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Programme Regulations for:Certificate in Social Services(Level 4)incorporating the National Certificate in Social Services (Level 4)Wintec code: SD1001 MoE: WK2253Level: 4 Credits: 120Owner: Centre for Health and Social Practice Effective Date: January 2015These regulations should be read in conjunction with the Institute’s Academic Regulations.1. Admission and Entry1.1 General Academic Admissiona) Candidates are required to have:i) a minimum of 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English, or an equivalent qualification.1.2 Special AdmissionDomestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entryrequirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that theyhave a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admissionwill be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designatednominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging ortertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.1.3 Provisional EntryDomestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission andentry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of successthrough other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible forprovisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designatednominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re‐enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’sperformance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director ordesignated nominee.1.4 Selection Criteriaa) Candidates will be required to attend an interview and may be asked to complete writtenassessments to gauge eligibility to enter the programme.b) Prior to commencing the programme all successful candidates will be required tocomplete and submit a “Consent to Disclosure of Information” form. Candidates shouldbe aware that some types of criminal conviction may prevent them from accessing clientsand/or workplace experience, and completing the programmec) Candidates are required in their applications to indicate whether they have had a physicalor mental condition that is likely to impact on their participation on the programme.Candidates should be aware that some types of physical or mental conditions mayprevent them from participating in elements of the programme and that indication of anycondition will allow the opportunity for appropriate support to be provided.Certificate in Social ServicesVersion: 15.00AAC: 02.09.14 Page 1 of 3

Programme Regulations for:1.5 English Language Requirementsa) Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an InternationalEnglish Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0, with no individual band score lowerthan 5.5; or equivalent2. Transfer of Credit2.1. 100% transfer of credit is available for this programme (both formal transfer of credit andrecognition of prior learning).3. Programme Requirement3.1. Every candidate for the Certificate in Social Services (Level 4) shall to the satisfaction of theAcademic Board follow a programme of study for a period of normally not less than 1 year.3.2. Each full time candidate is required to complete all the modules listed in Group A section 6totalling 120 credits.3.3. Part time students must complete the modules in List A before completing the modules in List Bas specified in Group B.4. Completion of the Programme4.1. A candidate may take up to three years to complete this programme unless an extension isgranted by special permission of the Head of School/Centre Director.5. Award of the Qualification5.1. Candidates who successfully complete the requirements in sections 3.1 and 3.2 will receive theaward of the Certificate in Social Services (Level 4).5.2. The Certificate will be awarded with Merit if a candidate achieves merit passes for 11 out of the15 modules. In order to gain a Merit Pass for a module candidates are required to demonstrateeither:a) Depth and breadth of knowledge,b) Superior organisational and communication skills, orc) Superior written academic conventions e.g. APA referencing.5.3. All Merit Passes must be approved by the Programme Committee.5.4. Candidates who successfully complete the requirements in sections 3.1 and 3.2 will also beeligible to apply to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority for the National Certificate in SocialServices (Level 4).Certificate in Social ServicesVersion: 15.00AAC: 02.09.14 Page 2 of 3

Programme Regulations for:6. Schedule of ModulesNote: no value in the pre/co‐requisite columns means there are no pre/co‐requisites for that module.Group AModuleCodeModule Name Level CreditsPre‐RequisitesCo‐RequisitesAssessmentStandardsSDSS401Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment4 10 19405 V1SDSS300B Te Tiriti/Treaty of Waitangi 3 5 19408 V1SDSS402Introduction to Social7915 V44 10Services7916 V4SDSS403 Communication Skills 4 1019411 V17936 V4SDSS404 Cultural Responsiveness 4 5 19409 V1SDSS405 He Purapura 4 2019412 V119410 V1SDSS406 Working in Groups 4 5 7933 V4SDSS407 Social Service Agencies 4 519413 V119495 V17989 V4SDSS408 Law and the Social Services 4 5 7945 V4SDSS409 Social and Political Issues 4 5 7963 V4SDSS301 Social Service Research 3 10 13090 V3SDSS41018290 V1Responding to Violence4 1018292 V1and Abuse19403 V1SDSS411 Starting Practice 4 519407 V119406 V1SDSS412 Case Study 4 107912 V419497 V1SDSS413 Human Development 4 5Group B Sequence of modules for part time students ‐ Part time students must complete modules in List Abefore those in List B below.Module Code Module Name Module Code Module NameList AList BSDSS401 Personal and Professional SDSS404 Cultural ResponsivenessDevelopmentSDSS300B Te Tiriti/Treaty of Waitangi SDSS409 Social and Political IssuesSDSS402 Introduction to SocialServicesSDSS410 Responding to Violence andAbuseSDSS403 Communication Skills SDSS412 Case StudySDSS406 Working in Groups SDSS411 Starting PracticeSDSS407 Social Service Agencies SDSS413 Human DevelopmentSDSS405 PurapuraSDSS301 Social Science ResearchSDSS408 Law and the Social ServicesCertificate in Social ServicesVersion: 15.00AAC: 02.09.14 Page 3 of 3