NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
A one year, Level 5 diploma preparing you for a career as an early childhood educator, equipping you to support infants, toddlers, and young children in a range of early childhood contexts.
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Core skills this course teaches
Support the education and care of infants, toddlers, and young children
Develop practical and theoretical skills to support the holistic learning and development of children from birth to school age in early childhood education contexts.
Apply learning theories and educational strategies
About This Course
The NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) at EIT is a field-based, one year qualification designed for those wishing to pursue a pathway in early childhood education. With a balance of theory, research, and practical work, students will learn in campus classes and in a licensed early childhood education setting. The diploma provides foundational skills for those aiming to become non-registered or home-based early childhood educators, or as a pathway to further degree-level study and teacher registration.
Course Content
- Child development
- How children learn
- Supporting children’s learning
- Reflecting on your practice
- Communication
- Te Reo Māori
- Artistic languages of children
- Field-based practice in a licensed early childhood education service
- Theory, research, and practical balance
Entry Requirements
NCEA Level 3 or equivalent; OR New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education [Level 4]; OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation [Level 4]
Build towards these roles
Unregistered educator in early childhood centresHome-based early childhood educator
Build skills in these industries
EducationEarly Childhood Education
