Faculty of Health Te Kura Hauora

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1 Faculty of Health Te Kura Hauora » Bachelor of Social Work

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3 Programme Description This is a four year, Level 7 full-time programme that meets the requirements of the Social Work Registration Board. It is an applied professional programme with a focus on producing a social work graduate ready to practice. Practice skills and field placements are core components of the programme. Fieldwork placements will be negotiated between the fieldwork coordinator, the student supervisor and the student. Programme Summary Programme Length Four years full time Programme Dates Term 1: 11 February-15 April Term 2: 02 May-17 June Term 3: 04 July-23 September Term 4: 10 October-11 November Hours on Campus Fieldwork Placements Programme Fees Additional Costs 9:00am-3:00pm Thursday and Friday Tutorials and study groups: options include Wednesday, 8.00am on teaching days or after classes Year 1 and 2 students do not go out on placements 2016 fees will be on the Bachelor of Social Work page on the Whitireia website from August. Includes, but is not limited to, the following (all costs are approximate): Year One Textbooks: $300 Stationery: $150 Additional textbooks required for Year Two and Three Programme Content Overview The focus of the programme is to develop safe, competent and reflective professional social workers who are committed to ethical practice and accountability. Year One The first year is centred on developing the student s understanding of their individual and collective responsibilities as a social work learner. It is in this first year that the foundations for social work education are established and begin to be contextualised. The student has an awareness of their own developing personal practice base, is able to see how theory informs social work practice, and can apply knowledge of professional and legal responsibilities. Aotearoa New Zealand Society and Culture Te Reo Māori and Tikanga Health Literacy Services in our Community Aotearoa New Zealand Society and Te Tiriti o Waitangi Responsibilities Pacific People and Their Protocols Financial Literacy Community Service Project Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 1

4 Year Two The second year of the programme is centred on consolidating the learner experiences that will continue to support positive study habits, maintain the student s enthusiasm to learn and more directly focus them on the social work curriculum. The student s understanding of the social worker identity, opening them to communication skills for different audiences, knowledge and practices that inform safe practice and raising their awareness of the social work context are beginning to be developed. Introduction to Sociology Human Development Research and the Community Introduction to Psychology Machinery of Government Research Methods Social Work Practice Skills 1 Social Work Practice Skills 2 Year Three The third year of the programme is centred on preparing students for their first field placement. They will have developed sufficient skills to undertake a monitored and supervised field placement where they will observe and participate in service delivery. Students will be aware of themselves and the others whom they will engage with on placement; and maintain safe practice for themselves, their clients, and the organisation by drawing on their knowledge of ethics. Social Work Policy and Law Field Placement Skills 1 Social Work Policy and Practice Field Placement 1 Research Methodologies, Methods and Evidence Social Work Praxis Year Four Year Four students are enabled to confirm the competencies expected of them as work ready, new social work practitioners. They take responsibility for their actions, are informed by the many dimensions of social work knowledge, and critically reflect on their own actions and responses, as well as those of others. They are able to demonstrate an integrated philosophical approach to, and critical thinking about, Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a variety of work situations, ranging from the governance and management levels of an organisation to their own personal supervision and practice theory with clients. Applied Social Work Policy Field Placement Skills 2 Research and Reflective Practice Field Placement 2 Research Praxis Wikitoria Katene Faculty of Health Building Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 2

5 Faculty of Health Degree Entry Requirements Applicants must meet both the Academic and Suitability entry requirements. Academic Requirements University Entrance or equivalent. OR Successful completion of an approved Level 4 Pre-entry/Foundation programme with a B grade average. OR Provide evidence of literacy, numeracy and the ability to study at the appropriate level. This can be through study, work and/or life experience. Suitability Attend an interview to determine: Preparedness for tertiary study. Ability to meet the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 (if applicable), as well as any registration board requirements in terms of being fit for registration. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following qualities: - Effective interpersonal communication skills - Appropriate presentation - Maturity and a positive attitude - Commitment and motivation to succeed Suitability will also be assessed with reference to, health declaration, referee reports, health assessment and/or screening and police vetting results. International Students Academic IELTS score as follows: Bachelor of Social Work in each band. Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) in each band. Bachelor of Nursing programmes in each band. Discretionary consideration may be given by the Faculty Dean for candidates with evidence of previous successful study in English. Driver's Licence It is strongly recommended that students hold a full driver s licence before commencement of year two of the programme, to allow them access to fieldwork placements. Application Process Applicants who meet the academic entry requirements will be interviewed by members of the Selection Committee, to determine their suitability. Applications are processed in date order. Application Closing Date The first closing date for applications is Friday 27 November We will still process applications received after this date, however once the maximum number of students is reached, a waitlist for places will be started. Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 3

