Introduction to Supervision (Level 7)
Health Studies
A course by
Wintec
A part-time, Level 7 programme designed to introduce key concepts and practices in professional supervision for health and social practice, preparing students for supervisory roles in health and wellbeing settings.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 12 weeks


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Understand the fundamentals of supervision
Gain insight into the purpose, nature, and professional context of supervision in health and social practice.

Establish effective supervisory relationships
Develop the skills to initiate and maintain productive supervisor-supervisee relationships, including understanding contracting in supervision.

Apply supervision models and processes
Learn and use structured models for supervision, including the key stages of a supervision session.
What You're Signing Up For
The Introduction to Supervision (health and social practice) course at Wintec is a 12-week, part-time Level 7 programme aimed at building foundational knowledge and practical skills in supervision. It covers the nature of supervision, supervisory relationships, contracting, and structured approaches to supervision sessions. The course prepares students to take on supervisory responsibilities in their professional health or social practice roles, with an emphasis on understanding both professional and organisational contexts of supervision.
Course Content
- Nature and purpose of supervision in health and social practice
- Core processes and stages of supervision
- Professional and organisational context of supervision
- Establishing and maintaining supervisory relationships
- Contracting within supervision
- Models and structures for supervision sessions
What you need to know first
An undergraduate degree relevant to health or social practice, or equivalent qualification as assessed by the Team Manager.
For non-native English or Māori speakers: IELTS 7.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Supply names and contact details for two professional referees.
May require an individual interview.
Must be employed or working in a position allowing relevant professional practice and supervision engagement.
Specific modules may require current nursing registration.

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Wellness
Social Services
Supervision

Future employment opportunities might be
Supervisory roles in health and social practice settings
Professional supervisor positions within organisations
Expanded responsibilities in current health or social practice roles


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