code of Ethics , Alcohol and Drug practitioners are expected to be self-responsible, 

responsive to client needs and actively engaged in developing research-based professional 

knowledge. They “respect the worth, dignity and capability of every human being”, and work 

within a diverse and multicultural society while giving effect to the spirit and intent of the 

Treaty of Waitangi. 

In the DAPAANZ Code there are 10 main principles and/or core values. They are: 

• Respect for human dignity 

• Beneficence (doing good) and non-maleficence (avoiding harm) 

• Confidentiality and privacy 

• Trust 

• Promotion of autonomy 

• Honesty and Integrity 

• Fairness 

• Skilfulness 

• Professionalism 



• Cultural praxis 

The programme aims to provide graduates with modern practice skills that will enable them 

to work in partnership with a wide range of other professionals and in a variety of social 

settings. As addiction, alcohol and drug practitioners they are required to maintain their 

professional practice, understand and work within their limitations and continue to build their 

professional competence throughout their working lives. 

GRADUATE PROFILE 

Graduates will be able to meet the competencies of DAPAANZ and: 

• Use knowledge of addiction (especially alcohol and drugs) and their social, health and 

psychological impacts in order to work safely, ethically and professionally with individuals, 

couples, groups, families and communities 

• Apply an understanding of theories and emerging research about human, development, 

behaviour and sustainable social development, to addiction work 

• Demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain close, empathetic, non-judgemental 

intentional relationships with clients 

• Assess the influence and impacts that society, culture, community, school, family, health, 

media, globalisation and politics play in shaping people and apply understanding when 

working in an addiction treatment context 

• Work effectively in Treaty partnership with tangata whenua and work safely with Pasifika 

and people from diverse cultures 

• Apply the DAPAANZ Code of Ethics and relevant legislation and practice as a competent 

addiction, alcohol and drug practitioner in a range of work settings 

• Demonstrate the skills needed to access, acquire, understand, evaluate, synthesise, record 

and present information from a range of sources 

• Demonstrate the ability to work safely and collaboratively within organisational policies, 

procedures and protocols and to plan, organise and be accountable for their own work 

• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams 

• Engage in reflective practice, peer review, professional monitoring/supervision and selfdirected 

learning 

• Demonstrate professional and personal awareness, including understanding of own 

limitations, and responsibility through management of own wellbeing and on-going 

professional development 

• Demonstrate strong inter and intra-personal skills, including empathy, humility and 

confidence, teamwork and supervision skills 

• Demonstrate intellectual independence, critical thinking and analytic rigour 

• Participate in evidence-based practice and research activities 

CAREERS 

The Bachelor of Addiction Studies aims to prepare graduates to be professional addiction, 

alcohol and drug practitioners working in health promotion, policy and/or clinical support 

roles to reduce alcohol and other drug related harm to individuals, families and communities. 

Roles can include, amongst others: 

• Case management 

• Alcohol and drug clinician 

• Alcohol and drug youth worker 



• Health promotion worker 

• Researcher 

• Policy analyst/advisor 

Roles can be found within government and non-government agencies like CareNZ, 

Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS), Matua Raki, Salvation Army, WellTrust, and 

Mental Health Services. 

STAIRCASING 

Graduates of the Bachelor of Addiction Studies have opportunities of further post graduate 

study at Auckland University and Otago University. 

PROGRESS THROUGH THE PROGRAMME 

The Bachelor of Addiction Studies comprises three levels. Each level will normally be 

completed in one year of full time study or two years of part time study. Students must 

complete the programme within 6 years. 

AS6234 Developing Practice: Addiction Practicum II must be successfully completed before 

enrolment in AS7328 Becoming Professional: Addiction Practicum III. 

No more than two enrolments for the same practice based, or practicum course will be 

permitted. 

If a student fails 3 courses in one level, they will normally not be allowed to proceed in their 

programme of study and will be required to withdraw. 

In exceptional circumstances only, the Associate Head of School may waive the 

requirement(s) above, and set the conditions to be met by the student in order for the 

student to continue in the programme. 

GRADUATION CRITERIA 

HV4495 - Bachelor of Addiction Studies (Level 7) 

A successful graduate of the Bachelor of Addiction Studies will have completed 120 credits as 

specified in B16 at each level of the 3 year programme within 6 years (unless a longer period 

was approved by the Associate Head of School). 

Schedule of Pre- and Co- Requisites: 

Course 

Number 

Course Title. Level Credits Pre (P) or -Co (C) 

Requisites 

AS5125 Entering Professional Practice: 5 15 Nil 

Addiction Practicum I 

AS5120 Human Development Across 5 15 Nil 

the Lifespan 

AS5122 Society, Social Problems and 5 15 Nil 

Social Justice 

AS5121 Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi 5 15 Nil 

AS5123 Psychology for Professional 5 15 Nil 

Practice 

BC5116 Information Literacy 5 15 Nil 

AS5124 Introduction to Addiction Studies 5 15 Nil 

BC5117 Client Centred Practice Skills 5 15 AS5125 (C) 

BC6232 The Mental Health Context 6 15 Nil 

AS6231 Assessment and Intervention 

Planning 

6 15 AS5124 (P) 

BC5117 (P) 



Course 

Number 

Course Title. Level Credits Pre (P) or -Co (C) 

Requisites 

AS6232 Motivational Interviewing 6 15 BC5117 (P) 

AS6235 Cognitive Behavioural 

6 15 BC5117 (P) 

Approaches 

AS6233 Pharmacology of Psychoactive 6 15 Nil 

Substances 

AS6234 Developing Practice: Addiction 6 30 AS5125 (P) 

Practicum II 

AS6230 Understanding Research 

6 15 BC5116 (P) 

Methods 

AS7329 Coexisting Substance Use and 7 15 BC6232 (P) 

Mental Health Problems 

AS7328 Becoming Professional: 

7 30 AS6234 (P) 

Addiction Practicum III 

BC7330 Group Work Practice 7 15 Nil 

AS7330 Working with Diversity 7 15 Nil 

AS7331 Gambling and Other Impulse 7 15 Nil 

Control Disorders 

AS7332 Working with Clients in the 7 15 Nil 

Justice System 

BC7331 The Dynamics of Abuse 7 15 Nil 

AS7327 Key Issues in Working with 7 15 Nil 

Young People 

AS7325 Understanding Evidence-Based 7 15 AS6230 (P) 

Practice 

AS7326 Research Project 7 15 AS7325 (P) 

AS7333 Positive Health Promotion – 

Whakapakari Hauora 

7 15 Nil 

LEARNING AND TEACHING 

Lectures - Academic staff members formally present course material to learners and set the 

basis for further independent study. Learners may be expected to prepare for lecture topics. 

Tutorials - Delivered in small groups to facilitate learning and participation. They provide 

learners with the opportunity to work with or without assistance either individually or in 

groups. 

Online Learning - To provide learning resources, books of readings/resources lists, 

discussion groups, simulated practice exercises, formative assessments. This approach 

enables learners to access learning at times and places most suitable to them. 

Workplace Learning - To ensure that learners are exposed to a range of addiction practice 

and are given opportunities to build their knowledge and skills within a “real” work 

environment. They will develop their ability to work with people within an appropriate 

organisational context. 

Self Directed - To develop independent learning to enable learners to manage their on-going 

learning and professional development. 

Clinical Supervision - Underpins counselling practice and enables review of developing 

competencies and provides direction for personal or professional change. 

Reflective Practice - To provide opportunity for learners to identify, understand and if 

necessary reformulate understanding. 

Simulated Workplace Learning - To develop learners understanding of and ability to use 

positive practice by mirroring real situations in a safe setting. 



Self and Peer Assessment - To provide development of reflective and feedback skills for 

learners. 

Student Presentations - To encourage research skills, and when working in group develops 

collaborative learning skills. 

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES 

You need to become familiar with the assessment procedures for your courses and this 

Programme. Overall Programme procedures are given below. There may also be course 

specific assessment procedures and requirements noted in your Course Outlines. 

Please note that all activities that contribute towards your final course grades, and therefore 

your qualification completion, are known as assessments (summative assessments to be 

precise). There are many different types of assessment activities your tutors use in your 

courses. 

The WelTec Academic Regulations section 7 require that you: 

 

 

make yourself available to undertake all summative assessment items at the time 

and place stipulated by the teaching staff responsible for the course 

act with integrity (honesty) during assessments. You are expected to: 

o Submit material that is your own original work 

o Collaborate only as permitted 

o Acknowledge contributions from other sources by using APA reference format 

(failure to do this correctly may be regarded as plagiarism) 

o Keep written and electronic work secure to prevent others from accessing and 

copying work 

o Understand the definition of academic dishonesty and the consequences of 

breaching the regulations (see Academic Regulations S12 Dishonest Practice). 

WelTec conducts assessments within rules set out in the following regulations and policies: 

The Academic Regulations 2013 

o Examination Rules 

o Aegrotat regulations 

o Grades 

o Results 

o Challenging Assessment Decisions 

o Dishonest Practice in Assessment 

o Appeals 

Policy 3.05 Assessment Policy 

o Definitions 

o Guidelines for assessment practice 

Policy 3.07 Programme Moderation Policy 

o Quality assurance processes before using the assessment activity 

o Quality assurance processes after marking to verify marker’s consistency 

You may ask your tutors at any time about the quality-assured status of the assessment 

activities you are asked to complete. 

Assessment Rationale 

The courses in this programme are assessed using achievement-based methods. 

The assessment philosophy underpinning this programme supports learners to develop a 

comprehensive range of practice knowledge and skills to support their role as an addiction, 

alcohol and drug practitioner. It enables learners to build on the learning from one course to 

another and from one level to another. This can be represented as a practice spiral, where 

the learning from one course and one level, builds the knowledge and skills in future courses 

and levels. 



The assessment rationale supports reflective practice with the inclusion of supervised clinical 

practice labs, and on site clinical practice assessments often incorporating professional 

conversation. 

The programme uses achievement based assessment to measure student performance, to 

assist in the learning process, and to encourage self reflective critical thinking. 

Formative assessment will be used to create opportunities for students to practise skills, 

evaluate their progress, and obtain constructive feedback from lecturers, supervisors, and 

peers to guide improvement and enhance learning. 

Summative assessment will be used to obtain evidence of the competent achievement of the 

learning outcomes and to award credit. 

Assessment methods include: 

• Case Studies, assignments and projects to assess learners’ ability to research relevant 

information and data and apply to knowledge base and practice skills for addiction issues, 

problems and interventions; locate and organise information, and present views effectively; 

and integrate knowledge and theory from a variety of sources and exercise judgement 

• Journals to assess learners’ ability to learn through reflective processes; and to undertake 

self development, and self care practices 

• Supervised clinical practice to assess learners’ competence in practice skills – through 

direct observation by lecturer and agency supervisor; ethical and culturally responsive 

practice; and to integrate theory and practice 

• Role plays, group discussion and activities to assess learners’ ability to learn through self 

and peer assessment of practice skills; learn through group processes; and to integrate 

theory and practice 

• Professional conversations to assess learners’ ability to learn through reflective practices; 

and to undertake safe practice, effective supervision and personal development 

• Tests and examinations to assess underpinning knowledge; and to provide feedback to 

learners on their understanding of key philosophical, ethical and theoretical concepts and 

knowledge; and to confirm learners’ readiness for progression to higher learning 

In relation to summative assessment the BPM policy 3.5 Assessment is clear about the 

overall purpose of assessment: 

• To ensure fair, valid and reliable evaluation of student performance for reporting on final 

achievement 

• To provide for regular and constructive feedback about student progress to both student 

and teacher 

• To provide for the diagnosis of student learning and assessment difficulties 

• To enable students to challenge the results of assessments where appropriate 

• To provide a framework for ensuring that the grades awarded to students accurately 

describe their achievement and that grades are used consistently across the institution 

Assessment Schedule 

Please refer to your Course Outline for the Assessment Schedule for each of your Courses. 

The Schedule will detail the assessment type (test, assignment, presentation, etc), the topic 

being assessed, due dates, and if appropriate the weighting. Any other conditions will also 

be noted as they apply to the assessments for that course. 

Format Of Assessments 

Assessment requirements for these programmes are detailed in the Course Descriptors. 

Further information regarding assessment criteria can be found in the course outlines, which 

are located in your online learning space. 



Assessment Cover Sheets 

All assessment work that you submit either in person on paper (ie: printed) or by post must 

have a completed Student Assessment Cover Sheet attached. There are two versions: 

 

 

When it is only you making your own submission 

http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/Generic/SF020_Assessment_Cover_Sheet-Student.pdf 

When you are a member of a group (only one cover sheet required – all need to sign) 

http://www.weltec.ac.nz/SH/Generic/SF023_Assessment_Cover_Sheet-Group.pdf 

You need to complete all parts of the form, including the declaration, before handing it in. 

