New Zealand Diploma in Career Development (Level 6)

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Diploma

Duration

1 year and 6 weeks

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Nelson Campus

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Summary

This growing field is perfectly suited for people who enjoy helping others and want to keep their employment options open in both the public and private sectors.

Graduates can use this qualification to enter the career industry and work for government agencies, in education, health and private business.

You may already be involved in career development with students or clients and are looking to upskill and formalize your knowledge.

This New Zealand Diploma in Career Development provides foundational entry-level study for you to enter the career development industry.

This (blended-learning) programme consists of seven compulsory courses, which will add value to any existing qualifications and support your transition to become a qualified career practitioner. Successful completion of this Diploma fulfils part of the requirements for Full Membership of the Career Development Association of New Zealand (CDANZ).

Programme structure

Blended learning

5 courses in this programme are completed online, attendance at workshops on the Nelson Campus is required for 2 courses.*
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Self-directed study

Expect to spend 12 to 15 hours per course each week to complete this programme successfully.

* travel and accommodation for workshops are at the learner's own cost.

Entry criteria

Academic requirements

A relevant qualification at level 5 (or equivalent skills and knowledge).

English language requirements

All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level.

Those applicants whose first language is not English should have an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall Academic score of 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each band) issued within the last 2 years or equivalent.

Special Entry

Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the general admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Curriculum Manager or delegate. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.

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