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Timetable for Certificate in Community Youth Work

Auckland campus

Semester 2, 2027

College Orientation: 19 - 23 July

College Semester begins: 19 July

Theology Intensives week: 16 - 20 August

Mid semester break: 27 September - 10 October

Theology Intensives week: 18 - 22 October

College Semester ends: 19 November

Weekly Courses

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Certificate in Community Youth Work, Semester 2, 2027
Time MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Week 1
(19 July)
College Orientation
College Semester begins
(9:30 am - 8:30 pm) 742.530 Youth Work Applied Fundamentals Practicum B Zara Maslin Kākāriki

This course builds on foundational practicum experience and equips students to deepen their applied youth work practice. Students will complete 150 hours of supervised youth work, including at least 3 hours of professional supervision. Through the design, delivery, and evaluation of a focused youth development initiative, students will integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application. The course emphasises human and brain development, reflective practice, and the application of Mana Taiohi and ethical principles. Students will enhance their professional competencies by working with diverse young people, evaluating outcomes using appropriate tools, and constructing a detailed case study based on lived youth work experience.

College Orientation
(9:30 am - 4:30 pm) 742.530 Youth Work Applied Fundamentals Practicum B Zara Maslin Kākāriki

This course builds on foundational practicum experience and equips students to deepen their applied youth work practice. Students will complete 150 hours of supervised youth work, including at least 3 hours of professional supervision. Through the design, delivery, and evaluation of a focused youth development initiative, students will integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application. The course emphasises human and brain development, reflective practice, and the application of Mana Taiohi and ethical principles. Students will enhance their professional competencies by working with diverse young people, evaluating outcomes using appropriate tools, and constructing a detailed case study based on lived youth work experience.

College Orientation
College Orientation
College Orientation
Week 2
(26 July)
(1:30 - 4:30 pm) 740.515 Te Ao Taiohi Context of Young People Zara Maslin Weka *

This course explores Te Ao Taiohi - the world of young people - as a dynamic context shaped by generational, digital, cultural and social realities. Students will begin by analysing the impacts of digital worlds on youth identity and hauora, before broadening their lens to evaluate wider cultural and contextual factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.
Building on this understanding, students will develop ethically grounded and theologically informed responses to support taiohi. Drawing on youth development theory and ethical practice, students will be equipped to strengthen youth hauora and build authentic, mana-enhancing relationships within the young person’s world.

(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

Week 3
(2 August)
(1:30 - 4:30 pm) 740.515 Te Ao Taiohi Context of Young People Zara Maslin Weka *

This course explores Te Ao Taiohi - the world of young people - as a dynamic context shaped by generational, digital, cultural and social realities. Students will begin by analysing the impacts of digital worlds on youth identity and hauora, before broadening their lens to evaluate wider cultural and contextual factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.
Building on this understanding, students will develop ethically grounded and theologically informed responses to support taiohi. Drawing on youth development theory and ethical practice, students will be equipped to strengthen youth hauora and build authentic, mana-enhancing relationships within the young person’s world.

(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

Week 4
(9 August)
(1:30 - 4:30 pm) 740.515 Te Ao Taiohi Context of Young People Zara Maslin Weka *

This course explores Te Ao Taiohi - the world of young people - as a dynamic context shaped by generational, digital, cultural and social realities. Students will begin by analysing the impacts of digital worlds on youth identity and hauora, before broadening their lens to evaluate wider cultural and contextual factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.
Building on this understanding, students will develop ethically grounded and theologically informed responses to support taiohi. Drawing on youth development theory and ethical practice, students will be equipped to strengthen youth hauora and build authentic, mana-enhancing relationships within the young person’s world.

(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

Week 5
(16 August)
Theology Intensives week
(9:30 am - 8:30 pm) 742.530 Youth Work Applied Fundamentals Practicum B Zara Maslin Kākāriki

This course builds on foundational practicum experience and equips students to deepen their applied youth work practice. Students will complete 150 hours of supervised youth work, including at least 3 hours of professional supervision. Through the design, delivery, and evaluation of a focused youth development initiative, students will integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application. The course emphasises human and brain development, reflective practice, and the application of Mana Taiohi and ethical principles. Students will enhance their professional competencies by working with diverse young people, evaluating outcomes using appropriate tools, and constructing a detailed case study based on lived youth work experience.

