New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care Level 4 (In-work/home based)

Summary

Are you currently working with infants, toddlers or young children in a home-based sector but lack a formal qualification? UCOL can assist you in formalising your knowledge and upskilling you to achieve a Level 4 qualification.

Quick info

Level: 4

Locations: Online and through UCOL partners across New Zealand.

Duration: 19 weeks, full-time
(See Course Hours & Duration for details)

Dates:
Cohort based enrolments on demand.

Domestic Fees: *
Fees-free for 2026

Scholarship info

Find out if you're eligible for fees-free study

Additional Fees

Compulsory course costs may apply.

Fees-free for 2026.

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.The UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care is specifically designed for those already working in the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector. The programme offers various delivery options, including; evening and weekend classes and or online at a time that suits you.

This course is currently delivered through one night a week tutorials (2 hours approx.) and every 3rd Saturday (4 hours approx.). The delivery could be on your local campus or at your workplace/home-based office.

We have high success rates for the programme, with an overall pass rate of 80%. We ensure that you are well supported throughout your study, and we set you up for success from the start.

To find out more please contact us at homebased@ucol.ac.nz