Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3)
Teaching
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
A practical certificate designed to prepare you for entry-level roles in early childhood education, supporting the learning and care of infants, toddlers, and young children, and providing a pathway toward further teaching qualifications.
NZ$3,733
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Participate in care and education of young children
Demonstrate foundational skills to support the learning and development of infants, toddlers, and young children in entry-level carer roles.
Apply bicultural perspectives
Integrate basic Te Reo Maori and tikanga Maori principles into early childhood education and practice.
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) provides foundational knowledge and skills for working with young children in a variety of early childhood settings. Students explore learning and development, health and wellbeing, professional and ethical responsibilities, and bicultural practice relevant to the Aotearoa New Zealand context. The programme includes classroom-based learning and a practical work placement. Completion prepares graduates for entry-level carer roles and further study in teaching.
Course Content
- Early childhood learning and development progression
- Bicultural framework for childhood learning in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Planning learning experiences for young children
- Health, safety and wellbeing in the early childhood environment
- Ethical responsibilities and professional practice
- Te Reo Maori and tikanga Maori specific to the early childhood environment
- Work placement practicum in an early childhood setting
- Child Learning and Development (ECEC301, 15 credits)
- Health and Wellbeing in Practice (ECEC302, 15 credits)
- Professional Practice (ECEC303, 15 credits)
- Community Engagement (ECEC304, 15 credits)
Entry Requirements
Open entry (no academic prerequisites). English Language requirements apply.
Build towards these roles
Entry-level roles in early childhood education centresEarly childhood carerSupport roles in early learning services
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