AUT - Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Career Development
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Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Career Development
These courses provide students with the knowledge and skills to work with others in career development and counselling.
Programme code: Graduate Diploma AK3652, Graduate Certificate AK3522
Level: 7
Points: Graduate Diploma - 120 points, Graduate Certificate - 60 points
Duration: Graduate Diploma - up to 5 years part time / 1 year full time, Graduate Certificate - 2 years part time, full time study not offered
Venue: City campus or distance presentation
Starting date: 27 February 2012 / 16 July 2012
AUT encourages early application. Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Guidelines to entry
- Interview may be required
The Graduate Diploma in Career Development (incorporating the Graduate Certificate in Career Development) is appropriate for people who are currently working in the career development field but who lack formal qualifications, as well as those who aspire to work in this field.
Graduates meet the education requirements for professional membership of the Career Development Association of New Zealand.
Students have the option of exiting the qualification with a Graduate Certificate in Career Development upon successful completion of the designated papers.
WHAT THESE PROGRAMMES COVER
In the first part of the programme students will be introduced to career theory, use of career instruments and resources and will develop career counselling skills.
The second half of the programme is dedicated to teaching students advanced theory, the research skills required to be an effective career practitioner, and it will give students the opportunity to practice their skills in a supervised environment.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Career advisors at secondary/tertiary level
- Private practitioner in career development
- Career consultant or counsellor
- Employment consultant
297300 Work in Careers
297309 Developing Counselling Skills
297301 Facilitating Career Development for Individuals
297302 Organising for Career Development
Students can exit the programme at this stage with a Graduate Certificate in Career Development.
297303 Advanced Topics in Career Development
297306 Research Skills for Career Practitioners
297307 Context in Career Development
297308 Supervised Practice in Career