New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3)

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The UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) will give you a solid grounding in all aspects of early childhood education.

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Level: 3

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Learn how to care for infants, toddlers and young children as an entry-level educator in an early childhood centre in the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3). The Certificate covers health, safety and nutrition; caring for young children; development and learning; and how to develop educational programmes for infants, toddlers and young children.

As part of this early childhood education programme you will take on a practicum placement in an early childhood setting to put your learning into practice.