New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care
Ashton Warner Nanny Academy
Subject area
Nannying and Early Childhood Care
Qualification
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.
Entry requirements
Academic:
There are no mandatory prerequisites to meet regulatory body or legislative requirements for this qualification.
Safety checks:
Completion of this qualification requires practical experience within an early childhood setting. These placements will require the candidate to pass a safety check consistent with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.
For more information on the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, safety checking regulations, and guidelines see http://childrensactionplan.govt.nz/.
Regulatory:
Programmes must reflect quality practice and maintain currency with amendments to, and replacements of, relevant legislation, regulations, Australia/New Zealand standards (AS/NZS), and security responsibilities including cyber safety.
Current legislation and regulations can be accessed at http://legislation.govt.nz
Current regulatory framework and licensing criteria for ECE can be accessed from the Ministry of Education at http://www.education.govt.nz/
Current AS/NZS standards can be accessed at http://standards.co.nz
Relevant ECE codes of ethics.
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 participate in the education and care of infants, toddlers, and young children in an entry-level carer role in a range of early childhood contexts, and/or who can proceed to further study.
Graduates will contribute to improving society and community wellbeing outcomes and strengthening families.
The ECE setting will determine the specific requirements and the level of supervision under which graduates will operate, which will generally be direct supervision.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Human Welfare Studies and Services at this level can earn:
$23,000
Median earnings one year after study
$27,000
Median earnings two years after study
$32,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
37%
Employment rate two years after study
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
New Horizons for Women Second-Chance Education Foundation and Diploma Studies Awards
Provided by:
New Horizons for Women Trust
Website:
http://www.newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz/
Value:
$1,000
New Horizons for Women Career Change Awards
Provided by:
New Horizons for Women Trust
Website:
http://www.newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz/
Value:
$3000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (09) 4243055
Fax: (09) 424 3065
Email: amanda@nannyacademy.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nannyacademy.ac.nz
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.