Theology Intensives week
(9:30 am - 4:30 pm) 742.530 Youth Work Applied Fundamentals Practicum B Zara Maslin Kākāriki

This course builds on foundational practicum experience and equips students to deepen their applied youth work practice. Students will complete 150 hours of supervised youth work, including at least 3 hours of professional supervision. Through the design, delivery, and evaluation of a focused youth development initiative, students will integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application. The course emphasises human and brain development, reflective practice, and the application of Mana Taiohi and ethical principles. Students will enhance their professional competencies by working with diverse young people, evaluating outcomes using appropriate tools, and constructing a detailed case study based on lived youth work experience.

Theology Intensives week
Theology Intensives week
Theology Intensives week
Week 6
(23 August)
(1:30 - 4:30 pm) 740.515 Te Ao Taiohi Context of Young People Zara Maslin Weka *

This course explores Te Ao Taiohi - the world of young people - as a dynamic context shaped by generational, digital, cultural and social realities. Students will begin by analysing the impacts of digital worlds on youth identity and hauora, before broadening their lens to evaluate wider cultural and contextual factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.
Building on this understanding, students will develop ethically grounded and theologically informed responses to support taiohi. Drawing on youth development theory and ethical practice, students will be equipped to strengthen youth hauora and build authentic, mana-enhancing relationships within the young person’s world.

(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

Week 7
(30 August)
(1:30 - 4:30 pm) 740.515 Te Ao Taiohi Context of Young People Zara Maslin Weka *

This course explores Te Ao Taiohi - the world of young people - as a dynamic context shaped by generational, digital, cultural and social realities. Students will begin by analysing the impacts of digital worlds on youth identity and hauora, before broadening their lens to evaluate wider cultural and contextual factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.
Building on this understanding, students will develop ethically grounded and theologically informed responses to support taiohi. Drawing on youth development theory and ethical practice, students will be equipped to strengthen youth hauora and build authentic, mana-enhancing relationships within the young person’s world.

(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

Week 8
(6 September)
(1:30 - 4:30 pm) 740.515 Te Ao Taiohi Context of Young People Zara Maslin Weka *

This course explores Te Ao Taiohi - the world of young people - as a dynamic context shaped by generational, digital, cultural and social realities. Students will begin by analysing the impacts of digital worlds on youth identity and hauora, before broadening their lens to evaluate wider cultural and contextual factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.
Building on this understanding, students will develop ethically grounded and theologically informed responses to support taiohi. Drawing on youth development theory and ethical practice, students will be equipped to strengthen youth hauora and build authentic, mana-enhancing relationships within the young person’s world.

(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

Week 9
(13 September)
(1:30 - 4:30 pm) 740.515 Te Ao Taiohi Context of Young People Zara Maslin Weka *

This course explores Te Ao Taiohi - the world of young people - as a dynamic context shaped by generational, digital, cultural and social realities. Students will begin by analysing the impacts of digital worlds on youth identity and hauora, before broadening their lens to evaluate wider cultural and contextual factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.
Building on this understanding, students will develop ethically grounded and theologically informed responses to support taiohi. Drawing on youth development theory and ethical practice, students will be equipped to strengthen youth hauora and build authentic, mana-enhancing relationships within the young person’s world.

(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

Week 10
(20 September)
(1:30 - 4:30 pm) 740.515 Te Ao Taiohi Context of Young People Zara Maslin Weka *

This course explores Te Ao Taiohi - the world of young people - as a dynamic context shaped by generational, digital, cultural and social realities. Students will begin by analysing the impacts of digital worlds on youth identity and hauora, before broadening their lens to evaluate wider cultural and contextual factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.
Building on this understanding, students will develop ethically grounded and theologically informed responses to support taiohi. Drawing on youth development theory and ethical practice, students will be equipped to strengthen youth hauora and build authentic, mana-enhancing relationships within the young person’s world.

(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

Week 11
(27 September)
Mid semester break
Mid semester break
Mid semester break
Mid semester break
Mid semester break
Week 12
(4 October)
Mid semester break
Mid semester break
Mid semester break
Mid semester break
Mid semester break
Week 13
(11 October)
(1:30 - 4:30 pm) 740.515 Te Ao Taiohi Context of Young People Zara Maslin Weka *

This course explores Te Ao Taiohi - the world of young people - as a dynamic context shaped by generational, digital, cultural and social realities. Students will begin by analysing the impacts of digital worlds on youth identity and hauora, before broadening their lens to evaluate wider cultural and contextual factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.
Building on this understanding, students will develop ethically grounded and theologically informed responses to support taiohi. Drawing on youth development theory and ethical practice, students will be equipped to strengthen youth hauora and build authentic, mana-enhancing relationships within the young person’s world.

