Course overview
How to change people’s lives for the better.
This is a course where you can make a world of difference for children and young people. It’s a fascinating and highly detailed course where you’ll learn about theories of childhood development that include morality, cognition and psychosocial; as well as develop core counselling skills. The modules in this course will provide you with the wonderful opportunity to learn about specialist areas like mental health problems which have their onset in childhood, adolescent development, and disorders of childhood.
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Study method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration study load
- Approximately 300 hours. Learn at your own pace, but ideally complete one module per week.
Course features
Benefits
- Gain a foundation for working in counselling, management or education
- Understand how to deal with people positively by knowing their behaviour
- Learn online, at your own pace, with expert tutor support by phone and email
- Increase your job prospects and learn key Child, Youth & Counselling skills
- Gain an employer recognised qualification and add it to your CV
- Learn online, at your own pace, with tutor support by phone and email
- We donate a portion of all course proceeds to Youthline
This Course is Accredited by ICOES
- The International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) guarantees you a high standard of content with measurable outcomes from a reputable training organisation.
- ICOES is the accrediting body that monitors and continually develops the educational standards of online teaching institutions.
Receive Unlimited Support from Experienced Tutors!
- Our professional tutors at The Career Academy are industry experts who are passionate about helping students succeed.
- They’re committed to providing exceptional online course support and personal tutoring to help you succeed. Throughout your course, you’ll receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email.
Be awarded an Industry & Employer Recognised Certificate
- Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be presented with a Professional Certificate by The Career Academy.
- This is an industry recognised certificate which will go a long way to helping you get a new job or promotion. You’ll also be given access to our exclusive Career Centre and be eligible for a free CV review.
Assessment
- Practical assessments
- Case studies
- Multiple-choice questions
- Quizzes
- Written assessments
Testimonials
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Najiha Syeda"I really enjoyed my course, it was readable, appropriate and furthered my knowledge like I wanted. Thank you Career Academy."
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Charmel Marx"The student adviser messaged me almost instantly and had my enrolment all sorted within the first 30 minutes. I also got a call from her just so she could introduce herself to me. The website is very user friendly and has all the information you need about the courses."
Delivery
- 100% online with unlimited tutor support via phone and email
- Ask questions anytime and your professional tutors will respond during business hours
Subjects
There are a variety of subjects within each core module.
About The Career Academy
The Career Academy is New Zealand's leading provider of online courses. Their education driven team of developers and tutors are located in Parnell, Auckland. They are committed to providing exceptional online courses and personal tutor support. The Career Academy offers a range of specialist courses to improve job performance. Their focus is on mentoring, inspiring and supporting people through training so their career or business can reap the rewards.
The Career Academy’s course delivery is flexible, so their students can study with minimal disruption to their daily life. They offer flexible payment plans so anyone wanting to learn has the opportunity no matter their circumstances.