New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 6)

Summary

This program equips students with an in-depth pedagogical knowledge of the major early childhood curriculum areas: language, literacy, the creative arts, mathematics, science and technology; family and community; and foundations for leadership in an early childhood context.

Courses:

• Language, Literacy and the Creative Arts
• Infants and Toddlers
• Mathematics, Science and Technology
• Families, Community and Society
• Growing Teachers and Leaders
• Wellbeing of the Child 2
• International Perspectives in Early Childhood Education
• Child Study 2
• Field Practice 2
• Tiriti-Based Early Childhood Education

Field Practice

Students wishing to complete the Field Practice course are required to attend eight weeks of full-time Field Practice in four-week blocks during the course of the program. The four weeks can be carried out in a Home Centre (the main centre at which a student may already be employed) and four weeks in a different centre.

Further study pathways

New Zealand Tertiary College qualifications have been designed to link easily into each other, providing you with a flexible range of pathway options into higher level study.

Upon completion of the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 6) you may be eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Education (ECE) or Bachelor of Teaching (ECE). Graduation from the Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) results in eligibility to apply for New Zealand teacher registration.

Mode of learning

• Online - Online is a flexible mode of learning without face-to-face attendance requirements. All study is conducted through NZTC Online. Courses are completed and assessed online, and you are part of an online learning community where you can interact with other students and lecturers through online discussion forums to assist your learning.
• Blended Learning - This mode of learning blends the flexibility of online learning with workplace learning and practical experience. All students have access to NZTC Online for learning including course materials, research and support materials, and assessment submission and return, while learning in their workplace.

Students can start on any Monday.