National Certificate Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)

Course Details

About the Programme

The National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) is designed for people
contemplating further tertiary study or considering a career in early childhood education and care.

Early childhood educators need to know about caring for children's physical needs, creative play, child behaviour and management. This programme recognises the knowledge, skills and attributes required across all early childhood services and settings within the sociocultural context of Aotearoa/New Zealand. It also allows flexibility for the holder to choose the setting in which they wish to work.

This qualification shares some credit with and builds on the introductory skills recognised by the National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) and may lead to further study at Diploma or Degree level.

 Qualification National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
Level
 5
Length
 1 Year
Study Options
 Full-time
Start Date
 Semester A or B
Fees
 Fee schedule on application
Campus
 Hamilton, Thames & Christchurch
Code NC5549
Subjects covered
  • Desirable Objectives & Practices (DOPs)
  • Learning for young children
  • Te Whariki
  • Observation techniques
  • Programme planning
  • Safe supervision
  • Emergency plans and
    procedures
  • Young children's health
  • Young children's play
  • Protection from abuse
  • Child/Human development
  • Family/Whanau
  • Education and care
  • Early childhood services
  • Parenthood and child rearing
  • Effective communication
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Education legislation
  • Philosophy of professional practice
  • Safety as an early childhood practitioner
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Early intervention programmes
  • Communication process theory
  • Age-related nutrition

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Entry Requirements

  • Be a minimum age of 17 years old and have four years secondary education (NCEA2) or be 20 years or over
  • Be interviewed
  • Complete a Ministry of Justice check**
  • Produce a statement of personal interest in the qualification
  • Supply two confidential refereee reports
  • Have an academic IELTS score of 5.5 (International Students only)

Applicants whose first language is not English will be interviewed to assess their level of English competency and may be required to complete a placement indicator test.

Job Opportunities

  • Early Childhood Education Centres
  • Home based care


Further Study

  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education
  • Teaching Diploma
  • Bachelor of Education

**International students are required
to obtain a police certificate from their country of origin.

Availability of subjects listed may vary.