New Zealand Certificate in Education Support and Care (Teacher Aiding) (Level 3)
Education studies
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SIT
Gain skills to support learners and teachers as a teacher aide or support worker in early childhood, school and disability contexts. Flexible online study with practical experience.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (40 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply professional behaviour and health & safety practices
Contribute to the health, safety and wellbeing of children in educational support and care contexts by applying relevant legislation and professional practices.
Communicate effectively
Demonstrate effective communication with diverse learners, whanau and colleagues, incorporating te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and inclusive approaches.
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Education Support and Care (Teacher Aiding) (Level 3) equips students for entry-level roles supporting teachers, children, and organisations in early childhood, schooling, out-of-school care or disability settings. The programme covers professional behaviour, inclusive practice, health and safety, communication, basic learning development and resource support, with a supervised practicum. This online qualification is underpinned by Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, focuses on inclusive and diverse educational environments, and prepares graduates to contribute positively to learners’ success and wellbeing.
Course Content
- Communicating effectively in education support and care contexts
- Inclusive practice for diverse learners
- Human and learning development in education settings
- Education support and care practicum: professional behaviour, health and safety, resource production
- 120 hours supervised practicum in relevant settings
Entry Requirements
School leavers should be a minimum of 16 years of age and have attained NCEA Level 2.
Build towards these roles
Teacher AideEducation Support WorkerCommunity Support WorkerICT AssistantLibrarian AssistantAdministrator AssistantOut of School Care WorkerEarly Childhood Support Worker
