175853

Practicum in Psychological Practice Part I

This is Part I of the individualised curriculum for students completing the PGDipPsychPrac. For this course students undertake supervised practice with clients in an approved setting. The focus is on the ethical, safe, respectful application of psychological knowledge/theory in practice, and demonstration of the foundations of Core and Cultural Competence. The integrated curriculum allows students to apply their learning in the workplace, establish their professional identity, and attain a strong understanding of the role and obligations of a psychologist in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

175853

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

800-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

30

Subject

Psychology

Course planning information

Course notes

A pass for all assessments is required to pass this course. Attendance at online classes is compulsory.

Corequisite courses

Complete at the same time

You need to complete the corequisite course or courses listed above at the same time as doing this one.

General progression requirements

You may enrol in a postgraduate course (that is a 700-, 800- or 900-level course) if you meet the prerequisites for that course and have been admitted to a qualification which lists the course in its schedule.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 have established a professional psychology identity by consistently engaging in reflective practice, self-directed learning, and effective use of supervision.
  • 2 apply culturally appropriate practices in their workplace, including consideration of the cultural beliefs and values situated within tikanga Māori.
  • 3 articulate clear learning objectives, plans, and priorities for their professional development and wellbeing based on critical self-reflection and evaluation.
  • 4 use rational, ethical, and evidence-based decision-making processes in various situations and communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
  • 5 have demonstrable skills in psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention planning that are grounded in theoretical principles and prioritise respect for clients' autonomy, dignity, and rights.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 0%
Practical/Placement 1 2 3 4 5 0%
Practical/Placement 1 2 3 4 5 0%
Written Assignment 4 0%
Participation 1 2 3 4 5 0%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Compulsory

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE OF PSYCHOLOGY IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

Author
WAIKAREMOANA W. WAITOKI, JACQUELINE S. FEATHER, NEVILLE R. ROBERTSON & JULIA J. RUCKLIDGE (EDS.)
ISBN
9780473354886
Edition
2016 3RD EDITION
Publisher
THE NEW ZEALAND PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY

PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND, 4TH EDITION

Author
SEYMOUR, F.; BLACKWELL, S.; & TAMATEA, A.
ISBN
9780473621223
Edition
2022 4TH EDITION
Publisher
NEW ZEALAND PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY

TE MANU KAI I TE MATAURANGA: INDIGENOUS PSYCHOLOGY IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

Author
WAITOKI, W. W. & LEVY M.
ISBN
9780473345457
Edition
2016
Publisher
NEW ZEALAND PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY

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