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NorthTec Social Services Department
BACHELOR OF
APPLIED SOCIAL WORK
2020
Programme
Information Brochure
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Welcome to
NorthTec Social Services Department
Kia ora and welcome to the Bachelor of Applied Social Work.
Together we are entering into a partnership that will lead you to a qualification in social work.
Society generally, and Te Tai Tokerau specifically, urgently needs professionally trained social service workers. The
programme aims to produce practitioners who recognise the importance of social service which empowers individuals,
families and communities to make positive changes and reach their full potential.
Graduates need to be competent and skilled to work alongside whānau, hapū and iwi. The philosophy underpinning
the programme is based on a central commitment to the empowerment of individuals, groups and communities. It
prioritises the importance of bringing about social change and social justice within society.
NorthTec believes that this degree responds to the specific and current demands of social services within Te Tai
Tokerau as well as meeting national requirements. It will produce practitioners able to respond to constant change.
They are also equipped to effectively communicate and work within cross-cultural and intercultural situations.
In this programme you will study in small groups with qualified experienced teachers. You will practice your developing
social work skills and make friends for life.
The social work programme’s contribution to the economic and social capital of Northland is already evident in the
work of its graduates, whose practice is creating a significant and positive difference throughout Te Tai Tokerau.
This degree will continue that work of equipping and empowering people who can make a difference in the lives of
individuals and communities in Northland.
NorthTec’s Enquiries Department is happy to answer any questions you may have or provide more information
regarding the Bachelor of Applied Social Work programme.
If you would like an opportunity to discuss with a registered social work tutor whether this is the right programme for
you, please email Michelle Lee mlee@northtec.ac.nz or phone 09 470 3783 for an appointment.
Office hours: Monday - Thursday (8.00 am - 4.30 pm)
Friday (8.00 am - 4.00 pm)
Phone: 0800 162 100
Email: enquiries@northtec.ac.nz
Website: www.northtec.ac.nz
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BACHELOR OF APPLIED WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
SOCIAL WORK Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Social Work will
be able to work both independently and collectively
Programme Code: NT5012 demonstrating competence in interpersonal and intra-
Level 7 personal communication and practice skills, that can lead
Location Raumanga Campus, Whangārei to a range of careers including:
Delivery Full time/Part time
Statutory Social Workers Health Social Workers
Course Length 4 years full time
Family Start Workers Community Workers
Start Date 17 February 2020
Care Managers Registered Social Workers
Fee Guideline (approx.) $6,100 (Year 1)
Case Managers
ENTRY (subject to confirmation)
AIM
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria:
The primary aim is to provide both Te Tai Tokerau
General Admission
and Aotearoa New Zealand with skilled social service
To be eligible for admission to the programme an
practitioners who:
applicant must make a written application on the
• Demonstrate a commitment to effecting social change prescribed application form and meet the following
admission criteria:
• Are critically reflective practitioners with advanced
problem solving skills • Have completed NCEA level 3 with University Entrance
• Demonstrate an informed practice commitment to the including at least:
pre-eminence of the Treaty of Waitangi • 14 credits in an English language-rich subject (e.g.
English, History, Classics Geography, Economics);
• Work from a critically informed and sound theoretical
and
base
• Literacy -10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
• Demonstrate the ability to select, adapt, apply and
• 5 credits in reading
integrate theory to practice in order to empower
individuals and promote social change • 5 credits in writing
• Are active advocates for structural changes which Discretionary Entrance
support marginalised, dispossessed and vulnerable If you are under the age of 20 at the time you start your
individuals, groups and communities studies, and not attempting to gain University Entrance
• Demonstrate critically informed and culturally safe via NCEA, you may apply for Discretionary Entrance,
practice skills, decision making and interventions which is based on NCEA Level 2 (or higher).
