Te Taketake Diploma in Applied Addictions Counselling (Level 7)
Allied Health
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
A Level 7 diploma for those working in addiction and mental health, providing knowledge and skills for assessment and treatment of addiction issues. Includes 400 hours of clinical placement and is recognised by the Drug and Alcohol Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa–New Zealand (DAPAANZ).
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply specialised technical knowledge
Provide treatment to people seeking assistance for addictions (gambling, alcohol, drug use) using specialised knowledge and skills.
Conduct assessments and treatment services
Work independently to assess and treat clients within the mental health and addictions sector.
About This Course
Te Taketake Diploma in Applied Addictions Counselling (Level 7), offered by Moana House Training Institute, is designed for people already working in the mental health and addictions sector. This programme equips you with specialised technical knowledge and skills to provide treatment for people affected by gambling, alcohol, and drug use, while also encouraging personal development and self-reflection. Recognised by DAPAANZ, it enables graduates to work independently in the sector providing assessment and treatment. The programme combines theory, practical clinical work (400 hours over two years), and cultural competency, with blended delivery in Dunedin or Rotorua.
Course Content
- Foundation Counselling and Assessment Skills
- Pharmacology
- Change and Motivation
- Culture and Whānau
- Diagnostic Systems
- Case Management, Care and Prevention
- Applying Theory to Practice 1
- Applying Theory to Practice 2
- Clinical Placement (400 hours over two years)
- Wānanga/workshops (8 per year, 3-4 days each)
- Self-directed study
Entry Requirements
No formal academic requirements, but Level 5 or above recommended
Build towards these roles
Addictions PractitionerMental Health CounsellorAOD CounsellorSupport roles in mental health and addiction
Build skills in these industries
Health and WellbeingMental HealthAddiction Services
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