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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.

Your study will combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on learning. You will have the chance to learn about the industry through putting classroom learning into practice with your own clients. This programme also includes a mental health and addictions counselling practice focus. And our dedicated and experienced staff will be there to guide you every step of the way.

If you don’t meet the entry requirements to the courses, we offer the following Certificates that will help prepare you for enrolment in the programme:

Undergraduate Programmes

Te Ara Pūtake: My Academic Pathway

One semester
Level 4
$3266 per semester
Hamilton City Campus
23 Oct 2018
This is an excellent programme to develop your academic skills and build your confidence for future study at a higher level. You can choose from four pathways: Health, Early Childhood, Social Service and the Open Pathway. On completion of the programme you will be able to apply for further study in your preferred degree programme.

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 2019
The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and Community Services) (Level 4) qualification is designed for people already working in, or those who intend to develop a career supporting the health and wellbeing of people, family and/or whānau and the wider community. Studying this programme will equip you with the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work alongside people, family and/or whānau accessing social and community services, under broad guidance. 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 2019
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 2019
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 2019
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: 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
Feb 2019
The Master of Professional Practice will assist health and social care practitioners in gaining advanced knowledge and skills to effectively manage the demands of rapidly changing and increasingly complex environments. It will enable you to participate effectively in the health or social practice workforce as highly skilled, knowledgeable and confidant practitioners able to work across professional boundaries to respond to real world problems.

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
Are you thinking of becoming a supervisor? Or are you currently supervising and need to obtain a formal qualification? If so, the Wintec Introduction to Supervision Course (in Health and Social Services) (Level 7), is for you.

Pathways

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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.

Read more about the Centre.

Course Guide

Our course guides (prospectuses) will tell you everything you need to know about Wintec. They contain information about the Wintec campus, student life and the programmes we offer.

We offer the course guides (prospectuses) in both digital and physical form.

Undergraduate Course Guide (Prospectus)

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Postgraduate Health and Social Practice Course Guide (Prospectus)

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Undergraduate Course Guide (Prospectus)

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Postgraduate Health Course Guide (Prospectus)

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