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New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Introductory Skills)

WITT

Subject area

Nannying and Early Childhood Care

Qualification

Duration

40 Weeks

Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who have introductory skills and knowledge to participate in the care and education of mokopuna - infants, toddlers, and young children, in an entry-level role in an early childhood context.

This qualification is intended for people who intend to work as entry-level carers or early childhood educators or proceed to further study. Graduates will contribute to improving society and community wellbeing outcomes and strengthening whanau/families.

Graduates will be able to operate under limited supervision. The ECE setting will determine the specific requirements and the level of supervision under which graduates will operate when employed, which will generally be direct supervision.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Students must - Be a domestic student (one of the following): A New Zealand citizen, or a New Zealand permanent resident currently living in New Zealand. A Cook Island, Niue or Tokelau citizen. An Australian citizen who is currently living in New Zealand, or an Australian permanent resident who has a returning resident visa and is currently living in New Zealand. A refugee with refugee status who is directed to study as part of residency requirements. Provide a birth certificate or passport as evidence of identity or confirm identity through RealMe. Be over 16 years of age or have an early leaving exemption. Be profiled for reading using the Literacy and Numeracy for Adults Assessment Tool. Receive a satisfactory police check in accordance with the Vulnerable Childrens Act 2014 - all applications will be provisionally enrolled until this is received

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

40 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
N/A N/A
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
N/A N/A
Total N/A N/A

StudyLink website – information about student loans

A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

N/A


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 948 896
Phone: (06) 757 3100
Fax: (06) 757 3236
Email: academicservicesemail@witt.ac.nz
Web: http://www.witt.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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