Introduction to Supervision (Level 7)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
The Introduction to Supervision (health and social practice) programme explores the nature of supervision, the core processes within supervision, and the professional and organisational context of supervision. It will prepare students to be able to establish a supervisory relationship and to understand the nature and intention of contracting within supervision. Students will develop the skills and knowledge to apply a model of supervision which structures the stages of a supervision session.
On completion of the course, past participants have related they feel confident and equipped for the role of supervisor.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to have gained:
- an undergraduate degree assessed as relevant by the Team Manager, or
- a qualification approved as equivalent by the Team Manager.
Candidates whose first language is neither English nor Māori are required to have a score of 7 or better in all bands of the International English Language Test Score (IELTS), or equivalent and will be required to demonstrate the likelihood of being able to successfully achieve programme learning outcomes.
All candidates are required to supply the names and contact details of two professional referees.
Candidates may be required to attend an individual interview.
Where modules require a practice component candidates are required to be employed or working in a position that will allow them to engage in relevant professional practice
Specific requirements such as current nursing registration may apply to individual programme modules.
Candidates must be employed or working in a position that will allow them to engage in supervision.
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.