Graduate Diploma in Professional Coaching
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Study the Graduate Diploma in Professional Coaching and develop professional coaching skills and knowledge in communication, presentation, interpersonal and problem-solving skills that can be used in professional practice or further advanced study in this area.
Learners who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Professional Coaching will be able to critically analyse strategic issues facing the professional coaching industry and its role in various contemporary environments. They will have advanced knowledge of the standards of professional coaching ethics and enable the development of the professional coaching and effective management relationship.
The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Professional Coaching is to provide learners who already have a degree, or extensive applicable experience, with advanced theoretical and applied knowledge in Professional Coaching, which can be used in professional practice or further advanced study in this area.
The programme offers a blend of theoretical and practical learning, with an emphasis on applied knowledge and skills. High importance is placed on the development of professional coaching skills such as communication, presentation, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, in addition to the development of specific professional coaching knowledge.
Entry requirements
General Admission: To be admitted to this programme all applicants must have obtained an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Special Admission: Mature applicants aged at least 20 years who do not meet the general admission requirements may apply if they have at least three years’ work experience relevant to the area of study and have successfully completed a minimum of 40 credits of study at Level 6.
Special admission applicants must supply their curriculum vitae to demonstrate their relevant work experience and provide evidence of their academic achievements.
In assessing whether to grant special admission the primary focus will be on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate a likelihood to succeed in the programme.
The Programme Manager will use this information to assess the applicant’s level of preparedness for study at this level and whether the applicant is likely to successfully complete the qualification.
Meeting the application criteria does not guarantee acceptance into the programme.
English Language Requirements
All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme.
International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the Programme as outlined in the table for internationally recognised English proficiency outcomes for international students from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on Delivery Site English Language Requirements for International Ākonga webpage.
Domestic applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary language literacy proficiency required for the Programme as demonstrated by the equivalence of:
- 10 NCEA literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
- 5 credits in reading
- 5 credits in writing
Applicants who are unable to provide evidence of the above may be required to demonstrate capability using either:
- an approved proficiency test or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules; or
- successful completion of Level 4 study in English
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have a specialised faculty in rural education at Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.