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

Vision College Limited

Subject area

Nannying and Early Childhood Care

Qualification

Duration

20 Weeks

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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

Applicants must be proficient in the English language (both written and spoken); complete an online literacy test and participate in an interview process. Enrolment is subject to approval by the National Manager. Additionally, students must pass a NZ Police vetting process (and, if international students, a Police Vet from their own country), to satisfy the Vulnerable Children's Act 2014 and to ensure confidence in our students when they go on placement. Two confidential referee checks from external parties are also required. NCEA Level 1 is preferred but not essential. International students must have an IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5. ATC New Zealand accepts other internationally recognised tests and other methods, where relevant, of providing acceptable evidence of English language proficiency as listed under rule 18 of NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2013, and in particular the 'Acceptable evidence of English language proficiency' found at: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english-international-students/

Detailed requirements

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


Duration

20 Weeks


Tuition Fees

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


Student Success

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National Graduate Outcomes

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

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

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (07) 853 0222
Fax: (07) 853 0223
Email: admin@atc.org.nz
Web: http://www.visioncollege.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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