It is highly recommended that you do this paper based submission process even if you are 

invited to make assessment submissions via email. 

If your programme/course advises you to use the online TurnItIn portal for assessment 

submission, then there is no need to submit a Cover Sheet. Please refer to your course 

outlines, and the section “Submitting Assignments” below for more information. 

Submitting Assessment And Assignment Work 

It is essential that you meet the assessment submission deadlines notified in your Course 

Outlines' assessment schedules -unless you have pre-arranged for a late submission with 

your tutor. Please refer to your course outlines for any penalties for late submission of 

assessments. 

Some assessments may have time-related criteria attached to them. Your course outline will 

notify you of these particular assessments, and the reasons for the time criteria. Lateness, 

absence or early departure from these assessments may carry specific penalties. 

Some specific course outlines may indicate that you will need to submit your assessments 

online using the TurnItIn portal. Please follow the instructions in the Course Outline to 

complete this process. Not all courses are using TurnItIn during 2013. 

Arranging for Late Submission Of Assessments 

In case of illness, injury or exceptional circumstances you may request to make a 

submission after the assessment due date by submitting a Request for Late Submission 

Form to your tutor by the due date. On receiving your Request, your tutor may negotiate a 

new submission date/time. Where work has been handed in late without approval, late 

assessment submission provisions will apply. 

Applying For An Extension Beyond The Course End Date 

If you are prevented by illness, injury or exceptional circumstances from completing an 

assessment by the course end date, you may apply to the Associate Head of School for an 

extension to complete the assessment, provided this is not covered by the aegrotat 

regulations. 

The application is to be made in writing as soon as possible and not later than 48 hours 

before the assessment due time and date. The application is made on the WelTec Course 

Extension Form available from the Student Information Centre and the WelTec website. 

Where there are valid reasons, the Associate Head of School may grant an extension for a 

period of no more than three weeks after the course end date. A longer than three weeks’ 

extension may be recommended by the Associate Head of School to the Board of Studies' 

Achievement Sub-Committee for approval, where there are extenuating circumstances that 

justify a longer extension. 

Penalty for Unarranged Late Submission 

There will be no late submissions without an agreed arrangement. 



Absence From Supervised Assessments 

Arriving at timetabled Assessments more than 30 minutes late may result in your nonadmittance, 

causing you to forfeit the submission. 

If you are prevented by illness, injury or exceptional circumstances beyond your control from 

presenting yourself for an assessment, or you consider that after attempting an assessment 

that you were, through illness, injury or exceptional circumstances, unfit to take the 

assessment, you may apply for an aegrotat pass. Absence for work-related reasons are not 

normally treated as exceptional circumstances. 

You must make an application in writing to the Associate Head of School for an aegrotat 

pass as soon as possible, and no later than five (5) working days after the assessment. 

Applications are made on the WelTec Aegrotat Application Form available from the 

Information Centre, Resource Centre, and Student Intranet. 

Reassessment Of Assessments 

Reassessment is available. 

For courses with a successful completion criteria of 50% in each assessment, students who 

do not achieve 50% in an assessment may apply in writing to the Senior Programme Tutor 

for a reassessment. 

For all courses: 

• Only one reassessment per course will be allowed in the trimester of enrolment for that 

course 

• Students who achieve 50% or more on a reassessment will be allocated the minimum pass 

mark only for that assessment 

• Applications to the Senior Programme Tutor must be made within 5 days of notification of 

assessment or course result 

• A reassessment fee will be charged. 

Assessment Results Notification 

Course assessment and final grades are reported using the Grade Key 3 method. Grade 

Keys are explained in Appendix 2 of the Academic Regulations. 

Once your tutor has marked your assessments you will be notified of your result. 

• If the assessment is in the form of a practical in-class demonstration/observation, you are 

likely to get your results immediately or shortly after the assessment activity has concluded. 

• If the assessment is a supervised test you are able to review your work, but the 

assessment is collected and retained by WelTec. 

• If you hand in an assignment it is returned to you along with feedback to explain the 

reason(s) for the assessment result. 

• If you sit a final exam you are able to view your result online at the student results portal: 

https://results.weltec.ac.nz within 15 working days. 

Results for each assessment are available within 15 working days on WelTec's Student 

Results portal at: https://results.weltec.ac.nz. 

Use your normal WelTec login and password to access a number of items, such as your 

assessment results, current course enrolments, and other details. 

Challenging Assessment Decisions 

If you have reason to believe that the grade or mark for a particular assessment is incorrect, 

you should firstly discuss this with your tutor within five (5) working days of the return of the 

assessment. 



Your tutor will provide feedback to clarify why the grade or mark has been awarded and 

may, if justified, amend the result. 

If you still believe that the mark or grade is incorrect, you should discuss the matter with the 

Associate Head of School. 

For more information on Challenging Assessment Decisions please refer to the WelTec 

Academic Regulations 2013 - section 11. 

RISK MANAGEMENT, SAFETY AND HEALTH 

The monitoring of the students on work placement practicum is in accordance with BPM 

policy 3.03 Off-site Components. 

As an addiction, alcohol and drug practitioner role involves working at times with vulnerable 

people in our society, work placement agencies will require a police check before accepting 

students. Applicants for the programme are required to undergo a police check before 

acceptance onto the programme. In the event of an adverse police report, entry into the 

programme for the applicant is at the discretion of the Associate Head of School. 

WelTec students share the responsibility of maintaining a safe and healthy working 

environment whether on campus or studying off-site (See Student Code of Conduct, Section 

3.4). 

ATTENDANCE MATTERS 

An objective of study with WelTec is to prepare you for your career in industry. Your attitude, 

attendance and behaviour are important. Please give your best effort and ensure your 

behaviour and attendance reflect your desire to do well. 

You should therefore be present on time, fully equipped and, if applicable, dressed and 

groomed appropriately for practical sessions. 

You are expected to attend all classes and assessments as timetabled. If you are not able to 

attend then you should notify your course tutor. 

Note that a student on student allowances/living costs who does not: 

• meet prescribed attendance requirements, and/or 

• disengages in their learning and assessments, and 

• does not respond to contact from the institute, 

will be notified to Academic Records and Administration. It is your responsibility to inform 

StudyLink if you change your study details. 

All daytime classes will have a common start time on the hour and must finish by 50 minutes 

past the hour, to allow time for students and staff to arrive at their next class on time. 

PERSONAL COUNSELLING 

You need to organise personal counselling for yourself as follows: 5 hours personal 

counselling in year 1, 10 hours in year 2, and 10 hours in year 3. You are required to cover 

this cost yourself. You cannot use the Vitae service which contracted by WelTec to provide 

general counselling services. 

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 

You need to have: 

• Access to a personal computer with broadband internet access 



REQUIRED TEXTS 


Stage One Courses - Required Texts 

AS5120 Human Development Across the Lifespan 

Berk, L.E. (2009). Development through the lifespan. (5 th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ : 

Pearson Education. 

Required text for AS5120 is pack ISBN 9314994201901. This is a shrink-wrapped pack that 

includes the text Berk: Development through the lifespan (5 th ed) and an access code to the 

MyDevelopment lab, which is required for class. If you purchase the text only you will not 

have access to the lab and will be unable to complete required assessments. Please ensure 

you purchase the correct ISBN. 

AS5123 Psychology for Professional Practice 

Weiten, W. (2012). Psychology: Themes and variations. (9th ed. rev.). Clifton Park, NY : 

Cengage Learning. 

Stage Two Courses - Required Texts 

AS6232 Motivational Interviewing 

Miller, W.R., & Rollnick, S (2013). Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change (2 nd 

ed.). New York: Guilford Press. 

STATIONERY REQUIREMENTS 

You are required to provide items, such as stationery, for your study programme. Tutors will 

confirm with you where other equipment and/or materials are required for specific courses or 

classes. 

OFF-SITE PRACTICAL AND WORKPLACE COMPONENTS 

The Bachelor of Counselling prepares you to work as competent, critical and reflective 

beginning practitioners. 

As an applied degree, the workplace components are core to the development of integrated 

practice and the achievement of the aims of the programme, particularly the "skills to 

practise independently and co-operatively within a culturally diverse and ethically appropriate 

counselling context". 

The aim of the workplace component or practicum is also consistent with the degree's 

overall philosophy that seeks to educate and train you to work collaboratively with the client 

to build and maintain productive counselling relationships that are based on a critical 

evaluation of a range of counselling practice skills. 

The programme uses both authentic and simulated workplace practice to help build 

competent practitioners. The opportunities to practise are built into each level of the 

programme: 

• Year One, Level 5 courses provide you with the skills and knowledge to begin to develop 

their practice and include an introduction to professional roles and responsibilities and 

supervision; observational visits to counselling agencies; and simulated counselling practice 

• Year Two, Level 6 courses build on the Level 5 courses that have already introduced 

person-centred counselling practice and now add the knowledge and skills of four main 

counselling therapies in a pluralistic framework. A practicum centred on supervised practice 

in an approved agency is the key component of workplace learning in the 2nd year. 

• Year Three, Level 7 courses further develop in-depth understanding and application of at 

least 2 approaches to counselling practice. As in Year 2, a practicum is the key component 

of workplace learning. 



The minimum hours for workplace practice are: 

• 30 hours at Level 5 



The assessment of the workplace component is conducted in ways that enable: 

• competence in real workplace practice skills to be demonstrated and measured 

• evidence of competence to be triangulated and collected from observation, supervision, 

and assessment in a wide range of practice situations 

• assessment to contribute to further learning and improved practice. 

• direct observation and sign-off by tutor 

• cultural competence to be measured as appropriate within the placement 

The programme complies with Business Policy Manual (BPM) policy 3.03 Off-site 

Components. 

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the quality of teaching and student learning 

experience on delivery sites other than WelTec’s is maintained, and that health and safety 

issues are addressed. The policy enables WelTec to meet its obligations under the 

Consumer Guarantees Act, the Health and Safety in Employment Act and the Accident 

Compensation Act. 

For the practicum to be educationally effective the policy ensures that: 

• the workplace is a safe and effective learning site approved by the Programme Leader, 

monitored on a regular basis and evaluated 

• the employer, student and supervisor all understand their responsibilities relative to the 

purpose and learning outcomes of the placement; the ethical, practical, cultural and safety 

considerations inherent in the placement 

• the student understands the expectations for their participation and behaviour while on the 

worksite; how they will be supervised, monitored and assessed 

• students maintain journals or workplace diaries as part of their learning and assessment 

• The tutor monitors the workplace learning and student achievement on regular basis; and 

the number of hours are directly related to the hours of the practicum; a ratio of 1 hour 

supervision and assessment /10 hours practicum is required 

• the assessment of practical competence is conducted in association with the workplace 

supervisors, who are able to observe a range of practice competencies on a regular basis. 

The above roles and responsibilities are documented in an individual learning contract 

between the you and the employer. This may be in addition to a contract between WelTec 

and the employer/agency in situations where there is a close and continuing relationship for 

placements. 

Professional supervision, personal counselling and development and self-care are built into 

the practicum and monitored by the agency supervisor and tutor. 

You must complete the practicum requirements detailed in courses AS5125 Entering 

Professional Practice: Addiction Practice I, AS6234 Developing Practicum: Addiction 

Practicum II and AS7328 Becoming Professional: Addiction Practicum III. This includes a 

minimum of: 






INFORMED CONSENT AND CONFIDENTALITY 

You will be asked to complete a consent form if your photograph is to be used in any WelTec 

literature. 

All personal information collected and stored by WelTec is kept confidential. 

PROGRAMME EVALUATION 

WelTec is interested in the experience students have during their time studying. As well as 

informal conversations with students, there are three main surveys available to students to 

express their views and rate WelTec services. 

As a student new to WelTec: 

In the first few weeks you will be invited to participate in the WelTec EV1 - First Impressions 

survey (www.surveymonkey.com/s/WelTecEV1). This is open to first-time WelTec students, 

and asks for your rating of and views about your enrolment experience, the initial in-class 

experience, and also your experience of our online resource systems, Moodle or LearnZone. 

During your course time: 

Your course outline may indicate that your course will have an EV4 - Teacher and Course 

Evaluation (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WelTecEV4) undertaken towards the end. This 

helps the Programme Team to improve the teaching, the course, and the value of the 

programme to students. Note: you will need a specific 'survey event code' supplied by the 

survey administrator to use the EV4 (you can’t do it otherwise). 

