Te Taketake Diploma in Applied Addictions Counselling
Otago Polytechnic
Subject area
Counselling
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
Total student fees
$7,644
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The overall objective Te Taketake is to produce graduates who are ready to take up a professional role as demanded by the mental health and addictions sector. Graduates of Te Taketake are therefore able to work independently to provide both assessments and treatment services. The knowledge and skill demonstrated by graduates of a Level 7 diploma is that which is accepted for membership of DAPAANZ, the relevant professional body for addictions practitioners.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
No formal academic prerequisites. It is expected that tauira have achievement of Level 5 or above, work in mental health and addictions sector, and have access to this type of work, as this is an applied qual, requiring 400 hours of supervised practice.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$7,644 | $7,644 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$8,863 | $8,863 |
| Total | $16,507 | $16,507 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
88%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
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| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: https://www.op.ac.nz/
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