New Zealand Diploma in Youth Work
Youth Cultures & Community Trust
Subject area
Youth Work
Qualification
Duration
2 Years
Total student fees
$10,074
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the youth work sector with youth workers who have specialised skills and knowledge and attitudes to support taiohi, and lead and support youth workers.
This qualification is intended for people who want to specialise in youth work practice.
Graduates will be able to work autonomously and contribute to positive youth development outcomes in diverse and complex contexts.
Graduates will uphold positive youth development approaches and practice that are informed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi, The Codes of Ethics for Youth Work, Mana Taiohi, current positive youth development approaches, frameworks and legislative requirements.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Applicants will be required to: Have achieved NCEA Level 3 or have evidence of equivalent skills, knowledge or professional experience to this level; be aged 18 years or above, unless special exemption is granted; complete a satisfactory Police Vet check; identify an agency (church or community organisation) who has agreed to supervise and support their practice with young people; provide the contact details of a person from this agency, and at least one other reference person. Praxis will contact those persons to discuss both the applicant's suitability for working with youth and their ability to handle the academic requirements of this course; undertake an application interview
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
2 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$5,037 | $10,074 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$5,782 | $11,563 |
| Total | $10,819 | $21,638 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
90%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | N/A |
| Earnings range | N/A |
| In employment | N/A |
| In further study | N/A |
| On a benefit | N/A |
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (04) 471 2747
Fax: (04) 802 5607
Email: neo@praxis.org.nz
Web: http://www.praxis.org.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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