Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Ara Institute of CanterburyPostgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2027
Campus
Christchurch - City Campus
Summary
Professional supervision is a dedicated space for thoughtful reflection and growth. It supports the wellbeing of those we work with and for, by helping colleagues to strengthen their skills, deepen their professional practice and care for their own wellbeing.
This flexible, part-time programme is ideal professional development for anyone with a desire to offer professional supervision to those working in the community, health and wellbeing, education, social and legal sectors.
The programme takes a decolonising approach to supervision by embedding Māori knowledge and values. It’s informed by the concept of ‘kaitiakitanga’, a cultural reframing of professional supervision and encourages supervision practices that are culturally responsive, ethical and empowering.
You’ll join a diverse learning community to explore what effective supervision looks like in real-world settings. You’ll build your own supervision style through collaboration, reflective practice and hands-on learning. The programme includes online learning and in-person wānanga (learning forums), with opportunities to practice supervision in both simulated and real-life contexts.
The programme is made up of two 30-credit courses studied one after the other. In the first course (Te Tūranga), you’ll explore the knowledge and skills that shape supervision grounded in kaitiakitanga. In the second (Whakaharatau), you’ll apply what you’ve learned in your own practice.
To enrol, you must be working in a supervisory role, and/or have access to colleagues with whom you can practice supervision.
Part-time up to three years
Entry criteria
Academic RequirementsA Bachelor's Degree or Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.
Additional RequirementsIn addition you need to:
Practice in the role of professional supervisor and/or have access to appropriate hoamahi (colleagues) with whom to arrange this practice experience
- Have two years’ work experience relevant to professional supervision
If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree or Graduate Certificate or Graduate diploma you may:
- Provide evidence of having relevant skills and knowledge acquired through a minimum of 5 years of appropriate work or professional experience within the community, health and wellbeing, education, social, or legal sectors.
What if English is not my first Language?
Overall IELTS 6.5 Academic
- 6.0 Listening
- 6.0 Reading
- 6.0 Writing
- 6.0 Speaking
If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
- Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
- English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
- If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
- If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, please book a PTE Academic test through the Ara Examination Centre or complete an NZQA-approved English language test in your home country.
- IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
- What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
- You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.
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