At the end of the programme or year: 

In the final few weeks of the programme, or year, you will be invited to participate in the EV3 

- Student Satisfaction Survey (www.surveymonkey.com/s/WelTecEV3). This asks you about 

your overall experience of WelTec's services, the programme, teaching, skills development, 

career enhancement, and overall satisfaction. 

All WelTec surveys are anonymous; we do not ask you for identification. We do however ask 

for some demographic information (age range, sex, enrolment types, ethnicity, etc.) in order 

to make sense of trends for particular student groups. 

The outcomes of the surveys are reported as aggregated information and tables to the 

WelTec Academic Committee. The reports are also made available to students. 



COURSE DESCRIPTORS 

Course Descriptors are the formally approved documents that describe: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The course title, level, credit value 

The aims of the course 

What you will be learning – the Learning Outcomes that guide the content and 

process of your learning experiences and activities with your tutor 

The assessment activities you need to complete to show how well you have 

developed your skills and knowledge against the requirements of the Learning 

Outcomes 

The texts or resources that you are required to purchase. Note: for some courses the 

latest texts may be listed either in the Required Texts section above, or in your 

Course Outline. If you are not certain, clarify the text or edition with your tutor. 

Any external standards that the course is also meeting the requirements of (may be 

unit standards, professional bodies, vendor certifications, etc.) 

Course Outlines, which your tutors will provide to you in class, or through LearnZone or 

Moodle, contextualise the Descriptors for your particular class for this year. The Outline 

should provide you with tutor information, specific course topic schedules, assessment 

dates, specific rules and requirements, and other useful information. 

The course descriptors for this programme make up the rest of this Programme Handbook 

on the following pages. 

Note: Please be aware that it may be that not all courses listed are be offered in any given 

trimester or year. For further information on this please contact your Student Advisor. 



COURSE TITLE: 

Course Number: 

Human Development Across the Lifespan 

AS5120 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 

Pre or Co requisites: Nil 

Learning Hours: (Complete for each 

delivery mode) 

Face-to-face tuition 24 

Self-directed with tutorial support 

available (live online) 

36 

Online 30 

Supervised Clinical Practice Lab 

Resource based learning (not 

online) 

Clinical Practice Assessment 

Supervised work experience 

Self-directed (out of class without direct 

tutorial support) 

58 

Workplace project 

Tests and examinations 2 

Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

Total learning hours 150 

Aim(s): 

To discuss the stages and theories of human development with an emphasis on the 

New Zealand context. To explore how human behaviour is influenced by genetic 

predisposition and the environment throughout the lifespan. To explore the multiple 

factors which can influence both positive and negative outcomes, at all stages of 

human development. 

Topic(s) or summary of content: 

Theories of human development including: biological, physical, cognitive, 

emotional, social and cultural perspectives on human development 

Two core themes - nature and nurture in human development within the 

context of the epigenetic framework 

Periods of growth and change throughout the lifespan and the influence on 

human behaviour of different stages of human development

Māori perspectives on human development 

The impact of risk and protective factors on human resilience 

Topic 1: 

Perspectives on Human Development 

Learning Outcome(s): 

Students will be able to describe different theoretical perspectives on human 

development across the lifespan. 

Assessment criteria: 

1.1 Biological, physical, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural influences on 

human development are identified and their impact on developmental processes 

described 

1.2 The core themes of nature and nurture and their respective impact on human 

development is described 

1.3 Key aspects of the stages of the human lifespan (childhood, adolescence, 

adulthood, older adult) are identified and described 

Topic 2: 

Human Development and Human Behaviour 


Students will be able to use knowledge of human development to explain human 

behaviour and experience at different stages of human development. 


2.1 Concepts and theories of human development are used to interpret and assess 

human situations at different stages of development 

2.2 Processes associated with the ability to manage crisis, transition and loss at 

different stages of human development are explained 

2.3 The impact of life events in relation to the development of an individual is 

described 

Topic 3: 

Māori Models of Human Development 


Students will be able to describe traditional Māori concepts of human development, 

and Māori models of practice in human services. 


3.1 Behavioural, cultural, wairua/spiritual and social perspectives of Maori 

human development are described 

3.2 Māori models of development - including Mason Durie Te 

Whare Tapa Wha and Rose Pere Te Wheke models - are described 

3.3 The importance of the cultural context for human development is described

Topic 4: 

Risk, Protection and Human Resilience 


Students will be able to describe the role or risk and protective factors in influencing 

human development. 


4.1 The concept of human resilience is described 

4.2 Protective factors that contribute to physical, cultural, and spiritual well-being 

and social development are described 

4.3 Intrinsic and environmental risk factors that impact negatively on development 

are identified and described 

4.4 The role of family and social institutions in building social connection, citizenship 

and resilience is described 

Student Resources: 

Compulsory Text 

Berk, L. (2010). Development through the lifespan (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & 

Bacon. 

Assessment: 

Method Learning Outcomes Weightings 

Case Study LOI, 2, 50% 

Examination LO3, 4 50% 

Reporting Grades: 

Grade Key 3 

Successful Completion of Course: 

Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment.

COURSE TITLE: 


Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi 

AS5121 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 


Learning Hours: 



available 

Online 



online) 






78 


Other Marae Visit 15 


Aim(s): 

To examine the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi for professional practice in 

Aotearoa New Zealand. To explore ways in which culturally appropriate professional 

practice is developed within the context of Treaty partnership. 


Historical events relating to Te Tiriti o Waitangi (pre and post 1840) 

Te Tiriti o Waitangi in contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand 

Te Ao Maori – the Maori world and its concepts 

Ways in which Aotearoa New Zealand society and organisations have 

supported decolonisation from the signing of the Treaty through to society 

today 

Cultural identity and diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand, including the effects 

of racism on tangata whenua 

Personal and professional responsibilities and approaches to Treaty 

partnerships including how to work within a ‘Treaty Framework’ 

Culturally responsive approaches and strategies for tangata whenua and 

ethnic minorities

Te Reo: comprehension and pronunciation 

Topic 1: 

The Importance of the Treaty 


Students will be able to discuss the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o 

Waitangi to the historic, current and future development of Aotearoa New Zealand. 


1.1 Importance of the Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti o Waitangi to the historic, current 

and future development of Aotearoa New Zealand is discussed 

1.2 Concepts of colonisation and decolonisation are discussed in relation to Aotearoa 

New Zealand 

1.3 Concepts of tino rangatiratanga are discussed as they apply to the Treaty, 

tangata whenua and the Crown 

Topic 2: 

Personal Responses to the Treaty 


Students will be able to describe their personal response to the Treaty of Waitangi/Te 

Tiriti o Waitangi and Aotearoa New Zealand and discuss how these have contributed 

to their worldview. 


2.1 Personal response to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Aotearoa New Zealand is 

described 

2.2 Values, beliefs and practices that inform own cultural identity are described 

2.3 Values, beliefs and practices that inform approaches to working with tangata 

whenua and people with ethnicities different from the learner are described 

Topic 3: 

Culturally Responsive Practice 


Students will be able to describe elements of a culturally responsive practice and 

strategies based on Treaty Partnership. 


3.1 The elements of culturally responsive practice are described 

3.2 Treaty partnership strategies that can be applied to practice with clients who 

identify as tangata whenua are described 


Recommended texts are listed in the course handbook. 

Assessment: 

Method Learning Outcomes Weightings 

Written Assignment LO1 40% 

Presentation LO2, 3 20%



Grade Key 3 


Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment, and attend a 

marae visit.

COURSE TITLE: 


Society, Social Problems and Social Justice 

AS5122 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 





available 

Online 



online) 






Tests and examinations 

Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

102 


Aim(s): 

To introduce students to the process of thinking sociologically about contemporary 

and historical social problems and issues, explore the social construction of social 

problems and responses to them, and discuss social justice in the context of 

Aotearoa New Zealand society. 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sociological imagination 

Key sociological concepts, theories and theorists 

Aotearoa New Zealand: colonisation, the Treaty, social structure, social 

change, population dynamics and migration 

Social regulation and control 

Deviance and conformity 

The social construction of social problems (eg drug or alcohol misuse; the 

physical or sexual abuse of children and young people; domestic violence; 

and youth suicide) 

Social justice, discrimination, social exclusion, indigenous rights and power

Topic 1: 

Thinking Sociologically 


Students will be able to discuss key sociological concepts and/or theories relevant to 

understanding contemporary social problems in Aotearoa New Zealand. 


1.1 A relevant contemporary social problem/issue affecting Aotearoa New Zealand 

society is identified. 

1.2 A key sociological concept or theory relevant to understanding the social 

problem/issue is described. 

1.3 The way in which the key sociological concept and/or theory helps to explain 

the social problem is discussed. 

Topic 2: 

Social Problems/Issues, Social Policy and Social Change 


Students will be able to discuss how public perceptions of contemporary social 

problems/issues (and policy and legislative responses to them) have been socially 

influenced over time. 


2.1 A relevant contemporary social problem is identified 

2.2 Changes in public perception of the social problem/issue - and policy and 

legislative responses to it - are identified and discussed 

2.3 A key sociological concept or theory relevant to understanding changes in public 

perception of the social problem - and policy and legislative responses to it - is 

identified and defined 

2.4 Key sociological concepts and/or theories are applied through self-reflection to 

explain changes in own personal perceptions of current social problems 

Topic 3: 

Social Justice 


Students will be able to discuss the different meanings of social justice and the social 

justice issues that underpin contemporary social problems in Aotearoa New Zealand. 


3.1 The concept of social justice in the context of Aotearoa New Zealand is 

discussed 

3.2 The social justice issues underpinning a contemporary social problem/issue in 

Aotearoa New Zealand are identified and discussed 


Recommended texts are listed in the course handbook.

Assessment: 

Methods Learning Outcomes Weightings 

Written Assignment LO1, 2 70% 

Presentation LO3 30% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Psychology for Professional Practice 

AS5123 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 






available 

Online 



online) 






100 


Other 

(State)…………………………….. 


Aim 

To provide students with an introductory level of knowledge in psychology relevant to 

working as an addiction or counselling practitioner. 


Biological bases of human behaviour 

Psychology of human learning and memory 

Emotion and motivation 

Social and cultural context of human behaviour 

Topic 1: 

The Biological Bases of Behaviour 


Students will be able to discuss the relevance of knowledge of the biological bases of 

behaviour for professional practice.


1.1 Basic brain and nervous system structures and functions are identified 

1.2 The relationship between brain activity and behaviour is described 

1.3 The relevance of an understanding of the biological bases of behaviour for 

professional practice as an addiction or counselling practitioner is 

discussed 

Topic 2: 

Human Learning and Memory 


Students will be able to discuss the relevance of an understanding of the relationship 

between human learning and memory for professional practice. 


2.1 The relationship between learning and memory is identified and described 

drawing on a contemporary theory or model. 

2.2 The relevance of an understanding of the relationship between learning and 

memory for professional practice as an alcohol and drug or counselling 

practitioner is discussed. 

Topic 3: 

Motivation and Emotion 


Students will be able to discuss the relevance of an understanding of human 

motivation and emotion for professional practice. 


3.1 Contemporary theories or model of motivation and emotion are identified and 

described 

3.2 The relevance of theories of motivation and emotion for professional practice as 

an addiction or counselling practitioner is discussed 

Topic 4: 

The Social and Cultural Context of Human Psychology 


Students will be able to identify and discuss the influence of social and cultural 

contexts on human psychological processes. 


4.1 The influence of social psychological processes on human psychology is 

identified and discussed 

4.2 Cultural influences, and cross-cultural differences on human psychological 

processes are identified and discussed



Weiten, W. (2010). Psychology: themes and variations. (8th. ed.). Belmont, CA: 

Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. 

Assessment: 


Written Assignment LO1, 2, 3 70% 

Exam LO4 30% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Introduction to Addiction Studies 

AS5124 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 






available 

Online 18 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

82 


Aim(s): 

To provide students with an introductory overview of the field of drug and alcohol 

studies. 


 

 

 

 

 

Historical trends in drug and alcohol use in New Zealand. 

Perspectives on policy, prevention and treatment responses over time. 

Theories of addiction and recovery. 

The social and cultural context of addiction. 

Legal and pharmacological classifications of psychoactive drugs associated 

with problem usage. 

Topic 1: 

Historical Trends in Alcohol and Drug Use in New Zealand 


Students will be able to discuss the main historical trends in alcohol and drug use in

New Zealand and the legislative, policy and treatment responses. 


1.1 The main historical trends in alcohol and drug use in New Zealand are 

described 

1.2 Key legislative, policy and treatment responses are identified and discussed 

Topic 2: 

Understanding Addiction 


Students will be able to discuss the key conceptual models, theories and issues 

associated with alcohol and drug addiction and the relevance of the social and 

cultural context of addiction. 


