Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga: Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work (Level 7)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Every day in the news we're reminded of the need for services that help us have a thriving society in Aotearoa. We need qualified practitioners who have what it takes to become fully registered social workers.
Do you want to learn how to make a difference in people's lives? Social work is challenging, rewarding and makes a vital contribution to the wellbeing of our society. Get the qualifications you need for a professional career in working with others to make a difference.
On successful completion of this degree you'll be eligible to apply to register with the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB).
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will receive the following qualification:
- Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work (Level 7)
You’ll learn about:
- world views
- colonisation and decolonisation
- takepū (principled positions) and their application
- biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Māori and non-Māori theories, models and practice
- working with individuals, whānau, hapū, iwi and hapori (communities).
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this programme, a potential student must:
- be at least 16 years of age
- be a New Zealand citizen (or citizen of Australia, Tokelau, Niue, Cook Islands) or permanent resident
- have completed: Te Tiwhikete Ngā Poutoko Whakarara Oranga Certificate in Social Services (Biculturalism in Practice) Level 4 or any Level 4 qualification of at least 120 credits or have two years full-time work experience within the field of social services.
- provide supportive references from two appropriate people within the field of social services
- complete a police vetting form
- demonstrate personal suitability.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Established in 1984, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa will provide holistic education opportunities of the highest quality for Māori, peoples of Aotearoa and the world.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is one of New Zealand's largest tertiary education providers. We offer a comprehensive range of certificate to degree level qualifications to New Zealanders of all ages and walks of life.
Operating from over 80 locations throughout the country, we provide a unique learning environment. We aim to overcome barriers to learning, and to meet the needs of all within the communities we serve.
Guided by Māori principles and values, we take great pride in this nurturing and inclusive learning environment, as well as the depth and diversity of our courses in small business, computing, social work, teaching, Māori performing arts and te reo Māori.