Fields of Practice

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This course examines the opportunities, constraints, specialist practice models and issues associated with different fields of practice and practice contexts for social work service delivery including whānau, iwi and hapu-based social service organisations. It will explore practice contexts in terms of: agency and organisational contexts; social work intervention at different stages of the lifecycle; social work and social problems; social work health and disability; and diversity, stigma, discrimination and prejudice.

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    Level
    6
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    Credits
    20
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    Cost
    $964 NZ Domestic
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    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
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    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, 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.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Course availability over the next 12 months

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Dec
2025
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June enrolment dates

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October enrolment dates

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8 Feb 2026
  •  
    Level
    6
  •  
    Credits
    20
  •  
    Cost
    $964 NZ Domestic
  •  
    EFTS
    0.1667
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 13 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying