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Level 5
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20 Credits
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0.1667 EFTS
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Delivery type:Online
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Course duration: 16 weeks
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Course cost:$890 NZ Domestic$2,104 NZ International
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Workload - Approximately 13 hours per week
This course covers basic counselling micro-skill theory, for example, establishing rapport and reflective attending. It also looks at different types of therapy, the counselling relationship, boundaries, self-care, referral and supervision.
What you will learn
When you successfully complete this course you will be able to:
- identify and describe basic aspects of counselling practice: engagement, counsellor-client relationship, counselling process
- identify and describe a range of valuable micro-skills in counselling
- access information in relation to a range of local counselling and support agencies
- identify issues related to supervision and referral
- understand and apply a range of theories in relation to counselling, especially goals, concepts, techniques and theories of personality
- demonstrate an understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi in relation to counselling and psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand
- provide an overview of a bicultural models and theoretical application.
- discuss issues related to counselling in the wider context of a multicultural environment.
Assessment
100% internally assessed
Computer and internet requirements
This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.
For online learning you need:
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer
- Reliable internet and data plan.
If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol.
How to enrol
Before enrolling in this course you need to:
- choose the qualification you will study the course under
- check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.