Make a difference with a career in counselling and addictions.

 

Programme outline

This three year applied programme is for people wanting to become addictions practitioners and counsellors. The focus is on applied practice in addictions and counselling, and the development of skills and knowledge that are valued, both in a range of occupations and professions and in the wider community. 

This programme develops graduates who are able to practice professionally according to the values and ethics of the Addiction Practitioners’ Association, Aotearoa-New Zealand (DAPAANZ) and the New Zealand Association of Counsellors (NZAC).

 

More detail about this qualification

You are required to attend on-site block courses at the Whitireia (Porirua) campus, as well as complete online learning, which you will need to self manage. This programme uses a blended teaching approach to enable the development of skills and knowledge. These may include active learning, self-directed, tutor directed learning, online learning, tutorials, workplace learning (practicum), simulated workplace learning, self and peer assessment, group work, professional supervision, reflective practice.

 

Year one

Year one introduces konga to a range of counselling approaches, concepts of mental health, society and social justice, tiriti o waitangi, indigenous knowledge and varies theories, that impact themselves, clients and the community.

 

Year two

Year two is aimed at developing the students understanding of research, approaches to counselling and addictions practice skills with individuals, families/wh?nau in a professional setting.

 

Year three

Year three consolidates practice and theory knowledge in preparation for undertaking the roles and responsibilities of the industry. Preparing ?konga for membership to NZAC NZCCA and DAPAANZ.