Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

Professional supervision is critical in managing and ensuring continuous improvement in service delivery and employee effectiveness and satisfaction. Recognition of the value of this expertise is growing across a widening range of disciplines. Created for professionals working in the health, social service and related sectors, this one-year, part-time programme uses a blended delivery method including a series of two-day, face-to-face classes on campus and online activities. It's delivered in two, 30-credit courses designed to be studied sequentially. In the first course (Foundations of Supervision) you'll examine the theoretical underpinnings and models for the application of skills in supervisory practice. In the second course (Developing Supervision Practice) you'll apply the theoretical knowledge and supervision skills to your own supervisory practice. NB: To undertake this programme you must be able to organise practice in the role of supervisor. Part-time up to 2 years.

What if English is not my first Language? Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic 6.0 Listening 6.0 Reading 6.0 Writing 6.0 Speaking If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study. Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart. If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment. If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, book an IELTS or other test through the Ara Examination Centre or in your home country. IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test. What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance? You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills. If you do not hold a Bachelor's degree you may: provide evidence of having completed a professional qualification; and provide evidence of successful completion of a qualification or programme of study which is equivalent to those of first degree graduates, through the submission of a portfolio of evidence. In addition you need to: practice in the role of supervisor and/or have access to appropriate colleagues with whom to arrange this practice experience. have two years' work experience relevant to professional supervision/preceptorship or equivalent An undergraduate degree