AUT - Diploma in Violence and Trauma Studies
Diploma in Violence and Trauma Studies
Programme Code: AK3414
Level: 6
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time / Part time available
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: February 28, 2011
AUT University encourages early application.
This programme will remain open until all places have been filled.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Not open to school leavers
- Interview may be required
- Addendum
- Relevant experience
- Police clearance
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. For more details, please refer to English Language Requirements in AUT's Academic Calendar.
This qualification provides vocational training for people working with those affected by violence, abuse and trauma. Areas include health, justice, and community sector agencies that offer crisis intervention. The course allows students to develop an understanding of the theory and practice in this field and the skills and thinking necessary to enhance work practice.
All papers in this diploma are available for credit towards the Bachelor of Health Science in Applied Mental Health.
WHAT THIS PROGRAMME COVERS
Students learn about current issues in violence, participate in trauma and abuse workshops, develop skills necessary for facilitating groups and for understanding group processes, and safety issues for clients in relation to codes of ethics and relevant legislation. The diploma also includes two supervised work placements with organisations and agencies that provide support and change in the violence, abuse, and trauma field.
Students work placements include: women’s refuge, probation services, alcohol and drug services, district health boards, alternative education, Barnardos, Victim Support, Youthline, Lifeline, Methodist Mission and Living Without Violence services.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Case worker at an agency such as Victim Support
- Drug and alcohol worker at an agency such as Higher Ground or Odyssey House
- Family support worker at an agency such as Family Works
- Group facilitator at an agency such as Man Alive
- Prison staff
- Refuge worker
- Victim advisor in the justice system
- Youth programme worker at Youthline
PAPERS
565313 Personal and Professional Development (Two on campus block courses 31 July & 1 August, 11-12 September, 2009)
565316 Family Violence Theory and Policy (Two on campus block courses 20-22 March and 15-17 May, 2009)
565317 Perspectives on Violence and Trauma (Two on campus block courses 27 February-1 March, 1-3 May, 2009)
567512 Critical Issues in Violence Studies (Semester 2, 2010 - 2 campus block courses)
566423 Theory, Skills and Interventions I (Semester 1, 2010 - 2 campus block courses)
566425 Group Theory and Practice I
566506 Practicum: I (commences 20 July, 2009 - distance learning)
566507 Practicum: II (Semester 2, 2010 - 1 campus block course)