Postgraduate Certificate in Health and Social Practice

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QUALIFICATION

Postgraduate Certificate (Level 8, 60 credits)

Duration

6 months (full-time or part-time, up to 2 years)

Location

Hamilton City Campus or Tauranga

Fees

NZD $15,200 (2027 tuition, 6-month programme)

Entry Score

IELTS: Academic 7.0 (all bands)

Next Intake

February & July (start depends on modules selected)

Programme Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Health and Social Practice extends and deepens professional knowledge and skills for practitioners in occupational therapy, nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and human services. Learning is interprofessional and includes Treaty-based practice.

The programme is Level 8 (60 credits). It is six months full-time, or part-time over up to two years, at the Hamilton City Campus or in Tauranga.

This programme will not lead to New Zealand health or social service professional registration.

What You'll Study

Students complete one core module and one elective module, each worth 30 credits, for 60 credits in total. Not all modules run every year.

Core: Professional Practice in Context
Electives include: Leadership and Management in Professional Practice I and II; Facilitating Learning in Professional Practice; Coaching, Mentoring and Clinical Supervision; Evidence and Inquiry in Practice; Research for Practice; Professional Supervision 1 and 2; Palliative Care; Supervised Critical Enquiry; Mental Health and Addiction Practice; Care of the Older Person; Transformative Praxis in Postcolonial Aotearoa New Zealand; Midwifery Praxis I and II; Advanced Diabetes Nursing Practice

Why Choose This Programme?

Interprofessional learning: study alongside practitioners from health and social services.
Choice of elective: pick a module in areas such as leadership, supervision, palliative care, mental health and addiction, or care of the older person.
Flexible: full-time or part-time, with online module delivery.

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Career Pathways

Sector	Roles
Advanced practice and career progression	Wintec describes graduates as gaining advanced knowledge and skills for practice and career progression in their field.
Leadership, supervision and management	Roles in health and social services that Wintec links to the programme.

Entry Requirements

Academic: an undergraduate degree assessed as relevant by the Team Manager, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants without one may submit a portfolio of evidence.
Selection: two professional referees and a professional disclosure form. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview and complete safety checks, which can include referee checks, a police vet check and a risk assessment.
English: IELTS Academic 7.0 or better in all bands; or PTE Academic 65 with no band below 65; or NZCEL Level 5.
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