New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Subject area
Nannying and Early Childhood Care
Qualification
Duration
19 Weeks
Total student fees
$2,728
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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 can provide practice-based education and care in a specific early childhood context. This is the minimum qualification requirement for licensed home-based educators, and further details can be accessed from the Ministry of Education at: www.education.govt.nz/early-childhood/funding-and-data/transition-to-a-qualified-home-based-workforce/#sh-home-based%20qualification
This qualification is intended for people who intend to work as early childhood educators, particularly in the home-based sector, or proceed to further study. Graduates will enhance family, whānau and community outcomes and will support mokopuna - infants, toddlers and young children.
Graduates will be able to operate independently and self-manage, taking some responsibility for the performance of others. The early childhood education (ECE) setting and associated regulatory framework and criteria will determine the level of supervision under which graduates will operate when employed. For example, home-based regular sole charge practitioners would be under general supervision, while parent-led session leaders would provide guidance and supervision of others.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
NCEA Level 1 (80 credits at Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits). OR New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) or equivalent OR If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency. English Requirements: IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
19 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$2,728 | $2,728 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$2,787 | $2,787 |
| Total | $5,515 | $5,515 |
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Student Success
76%
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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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz
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