(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

Week 14
(18 October)
Theology Intensives week
(9:30 am - 8:30 pm) 742.530 Youth Work Applied Fundamentals Practicum B Zara Maslin Kākāriki

This course builds on foundational practicum experience and equips students to deepen their applied youth work practice. Students will complete 150 hours of supervised youth work, including at least 3 hours of professional supervision. Through the design, delivery, and evaluation of a focused youth development initiative, students will integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application. The course emphasises human and brain development, reflective practice, and the application of Mana Taiohi and ethical principles. Students will enhance their professional competencies by working with diverse young people, evaluating outcomes using appropriate tools, and constructing a detailed case study based on lived youth work experience.

Theology Intensives week
(9:30 am - 4:30 pm) 742.530 Youth Work Applied Fundamentals Practicum B Zara Maslin Kākāriki

This course builds on foundational practicum experience and equips students to deepen their applied youth work practice. Students will complete 150 hours of supervised youth work, including at least 3 hours of professional supervision. Through the design, delivery, and evaluation of a focused youth development initiative, students will integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application. The course emphasises human and brain development, reflective practice, and the application of Mana Taiohi and ethical principles. Students will enhance their professional competencies by working with diverse young people, evaluating outcomes using appropriate tools, and constructing a detailed case study based on lived youth work experience.

Theology Intensives week
Theology Intensives week
Theology Intensives week
Week 15
(25 October)
(1:30 - 4:30 pm) 740.515 Te Ao Taiohi Context of Young People Zara Maslin Weka *

This course explores Te Ao Taiohi - the world of young people - as a dynamic context shaped by generational, digital, cultural and social realities. Students will begin by analysing the impacts of digital worlds on youth identity and hauora, before broadening their lens to evaluate wider cultural and contextual factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.
Building on this understanding, students will develop ethically grounded and theologically informed responses to support taiohi. Drawing on youth development theory and ethical practice, students will be equipped to strengthen youth hauora and build authentic, mana-enhancing relationships within the young person’s world.

(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

Week 16
(1 November)
(1:30 - 4:30 pm) 740.515 Te Ao Taiohi Context of Young People Zara Maslin Weka *

This course explores Te Ao Taiohi - the world of young people - as a dynamic context shaped by generational, digital, cultural and social realities. Students will begin by analysing the impacts of digital worlds on youth identity and hauora, before broadening their lens to evaluate wider cultural and contextual factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.
Building on this understanding, students will develop ethically grounded and theologically informed responses to support taiohi. Drawing on youth development theory and ethical practice, students will be equipped to strengthen youth hauora and build authentic, mana-enhancing relationships within the young person’s world.

(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

Week 17
(8 November)
(1:30 - 4:30 pm) 740.515 Te Ao Taiohi Context of Young People Zara Maslin Weka *

This course explores Te Ao Taiohi - the world of young people - as a dynamic context shaped by generational, digital, cultural and social realities. Students will begin by analysing the impacts of digital worlds on youth identity and hauora, before broadening their lens to evaluate wider cultural and contextual factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.
Building on this understanding, students will develop ethically grounded and theologically informed responses to support taiohi. Drawing on youth development theory and ethical practice, students will be equipped to strengthen youth hauora and build authentic, mana-enhancing relationships within the young person’s world.

(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

Week 18
(15 November)
(1:30 - 4:30 pm) 740.515 Te Ao Taiohi Context of Young People Zara Maslin Weka *

This course explores Te Ao Taiohi - the world of young people - as a dynamic context shaped by generational, digital, cultural and social realities. Students will begin by analysing the impacts of digital worlds on youth identity and hauora, before broadening their lens to evaluate wider cultural and contextual factors that shape young people’s wellbeing.
Building on this understanding, students will develop ethically grounded and theologically informed responses to support taiohi. Drawing on youth development theory and ethical practice, students will be equipped to strengthen youth hauora and build authentic, mana-enhancing relationships within the young person’s world.

(9:30 am - 12:30 pm) 401.515 Formation Emma Brouwer, John Fox Kererū *

This course aims to help learners reflect on personal and communal spiritual formation, through engagement with Scripture, theological understandings and a variety of Christian spiritual traditions. This reflection will include (1) evaluation of key aspects of their own formation, (2) evaluation of their experiences of personal and communal strategies intended to facilitate spiritual growth, and (3) the development of spiritual practices which will strengthen their contribution to enhancing human wellbeing within their own social and cultural contexts.

(NOTE: no campus attendance available if enrolled as a Distance Learning student)

College Semester ends

* These courses will involve video conferencing from either Auckland or Christchurch