Pre-degree preparation for education or social work

105.445 Skills for successful tertiary study (15 credits)

• Gain personal self-awareness to perform effectively with best practice in a social services setting.
• Demonstrate the interpersonal skills required to work safely with a diverse range of clients in a social services environment.
• Apply appropriate and effective strategies to assist clients and whanau to reduce vulnerability and build resilience.
• Produce written work/artwork/group work/verbal presentations centred around different subjects or occupations by using your imagination, creativity, self-exploration, reflection and feedback, cultural literacy and engagement with and use of appropriate help and support.
• Access and use information technologies for academic and/or workplace purposes.
• Evaluate opportunities and develop a plan for study and career pathways relevant to a chosen field. Pathway into employment or degree level programs.

105.446 Pathway project A - society (15 credits)

Progressively apply, consolidate and demonstrate the skills and knowledge developed in this and the Numeracy and Literacy courses through real-world learning experiences in order to meet the varied demands of their personal life, study and intended career destination.

You will learn about:

• How culture influences communication in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
• The role of the individual in society.
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Cultural competency.
• Society and how it influences work in social services.
• Human Rights Commission.
• Diversity in our community.

105.447 Pathway project B - society (15 credits)

Progressively apply, consolidate and demonstrate the skills and knowledge developed in this and the Numeracy and Literacy courses through real-world learning experiences in order to meet the varied demands of their personal life, study and intended career destination.

You will learn about:

• Discrimination and stigma.
• Te Ao Maori/Maori world-view.
• Disabilities.
• Powhiri process and marae protocols.
• Roles and responsibilities for marae.

181.435 Building communication competence (15 credits)

• Demonstrate reflective self-management skills for study.
• Communicate and collaborate as a speaker and as a listener in a learning group.
• Use selected communication technologies appropriately within an academic and/or vocational context.
• Gain personal self-awareness, navigation and facilitation skills to perform effectively in a social services environment.
• Gain awareness and understanding of the principles and barriers to recovery in the mental health and addiction setting.