Te Taketake Diploma in Applied Addictions Counselling (Level 7)

Program Overview

Te Taketake is a Level 7 Addictions Counselling Diploma that teaches specialized skills for treating gambling, alcohol, and drug use. This program is designed for professionals in the mental health and addictions sector and offers a combination of theory and practical application. Graduates are qualified to work independently as addictions counsellors and are recognized by the Drug and Alcohol Practitioners' Association Aotearoa-New Zealand (DAPAANZ).

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This programme is offered by Moana House Training Institute and is designed for people who are already working in the mental health and addictions sector. You will gain the specialised technical knowledge and skills to provide treatment to people seeking assistance with problems of gambling, alcohol and drug use. This qualification is recognised by DAPAANZ (Drug and Alcohol Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa–New Zealand).

Outline:

• Year One - Te Aka | The Vine
• MH701003 (AKA1) Foundation Counselling and Assessment Skills
• MH702001 (AKA2) Pharmacology
• MH703003 (AKA3) Change and Motivation
• Year Two - Te Rea | The Shoot
• MH704001 (REA1) Culture and Whānau
• MH705003 (REA2) Diagnostic Systems
• MH706002 (REA3) Case management, Care and Prevention
• Years One and Two - Te Hauhakenga | The Harvest
• MH707001 Applying Theory to Practice 1
• MH708001 Applying Theory to Practice 2
• Clinical Placement
• 400 hours of clinical practice over the two years of the diploma (200hrs each year)
• Must be recorded in a Log Book
• Can only start once the course starts
• Tauira must negotiate their own whaiora work as part of the programme criteria.
• Workload
• 10 hours per week in self-directed study
• 400 hours of clinical placement
• 8 three- or four-day wānanga/workshops throughout the year
• Wānanga Dates
• Rotorua Wānanga Dates
• March 7-10 (4 days)
• April 12-14
• May 9-12 (4 days)
• June 7-9
• August 8-11 (4 days)
• September 6-8
• October 11-13
• November 8-10
• Dunedin Wānanga Dates
• March 21-24 (4 days)
• April 26-28
• May 23-26 (4 days)
• June 21-23
• August 22-25 (4 days)
• September 20-22
• October 25-27
• November 22-24
• Wānanga Details
• Most wānanga last for three days, but the March, May and August wānanga run for four days.
• Classes on Thursday, Friday and Saturday conclude at around 8.30pm but no later than 3pm on Sunday.
• Attendance at every wānanga is expected.
• If you miss more than three days over the year of study, you will not be eligible to continue to year two or graduate (if you are in year two).
• There is often mahi kainga (homework) during wānanga for the next day.
• All work in the wānanga is confidential and students are expected to maintain and honour professional boundaries.
• Food and Accommodation
• Lunch, dinner and morning and afternoon tea are provided, but breakfast and supper are the responsibility of the student.
• Vegetarian requirements can be met, but other dietary needs (e.g.
gluten free, dairy free, sugar free) cannot be accommodated.
• A small contribution towards the food is required.
• All teaching is done biculturally and tangata whenua are always acknowledged as part of the process.

Careers:

• This programme will give you the qualification you need to take up a professional role within the mental health and addictions sector.
• It is recognised by DAPAANZ (Drug and Alcohol Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa–New Zealand), the relevant professional body for addictions practitioners, and will give you the skills and knowledge to work independently to provide both assessments and treatment services.

Other:

• Te Taketake is a Level 7 Addictions Counselling Diploma that produces graduates who are ready to work in the field.
• It actively combines theory with practice, and as a Level 7 qualification, it is the same level as the final year of a bachelor's degree.
• Te Taketake is also about promoting your own personal growth; just as you will work with whaiora to encourage their personal growth, so too Te Taketake expects that you will be a more self-aware and reflective practitioner by the end of the diploma.
• Most placement providers will require evidence from you that you are fully vaccinated before allowing you to complete a placement at their organisation.
• There is high demand for Te Taketake, so we operate a waitlist for places in the programme.
• We give priority on the waitlist based on:
• Your track record of achievement - academic or a proven ability to complete tasks
• Your contribution to your community
• Academic ability and literacy
• It is expected that you will have access to computers and that assignments are typed.
• Year two students are expected to bring laptops to class.
• Year one students are asked to present some work in class using presentation software (e.g.
PowerPoint or Keynote).
• Purchasing textbooks is essential for the successful completion of the programme.
• There are scholarships available from Te Rau Ora, Matua Raki, and iwi.
• The organisation you work for may also be prepared to pay all or part of your fees.
• Some students may also be eligible for assistance from WINZ.
• Domestic full-time students can apply for a student loan through Studylink.
• Some support may be available for domestic part-time students.
• If this is your first time doing tertiary study, or your first tertiary study was covered by the Targeted Training and Apprenticeship (TTAF) initiative, you may be able to get up to $12,000 of your fees covered for one year’s study or two years’ training.
• The Government has advised that they intend to change the Fees Free policy from 2025.
• The Fees Free policy for 2024 is unchanged.
• To complete your application, you will need to provide Moana House with:
• Your Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of a Professional Association Membership
• Details of your Supervision Arrangements
• A substance declaration and mental health status attestation
• Contact details for two referees.
• If you are shortlisted, Moana House will contact you regarding Police Vetting.
• You will also need to attend an interview as part of the application process.
• We will provide you with a student handbook at the first wānanga.
• Your success with DAPAANZ is dependent upon meeting their criteria.