NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
Teaching
A course by
EIT
A one year, Level 5 diploma preparing you for a career as an early childhood educator, equipping you to support infants, toddlers, and young children in a range of early childhood contexts.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
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Support the education and care of infants, toddlers, and young children
Develop practical and theoretical skills to support the holistic learning and development of children from birth to school age in early childhood education contexts.
Apply learning theories and educational strategies
Understand child development, learning processes, and teaching strategies relevant to early childhood education.
Demonstrate reflective practice
Learn to reflect on your own teaching practice to promote ongoing professional growth.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) at EIT is a field-based, one year qualification designed for those wishing to pursue a pathway in early childhood education. With a balance of theory, research, and practical work, students will learn in campus classes and in a licensed early childhood education setting. The diploma provides foundational skills for those aiming to become non-registered or home-based early childhood educators, or as a pathway to further degree-level study and teacher registration.
Course Content
- Child development
- How children learn
- Supporting children’s learning
- Reflecting on your practice
- Communication
- Te Reo Māori
- Artistic languages of children
- Field-based practice in a licensed early childhood education service
- Theory, research, and practical balance
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 3 or equivalent; OR New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education [Level 4]; OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation [Level 4]
Applicants under 20 without NCEA Level 3 may be considered on a case-by-case basis
Applicants over 20 must demonstrate readiness for tertiary study and literacy/numeracy competence equivalent to NCEA Level 3
All applicants must be over 17 at the academic year's start
CV showing background, commitment to education of mokopuna, and experience with children required
Authorisation for NZ Police check
Must be working in a licensed early childhood setting for at least 12 hours per week during study
Support from a qualified mentor teacher required
Compliance with Children’s Act (2014)
Internal selection process including interviews and literacy assessment
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Early Childhood Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Unregistered educator in early childhood centres
Home-based early childhood educator
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