New Zealand Diploma in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 6)
Teaching
A course by
SIT
Advance your career in adult and tertiary teaching with this Level 6 Diploma. Gain skills for responsive and innovative leadership, facilitation, assessment, and change management in adult learning environments.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Culturally Appropriate Learning Design
Design learning using evidence-based, culturally and pedagogically appropriate practices for diverse, dynamic adult education contexts.
Facilitate and Evaluate Learner-Centred Teaching
Deliver and assess learner-centred teaching while respecting diverse backgrounds and societal context.
Utilize Diverse Facilitation and Teaching Strategies
Use a broad range of strategies, including technology-enhanced learning, to improve engagement and outcomes.
What You're Signing Up For
This NZQA Level 6 Diploma prepares education professionals for leadership and teaching roles in adult and tertiary education. Students learn to design culturally-responsive learning, facilitate and evaluate learner-centred teaching, lead and mentor other practitioners, and drive innovation and quality improvement in education settings. The programme is fully online (distance), and includes work-integrated learning alongside theoretical papers. Graduates are equipped for programme leader, corporate trainer, and other advanced teaching roles.
Course Content
- Principles of Adult Learning and Inclusive Learning Environments
- Learning Design for Dynamic Contexts
- Meeting Needs of Diverse Learners and Contexts
- Managing Adult Learning Events
- Professional Practice in Adult Learning
- Promoting Learner-Centred Teaching Environments
- Decision-Making, Innovation and Change in Adult Learning Environments
- Quality Assurance in Assessment of Adult Learning
- Design and Evaluation of Assessment Materials in Adult Learning
- 120 hours of work-integrated learning in adult/tertiary teaching context
What you need to know first
Access to adult learners (18+ years) over duration of programme (for practical components)
It is highly recommended to hold a Level 5 qualification or equivalent skills/experience
Minimum age 16 years
Applicants not meeting direct requirements may be considered for Discretionary Admission
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Vocational Training
Professional Development
Future employment opportunities might be
Adult and tertiary sector programme leader
Lead teacher
Workplace team leader
Community educator
Corporate trainer