Private Training Establishment
New Zealand Tertiary CollegeThis course is available
Online
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected
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:
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
Students can start on any Monday.
All applicants must:
Students are required to provide proof of their English language competency by meeting the language criteria defined in the NZQA Programme Approval, Recognition and Accreditation Rules 2022 for a level 6 qualification.
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