Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Trauma-Informed Leadership and Service)
Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
Subject area
Education not elsewhere classified
Qualification
Duration
2 Years
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Trauma-Informed Leadership and Service) extends skills, understandings and ways of being for biblically-inspired, culturally-attuned and research-informed organisational responses to trauma. With the growing awareness internationally of how adverse experiences can leave painful imprints of trauma across the lifespan and across our whānau and communities, the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Trauma-Informed Leadership and Service) aims to enhance shalom - wellbeing and flourishing - in practitioners and their professional practice contexts. It aims to meet the expressed needs of leaders in organisations interfacing with those experiencing ongoing trauma responses, professionals who desire to integrate research- based understandings of trauma and apply their learning in trauma-informed, effective, ethical, service and leadership practices leading to transformed professional contexts and more aware and compassionate communities.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Candidates shall before enrolment have: a) completed the BTI Postgraduate Certificate in Responding to Trauma or an equivalent postgraduate diploma in a closely related field from another institution, b) demonstrated a strong alignment with values of social change, justice, public good and people's wellbeing, c) evidence of provisional or full membership of an appropriate professional body with supervised practice experience in responding to trauma, d) a letter of support from their supervisor/manager indicating that they are employed or volunteering in an existing vocational situation in the fields of mental health, counselling, psychology or other relevant profession which will provide a context for study and application of learning. 2. Admission to the programme shall be granted or withheld upon consideration of these criteria together with a satisfactory selection interview focused specifically on professional context suitability, availability of time for study and access to appropriate technology and other resources. In keeping with NZQA guidelines, where English isn't a student's first language, or they did not undertake their undergraduate studies in English they must demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 6.5, with no band score less than 6.0.
Detailed requirements
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Duration
2 Years
Tuition Fees
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Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $49,000 |
| Earnings range | $38,000 - $66,000 |
| In employment | 61% |
| In further study | 22% |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (07) 562 2902
Fax: (07) 579 1882
Email: info@bti.ac.nz
Web: http://www.bti.ac.nz
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