Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary Technology Education)
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Subject area
Teacher Education: Secondary (Pre-Service)
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a relevant trades qualification at Level 5, 6or 7 on the NZQF, or a recognised equivalent. In addition, they must be able to demonstrate at least 3 years of work experience over the last 10 years, that is relevant to teaching technology subjects. All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. Ways in which this may be demonstrated, besides by New Zealand University Entrance, are detailed in the current Teaching Council Initial Teacher Education Requirements.Applicants must meet the Teaching Council's 'character and fitness' criteria and the requirements of the Children's Act 2014. Entry into the programme is subject to a selection process which includes Police vetting, confidential referee reports, personal declarations, an interviewanda literacy and numeracy assessment. Additional criteria apply; see website for details.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (SecondaryTechnologyEducation) is to equip ākonga with a recognised, flexibleand applied teaching qualification in the secondary technology education context. Practical courses connect theory with practice and are strongly aligned with sector needs to ensure work-ready graduates equipped with skills and knowledge required for teaching positions or for further study at postgraduate level.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Teacher Education at this level can earn:
$57,000
Median earnings one year after study
$60,000
Median earnings two years after study
$72,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
95%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
AUT International Excellence Scholarship - South Asia
Value:
NZD$5,000Contribution to fees
AUT International Excellence Scholarship- Southeast Asia
Value:
$5000 NZDContribution to fees
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: (04) 913 5300
Fax: (04) 913 5308
Email: customerservices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Web: http://www.openpolytechnic.ac.nz
Sources
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