New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 6)
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.
AT A GLANCE
Method of learning:
Full-time
Level:
6
Duration:
1 year
Credits:
120
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| EC631C | Language, Literacy and the Creative Arts |
| EC632C | Infants and Toddlers |
| EC633C | Mathematics, Science and Technology |
| EC634C | Families, Communities and Society |
| EC635C | Growing Teachers as Leaders |
| EC731C | Tiriti-based Early Childhood Education |
| EC695C | Field Practice 2 |
| EC642C | Wellbeing of the Child 2 |
| EC644C | Child Study 2 |
- Blended Learning students wishing to enrol in the Field Practice course are required to attend two Block Courses each year. Block Courses are an opportunity for networking, teaching and learning. They are conducted by NZTC lecturers, and focus on topics relevant to the field of early childhood education
- Students enrolled in the Blended Learning mode are required to undertake work experience (paid or voluntary) in a licensed early childhood centre for a minimum of 16 hours per week throughout the program
- Engage in online discussions
International students will also be required to:
- Attend tutorials for a minimum of four hours per week throughout the program
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.
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.
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.
Refer to the Study dates page
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. Entry criteria and field practice requirements apply.