NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
Teaching
A course by
EIT
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.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
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
Understand child development, learning processes, and teaching strategies relevant to early childhood education.
Demonstrate reflective practice
What You're Signing Up For
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
What you need to know first
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]
Applicants under 20 without NCEA Level 3 may be considered on a case-by-case basis
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Early Childhood Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Unregistered educator in early childhood centres
Home-based early childhood educator