Course details

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (Level 8)
NZQF Level 8

About the course

The EIT Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision will enable people working in the social services, health and related sectors to develop their practice of professional supervision. The programme covers the theoretical underpinnings of supervision in preparation for advanced skills application.

Programme Outline

Develop your practice of professional supervision. The first course, Foundations of Supervision, introduces you to a range of theories and approaches, including kaupapa Māori. The second course, Developing Supervision Practice, enables you to apply knowledge and skills in a supervisory relationship and includes a workplace component of 50 hours supervision practice. Credits are able to go towards the Postgraduate Diploma and Master of Professional Practice.

Features of the programme:

  • Focus on your own practice development
  • Learn and apply theories to support your practice
  • Flexible delivery with a mix of face-to-face and online learning
  • Part-time only, can be completed part-time in one year

Courses within the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision will also cross credit as ‘options’ in either the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice (PGDPP) or the Master of Professional Practice (MPP), should you wish to continue with postgraduate study.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements


  • Undergraduate degree or professional qualification (please provide proof of qualification).
  • Two years work experience relevant to professional supervision (please provide a declaration that you have at least two years work experience relevant to professional supervision).
  • Access to colleagues with whom to engage in the role of supervisor.

Blended Learning

Lecturers are available to students via the EIT online courses sites, virtual classrooms, online call platforms such as Microsoft Teams and face-to-face classes.

Technology Support

If you know how to send an email and access sites on the internet, you will have the basic skill needed to participate in blended activities. We will ensure you receive all support necessary to attain the skills you will need.

Learning between the face-to-face wānanga will be delivered online. You can either work from home or use our facilities. If working from home you will require the following:

  • Computer with broadband internet access
  • An operating system (preferably less than five years old and with sound)
  • Software (Microsoft Office or similar,Adobe Acrobat reader, modern internet browser such as Firefox or Chrome)
  • Extras – USB stick (4gb recommended) and headset with microphone may be required for some courses

English Language Entry Requirements

Applicants from countries in which English is not the primary spoken language must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include:

Approved scores on IELTS tests, namely an Academic score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6 (or accepted international equivalents)

NCEA Level 3 University Entrance

*This course is not available to international students.

About the provider

The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.

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