Course details

Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision PGCertProfSup
NZQF Level 8

About the course

Develop your clinical and professional supervision skills while learning alongside practitioners from a wide range of professions. Grow your skill set through short block-courses and online, flexible, self-directed study, with feedback from peers and lecturers. This multi-disciplinary programme is designed to meet the demand for qualified supervisors in social and human services.

Throughout the programme you will examine the concept, role, purpose and benefits of supervision in a wide range of professions. Exploring the range of theoretical and practical models and approaches to professional supervision, you’ll learn about a framework for anti-oppressive supervision practice. You'll study cross-cultural dynamics, and you'll develop and integrate advanced knowledge, skills and values of professional supervision.

Only two courses are required to complete the qualification, and you can credit the courses towards the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Supervision.

Entry requirements

You must have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognised university (or similar institution) and be currently employed in health, counselling, social services, legal services, education, human services, or similar professional context.

You will also need at least three years' experience in health, counselling, social services, legal services, education, human services, or similar professions.

English language requirements

If you are an international applicant whose first language is not English you will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency.

You will require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0.

About the provider

Located in the vibrant centre of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest city, The University of Auckland welcomes over 40,000 students each year, including 8,000 international students from over 100 countries.

As New Zealand’s largest and leading university, we harness the power of partnerships, research, teaching, excellence and equity to positively impact communities. Leading the way in sustainability and innovation, we tackle some of the world’s most compelling issues and challenges.

From academic support, student wellbeing and career support, we offer a wide range of pastoral care to all our students to help you stay well and succeed.

Our main campuses are in Auckland, a cosmopolitan and multicultural city where you can experience the best of urban living with nature at your doorstep..

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