1. Groupwork practice
1.1. Analyse key social processes and dynamics of human groups as they develop over time.
1.2. Compare and critically evaluate the distinctive features and applications of different theories and models of group work practice.
1.3. Plan and justify a groupwork programme for an area of professional practice.
1.4. Reflect on and assess their skills as a facilitator of groups and make a plan for professional development
2. Year 3
2.1. Understanding Evidence-based Practice
2.1.1. Discuss the advantages and limitations of an evidence-based approach to practice in a particular human service profession.
2.1.2. Critically appraise the quailty of peer-reviewed empirical research papers relevant to a particular area of human service practice
2.1.3. Assess evidence of 'what works' in relation to a specific practice problem or issue in a particular human service practice area.
2.2. Practicum III
2.2.1. Critically evaluate own ability to apply knowledge & information relevant to a practice situation as the basis for decision-making
2.2.2. Critically evaluate own skills in intervening to improve client wellbeing.
2.2.3. Practice consistently in a culturally safe manner and act to maintain the cultural identity and wellbeing of others
2.2.4. Practice consistently within relevant legal and statutory frameworks and use professional ethics, values and professional practice standards to guide action.
2.2.5. Plan to make consistent use of methods and protocols to ensure that practice is well organised and accountable.
2.2.6. Make consistent use of professional supervision and propose a plan to enhance own professional development
2.3. Electives
2.3.1. Narrative Approaches
2.3.2. Person Centred Approaches
2.3.3. Working with Couples and Families -Systemic Theories
2.3.4. Cognitive Behavioural Approaches
2.3.5. Research project
2.3.5.1. Conduct a small-scale research project - in the form of a literature review OR an empirical study - into a problem or issue impacting on a particular area of human service practice.
2.3.5.2. Options
2.3.5.2.1. EITHER: Critically evaluate and summarise current knowledge and research in relation to a problem or issue impacting on a particular area of human service practice.
2.3.5.2.2. OR: Undertake a small-scale research project in relation to a problem or issue impacting on a particular area of human service practice.
2.3.5.3. Finalise a literature review or research report and present a summary of findings.
2.3.6. The Dynamics of Abuse and Abuse Therapy
2.3.7. Cultural Issues for professional practice
2.3.8. Any other Counselling, or AOD, Youth Development level 6-7 course
3. Year 2
3.1. Counselling Skills and Interventions
3.2. Understanding Research Methods
3.2.1. 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.
3.2.2. Describe the relationship between research questions, research designs, research methods and sampling strategies used to carry out research in the human services.
3.2.3. Identify the ethical and legal requirements of research in a particular area of human service practice.
3.2.4. Apply procedures used to analyse qualitiative and quantitative data in a particular area of human service practice
3.3. The Mental Health Context
3.4. Grief and Loss Counselling
3.5. Maori, Pasifika Counselling Practice
3.6. Practicum II
3.6.1. Justify an assessment of a practice situation based on relevant information and appropriate theoretical, factual and practical knowledge
3.6.2. Apply skills in effective communication, relationship building, assessment and planning with individuals and families from different cultural contexts
3.6.3. Discuss the ways in which culturally safe practice and responses to diversity might be improved in a particular practice setting.
3.6.4. Justify a course of action to ensure legal and ethical practice
3.6.5. Plan to improve ability to organise and manage workload
3.6.6. Demonstrate the ability to make effective use of professional supervision.
4. Year 1
4.1. Human Development across the Lifespan
4.1.1. Describe different theoretical perspectives on human development across the lifespan
4.1.2. Use knowledge of human development to explain human behaviour and experience at different stages of human development
4.1.3. Describe traditional Maori concepts of human development, and Maori models of practice in human services
4.1.4. Describe the role or risk and protective factors in influencing human development.
4.2. Managing Information
4.2.1. Recognize the need for information and determine the nature and extent of the information needed.
4.2.2. Find needed information effectively and efficiently
4.2.3. Evaluate information and the information seeking process.
4.2.4. Manage information collected or generated
4.2.5. Apply prior and new information to construct new concepts or create new understandings
4.2.6. Use information with understanding and acknowledge cultural, ethical, economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information
4.3. Society, Social Problems, & Social Justice
4.3.1. Discuss key sociological concepts and/or theories relevant to understanding contemporary social problems in Aotearoa New Zealand.
4.3.2. Discuss how public perceptions of contemporary social problems/issues (and the policy and legislative responses to them) have been socially influenced over time.
4.3.3. Discuss the different meanings of social justice and the social justice issues that underpin contemporary social problems in Aotearoa New Zealand
4.4. Entering Professional Practice
4.4.1. Describe the ways in which a particular practice theory, process or tool can help interpret a professional practice situation
4.4.2. Describe the key skills necessary to establish and maintain caring, therapeutic relationships and communicate effectively with clients
4.4.3. Recognise the legislative and statutory frameworks, ethical codes, values and principles relevant to professional practice
4.4.4. Recognise the main methods used to effectively manage and organise professional practice.
4.4.5. 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
4.4.6. Define cultural safety and describe the ways in which professional practice can diminish, demean or disempower the cultural identity and wellbeing of a client.
4.5. Psychology for Professional Practice
4.5.1. Describe the relevance of knowledge of the biological bases of behaviour for professional practice.
4.5.2. Discuss the relevance of an understanding of the relationship between human learning and memory for professional practice
4.5.3. Discuss the relevance of an understanding of human motivation and emotion for professional practice
4.5.4. Identify and discuss the influence of social and cultural contexts on human psychological processes
4.6. Client Centred Practice
4.7. Honouring te Tiriti o Waitangi
4.7.1. Discuss the importance of the Treaty to the historic, current and future development of Aotearoa New Zealand.
4.7.2. Describe personal response to the Treaty and Aotearoa New Zealand and discuss how these have contributed to their worldview.
4.7.3. Describe elements of a culturally responsive practice and strategies based on Treaty Partnership