Diploma in Social and Community Work (DipSCWk)
Note: No new enrolments will be accepted for this programme.
Overview
The Diploma in Social and Community Work (DipSCWk) is a full- or part-time distance learning programme offered by the Department of Social Work and Community Development in collaboration with the social work profession and the community. The diploma meets the requirements of a general professional qualification (Te Kaiawhina Ahumahi National Diploma, formerly NZCETSS B level). The programme is particularly suitable for mature students with previous work experience in the social services, and/or a beginning level qualification in the social services. The diploma is available only to students in the South Island.
The Diploma in Social and Community Work (DipSCWk) is also available through Distance Learning.
Regulations for the Diploma in Social and Community Work (DipSCWk)
1 Admission to the Programme
(a) Admission to the programme requires formal application by 1 November of the year preceding entry, and shall be determined by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) on the advice of the Social and Community Work Admissions Committee.
(b) Every applicant shall
either (i) hold a certificate-level qualification in the social services (NZCETSS "A" level or NZQA National Certificate);
or (ii) have prior learning and experience to the equivalent of a certificate-level qualification;
or (iii) have been admitted with the status of one who is entitled to proceed to the diploma.
(c) Admission to the programme is subject to the availability of fieldwork placements.
2 Structure of the Programme
The programme of study for the diploma consists of the papers as set down in the DipSCWk Schedule.
3 Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions
Every programme of study for the diploma shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites and corequisites as set out in the Schedule of papers for the diploma.
4 Duration of the Programme
The programme may be completed by full-time candidates in two years, or by part-time candidates over no more than six years. A paper in which a candidate is enrolled shall be examined in that year.
5 Exemptions
On the recommendation of the Social and Community Work Admissions Committee the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may exempt a student with appropriate qualifications, demonstrable knowledge or relevant professional experience from up to a limit of four papers.
6 Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