2.1 Key conceptual models, theories and issues associated with addiction and 

addictive behaviours are identified and discussed 

2.2 The relevance of the social and cultural context of addiction and addictive 

behaviours is explained 

Topic 3: 

Legal and Pharmacological Classifications 


Students will be able to identify and describe the current legal and pharmacological 

classifications of psychoactive drugs associated with problem usage. 


3.1 The current legal classifications of psychoactive drugs associated with problem 

usage are identified and described. 

3.2 The current pharmacological classifications of psychoactive drugs associated 

with problem usage are identified and described 



Assessment: 



Examination LO3 30% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Entering Professional Practice: Addiction Practicum I 

AS5125 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 

Pre or Co requisites: 

Nil 

Learning Hours: (Complete for 

each delivery mode) 



available 

Online 



online) 

Clinical Practice Assessment 3 

Supervised work experience 27 

Self-directed (out of class without 

direct tutorial support) 



Other: 

58 


Aim(s): 

This course aims to introduce students to professional practice and the capabilities of 

professional knowledge; skilled intervention; cultural safety and diversity; legal and 

ethical practice; organisation and management; and professional development. 


 

 

 

Professional Knowledge: the use of practice theory, processes and tools to 

interpret and make sense of practice situations 

Skilled Intervention: how to establish and maintain caring, therapeutic 

relationships and communicate effectively with clients 

Cultural Safety and Diversity: defining cultural safety and the ways in which 

professional practice can diminish, demean or disempower the cultural 

identity and wellbeing of a client

Legal and Ethical Practice: the legislative and statutory framework 

underpinning professional practice; and the relevant professional code of 

ethics, principles and values 

Organisation and Management: recording, report writing, contracting, client 

referral, workload management, and self-care 

Professional Development: functions of professional supervision; the roles of 

supervisor and supervisee; cross-cultural issues; framework to support 

reflective practice 

Topic 1: 

Professional Knowledge 


Student will be able to describe the ways in which a particular practice theory, 

process or tool can help interpret a professional practice situation. 


1.1 A practice theory, process or tool is described 

1.2 The way in which the practice theory, process or tool can help interpret a 

professional practice situation is described 

Topic 2: 

Skilled Intervention 


Students will be able to describe the key skills necessary to establish and maintain 

caring, therapeutic relationships and communicate effectively with clients. 


2.1 The key skills necessary to establish caring, therapeutic relationships are 

described 

2.2 The key skills necessary to maintain caring, therapeutic relationships are 

described 

2.3 The key skills necessary to communicate effectively with clients are described 

Topic 3: 

Cultural Safety and Diversity 


Students will be able to define cultural safety and describe the ways in which 

professional practice can diminish, demean or disempower the cultural identity and 

wellbeing of a client. 


3.1 Cultural safety is defined accurately 

3.2 At least three ways in which professional practice can diminish, demean or 

disempower the cultural identity and wellbeing of a client are described 

Topic 4: 

Legal and Ethical Practice 


Students will be able to recognise the legislative and statutory frameworks, ethical 

codes, values and principles relevant to professional practice. 


4.1 The key elements of the legislative and statutory framework underpinning the 

relevant professional practice area are recognised, including any relevant

international codes and conventions 

4.2 The key elements of the relevant professional code of ethics and associated 

principles and values are recognised 

Topic 5: 

Organisation and Management 


Students will be able to recognise the main methods used to effectively manage and 

organise professional practice. 


5.1 The main methods used to effectively manage and organise practice in the 

relevant professional area are recognised 

5.2 The methods include methods of recording, report writing, contracting, client 

referral, workload management, and self-care 

Topic 6: 

Professional Development 


Students will be able to describe the main functions of professional supervision, the 

respective roles of supervisor and supervisee, and the cross-cultural issues that 

might influence supervisory practice. Students will also be able to describe a 

framework to support reflective practice. 


6.1 The main functions of professional supervision are described 

6.2 The respective roles of supervisor and supervisee are described 

6.3 Cross-cultural issues that might influence supervisory practice are described 

6.4 A framework to support reflective practice is described 



Assessment: 


Written Assignment LO1, 2, 3 50% 

Multiple Choice 

Examination 

LO4, 5 30% 

Written Assignment LO6 20%


Grade Key 3 


Students must achieve a minimum 50% grade in each assessment. 

Students must complete 30 hours of supervised work experience.

COURSE TITLE: 


Information Literacy 

BC5116 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 

Pre or Co requisites: 

Nil 





available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

36 

78 


Aim(s): 

To introduce students to the knowledge and skills required to recognise when 

information is needed and to have the capability to access, evaluate, manage and 

apply information to practice-related problems. It will also promote understanding of 

the legal, ethical and cultural issues associated with information use 

The learning outcomes and assessment criteria included in this course are based on 

the Australian and New Zealand Information Literacy Framework 1 which is in turn 

derived from the US Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher 

Education 2 . 

1 http://www.library.unisa.edu.au/learn/infolit/Infolit-2nd-edition.pdf 

2 http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/standards/standards.pdf


Identifying information needs: including defining practice questions; and 

identifying information sources. 

Accessing information: including information gathering methods and search 

strategies. 

Evaluating information: including critical appraisal of information located; and 

of information gathering and search strategies. 

Organising information: including classifying, organising and storing 

information. 

Integrating and applying information: integrating new information with existing 

knowledge to create new understandings. 

Legal, ethical and cultural issues: including awareness of the cultural, ethical, 

economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information. 

Topic 1: 

Identifying Information Needs 


Students will be able to recognize the need for information and determine the nature 

and extent of the information needed. 


1.1 A practice related question is defined and articulated 

1.2 An appropriate range of possible information sources is identified 

Topic 2: 

Accessing Information 


Students will be able to find needed information effectively and efficiently. 


2.1 Appropriate methods and tools for accessing information are selected 

2.2 An effective search strategy is implemented 

2.3 Relevant information is obtained 

Topic 3: 

Evaluating Information 


Students will be able to evaluate information and the information seeking process. 


3.1 The usefulness of information obtained is assessed 

3.2 Criteria for evaluating the authority and credibility of information are applied 

3.3 The information seeking process is reflected upon and assessed 

Topic 4: 

Organising Information 


Students will be able to manage and organise the information collected or generated. 


4.1 Information and sources are recorded in a manner that supports their purpose 

and format 

4.2 Information is appropriately organised, classified and stored

Topic 5: 

Integrating and Applying Information 


Students will be able to apply prior and new information to construct new concepts or 

create new understandings. 


5.1 New understanding is compared and integrated with prior knowledge to 

determine the value added, contradictions, or other unique characteristics of the 

information 

5.2 Knowledge and new understandings are communicated effectively 

Topic 6: 

Legal, Ethical and Cultural Issues 


Students will be able to use information with understanding and acknowledge 

cultural, ethical, economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of 

information. 


6.1 Cultural and ethical issues related to access to, and use of information are 

recognised 

6.2 The relationship between information, values and beliefs is recognised 

6.3 Conventions and etiquette related to access to, and use of, information are 

recognised 

6.4 Legal requirements for the storage, and dissemination of information (including 

text, data, images, or sounds) are recognised 



Assessment: 


Project LO1, 2, 3 50% 

Group Presentation LO4, 5 30% 



Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 

Client Centred Practice Skills 

Course Number: BC 5117 

Level: 5 

Credits: 15 

Co requisites: 

AS5125 Entering Professional Practice: Addiction 

Practicum I 





available 

20 

Online 

Supervised Clinical Practice Lab 50 


online) 





70 



Other 

(State)…………………………….. 


Aim(s): 

To provide an introduction to the principles and skills of client-centred practice based 

on the work of Carl Rogers whose concepts and theories of person-centred practice 

underpin many counselling approaches. 

Students will practise skills in a supervised learning environment, and competence 

will be measured at a beginning practitioner level. 


 

 

 

 

An introduction to client centred theory highlighting the role of empathy, 

unconditional positive regard and congruence within the model of conditions 

of worth and development of actualised self. 

Experiencing and deepening the experience of counselling: being a client in 

a peer context as well as a counsellor and observer. 

Structuring a counselling meeting and building a collaborative relationship. 

Close tracking a client’s feelings and meanings within their frame of

eference. 

Exploring blocks to acceptance, varying depths to empathy and the 

challenges and risks of congruence. 

Reviewing and ending a counselling session. 

Topic 1: 

Client Centred Theory in Counselling 


Students will be able to define counselling, micro-counselling skills and 

communication skills for the New Zealand context and for their own professional 

practice. They will be able to explain what client centred counselling involves, and 

how counselling differs from other forms of communication within related professions. 


1.1 Counselling, micro-counselling and communication skills are described for the 

New Zealand context, and include the definitions of professional bodies such as 

NZAC, DAPAANZ 

1.2 Examples of the application of these skills for professional practice are described 

1.3 Key client centred practice concepts and theory of change are described 

1.4 The core conditions for therapeutic change are described: empathy, 

unconditional positive regard and congruence within the model of conditions of 

worth and the development of actualised self 

Topic 2: 

Experiencing Counselling 


Students will be able to adopt the role of client, counsellor and observer, and practise 

providing the core conditions of client centred practice to each other, giving 

constructive feedback in the role of observer, and be able to be a client. 

Students will be able to demonstrate the key micro-counselling skills that underpin 

counselling practice such as: deep attentive listening, reflecting back key meanings 

through summarising and paraphrasing encouraging, and questioning, from a 

position of a respectful professional rather than a position of authority. 


2.1 The roles of the counsellor and client and observer are described; and the 

conditions of role play, observation, and feedback explained 

2.2 Practice counselling sessions are undertaken to demonstrate the application of 

client centred practice core conditions and appropriate micro-counselling skills 

2.3 Constructive feedback is given to counsellor practice roles and skills learned are 

identified 

Topic 3: 

Structuring a Counselling Meeting that Builds a Collaborative 

Relationship 


Students will be able to demonstrate an ability to welcome clients, create a safe 

contained space for them, explain principles such as confidentiality, and begin to

develop a therapeutic relationship. 


3.1 Clients are welcomed, and ethical and confidential practice principles are 

explained and agreed 

3.2 Client purpose focus and boundaries are established and issues that may impact 

on client safety are identified 

3.3 Client preferences with regard to counselling tasks, methods and outcomes are 

discussed and agreed 

3.4The application of client centred core conditions is demonstrated, and confirms 

student understanding of the difference between taking an expert role and 

encouraging client autonomy 

3.5 Client confirms the use of empathy, unconditional positive regard and promotion 

of congruent expression 

3.6 Constructive feedback is given to counsellor practice roles, and skills learned are 

identified 

Topic 4: 

Close Tracking a Client’s Feelings and Meanings 


Students will, be able to demonstrate active listening skills, attend to a client’s 

feelings, follow sensitively what the client means and check verbally on the closeness 

of tracking with the client. 


4.1 The need for openness and sensitivity to different client contexts is described: 

culture, lifecycle, gender, sexual orientation 

4.2 Active listening skills are practised and client confirms the accuracy of 

summary of what was expressed 

4.3 Empathy is demonstrated and communicated to the client via close tracking of 

the client’s frame of reference, meaning and feelings 

4.4 A vocabulary of feelings and sensitivity to the client’s changing frame of reference 

are communicated, and the client responds positively and confirms accuracy of 

counsellor perception 

4.5 Constructive feedback is given to counsellor practice roles, and skills learned are 

identified 

Topic 5: 

Awareness of Personal Responses 


Students will begin to differentiate self and other’s frame of reference in the 

counselling relationship by developing awareness of own responses and learning 

when to share these in the service of the client. 

Students will also be able to discuss how personal issues can interfere with the 

counselling process and how to manage these.


5.1 An understanding of the role, importance and complexity of positive regard, 

empathy and congruence is demonstrated 

5.2 Willingness and ability to identify, explore and discuss own issues and responses 

that block positive regard, empathy and congruence are demonstrated in group 

or individual discussion 

5.3 Strategies for appropriate management of own responses and issues are 

Identified 

Topic 6: Managing the Ending of a Counselling Session 


Students will be able to finish a counselling session in an appropriate manner. 


6.1 A keen awareness of time is demonstrated 

6.2 The counselling session and outcomes are collaboratively reviewed 

6.3 Client groundedness and readiness to end the session and re-enter the 

social world is checked, and grounding methods are applied as necessary 



Assessment: 



Demonstration, and Tutor 

Observation 

LO2, 3, 4, 5, 6 70% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Understanding Research Methods 

AS6230 

Level: 6 

Credits: 15 

Pre requisites: 

BC5116 Information Literacy 





available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

94 


Aim(s): 

To explore approaches to the design of research in the human services. 


