New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5)
Teaching
A course by
SIT
Advance your career in adult and tertiary education by developing the skills to plan, facilitate, and assess effective teaching and learning in a variety of adult education contexts.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
SIT2LRN Distance Learning, Online/Distance
It will take a total of 18 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Design pedagogically and culturally appropriate learning
Ability to design learning activities and environments that are appropriate for diverse adult learners across a range of contexts.
Facilitate learner-centred teaching
Skills to deliver high quality, learner-centred and culturally respectful teaching that acknowledges diverse backgrounds and societal context.
Use a range of teaching strategies, including technology-enhanced learning
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 5) is designed for individuals aspiring to or working in adult, tertiary, or vocational education and training. This qualification develops the skills needed to deliver high-quality, culturally appropriate adult education, including learning design, facilitation, assessment, evaluation, and reflective practice. Graduates are prepared for professional roles in adult education or training, and can teach in diverse settings using modern pedagogical and technological approaches.
Course Content
- CVTT521 Learner centred practice (20 credits): Strategies for respectful multicultural and literacy-inclusive adult education; design and implementation of learner-centred activities; evaluation of teaching and learning strategies.
- CVTT522 Teaching approaches for learner success (10 credits): Exploration and application of teaching and learning approaches appropriate to New Zealand adult education contexts; use of learning technologies; inclusive feedback.
- CVTT523 Assessment and moderation (15 credits): Design, evaluation, and moderation of assessment in adult education; feedback processes.
- CVTT524 Perspectives on teaching & learning (15 credits): Reflective teaching practice; professional and personal influences; principles of universal design for learning; embedding literacy and numeracy skills.
- Completion of 60 hours of work-integrated learning in an adult or tertiary teaching setting with access to a minimum of 6 adult learners.
What you need to know first
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Adult Learning
Vocational Training
Future employment opportunities might be
Community, vocational or workplace educator
Academic staff, tutor, or facilitator
Training, education, or learning advisor