You must be of above average academic ability; with a
• Work ethically and establish professional
minimum of 14 credits in each of four Level 2 approved
accountability
subjects. You must also meet the literacy and numeracy
• Are critically informed, practice-skilled and culturally requirements for university entrance outlined for NCEA
safe practitioners who make significant contributions entrance.
to the wider multidisciplinary social service industry
Note: The acceptance of a Discretionary Entrance
• Work collaboratively with communities and other application is dependent on NorthTec being able to
social service professionals to provide comprehensive process the application before the commencement of the
client services course.
• Value education and are committed to ongoing
professional development.
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5Admission with Equivalent Status (AES) • Include a curriculum vitae and a personal statement
You will either have completed an equivalent university by the applicant indicating their motives for applying
entrance qualification overseas, or will have completed for entry to the Northland Polytechnic Bachelor of
tertiary study in New Zealand which is at least equivalent Applied Social Work
to the entrance requirements under NCEA or the • Provide a current police check
NZUEBS examinations. • Complete an assessment of risk under the Vulnerable
• Cambridge International Examinations Children Act 2014
• A minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff at • Make confidential disclosure of:
CIE A or AS levels • Past or pending criminal offences
a. with a minimum grade of D in each of at least • Any prior involvement with MVCOT
3 subjects from the approved list • Current status relating to use of mental health or
b. A minimum grade E in AS English social services
c. A minimum grade D in IGCSE Maths • Current or past history of substance abuse and /
or addictions (disclosures will be considered on a
Special Admission case by case basis and will not necessarily exclude
• If you are 20 years of age or older at the time you students from selection, however this information will
start your studies, you may be entitled to admission to be disclosed to potential placement agencies as part
NorthTec whether you have an entrance qualification or of placement negotiations and may prevent Northland
not. This is called Special Admission. Polytechnic being able to provide fieldwork placement
• A person may be granted special admission if that opportunities in such situations).
person:
• can demonstrate evidence of previous academic WHAT MORE SHOULD I KNOW?
achievement and/or ability in programme or position
Fieldwork Education
where English is the common medium of instruction;
During the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of the degree students
or
will be required to complete a minimum of 120 days in 2
• can convince the selection panel that there is
different fields of practice.
reasonable likelihood of the candidate successfully
completing the programme. Assessment
A pass grade for each course is necessary for continuation
Applicants for whom English is not their first language
in the programme. Assessment is carried out by
Refer to the policy English Language Entrance (05.003).
lecturers in a range of activities including written exams,
Applicants must achieve an IELTS (International English
assignments, case studies, group projects, simulated and
Language Testing System) of not less than 6.5 overall,
actual clinical practice, oral presentations and portfolios.
with no less than 6.0 in each band, or an equivalent test
of English. Qualifications Gained
You will gain a Bachelor of Applied Social Work. Bachelor
Additional Entry Requirements for all Bachelor of
of Applied Social Work graduates may undertake further
Applied Social Work applicants
postgraduate study at Masters level.
To be eligible for admission to the programme an
applicant must have made written application on the Credit Recognition
prescribed application form and meet the following At NorthTec the skills, knowledge and understanding you
admission criteria. These criteria are designed to ensure have gained through your experience or previous study
you can successfully undertake placement and meet the can be credited toward your chosen qualification. Instead
requirements of the Social Workers Registration Board of enrolling you will be able to have your prior learning
(SWRB) assessed for credit using our established credit transfer,
• Hold a full and unrestricted NZ drivers licence cross-crediting and recognition of prior learning (RPL)
(Disability exemption available) procedures. For more information please contact the
• Name two independent referees who will provide Social Services Department.
