2012 Course Dates

The 2012 dates for the course are February 14th to November 24th 2012. Classes are not held during school holidays – but your agency will have expectations of ongoing practical work during these times.

It is mandatory that you attend all the block courses, classroom days during term and for Yr 2 students to choose one of the cross cultural immersion experience in July.

Please note these dates below:

Certificate Course and 1st Year Diploma Course

Term 1

Block Course 1 Feb 14- 22 (Wellington)

Term 2

Block Course 2 May 1-9 (Wellington)

Term 3

Block Course 3 July 16-21 (Wellington)

Term 4

Block Course 4 Sept 24-29 (Christchurch)

Block 5 21-23 Nov

Graduation Nov 24 (Wellington)

Weekly classroom teaching and practical experiences }

Supervised practical work at the students agency } continues through year

Assignments }

2nd Year Diploma Course

Part time students

It is possible to access the 2nd Year part time. Part time students must complete the course within 5 years from starting-which means you will need to complete 2-3 ‘modules’ per year. You pay per module when you enrol - $380.00 per Module.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have completed equivalent papers (in Mission, Social Services or Development Studies at level 5 or above) through other institutions, you can apply to have up to three of your Selected Studies papers credited through Recognition of Prior learning. Contact the course coordinator to begin this process.

Term 1

Block Course 1 Feb 14- 22 (Wellington)

Term 2

Block Course 2 May 1-9 (Wellington)

Term 3

Block Course 3 July 16-21 (Wellington)

June/July

Intensive Mission Experience A choice of national or international 7-14 day immersion experiences. Wellington (Urban Vision) Melbourne (Urban Seed) Manila (Lilok)

Term 4

Block Course 4 Sept 24-29 (Christchurch)

Graduation Nov 24 (Wellington)

Weekly input in to the above modules }

Supervised practical work at the students agency } Continues through year Assignments }