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New Zealand Diploma in Youth Work

2021 Information for Applicants: New Zealand Diploma in Youth Work Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 1

Programme Overview The New Zealand Diploma in Youth Work (Level 6) aims to develop competent youth practitioners who will enter the youth work profession or the youth development sector. It provides training and education to ensure graduates meet the established industry competency standards for youth work. Programme Length Two years full time Programme Dates Trimester 1: 01 March–25 June

Trimester 2: 12 July 05 November Hours on Campus 9:00am-3:30pm Learning Mode This programme is delivered by blended learning i.e. face to face and online

learning. This means some of your lessons may be delivered via Moodle (our online learning platform), which will require you to have a computer and internet access at home. Students will also need to be able to study from home should Covid-19 Alert Levels change.

Self-directed Study Approximately two hours each day Programme Fees

This programme is free under the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF). This fund covers fees only; any additional course related costs are not included. Free fees apply to domestic students only.

Required course related costs funded by the student:

Full details on course related requirements and costs will be available on the programme webpage from October. Laptop/tablet/internet: Prices vary Supervision: Students are required to complete a minimum of 13

hours of professional supervision over the course of the programme. This is organised and funded by the student ($50-$120 per hour).

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Programme Content Detailed course information (i.e. course aims, learning outcomes, credits etc.) are available on the NZ Diploma in Youth Work webpage.

Theory The six key themes covered over the courses are: • Treaty partnerships • Positive youth development • Youth participation • Reflective practice • Evidence-based practice • The development of a philosophy of professional practice

Workplace Practice The practical work-based components of the programme prepare students for work as youth practitioners who integrate positive youth development principles into their practice. The minimum hours for workplace practice for this programme are: • 75 hours at Level 5

- YD5107: Entering professional practice • 130 hours at Level 6

- YD6211: Design, deliver and evaluate initiatives (50) - YD6204: Supporting youth participation (40) - YD6207: Developing professional practice (40)

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Why choose Weltec? • Weltec has an excellent reputation for offering a friendly and supportive learning environment. • We utilise a variety of teaching processes, which focus on discovery learning and active participation

in face to face or online tutorials. • We provide supported fieldwork placements which lead to a work-ready graduate.

Career Opportunities Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge required to work in vocational roles, disciplines or contexts such as: youth work or youth development in a range of settings such as non-governmental organisations, justice/corrections, social services, residential and community, counselling, iwi services, mental health support, peer support, and those that operate in a cultural or faith based context.

Student Support At Weltec we are committed to our students' success and therefore offer a range of services to meet the learning needs of individual students. These include Learning Support Services which are delivered by professional staff in individual, group, class and distance modes on a variety of topics, and online material are available. To increase our students' chances of success, we provide support for our students in other ways such as financial advice, counselling, childcare facilities, and a service for students who have a disability, illness, or health problems that may interfere with their studies. Māori and Pacific Engagement Advisors are available to provide pastoral care for Māori and Pacific students, and information on alternative support networks and grants.

Credit Recognition If you have relevant skills and knowledge through study or experiences in work or other activities, you may be able to receive credit for them when enrolling in a programme of study. This is done through a process called credit recognition. Credit recognition may not exceed two-thirds of your chosen programme. If you think you may qualify for credit recognition, please contact one of our Enrolment Advisors. Information (including the Credit Recognition Application form and fees information) is also available on our website under enrolment information. We recommend applying for credit recognition well before your programme starts.

Foundation Studies Weltec offers a choice of programmes to assist you to gain skills and knowledge in preparation for a variety of education or employment pathways. Programmes are offered at different levels, to provide you with a pathway suitable to your background, and are offered at different campuses, so you can study closer to home. Within the programmes, different strands are also available to support you to go onto further education or employment in a specific field.

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Entry Requirements Applicants must meet both the academic and suitability entry requirements. This programme can be studied both part time and full time but must be completed within five years. Academic Entry Requirements NCEA Level 3 or New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) or equivalent qualification/work experience.

International: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5), or equivalent. Suitability Requirements: Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following qualities: • Effective interpersonal communication skills • Understanding of, and capability to, work in the professional health and Counselling and Addictions

sector • Commitment and motivation to succeed Suitability will also be assessed with reference to the applicant’s health/Wellbeing, safety check* and referee reports. *Safety Check: with the introduction of the Children’s Act (2014), all NZ Diploma in Youth Work students, who may work with children during the course of their study, must be safety checked. Safety checking includes reference checking, work history, identity check, police vet and an overall assessment of the applicant’s safety to work with children.

Application Closing Date: 18 December 2020 Applications received after this date will only be processed if places are still available.

How to Apply 1. We recommend you apply online from the Weltec website. 2. Before you start your online application, you will need to have the following documentation available

to upload when requested: • Completed ‘Supplementary Application for Health & Social Service Programmes’ * • Referee reports * (refer to step 3 below) • Verified ID • Verified official transcripts • Curriculum Vitae

* These additional forms are available on the programme webpage. 3. Give the referee reports to two people who are willing to be your referees. Ask them to complete

the forms and either return to yourself (so you can upload with your application), or scan and email to enrolments@weltec.ac.nz within 10 days.

4. Alternatively, completed applications can be printed off and mailed or dropped into: Mailed to: Dropped into: Enrolments, WelTec Enrolments, WelTec Private Bag 39803 21 Kensington Avenue Petone Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt

Further Information Should you have any questions, please contact an Enrolments Advisor on phone: 0800 935 832