confidential information on the applicant if required
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Self-
Course Compulsory Pre- Co- Practical work- Directed Total
Code Title / description or Elective requisites requisites Credit Level Class Hours based hours Hours Hours
YEAR 1
7737.5101 Indigenous Voices C NIL 5103, 5106 15 5 60 NIL 90 150
7737.5102 Te Ao Mäori C NIL NIL 15 5 80 NIL 70 150
7737.5103 Aotearoa New Zealand Society C NIL 5101, 5106 15 5 60 NIL 90 100
7737.5104 Social Work Theoretical Frameworks C NIL 5105 15 5 60 NIL 90 150
7737.5105 Human Development and Social Work C NIL 5104 15 5 60 NIL 90 150
7737.5106 Academic and Digital Literacy C NIL 5101, 5103 15 5 60 NIL 90 150
7737.5107 Professional Social Work Practice C NIL 5108 15 5 60 NIL 90 150
7737.5108 Social Work Practice Skills C NIL 5107 15 5 60 NIL 90 150
YEAR 2
7737.6101 Tauiwi Voices C 5101, 5102 NIL 15 6 60 NIL 90 150
7737.6102 Transformative Whānau Practice C 5103 6105, 6106 30 6 120 NIL 180 300
7737.6103 Social Work Fields of Practice C 5104, 5108 NIL 15 6 60 NIL 90 150
7737.6104 Mental Health and Addictions C NIL NIL 15 6 60 NIL 90 150
7737.6105 Evidence-Informed Practice C 5106 6102, 6106 15 6 40 NIL 90 150
7737.6106 Integrating Theory and Practice C 5101,5102, 6102, 6105 30 6 - 20 days - 100
5103,5104,
5105,5106,
5107, 5108
YEAR 3
7737.7101 Diverse and Vulnerable Voices C 6101, 6102 NIL 30 7 120 NIL 180 300
7737.7102 Empowered Communities C 6102 NIL 30 7 120 NIL 180 300
7737.7103 Transformative Social Work C 6105, 6106 NIL 30 7 120 NIL 180 300
7737.7104 Fieldwork Tuatahi C 6101,6102, NIL 30 7 10 60 days - -
6103, 6104,
6105, 6106
YEAR 4
7737.7105 My Social Work Voice C 7101 NIL 15 7 60 NIL 90 150
7737.7106 Social Justice in Action C 7102, 7103 NIL 30 7 120 NIL 180 300
7737.7107 Special Topic C 7102 NIL 30 7 120 NIL 180 300
7737.7108 Fieldwork Tuarua C 7101, 7102, NIL 45 7 15 480 20 450
7103, 7104
TOTAL 480 4800
WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP?
Complete the application / enrolment section enclosed in this brochure and return to NorthTec’s Enrolments Department with
the required documentation. If you are an international student please contact our International department for an international
enrolment form. Email: international@northtec.ac.nz
For further enrolment information call 0800 162 100 or email enquiries@northtec.ac.nz
*The programme structure is currently under review to improve student access and student success.
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7Course Descriptors, Bachelor of Applied Social Work
YEAR ONE YEAR TWO
INDIGENOUS VOICES TAUIWI VOICES
Will enable students to gain an in-depth understanding Students will be able to understand the impact of
of the process and impact of colonisation for Māori and diversity and difference from a personal and structural
other indigenous people. perspective.
TE AO MĀORI TRANSFORMATIVE WHĀNAU PRACTICE
To introduce the student to aspects of whakapapa, Will introduce students to the form, functions and
tikanga (customs) and kaupapa Māori (Māori values) contemporary issues impacting on whānau in Aotearoa
underpinning Māori epistemology and Māori world views. NZ.
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND SOCIETY SOCIAL WORK FIELDS OF PRACTICE
To provide students with an overview of the cultural, Students will acquire knowledge, skills and values
social, economic and political structures which shape necessary for working in a range of practice fields.
and influence Aotearoa New Zealand society including
MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS
the historical and contemporary role and function of Te
To provide students with a historical and contemporary
Tiriti o Waitangi.
overview of attitudes to mental health and mental health
SOCIAL WORK THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS disorders.
To introduce students to a range of social work theories,
EVIDENCE-INFORMED PRACTICE
primary perspectives and practice models which
To enable students to find and use ‘evidence’ to support
influence and impact on the social work process.
the social work process including evaluation and
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL WORK appropriate intervention methods and model.