Formulating a research question 

Research design: including qualitative and quantitative approaches; data 

collection methods and sampling strategies 

Research ethics: including legislative requirements; informed consent and the 

ethics of research with human subjects 

Data analysis and reporting: including qualitative and quantitative approaches

Topic 1: 

The Research Question 


Students will be able to formulate clear, specific and relevant research questions that 

are capable of being answered and relate to problems or issues in a particular 

human service practice area. 


1.1 A contemporary problem or issue in a particular human service practice area is 

identified 

1.2 A range of possible research questions, and their related research purposes is 

described 

1.3 A clear, specific and relevant research question is identified along with a rationale 

for its selection 

Topic 2: 

Research Design 


Students will be able to describe the relationship between research questions, 

research methods and sampling strategies used to carry out research in the human 

services. 


2.1 The distinction between qualitative and quantitative research methods is defined 

and relevant contexts for their use in a particular area of human service practice 

are identified 

2.2 A method of data collection that could be used in the context of a particular 

research design to answer a specific research question is described and its 

strengths and limitations are identified 

2.3 A sampling strategy relevant to a specific research question and methodology is 

assessed 

Topic 3: 

Research Ethics 


Students will be able to identify the ethical and legal requirements of research in a 

particular area of human service practice. 


3.1 Key ethical issues in research with human subjects in a particular area of human 

service practice are discussed 

3.2 Processes for ensuring ethical research practice in a particular area of human 

service practice are identified 

3.3 Legislative requirements associated with research data collection, use, 

disclosure, storage and access are identified 

Topic 4: 

Data Analysis 


Students will be able to apply procedures used to analyse qualitative and quantitative 

data in a particular area of human service practice. 


4.1 Procedures for the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data are described 

4.2 A qualitative or quantitative data set derived from research in a particular area of 

human service practice is analysed using appropriate procedures 

4.3 Findings from data analysis are presented in a report to a group of peers along

with an assessment of the limitations of the findings 



Neuman, L. W. (2008). Understanding research, :Pearson Education 


Assessment: 



Test LO2, 4 50% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Assessment and Intervention Planning 

AS6231 

Level: 6 

Credits: 15 


AS5124 Introduction to Addiction Studies 

BC5117 Client Centred Practice Skills 





available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

102 


Aim(s): 

To provide students with the understanding and competence necessary for effective 

assessment and intervention with clients affected by alcohol and drug related 

problems. 


Assessment strategies and screening tools for alcohol and drug addiction 

Planning for culturally appropriate assessment and intervention 

Conducting comprehensive alcohol and drug assessments 

Intervention strategies for alcohol and drug related problems 

Conducting intervention plans 

Working in partnership with clients, families whānau and communities

Topic 1: 

Conducting Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Assessments 


Students will be able to use alcohol and drug assessment strategies and screening 

tools to conduct a comprehensive alcohol and drug assessment. 


1.1 Processes and tools for the assessment and screening of people with alcohol 

and drug related problems are identified and described 

1.2 A culturally safe and appropriate environment for conducting screening or 

assessment is established with a client 

1.3 A comprehensive and culturally appropriate alcohol and drug assessment is 

conducted and an accurate assessment report is drafted 

Topic 2: 

Understanding Intervention Strategies 


Students will be able to offer a detailed explanation of a range of intervention 

strategies for addressing different types of alcohol and drug related problems. 


2.1 A range of alcohol and drug intervention strategies are explained including 

strategies that incorporate indigenous perspectives 

2.2 The application of particular strategies to specific alcohol and drug related 

problems is assessed and explained 

Topic 3: 

Preparing an Intervention Plan 


Students will be able to prepare an intervention plan in consultation with a client, 

based on the results of assessment and screening, and making use of appropriate 

intervention strategies. 


3.1 An intervention plan for a client with alcohol and drug related problems is 

prepared 

3.2 The plan is based on the results of accurate screening and assessment and 

takes into account cultural issues 

3.3 The plan is prepared in consultation with the client and significant others 

3.4 The plan makes use of appropriate intervention strategies 

Topic 4: 

Working Effectively with Clients, Families and Communities 


Students will be able to present and evaluate strategies to promote client 

participation, and to incorporate family, whānau, community and cultural perspectives 

into work with clients with drug and alcohol problems. 


4.1 Strategies to ensure the active involvement of the client in in all aspects of 

assessment and intervention are presented and evaluated 

4.2 Strategies for partnership work with family and whānau to support recovery and 

wellbeing are presented and evaluated



Assessment: 



Case Study LO3 2% 

Case Study LO4 25% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Motivational Interviewing 

AS6232 

Level: 6 

Credits: 15 


BC5117 Client Centred Practice Skills 





available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

78 


Aim(s): 

To enable students to: develop an understanding of the foundation theory and 

principles of motivational interviewing; acquire skills in the use of broader strategies 

and complex techniques in the practice of motivational interviewing; appreciate the 

cultural context for motivational interviewing and ensure the cultural safety of clients. 


The theory and principles of motivational interviewing 

The broader strategies and complex techniques motivational interviewing 

Cultural contexts, cultural safety and motivational interviewing

Topic 1: 

The Theory and Principles of Motivational Interviewing 


Students will be able to discuss the theoretical foundations and central principles of 

motivational interviewing, and assess the use of the “Cycle of Change” as a 

framework to assess motivation to change. 


1.1 The theoretical foundations and central principles of motivational interviewing are 


1.2 The “Cycle of Change” as a framework for assessing motivation to change is 

assessed 

Topic 2: 

The Skills and Strategies of Motivational Interviewing 


Students will be able to apply the broader strategies and complex techniques of 

motivational interviewing and propose a professional development plan to improve 

own practice as a motivational interviewer. 


2.1 The broader strategies and complex techniques of motivational interviewing are 

identified and explained 

2.2 The broader strategies and complex techniques of motivational interviewing are 

used to assist a client explore and resolve ambivalence and move towards 

change 

2.3 Own use of the broader strategies and complex techniques of motivational 

interviewing is reflected upon, evaluated, and a plan to improve own practice is 

proposed 

Topic 3: Cultural Contexts, Cultural Safety and Motivational 

Interviewing 


Students will be able to propose and evaluate strategies to ensure the cultural safety 

of clients involved in motivational interviewing. 


3.1 The influence of different cultural contexts on motivational interviewing is 

discussed 

3.2 The concept of cultural safety is described and its relevance for motivational 

interviewing is explained 

3.3 Strategies to ensure the cultural safety of clients in motivational interviewing are 

proposed and evaluated 



Assessment: 



Tutor observation, video or 

audio tape 

LO2, 3 40% 

Professional conversation LO1, 2, 3 20% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


The Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substances 

AS6233 

Level: 6 

Credits: 15 






available 

Online 24 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

87 


Aim(s): 

To provide students with knowledge and clinical skills in: the pharmacology of 

psychoactive substances; the role of pharmacotherapy; and the key characteristics of 

opioid dependence and opioid substitution treatment. 


 

 

 

 

The effects and mechanisms of action of commonly used psychoactive 

substances 

The psychopharmacology of dependence for different classes of drugs 

including opioids 

The role of pharmacotherapy at different stages in the treatment process 

Key features of opioid dependence and opioid substitution treatment in New 

Zealand and internationally

Topic 1: 

Pharmacology and psychoactive substances 


Students will be able to explain the main effects and mechanisms of action of 

commonly used psychoactive substances. 


1.1 The main pharmacological effects of commonly used psychoactive substances 

are identified and described 

1.2 The underlying pharmacological processes and mechanisms associated with the 

use of commonly used psychoactive substances are explained 

1.3 The effects and interactions of medications administered to drug users with coexisting 

conditions are identified and described 

Topic 2: 

Psychopharmacology 


Students will be able to explain the psychopharmocology of dependence for different 

classes of drugs including opioids. 


2.1 The psychopharmocology of dependence of three different classes psychoactive 

drugs is explained 

2.2 The psychopharmocology of dependence on opioids is explained 

Topic 3: 

The Role of Pharmacotherapy 


Students will be able to evaluate the role of pharmacotherapy at different stages in 

the treatment process for common drugs of dependence and for clients with co 

existing disorders. 


3.1 A range of different pharmacotherapeutic interventions are identified and 

described 

3.2 Their role at different stages in the treatment process (including withdrawal, 

detoxification and relapse prevention) for common drugs of dependence is 

explained 

3.3 The potential benefits and harms of pharmacotherapeutic intervention at different 

stages in the treatment process is evaluated 

Topic 4: 

Opioid Dependence 


Students will be able to discuss the key features of opioid dependence and specialist 

opioid substitution treatment programmes in New Zealand and internationally. 


4.1 The health and social impact of opioid dependence in New Zealand and 

internationally is discussed 

4.2 The development of opioid substitution treatment programmes in New Zealand 

and internationally is discussed 

4.3 Pathways to dependence and treatment approaches for opioid dependent 

individuals are identified and described 

4.4 The impact and correlation between opiate dependence and mental health

disorders is explained 



Assessment: 


Examination LO1, 2, 3, 4 30% 

Case study LO1, 2, 3 40% 

Case study LO3, 4 30% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Developing Professional Practice: Addiction Practicum II 

AS6234 

Level: 6 

Credits: 30 


AS5125 Entering Professional Practice: Addiction 

Practicum I 





available 

Online 



online) 







67 

Other 

Clinical Supervision 15 


Aim(s): 

To develop professional practice and the capabilities of professional knowledge; 

skilled intervention; cultural safety and diversity; legal and ethical practice; 

organisation and management; and professional development. 


Professional Knowledge: the use of practice information and theoretical, 

factual and practical knowledge to interpret and assess practice situations 

Skilled Intervention: effective communication, relationship building, 

assessment and planning with individuals and families from different cultural 

context 

Cultural Safety and Diversity: improving culturally safe practices and 

responses to diversity in the practice setting 

Legal and Ethical Practice: legal and ethical practice in complex cases. 

Organisation and Management: planning to improve organisational and

management skills 

Professional Development: effective use of professional supervision 

Topic 1: 



Students will be able to justify an assessment of a practice situation based on 

relevant information and appropriate theoretical, factual and practical knowledge. 


1.1 Information about the practice situation is gathered and interpreted 

1.2 Relevant theoretical, factual and practical knowledge is identified and applied 

1.3 An assessment of the practice situation is described, discussed and justified 

Topic 2: 



Students will be able to apply skills in effective communication, relationship building, 

assessment and planning with individuals and families from different cultural 

contexts. 


2.1 Skills in effective communication, relationship building, assessment and planning 

are applied 

2.2 The skills are demonstrated in work with both individuals, families and whānau 

2.3 The skills are demonstrated in work with clients from at least two different cultural 

contexts (one of which must be Māori) 

Topic 3: 



Students will be able to discuss the ways in which culturally safe practice and 

responses to diversity might be improved in a particular practice setting. 


3.1 Approaches to culturally safe practice and responding to diversity within the 

practicum setting are discussed 

3.2 Ways in which current practice might be improved upon are identified and 

discussed 

Topic 4: 



Students will be able to justify a course of action to ensure legal and ethical practice. 


4.1 The legislative and ethical issues associated with a practice situation are 


4.2 A possible course of action is described and justified

Topic 5: 



Students will be able to plan to improve ability to organise and manage workload. 


5.1 Identify one aspect of professional organisation and management from the 

following: recording, report writing, contracting, client referral, workload 

management, and self-care 

5.2 Reflect on own experience and ability in relation to the area selected 

5.3 Identify strengths and areas for improvement 

5.4 Describe a plan to improve your ability to organise and manage workload 

Topic 6: 



Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to make effective use of professional 

supervision. 


6.1 Practical arrangements for supervision are negotiated with the supervisor 

6.2 Appropriate professional issues are identified and discussed in supervision 

6.3 Supervisory feedback is reflected upon and processed 

6.4 Agreed actions are implemented and reviewed 



Assessment: 



Tutor observation, 

video tape, 

LO2, 3 40% 

Group Presentation LO4, 5 20% 

Professional 

Conversation 

LO6 20% 


Grade Key 3



Students must complete the 150 hours supervised work experience; the clinical 

practice assessment; and the 15 hours of clinical supervision.

COURSE TITLE: 


Cognitive Behavioural Approaches 

AS6235 

Level: 6 

Credits: 15 


BC5117 Client-Centred Practice Skills 





available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

76 


Aim(s): 

To introduce students to cognitive-affective behavioural approaches to counselling 

and interventions for alcohol and drug problems, and other addictive behaviours. 


Cognitive-affective behavioural therapy and techniques 

Behavioural analysis 

Facilitating change through cognitive-affective behavioural techniques 

Relapse prevention 

Reflective practice and personal development

Topic 1: 

Cognitive-affective Behavioural Therapy and Techniques 


The students will be able to discuss the philosophy, practice ethics, and orientation of 

cognitive-affective behavioural approaches to counselling, and interventions for 

alcohol and drug dependency and other addictive behaviour. 


