Te Taketake Diploma in Applied Addictions Counselling (Level 7)
Social Services
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
This Level 7 Diploma equips students working in mental health and addictions with specialized skills to assess and treat issues related to gambling, alcohol and drug use, combining theory and clinical practice to prepare graduates for professional roles in addictions counselling.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 2 years
This course requires 10 hours per week
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Addictions Counselling Knowledge and Skills
Gain specialized knowledge and skills to provide treatment to individuals with gambling, alcohol, and drug addiction problems.
Professional Practice and Registration
Prepare to work independently in the addictions sector and apply for professional registration with DAPAANZ on successful completion.
Personal Growth and Reflective Practice
Develop self-awareness and reflective practitioner capabilities to support personal growth alongside client care.
What You're Signing Up For
Offered by Moana House Training Institute, this programme is designed for those already working in mental health and addictions sectors. It provides specialized technical knowledge and skills for providing treatment to people seeking help with gambling, alcohol and drug problems. The diploma promotes personal growth alongside professional development. It includes courses in counselling, pharmacology, cultural considerations, diagnostic systems, case management, and practical application. The qualification is recognized by DAPAANZ and includes mandatory clinical placement of 400 supervised hours over two years. The programme is delivered part-time over 2 years with blended learning and requires arranging clinical placement. Scholarships and student loans may be available; fees are pending. Not open to international students.
Course Content
- Foundation Counselling and Assessment Skills
- Pharmacology
- Change and Motivation
- Culture and Whānau
- Diagnostic Systems
- Case Management, Care and Prevention
- Applying Theory to Practice 1
- Applying Theory to Practice 2
- 400 hours of Clinical Placement over two years
- 8 three- or four-day wānanga/workshops throughout the year
What you need to know first
No formal academic requirements, but Level 5 or above is expected
Must be working or have access to work in mental health/addictions sector
Must arrange 400 supervised clinical practice hours
Basic computer skills, internet access, and computer access
At least two years in recovery from any substance/process addictions or offending
Consent to Police Check
Financial means or scholarship to cover fees
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Mental Health Care
Addictions Services
Social Services
Future employment opportunities might be
Addictions Counsellor
Mental Health Support Worker
Community Support Worker
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