Students will be introduced to theories and models of
INTEGRATING THEORY AND PRACTICE
human development across the lifespan.
Will enable students to integrate practice knowledge,
ACADEMIC AND DIGITAL LITERACY skills and theoretical learning with practice experience.
Will develop students’ skills and understanding of the
learning process, including academic and digital literacy
skills, to support and equip them for lifelong learning.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
To enable students to develop the values, behaviours
and practice required of a professional social worker and
understand the role and function of professional social
work supervision.
SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE SKILLS
To provide students with an introductory understanding
and skill set to build effective interpersonal relationships.
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DIVERSE AND VULNERABLE VOICES MY SOCIAL WORK VOICE
To enable students to synthesis the knowledge To enable students to integrate their knowledge of social
and practical skills that support inclusion of the work theory and practice with their own personal values,
marginalisation of our communities. beliefs and world views to derive a justified personal
framework of practice.
EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES
Students will evaluate theories and models of community SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ACTION
and iwi development to effect social and economic To critically evaluate a range of theories and practices
change in Aotearoa NZ. designed to effect social change within the context of
social policy development and implementation.
TRANSFORMATIVE SOCIAL WORK
Will enable students to critically evaluate the function SPECIAL TOPIC
of social workers as agents of transformative change in Student will carry out an in-depth investigation
society. of a contemporary topic relevant to their future
social work practice aspirations and justify practice
FIELDWORK TUATAHI
recommendations based on evidence gathered.
Students will learn to integrate theoretical learning within
a ‘real life’ social work context. FIELDWORK TUARUA
Will build on Fieldwork Tuatahi where students continue
to demonstrate the integration of theoretical learning and
practice skills in a social work context.
Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year)
at the discretion of NorthTec. Fees quoted are an indication only, and apply only to domestic students. Refer to our website for terms and conditions.
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9HOW TO ENROL PĒHEA TE RĒHITATIA
STEP 1 Complete an Enrolment form
Enrol online application at www.northtec.ac.nz/apply - it’s so easy! or
Pick up a form in person at the Enquiries and Enrolments Centre at our Raumanga campus in Whangārei, or at our ākonga/
student hubs in Kerikeri, Kaitaia, Kaikohe and Dargaville, or
By post Call 0800 162 100 or email study@northtec.ac.nz to request an enrolment pack.
Fill in the Registration form and, together with any attachments, post to:
NorthTec Enquiries and Enrolments Centre, Private Bag 9019, Whangārei Mail Centre, 0148.
Note: You will need to provide proof of your identity and residency. If you are applying in person, please bring your birth certificate
or passport with you. If you are applying by post, please send verified copies of your documents. We will let you know if you need to
complete any other paperwork specific to your study programme.
STEP 2 Interview
STEP 3 We will assess your application
We will assess your application, let you know if further documentation is required and contact you to arrange a date and time should
you be required to attend an interview. When your application is approved, we will send you a letter confirming your place on the
programme.
STEP 4 Accept your place on the course
Check and sign our Offer of Place Form and return to the Enquiries and Enrolments Centre, Raumanga Campus, in person or post
to: NorthTec Enquiries and Enrolments Centre, Private Bag 9019, Whangārei Mail Centre, 0148; or call in to your nearest NorthTec
centre; or scan and email to: enrolments@northtec.ac.nz
STEP 5 Pay your fees www.northtec.ac.nz/payment-options
If applicable, we will send you an invoice. Your fees must be paid before you start studying at NorthTec, or
If you are planning to pay by student loan, contact StudyLink at www.studylink.govt.nz as soon as possible to check your eligibility, or
NorthTec programmes are fees-free for eligible first-time tertiary students. Find out whether you are eligible at www.feesfree.govt.nz
KIA ORA WELCOME TO NORTHTEC
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Student Café, ICT Services, Customer Service Centre,
Management, Student Common Room
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D Marae, Te Puna, Interactive Learning Centre,
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A520 A610 B250
Pond A620
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