1.1 The definition, philosophy, practice ethics (including the role of the practitioner), 

and orientation of cognitive-affective behavioural approaches to counselling and 

addictions are explained. 

1.2 Client situations, problems, thought processes and behaviours that may respond 

to cognitive-affective behavioural techniques are described. Range: may 

include addictions, depression, anger, anxiety, phobias, irrational beliefs, 

attitudes 

1.3 Cognitive-affective behavioural techniques for resolving client situations 

problems, thought processes and behaviours are explained: Range must 

include: techniques for addictions, depression, anger, phobias; relaxation 

techniques, coping skills training and desensitisation for anxiety; processes for 

identifying and challenging irrational beliefs and ways of substituting more 

productive beliefs 

Topic 2: 

Behavioural Analysis 


Students will be able to apply behavioural or functional analysis to an understanding 

of client behaviour, and analyse the impact of antecedent events, behaviours and 

consequences on client situations and goals for therapy. They will be able to test the 

model through reflection on their behaviour, emotions and cognition. 


2.1 The processes used for applied behavioural analysis are explained; and the 

impact of prior events on client goals and the therapeutic process is discussed 

2.2 Examples of client information gained from behavioural analysis are identified 

and explained from a basis of professional practice and research 

2.3 Own behaviours, emotions and cognition are analysed and discussed 

2.4 Own core and intermediate beliefs are identified and examined 

2.5 Intrinsic learning from rational self-analysis and client research is identified and 

discussed in relation to therapeutic outcomes. 

Topic 3: 

Facilitating Change Through Cognitive-affective Behavioural 

Techniques 


Students will use behavioural analysis, and a person-centred approach to practice, to 

facilitate change in client behaviour, feeling, and thinking. 


3.1 Client situations, problems, thought processes and behaviours are 

accurately conceptualised using a clear cognitive behavioural analysis and

framework 

3.2 The cognitive-affective behavioural approach is explained to the client 

3.3 Client aspirations and goals for therapy, and the appropriate intervention 

techniques are agreed collaboratively 

3.4 Knowledge and understanding of, client background (culture, gender, age, 

orientation) is incorporated into selection of technique and practice 

3.5 Cognitive restructuring is collaboratively achieved through a range of techniques; 

and client confirms ethical, collaborative and culturally responsive practice 

3.6 Key practice issues are identified, discussed and monitored 

Topic 4: 

Relapse Prevention 


Students will be able to explain the principles of relapse prevention and apply relapse 

prevention strategies to cognitive restructuring plans. They will be able to 

demonstrate a collaborative process for identifying high risk situations for clients and 

developing a relapse prevention or ‘safety’ plan. 


4.1 The principles of, and techniques for, relapse prevention, are explained 

4.2 High risk situations and ‘triggers’ for relapse are identified collaboratively 

4.3 Relapse prevention strategies are identified as appropriate and a plan 

developed 

Topic 5: 

Reflective Practice and Personal Development 


Students will be able to reflect on their practice and identify areas for further learning. 


5.1 The strengths and weaknesses of practice sessions are discussed with 

peers, tutor, client 

5.2 Awareness, and origin, of personal attitudes values and biases is 

demonstrated and discussed 

5.3 Areas for further practice and development are identified and discussed 



Assessment: 


Written Assignment/case 

study 

Demonstration and tutor 

observation, audio tape 

LO1, 2 40% 

LO3, 4, 40%

Professional Conversation LO5 20% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


The Mental Health Context 

BC6232 

Level: 6 

Credits: 15 






available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

87 


Aim(s): 

To provide students with knowledge of the complexities of mental health issues that 

impact on professional practice, with a focus on contemporary practice. The course 

includes knowledge of Māori models of mental health diagnosis and treatment, and 

those that are practised within Pasifika communities. 


Definitions, and risk factors in the mental health context 

Diagnoses and treatment of mental health problems 

Ethics and professional practice in the mental health context 

Multi-disciplinary practice and referral in the mental health sector

Topic 1: 

Definitions, and Risk Factors in the Mental Health Context 


Students will be able recognise the risk factors for, and the typical characteristics of, 

prevalent mental health problems. 


1.1 Definitions of mental health problems, abnormal and distressed behaviours are 

provided. Range must include: legal, medical, psychological, sociological 

definitions 

1.2 Characteristics of the major psycho-pathologies are described and discussed. 

Range must include: schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorders, depression, 

personality disorders 

1.3 Key social determinants of mental health are identified and discussed for 

different social and cultural contexts. Range must include: Maori communities, 

Pasifika, refugee and migrant communities, and lifecycle, gender, sexual 

orientation issues 

1.4 Risk factors for abnormal and distressed behaviours are identified and discussed 

for different social and cultural contexts. 

Topic 2: 

Diagnoses and Treatment of Mental Health Problems 


Students will be able to discuss the different approaches to the diagnosis of mental 

health problems, including the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 

(DSM) V, Maori holistic and wellness philosophies, Pasifika health and wellness 

models, ‘positive psychology’ and their associated treatments. 


2.1 Diagnostic tools for the assessment of mental health problems, including the 

DSM V diagnoses of the four major psycho-pathologies; schizophrenia, bipolar 

affective disorders, depression, personality disorders, are explained 

2.2 The facilities, and treatment approaches in New Zealand, for different diagnoses 

are explained 

2.3 Maori holistic approaches, diagnostic practices and, treatment responses for 

mental health problems are discussed. Range must include the four major 

psycho-pathologies 

2.4 Pasifika health and wellness models, diagnostic practices and treatment 

responses for mental health problems are discussed. Range must include: the 

four major psycho-pathologies 

2.5 The impact of ‘positive psychology’ on the diagnosis and treatment of mental 

health problems is discussed 

2.6 The relevance and value of the different approaches to mental health definition 

and diagnosis for counselling and addiction services professional practice is 

discussed

Topic 3: 

Ethics and Practice in the Mental Health Context 


Students will be able to discuss the ethics of professional practice, and begin to 

identify counselling approaches, or treatment interventions for addictive behaviours, 

in the mental health context. 


3.1 The ethics of professional practice in the mental health context are explained 

3.2 Counselling approaches, or interventions for addictive behaviours, in the 

mental health context are identified and discussed for two of the major psychopathologies 

3.3 The impact of beliefs, attitudes, and discriminatory behaviours on client 

aspirations, treatment options and responses is discussed for different social and 

cultural contexts 

Topic 4: 

Multi-disciplinary Practice and Referral in the Mental Health 

Sector 


Students will be able to recognise the benefits and issues associated with working 

with other professionals in the mental health sector, and are able to make the 

appropriate referrals to other agencies or professionals that comply with current 

professional and ethical guidelines. 

Students will also be able to discuss the implications of referrals for continuing client 

relationships, closure and termination. 


4.1 The roles and responsibilities of other professionals and organisations, in the 

mental health sector are explained. Range: medical, legal 

4.2 The boundaries of counselling and alcohol and drug practitioner practice in the 

multi-disciplinary team are clearly defined and explained 

4.3 The benefits and issues for practitioners and clients associated with a 

multi-disciplinary environment are discussed 

4.4 The context, criteria and processes for referral as defined by legal, health, or 

other professional policies and practice are described 

4.5 The ethics, and associated client safety and practice issues, of referral 

procedures are discussed: Range must include: relationship closure, termination 

or continuation processes appropriate to client aspirations, referral option, and 

on-going treatment 



Assessment: 


Examination LO1 40% 

Case Study LO2, 3, 4 60% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Understanding Evidence-Based Practice 

AS7325 

Level: 7 

Credits: 15 


AS6230 Understanding Research Methods 





available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

114 


Aim(s): 

To critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of evidence-based practice in the 

human services; develop skills in the critical appraisal of the claims of research; and 

critically evaluate approaches to the implementation of evidence-based practice in 

the workplace. 


 

 

 

Critical evaluation of evidence-based practice for the human services: 

including discussion of the strengths and limitations of different models of 

evidence-based practice 

The critical appraisal of research evidence: including criteria for evaluating 

research designs, research rigour and the claims of research 

Implementing evidence-based practice: including the integration of research 

findings into practice; and approaches to promoting evidence-based practice 

in the workplace

Topic 1: 

Evaluating Evidence-based Practice for the Human Services 


Students will be able to critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of an 

evidence-based approach to practice in a particular human service profession. 


1.1 The strengths of an evidence-based approach to practice in a particular human 

service profession are critically evaluated 

1.2 The limitations of an evidence-based approach to practice in a particular human 

service profession are critically evaluated 

1.3 Ways of enhancing the strengths and mitigating the limitations of an evidencebased 

approach to practice in a particular human service profession are critically 

evaluated 

Topic 2: 

Critical Appraisal of Evidence 


Students will be able to critically appraise the quality of peer-reviewed empirical 

research papers relevant to a particular area of human service practice. 


2.1 A relevant peer-reviewed empirical research paper is identified 

2.2 The research paper's design, methodology, findings, and conclusions are 

critically evaluated using a framework for critical appraisal 

2.3 The ways in which the researcher(s) managed ethical issues are critically 

evaluated 

2.4 The implications of the research findings for practice are critically evaluated 

Topic 3: 

Implementing Evidence-Based Practice 


Students will be able to critically evaluate evidence of 'what works' in relation to a 

specific practice problem or issue in a particular human service practice area, and 

consider how to promote evidence-based practice in the workplace. 


3.1 A specific practice problem or issue is identified 

3.2 Evidence of 'what works' in relation to the practice problem is critically evaluated. 

3.3 The implications for practice are critically evaluated 

3.4 Approaches to promoting evidence-based practice in the workplace are critically 

evaluated 



Assessment: 




Project LO3 40% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Research Project 

AS7326 

Level: 7 

Credits: 15 


AS7325 Understanding Evidence-based Practice 





available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

24 

102 


Aim(s): 

To enable students to undertake a research project in the form of a literature review, 

or a small-scale empirical study. 


Agreeing a research proposal 

Conducting a literature review or a small-scale research project 

Presenting findings and self-reflection 

Topic 1: 

Agreeing a Research Proposal 


Students will be able to draft a research proposal - in the form of a proposed 

literature review or small-scale empirical study - into a problem or issue impacting on 

a particular area of human service practice.


1.1 A research question is identified and agreed with the research supervisor 

1.2 An approach to the literature review or small-scale research project is developed 

and justified 

1.3 A research proposal is prepared and agreed with the research supervisor 

1.4 Ethical issues are assessed and where required, ethical approval for the 

research is obtained 

Either Topic 2a OR Topic 2b 

Topic 2a: 

Literature Review 


Students will be able to critically evaluate and summarise current knowledge and 

research in relation to a problem or issue impacting on a particular area of human 

service practice. 


2.1 Current national and international knowledge about the issue or problem is 

identified, accessed and critically evaluated 

2.2 Summary review of current literature in relation to issue or problem is prepared 

Topic 2b: 

Small-scale Research Project 


Students will be able to undertake a small-scale research project in relation to a 

problem or issue impacting on a particular area of human service practice. 


2.1 Approved research methodology is used to gather data and analyse data under 

research supervision 

2.2 Results of analysis are used to contribute new knowledge and/or understanding 

about the researched issue or problem 

2.3 Draft report on research is prepared 

Topic 3: 

Presentation and Reflection 


Students will be able to finalise a literature review or research report and present a 

summary of research, including a reflective self-assessment of the research process. 


3.1 Feedback on draft literature review/research report is obtained from research 

supervisor and used to prepare final draft 

3.2 Summary of research findings and reflective, self-assessment on research 

process is presented to a group of peers 



Assessment: 


Written Research Proposal LO1 30% 

Literature or Research LO2 45% 

Project 



Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Key Issues in Working with Young People 

AS7327 

Level: 7 

Credits: 15 






available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

76 


Aim(s): 

To enable students to: critically evaluate key issues in working with young people; 

integrate the principles of positive youth development into their practice; and 

recognise key legal and ethical issues associated with working with young people. 


 

 

 

 

Sociological perspectives on the position of young people in society including: 

cultural, comparative and biographical perspectives 

The contribution of a positive youth development approach for professional 

practice with young people 

Integrating positive youth development principles into alcohol and drug or 

counselling practice 

Legal and ethical issues associated with work with young people: including key 

legislation; confidentiality; informed consent; autonomy; rights; and treaty 

partnership

Topic 1: 

Perspectives on Youth in Society 


Students will be able to critically evaluate different theoretical perspectives for 

understanding young people in society 


1.1 A range of different theoretical perspectives on young people and society are 

identified and described 

1.2 Different theoretical perspectives on young people and society are critically 

evaluated 

Topic 2: 

Positive Youth Development 


Students will be able to critically evaluate the strengths and limitations of a positive 

youth development approach to counselling or drug and alcohol practice. 


