counsellor talking to client

As a Counsellor you will help people make positive changes in their own lives. You’ll take the time to listen, to care, and support individuals, families, whānau and communities in obtaining the resources they need. Placement is a significant element of this programme.

Studying counselling at Wintec combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning. Students will have the chance to learn about the industry through putting classroom learning into practice with their own clients. Paetahi Tumu Kōrero Bachelor of Counselling programme also includes a mental health and addictions counselling practice focus. And our dedicated and experienced staff will be there to guide students every step of the way.

If applicants don’t meet the entry requirements to the courses, Wintec offers the following Certificates that will help prepare for enrolment in the programme:

Undergraduate programmes

Te Ara Pūtake: My Academic Pathway

One semester
Level 4
$3,362 per semester
Hamilton City Campus, Sport health strand - Rotokauri Campus (semester 2)
Feb 2020
This programme is for those who want to begin study, but need to build confidence or brush up on skills. Students will choose from five pathways that align with their career goals, including: Health, Social Practice, Media Arts, Early Childhood, and the Open pathway for general subjects and skills. Students will gain essential academic knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed to succeed at higher levels of study.

New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4)

One year
Level 4
$2500 per year
Hamilton City Campus, Online delivery
Feb 2020
This programme gives students the strong foundation of knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to work alongside individuals, families and whānau accessing social and community services. Note: This qualification is not associated with professional registration or a clinical scope of practice.

Paetahi Tumu Kōrero Bachelor of Counselling

Three years
Level 7
$7149 per year
Online with block courses in Hamilton
Feb 2020
This programme is designed to meet the professional membership requirements of New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC), Te Whāriki Tautoko, NZ Christian Counsellors Association and the Drug and Alcohol Practitioners Association Aotearoa New Zealand (dapaanz).

Graduate and postgraduate programmes

Postgraduate Certificate in Health and Social Practice

Six months
Level 8
Fees dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus, Tauranga
Start date dependent on modules selected
This programme is designed to extend and deepen professional knowledge and skills in the fields of health and social practice which include: occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and human services.

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

One year
Level 8
Fees dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2020
This programme is designed to extend and deepen professional knowledge and skills in the fields of health and social practice which include: occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and human services.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Practice

One year
Level 8
Fee dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus, Tauranga
Feb 2020
This programme is designed to extend and deepen an individual’s professional practice and apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of fields of health and social practice which include, but is not limited to: physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and human services.

Master of Professional Practice

18 months
Level 9
Fees dependent on modules selected
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2019
This programme will assist practitioners in gaining advanced knowledge and skills to effectively manage the demands of rapidly changing, and increasingly complex health and social care practice environments.

Professional programmes / short courses

Introduction to Supervision (Level 7)

12 weeks
Level 7
$797
Hamilton City Campus
On-campus workshop dates: 26 July, 2, 9 August, 13 September 2019
The Introduction to Supervision (in Health and Social Practice) programme explores the nature of supervision, the core processes within supervision and the professional and organisational context of supervision. It will prepare students to be able to establish a supervisory relationship. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to apply a model of supervision which structures the stages of a supervision session.

Pathways

Health and social practice pathway diagram

About the faculty

In the Centre for Health and Social Practice we provide practical interprofessional education that prepares students for a future in the health and social practice industry.

If you have a passion for people, nursing, physiotherapy, social work and counselling, occupational therapy or midwifery are all challenging but rewarding choices. Our courses and programmes are a great way to start your career, supported by experienced and registered academic staff.

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