Teaching
Study Teaching at Otago Polytechnic and take the first step towards gaining employment or promotion in education. You could enter the early childhood sector or become a confident adult educator.
Our Teaching programmes could see you start your career in the early childhood sector or expand on your existing teaching qualifications to become a qualified Tertiary Teacher. Help children, young people or adults thrive and reach their potential as you watch your own self-development grow with a rewarding career in this industry.
The biggest point of difference at Otago Polytechnic is our real-world approach to learning. The experience you’ll gain on work placements as part of your programme will give you the skills to seamlessly transition from study to employment or promotion.
Teaching qualifications
Education & Culture, Education & Employability
Gain the core skills and knowledge you need to participate in the education and care of infants, toddlers and young children in entry-level carer roles in a range of early childhood settings. This hands-on qualification includes work placements to fully prepare you for a career in the real world.Duration
1 Year Full-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Child Care Worker, Childcare Support Worker, Home-based Carer, Nanny
Education & Culture
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.Duration
17 Weeks Full-time
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Child Care Worker, Childcare Support Worker, Home-based Carer, Nanny
Education & Culture
Employed as an adult educator and want to build on your skills and knowledge? This work-based programme allows you to study in work, for work. This Certificate is a required qualification for employment at some tertiary institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand.Duration
2 Years Part-time
Delivery
In work with online or on campus classes
Location
Dunedin, Online
Career potential
Corporate Trainer, Learning and Development Specialist, Tertiary sector facilitator, Tertiary sector lecturer, Tertiary sector teacher
Education & Culture, Education & Employability
This qualification will provide you with a formal qualification tailored directly to teaching at tertiary level. You'll be able to study in a way that suits your current schedule and responsibilities, and graduate able to design and facilitate inclusive learning in your tertiary cultural context.Duration
1 Year Full-time
2 Years Part-time
Delivery
On campus, Distance
Location
Dunedin
Career potential
Qualified Tertiary Teacher
Education & Culture
Are you a learning and teaching development specialist wanting to upskill with a professional qualification in learning design? Or are you planning a career change into this dynamic and fast-growing area? In response to a growing demand for professional learning designers in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world, this new programme has been created to meet your training needs and is facilitated by learning design experts. It will give you the practical skills and theoretical knowledge you need.Duration
1 Year Part-time
Delivery
Online
Career potential
Corporate Trainer, Education Trainer, eLearning Designer, Higher Educator, Instructional Designer, Learning and Development Specialist, Learning Designer, Technical Writer
Research stories to inspire
We encourage applied research to support teaching and community needs, available to all.
Student Story
Leana Scheffer
The Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education, completed via Capable NZ’s Independent Learning Pathway (ILP), opened up new horizons for Leana.
Make your experience count
Fast-track a formal qualification through our Capable NZ programme.
Contact us
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