2.1 The strengths of a positive youth development approach to counselling or drug 

and alcohol practice is are critically evaluated 

2.2 The limitations of a positive youth development approach to counselling or drug 

and alcohol practice are critically evaluated 

Topic 3: 

Integrating Positive Youth Development Principles 


Student will be able to integrate the principles of positive youth development into 

their counselling or drug and alcohol practice with young people. 


3.1 The principles of positive youth development are defined 

3.2 The implications of positive youth development principles for counselling or drug 

and alcohol practice are discussed 

3.3 Positive youth development principles are applied to practice situations 

3.4 The strengths and limitations of own professional capability to integrate positive 

youth development principles are recognised and reflected upon 

3.5 Situations where referral to another support agency is appropriate are 

recognised 

3.6 An appropriate referral to another support agency, following relevant 

professional and ethical guidelines, is proposed 

Topic 4: 

Legal and Ethical Issues 


Students will be able to identify and discuss the key legal and ethical issues 

associated with professional practice with young people. 


4.1 The key legal issues associated with professional practice with young people, 

and their implications for practice, are identified and discussed 

4.2 The key ethical issues associated with professional practice with young people, 

and their implications for practice, are identified and discussed



Assessment: 


Presentation LO1, 2 40% 

Role Play or Videotape LO3 40% 

Presentation 

Test LO4 20% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Becoming Professional: Addiction Practicum III 

AS7328 

Level: 7 

Credits: 30 


AS6234 Developing Practice: Addiction Practicum II 





available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

Clinical supervision 

73 

15 


Aim(s): 

To consolidate professional practice and the capabilities of professional knowledge; 

skilled intervention; cultural safety and diversity; legal and ethical practice; 

organisation and management; and professional development. 


 

 

 

 

Professional Knowledge: critically evaluation of own ability to apply 

knowledge and information relevant to a practice situation as the basis for 

decision-making 

Skilled Intervention: critically evaluation of own skills in intervening to improve 

client wellbeing 

Cultural Safety and Diversity: acting consistently in a culturally safe manner to 

maintain the cultural identity and wellbeing of others 

Legal and Ethical Practice: acting consistently within relevant legal and

statutory frameworks and using professional ethics, values and professional 

practice standards to guide action 

Organisation and Management: acting consistently to ensure that practice is 

well organised and accountable 

Professional Development: make consistent use of professional supervision 

and planning to enhance own professional development 

Topic 1: 



Students will be able to critically evaluate own ability to apply knowledge and 

information relevant to a practice situation as the basis for decision-making. 


1.1 The practice situation is described 

1.2 Relevant theoretical, factual and practical knowledge is identified and discussed 

1.3 Practice intervention selected is justified 

1.4 Outcome of the intervention is evaluated 

Topic 2: 



Students will be able to critically evaluate own skills in intervening to improve client 

wellbeing. 


2.1 Two contrasting practice situations are described (al least one of which should be 

Māori or Pasifika) 

2.2 Skills used at each stage of the helping process are discussed 

2.3 Client response at each stage is evaluated 

2.4 Own skills are critically evaluated and lessons learned are identified 

Topic 3: 



Students will be able to practice consistently in a culturally safe manner and act to 

maintain the cultural identity and wellbeing of others. 


3.1 A consistent pattern of culturally safe practice is demonstrated throughout the 

practicum 

3.2 A consistent pattern of responding effectively to diversity is demonstrated 

throughout the practicum

Topic 4: 



Students will be able to practice consistently within relevant legal and statutory 

frameworks and use professional ethics, values and professional practice standards 

to guide action. 


4.1 A consistent pattern of working in accordance with ethical, legal and professional 

practice standards is demonstrated throughout the practicum 

Topic 5: 



Students will be able to make consistent use of methods and protocols to ensure that 

practice is well organised and accountable. 


5.1 A consistent pattern of well-organised and managed practice is demonstrated 

throughout the practicum 

Topic 6: 



Student will be able to make consistent use of professional supervision and propose 

a plan to enhance own professional development. 


6.1 Effective use of professional supervision is demonstrated consistently throughout 

the practicum 

6.2 A plan to enhance own professional development is proposed and negotiated 

with professional supervisor 



Assessment: 


Written assignment LO1, 4 30% 

Taped interview or direct 

tutor observation 

LO2 40% 

Presentation LO3, 4 15% 

Professional conversation LO5, 6 15%


Grade Key 3 



Students must complete 150 hours of supervised work experience and the clinical 

practice assessment. 

Students must also complete 15 hours of clinical supervision.

COURSE TITLE: 


Coexisting Substance Use and Mental Health Problems 

AS7329 

Level: 7 

Credits: 15 


BC6232 The Mental Health Context 





available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

90 


Aim(s): 

To provide students with an understanding of the nature and prevalence of coexisting 

substance use and mental health problems in New Zealand and enable them 

to carry out clinical practice according to current principles of best practice. 


 

 

 

Co-existing problems in New Zealand: definitions, prevalence and impact 

Professional responses and evidence-based practice 

Best practice principles for working with clients with co-existing problems 

including: 

o Cultural needs and positive wellbeing 

o Client engagement and motivation 

o Screening, brief assessment and comprehensive assessment 

o Clinical case management 

o Integrated care

Topic 1: 

Understanding Co-existing Problems 


Students will be able to critically evaluate research and expert opinion on co-existing 

problems and professional responses to co-existing problems. 


1.1 Key definitions, New Zealand prevalence rates and the implications and impact of 

co-existing problems are described 

1.2 Factors associated with positive outcomes and barriers to optimal care are 

discussed 

1.3 Responses to co-existing problems are critically evaluated 

Topic 2: 

Cultural Needs and Positive Well-being 


Students will be able to consider the cultural needs and well-being of clients with coexisting 

problems at every stage of the treatment process. 


2.1 The cultural needs of clients with co-existing problems are considered in 

treatment plans and the treatment process 

2.2 The positive well-being of clients with co-existing problems is considered in 

treatment plans and the treatment process 

Topic 3: 

Client Engagement and Motivation 


Students will be able to propose strategies that actively engage and enhance the 

motivation of clients with co-existing problems. 


3.1 Strategies to actively engage clients with co-existing problems are proposed 

3.2 Strategies to enhance the motivation of clients with co-existing problems are 

proposed 

Topic 4: Screening, Brief Assessment and Comprehensive 

Assessment 


Students will be able to undertake effective screening, brief assessment and 

comprehensive assessment of clients with co-existing problems according to best 

practice guidelines. 


4.1 Screening of clients for co-existing problems is undertaken according to best 

practice guidelines 

4.2 Brief assessment of clients with co-existing problems is undertaken according to 

best practice guidelines 

4.3 Comprehensive assessment of clients with co-existing problems is undertaken 

according to best practice guidelines

Topic 5: 

Clinical Case Management 


Students will be able to make effective use of clinical case management to deliver 

and coordinate multiple interventions appropriate to different treatment phases. 


5.1 Clinical case management is used effectively at more than one phase of the 

treatment process 

5.2 Clinical case management is used effectively to coordinate more than one 

intervention 

Topic 6: 

Integrated Care 


Student will be able to integrate care by placing the client with co-existing problems 

at the centre of the clinical process and working in partnership with all relevant 

services and stakeholders. 


6.1 The needs of the client with co-existing problems is kept at the centre of the 

clinical process 

6.2 The clinical process is integrated by ensuring close linkages between all services 

and workers involved with the client with co-existing problems 



Assessment: 



Case Study LO3, 4, 5 40% 

Project LO6 20% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Working with Diversity 

AS7330 

Level: 7 

Credits: 15 






available 

Online 

Distance (not online) 


online) 

Workplace learning 






Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

90 


Aim(s): 

To enable students to develop a critical understanding and respect for human 

diversity; an awareness of the social processes of inequality and discrimination; and 

skills in anti-discriminatory practice. 


 

 

 

Aspects of individual identity associated with inequality and discrimination 

including: 

o gender, including those who are transgendered; 

o race or ethnicity, including refugees, and asylum seekers 

o religion or spiritual beliefs; 

o sexual orientation: being lesbian, gay or bisexual; 

o disabilities, including mental health problems; 

o age; 

o and social class 

The social processes of discrimination, prejudice and stigma 

Awareness of how own personal biases, prejudices and stereotypes can impact 

on interactions with clients

The ways in which the structures, processes and procedures of an organisation 

can incorporate institutional discrimination 

The New Zealand legal framework to support equalities, prohibit discrimination 

and promote human rights 

Approaches to anti-discriminatory practice 

Topic 1: 

Diversity, Discrimination and Inequality 


Students will be able to explain how inequality and discrimination can affect the lives 

of people with different social identities. 


1.1 Definitions of equality and diversity are explained 

1.2 The importance of equality and diversity issues for human service practice is 

explained 

1.3 The impact of discrimination and inequality on the quality of life of individuals 

with different social identities is discussed 

1.4 The way in which an individual’s social identity may be associated with inequality 

and discrimination in human service delivery is identified and discussed 

Topic 2: 

Personal and Institutional Discrimination 


Students will be able to critically evaluate the ways in which personal biases, 

prejudices and stereotypes and institutional discrimination can impact on interactions 

with clients in the human services. 


2.1 The social processes associated with prejudice, discrimination and stigma are 

explained 

2.2 Awareness of how personal biases, prejudices, and stereotypes can impact on 

human service delivery is explained 

2.3 The ways in which the structures, processes and procedures of an organisation 

can incorporate institutional discrimination are critically evaluated 

Topic 3: 

Anti-Discriminatory Practice 


Students will be able to critically evaluate the New Zealand legal framework to 

support equality, prohibit discrimination and promote human rights; and will be able 

to propose approaches to challenging personal and institutional discrimination. 


3.1 The New Zealand legal framework to support equality, prohibit discrimination 

and promote human rights is critically evaluated 

3.2 Approaches to challenging personal and institutional discrimination are 

proposed

Topic 4: 

Inequality 


Students will be able to discuss the manifestation of addiction, or other health related 

problem, within different cultures and analyse the impact on treatment, and health 

care, of inequality and discriminatory practices. 


4.1 The emergence of addiction, or other health related problem in a Maori 

community, and a Pasifika community, and one other community or group, is 

analysed 

4.2 The factors that underpin the emerging problem are analysed 

4.3 The impact of inequality, and discriminatory practices on access to treatment 

and health care for these groups or communities is analysed and explained 

4.4 Strategies for managing the addiction or other health related problem within an 

anti-discriminatory framework are analysed and discussed 



Assessment: 



Case Study LO3, 4 40% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Gambling and Other Impulse Control Disorders 

AS7331 

Level: 7 

Credits: 15 





available 

Online 10 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

80 


Aim(s): 

To provide students with knowledge of gambling and other impulse control disorders 

(or ‘process’ addictions such as the various forms of internet addiction), and the 

appropriate interventions. 


Gambling in New Zealand 

Addictions and Impulse Control Disorders 

Psychology and sociology of gambling and other impulse control disorders 

Assessment and interventions for gambling and other impulse control 

disorders 

Relapse Prevention

Topic 1: 

Gambling in New Zealand 


Students will be able to identify the types of gambling outlets and the associated 

variety of gambling behaviours; explain the difference between problem and 

pathological gambling, and discuss the extent of gambling related problems in New 

Zealand. 


1.1 Types of gambling outlets and associated variety of gambling behaviours in New 

Zealand are identified and discussed 

1.2 Problem and pathological gambling behaviours are compared and contrasted 

1.3 Statistical and demographic data for different sectors in New Zealand society is 

used to explain the extent of problem and pathological gambling in New Zealand 

Topic 2: 

Addictions and Impulse Control Disorders 


Students will be able to define impulse control disorders, differentiate these disorders 

from addictions, and analyse the extent of impulse control disorders in New Zealand. 


2.1 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) V classification 

of impulse control disorders is explained 

2.2 Addictions and impulse control disorders are compared and contrasted 

2.3 Statistical and demographic data for different sectors of New Zealand society is 

used to explain the extent of impulse control disorders in New Zealand 

Topic 3: 

Psychology and Sociology of Gambling and Other Impulse 

Control Disorders 


Students will be able to discuss the sociological and psychological aspects of 

gambling and other impulse control disorders, including causation, and explain social 

policy responses to problem gambling and impulse control disorders. 


