New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4) |
If you meet the entry requirements, you can enter directly into Level 4, without needing to complete Level 3. This Level 4 programme includes 115 hours of work placements. You'll learn how to be an inclusive educator, promoting diversity and the place of Māori as tangata whenua. This programme can also act as a pathway into higher level learning, leading to a teaching qualification. DomesticDuration
17 Weeks Full-time Level
4
Credits
60
Fees
$3,964*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Intakes
July
InternationalDuration
17 Weeks Full-time Level
4
Credits
60
Fees
$12,500*
*Approximate full qualification tuition fee
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Intakes
July
What You StudyCourses and work placementsYou will undertake 115 hours of work placements in various early childhood settings. Courses1. Sociocultural Theories and Practices Explore the theories and philosophies relevant to the Early Childhood Education context. 2. The Effective Educator Examine your personal philosophy of practice; use strategies to manage health, wellbeing, and professionalism. 3. Bicultural and Inclusive Practice Learn how to practice as an inclusive educator, promoting diversity and the place of Māori as tangata whenua. 4. The ECE Profession Engage effectively with stakeholders within the early childhood education context to protect and support the wellbeing of children and families. Further study optionsGraduates could choose to do further study towards the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) or proceed to commence a Level 7 teacher education (ECE) qualification. Otago Polytechnic currently doesn't offer either of these qualifications but if you wish to speak with someone about further learning opportunities, please email our career support team careers@op.ac.nz EntryEntry requirementsAcademic requirements
Special entry
Other requirements
Please note: All applicants with any convictions may be declined entry depending on the severity, recency, age at offending and pattern of offending. English Language requirements
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes. FeesDomestic feesFull tuition
Standard
$3,964
International feesFull tuition
Standard
$12,500
Tuition feesThe tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. A change for 2023 enrolmentsA change for 2023 enrolmentsWhen you apply to study with Otago Polytechnic in 2023, you will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga, the new national network of vocational and applied education in Aotearoa New Zealand. You will learn in the same way, in the same place, and with the same people. This enables us to share skills and knowledge across a network of passionate education providers to better help you succeed. Enrolling in programmes that start in 2023 means you will graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. Get in touch0800 762 786
International +64 3 477 3014
Email: info@op.ac.nz
https://www.op.ac.nz/programmes/nzqa/new-zealand-certificate-in-early-childhood-education-and-care-level-4/
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