6 Applying for the Bachelor of Social Work 1. Give the referee reports to two people who are willing to be your referees. Ask them to complete the forms and either return them to yourself or mail them directly to the Polytechnic at the address below within 10 days. Please note your application cannot be processed until both referee reports have been received. 2. Complete the Faculty of Health Application form and the Application to Enrol form and return (with the required documentation) to: Information & Enrolment Centre Whitireia New Zealand DX SX33459 Porirua We will confirm receipt of your application. Please note that if your application is incomplete, it will be returned to you. 4. Your application will be reviewed by members of the Selection Committee. The Selection Committee will then either arrange to interview you or recommend that you complete a bridging programme to assist you in meeting the entry criteria. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) / Cross Crediting Any student may apply to the Programme Leader for exemption from any paper. They must be able to show evidence of having studied the subject matter of that paper to a level that is at least equivalent to that for which credit is claimed, and have passed an appropriate assessment procedure. S tudents granted such exemptions shall be credited with a pass in the Course for the purposes of the award. Recognition of Prior Learning will only be credited for tertiary level courses/qualification. No more than 50% of a Whitireia Social Work qualification may be achieved through Recognition of Prior Learning/Cross Crediting. Applicants for Cross Credit who hold completed qualifications gained overseas should be referred to the Qualifications Evaluation Unit of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority for assessment. The Programme Leader, members of the Faculty s Assessment Committee and designated lecturers in specified subjects, are responsible for the evaluation of applicants who seek Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer. Recognition of Prior Learning/Cross-Crediting has to be applied for at least two months prior to the paper starting. Students wishing to transfer from other social work programmes within New Zealand may be granted cross credit and will be assessed on a case by case basis. Transcripts of subjects, completed papers, results and grading systems are reviewed on an individual basis prior to placement in the Whitireia programme. Applicants must note however that there are unique curricula differences of this programme that make cross crediting/transferring from another social work programme difficult. These need to be approved by the Faculty Assessment Committee. Please contact Jean Mitaera, Programme Leader, Bachelor of Social Work, for more information on RPL/Cross Credit: Phone or Jean.Mitaera@whitireia.ac.nz Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 4

7 Bridging Programme Whitireia offers the following programme, which provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Social Work: Certificate in Foundation Education (Social Science) This one-year full time programme is designed to help students upgrade their qualifications to meet the Bachelor of Social Work entry criteria. The Social Science option covers Communications, Sociology, Career Development and Social Sciences. Career Opportunities Whitireia graduates can look forward to gaining employment in a variety of social work or social service agencies including: Statutory social work (CYFS, Corrections, Hospital) Barnardos Women's Refuge Disabilities sector Māori health and social services Pacific health and social services Central / local government Refugees and new migrants Child protection Aged care Mental health Our graduates have also successfully gained employment overseas and some have chosen to go on to undertake graduate and postgraduate qualifications. Student Support At Whitireia we are committed to our students' success and therefore offer a range of support and skills to maximise academic success. These include Poutama Academic Learning Services which are delivered by professional staff in individual, group, class and distance modes on a variety of topics, and online material are available. To increase our students' chances of success, we provide support for our students in other ways such as financial advice, counselling, health services, childcare facilities, and a service for students who have a disability, illness, or health problems that may interfere with their studies. Māori and Pacific liaison staff are available to provide pastoral care for Māori and Pacific students, and information on alternative support networks and grants. Student Loans and Allowances For information on student loans and allowances visit the StudyLink website or contact them on Use the StudyLink website tools to ensure you are eligible for a student loan and/or allowance. Further Information Should you have any questions, please contact: Faculty of Health Advisor Information and Enrolment Centre Phone: Fees, programmes and dates are subject to change 5