3.1 Sociological and psychological aspects of gambling and impulse control disorders 

are discussed in relation to causation, community beliefs and attitudes, social 

policy and treatment options 

3.2 Behaviours, attitudes and beliefs of problem and pathological gamblers and 

people with impulse control disorders are identified and discussed 

3.3 The co-morbidities of gambling, impulse control disorders and substance abuse, 

and/or mental health disorders are explained 

3.4 Current research and policy on social problems, and the costs of gambling and 

other impulse control disorders, are analysed and explained

Topic 4: 

Assessment and Interventions for Gambling and Other 

Impulse Control Disorders 


Students will be able to demonstrate the use of key assessment and intervention 

strategies practiced in New Zealand. 


4.1 Assessment criteria are identified discussed and applied to a case study 

4.2 Key intervention strategies are discussed and applied to a case study 

4.3 Harm reduction strategies are identified and applied. 

4.4 Evidence of integrated, collaborative practice is demonstrated 

Topic 5: 


Relapse Prevention 

Students will be able to discuss the principles of relapse prevention and apply 

relapse prevention strategies to interventions for problem gambling and other 

impulse control disorders 


5.1 The principles of, and techniques for, relapse prevention, are explained 

5.2 High risk situations and ‘triggers’ for relapse are identified collaboratively 

5.3 Relapse prevention strategies are identified as appropriate and a plan developed 



Assessment: 


Test LO1, 2 20% 


Case Study LO4, 5 50%


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Working with Clients in the Justice System 

AS7332 

Level: 7 

Credits: 15 


BC6232 The Mental Health Context 





available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

90 


Aim(s): 

To provide students with an understanding of the relationship between substance 

use, addiction and offending behaviour; and with the knowledge and skills necessary 

to work effectively with clients involved in the justice system. 


 

 

Substance use, addiction and offending behaviour including: 

o The prevalence of clients with alcohol and drug related problems 

within the justice system 

o The relationship between substance use, addiction and offending 

behaviour 

o Cultural and socio-economic issues 

The justice system: system and processes including: 

o Key legislation relevant to clients within the justice system who have 

alcohol and drug related problems (including legislation relating to 

offenders with mental health or intellectual disability issues) 

o Key systems, processes and procedures within the justice system

(e.g. arrest, court appearance, sentencing, and post-sentencing) 

o Key considerations and skills in the preparation and presentation of an 

effective court report 

Working with clients in the justice system including: 

o Working with mandated clients 

o Community safety, personal safety and professional boundaries 

o Ethical issues and the limits on confidentiality 

o Working in partnership and the roles of different stakeholders within 

the justice system (including responsible clinicians, duly authorised 

officers, district inspectors, probation officers etc.) 

Effective intervention for clients with alcohol and drug related problems in the 

justice system 

Topic 1: 

Substance Use, Addiction and Offending Behaviour 


Students will be able to critically evaluate evidence on the relationship between 

substance use, addiction and offending behaviour. 


1.1 The prevalence of drug and alcohol related problems amongst offenders within 

the criminal justice system are discussed 

1.2 Cultural and socio-economic issues associated with substance use and 

offending behaviour are critically evaluated 

1.3 Evidence on the relationship between substance use, addiction and offending 

behaviour is critically evaluated 

Topic 2: 

The Justice System: System and Processes 


Students will be able to practise effectively within the systems and processes of the 

justice system. 


2.1 Key legislation relevant to clients within the justice system who have alcohol and 

drug related problems is discussed 

2.2 The systems and processes associated with different stages of a client’s 

involvement with the justice system are discussed. Range must included: 

arrest, court appearance, sentencing and post-sentencing 

2.3 A court report on a client with an alcohol and drug related problem is prepared 

Topic 3: 

Working with Clients in the Justice System 


Students will be able to propose effective approaches for working with clients in the 

justice system; and working in partnership with criminal justice professionals. 


3.1 Approaches to working with clients that recognise and work with resistance are 

proposed 

3.2 Approaches to working with justice clients that recognise issues associated with 

community safety, personal safety and professional boundaries 

3.3 Ethical issues and the limits on confidentiality in work with clients that are in the 

justice system are recognised 

3.4 The respective roles of different stakeholders within the criminal justice system

are recognised and approaches to working in partnership are proposed 

Topic 4: 

Effective Intervention with Clients in the Justice System 


Students will be able to propose effective approaches for the assessment, case 

planning and treatment of clients who have alcohol and drug related problems within 

the justice system. 


4.1 Approaches for the assessment of clients within the justice system who have 

alcohol and drug related problems are proposed 

4.2 Approaches for case planning for clients within the justice system who have 


4.3 Approaches for the treatment of clients within the justice system who have 




Assessment: 



Court Report LO2 40% 

Case Study LO3, 4 30% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Positive Health Promotion - Whakapakari Hauora 

AS7333 

Level: 7 

Credits: 15 






available 

Online 



online) 







Other 

(State)…………………………….. 

90 


Aim(s): 

To provide students with the knowledge of international, national and health 

promotion definitions and policies and the application of positive health strategies for 

counselling and addiction services and practice. 


Contemporary approaches to health and wellbeing 

Health promotion models policies and strategies 

Developing health promotion initiatives

Topic 1: 

Contemporary Approaches to Health and Wellbeing 


Students will be able to discuss contemporary approaches to health and well-being 

including the contribution of positive psychology, holistic models and strengths based 

practice to counselling and alcohol and drug practitioner professional practice. 


1.1 Contemporary approaches to health and illness, wellness and wellbeing are 

discussed in relation to different social and cultural contexts. Range must 

include: Maori holistic and wellness philosophies Pacifika concepts of wellness 

and healing, issues and concepts appropriate for migrants, lifecycle, gender, 

sexual orientation 

1.2 The key concepts of strengths based practice and positive psychology 

approaches to health and wellbeing are explained for different social and cultural 

contexts 

1.3 Positive, holistic assessment and treatment policies and approaches in New 

Zealand are described. Range includes: mental health, physical health, 

addiction, youth issues 

1.4 Community health promotional facilities activities and empowerment are 

discussed 

1.5 The application of positive health models to counselling and addiction services 

practice is discussed for two selected practice issues 

Topic 2: 

Health Promotion Policies and Strategies 


Students will be able to critically examine current regional national and international 

health promotion models, policies and strategies and evaluate their effectiveness for 

the New Zealand context. 


2.1 Definitions, models and strategies in health promotion models, are discussed. 

Range includes: international, national, and regional health promotion policies 

and initiatives; key international and national health promotion charters and 

legislation 

2.2 Definitions and philosophies of physical and mental health are explained for the 

New Zealand context. 

2.3 The role of public health policy in positive health promotion is discussed 

2.4 The effectiveness of current national, local and international health promotion 

policies and strategies is discussed in general, and for the New Zealand context. 

Range must include: community initiatives, strategies for migrants, lifecycle, 

gender

Topic 3: 

Developing Health Promotion Initiatives 


Students will be able to articulate the key issues and concepts of health promotion 

within a particular community and plan a response 


3.1 Key health issues are identified for a community 

3.2 Individual, social and community considerations are identified and explained 

3.3 Current local community and/or national policy strategies and responses are 

evaluated 

3.4 Health promotion initiative is planned 



Assessment: 


Test LO2 20% 

Project, Written Report and 

Presentation 

LO1, 3 80% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


Group Work Practice 

BC7330 

Level: 7 

Credits: 15 






available 

Online 



online) 





84 



Other 

(State)…………………………….. 


Aim(s): 

To provide students with a critical understanding of group work theory, group 

processes, and the skills for working with groups of people in a range of professional 

contexts. 


 

 

 

 

Group processes, group dynamics and group development 

Models of group work practice 

Planning and organising a group work programme 

Developing group work skills

Topic 1: 

Group Processes, Group Dynamics and Group Development 


Students will be able to analyse key social processes and dynamics of human groups 

as they develop over time. 


1.1 Key social processes of human groups are analysed 

1.2 Key dynamics of human groups are analysed 

1.3 Changes in group development over time are analysed 

1.4 The influence of group processes and roles on power and equality are analysed 

Topic 2: 

Models of Group Work Practice 


Students will be able to compare and critically evaluate the distinctive features and 

applications of different theories and models of group work practice. 


2.1 The distinctive features of different theories and models of group work practice 

are compared and critically evaluated 

2.2 The applications of different theories and models of group work practice are 

compared and critically evaluated 

Topic 3: 

Planning and Organising a Group Work Programme 


Students will be able to plan and justify a group work programme for an area of 

professional practice. 


3.1 A particular area of professional practice conducive to a group work approach is 

identified 

3.2 The rationale for the proposed model of group work is justified 

3.3 The aims and activities of the group are designed 

3.4 The roles of group leaders and group members are defined 

3.5 Methods for recording and evaluating the group work programme are defined 

3.6 Ethical and cultural issues relevant to the programme are assessed 

Topic 4: 

Developing Group Work Skills 


Students will be able to reflect on and assess their skills as a facilitator of groups 

and make a plan for professional development. 


4.1 Skills and competencies for effective group work practice are defined 

4.2 Own group work practice is evaluated 

4.3 A plan to develop group work practice skills is proposed



Assessment: 


Written assignment LO1, 2 20% 


Role play LO3, 4 20% 

Professional conversation LO4 20% 


Grade Key 3 



COURSE TITLE: 


The Dynamics of Abuse 

BC7331 

Level: 7 

Credits: 15 






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Aim(s): 

To provide students with knowledge of physical, sexual, and psychological forms of 

abuse, and an introduction to abuse therapy, at a level congruent with their 

professional practice as beginning Counsellors and Alcohol and Drug practitioners. 

The course will help students understand the complexities of working with the 

perpetrators and survivors of abuse, and to consider the links between forms of 

abuse, and addiction, and mental and physical health. 


The Definitions of Abuse 

The Dynamics of Forms of Abuse 

Incidence and Disclosure of Abuse 

Intervention, Assessment and Therapy

Topic 1: 

The Definitions of Abuse 


Students will be able to define the different forms of abuse in terms of legislation, 

culture, language, mental and physical health, myths and beliefs; identify and explain 

some of the societal family and community factors (including attitudes) that impact on 

the way we define ‘abuse’. 


1.1 The sociological and legal definitions of different forms of abuse are identified 

and explained Range:--sexual, physical and psychological abuse 

1.2 Myths, beliefs, and attitudes to different forms of abuse are described 

1.3 Societal, cultural, family and community factors that impact on the definition of 

abuse are identified and analysed 

1.4 The impact of language on the definition of various forms of abuse and the 

‘naming’ of the acts of abuse is explained 

1.5 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) V categories 

relevant to abuse are identified and explained 

Topic 2: 

The Dynamics of Forms of Abuse 


Students will be able to explain the dynamics of different forms of abuse as they 

relate to occurrence, the behaviours and responses of perpetrators and survivors; 

and the impact on family and community. 


2.1 The societal contexts in which forms of abuse may occur are explained 

2.2 How power operates in abusive relationships and situations is 

explained 

2.3 Issues, behaviours, and responsibilities of child and adult abusers are 

explained 

2.4 Family and community responses to different forms of abuse are 

explained and analysed 

2.5 The different responses and presentation characteristics of survivors of 

abuse are described: children, adolescents, adults, elderly people 

2.6 The mental health context, including the DSM-V definitions, and issues 

resulting from forms of abuse are described 

Topic 3: 

Incidence and Disclosure of Abuse 


Students will be able to explain the beliefs, myths and attitudes that impact on the 

disclosure of different forms of abuse, and the ethical, personal and legal issues

attached to disclosure processes. Students will also be able to discuss the incidence 

of the forms of abuse within different population groups. 


3.1 The impact of cultural and societal beliefs, myths, and attitudes on 

disclosure is explained 

3.2 Disclosure processes are described, and legal, ethical and personal issues 

relating to these processes are explained 

3.3 The incidence of forms of abuse within different population groups is discussed 

Topic 4: 

Intervention, Assessment and Therapy 


Students will be able to explain policies, support, and therapy for survivors and 

perpetrators of forms of abuse, describe an assessment process, and discuss a 

range of relevant therapeutic models. 


4.1 New Zealand abuse-related research and reports relating to legal, ethical and 

community responses, support and therapy, (such as government taskforce 

reports and recommendations) are identified and explained 

4.2 Policies, support, therapy available in New Zealand for abuse survivors and 

perpetrators are identified and explained 

4.3 A range of assessment and therapeutic models appropriate for counselling 

abuse survivors and perpetrators is analysed 

4.4 Knowledge and understanding of therapeutic process issues such as referral, 

role of the therapist, boundaries, style of therapy, safety of the client, 

transference and counter-transference and termination is demonstrated 



Assessment: 


Written assignments LO1, 2, 3 60% 

Case study LO4 40%


Grade Key 3

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