Get a career in youth work by studying the New Zealand Diploma in Youth Work. Learn the skills that will help the young in our community to grow to be the best version of themselves.

 

Programme outline

The New Zealand Diploma in Youth Work (Level 6) aims to develop competent youth practitioners, who will enter the profession or the youth development sector. The programme provides training and education to ensure graduates meet the established industry competency standards for youth work.

 

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, iwi services, mental health support, peer support, and those that operate in a cultural or faith-based context.

 

The programme is delivered by blended learning which includes block courses onsite at the Porirua campus and online learning, which you will need to self manage. You will need to have a computer and internet access at home for the online sessions.

 

A variety of teaching processes are used in the programme to enable the development of skills and knowledge and may include active learning, self-directed and tutor directed learning, online learning, tutorials, workplace learning (practicum), group work etc.

 

Year One

Provides a strong foundation of knowledge, values and skills for effective practice.

Year two

The focus shifts to the integration of theory with practice, and the development of independent and reflective practitioners who can make positive contributions to the youth development profession and other youth practitioners.