New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care
Ignite Colleges
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 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
Domestic students must * Have turned 16 years prior to starting the course * Have a level 3 qualification or completed NZ Year 12 secondary schooling or equivalent or appropriate experience * Pass a safety check consistent with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 if this has not been completed * Students will have to complete first aid training themselves if a potential employer makes this a condition of employment. * Students have to declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on their performance as a student International students must * Have turned 18 years prior to starting the course * Have an IELTS General or Academic score of at least 5.5, with no band score lower than 5.0 OR alternative NZQA approved proficiency outcomes for entry at level 4 * Have a level 3 qualification or completed secondary schooling equivalent to NZ Year 12 or appropriate experience * Pass a safety check consistent with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 if this has not been completed * Students will have to complete first aid training themselves if a potential employer makes this a condition of employment * Students completing the programme through distance mode need to be employed in the ECE sector * Students have to declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on their performance as a student Additional criteria for students enrolling on the distance mode * Access to a digital device such as a computer, laptop or tablet with Microsoft Word installed * Basic computer and internet skills * Internet access * Own a mobile phone
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
20 Weeks
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National Graduate Outcomes
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (022) 0791579
Fax: (09) 2682550
Email: riaan.haggard@scgnz.org
Web: http://www.ignitecolleges.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
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NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.
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