New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 4)
Teaching
A course by
Wintec
Gain the foundation skills and knowledge for a career in adult and tertiary teaching or training. This part-time, one-year certificate covers principles and practices of adult learning, planning and facilitating sessions, and reflecting on teaching practice.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Various locations around New Zealand (enquire for specifics)
It will take a total of 1 year
This course requires 9 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understand principles of adult learning
Demonstrate a foundational understanding of the principles and practices underpinning adult learning.
Plan and facilitate adult learning
Plan, deliver, and facilitate effective learning experiences for adult and tertiary learners.
Reflect and improve teaching practice
Reflect on and critique teaching practices to support continuous professional development.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 4) is designed for those engaged in or aspiring to adult and tertiary teaching or training roles. Graduates will gain the knowledge, skills, and attributes required for effective learning engagement in adult education contexts. The part-time, blended delivery enables students to combine online and face-to-face learning, with the flexibility to contextualise learning to their own workplace and experiences.
Course Content
- Principles and Practices of Adult Learning
- Planning to Facilitate Adult Learning
- Facilitating Adult Learning Sessions
- Reflecting on Teaching Practice
- Creating inclusive learning environments
- Engaging learners in adult and tertiary settings
- Flipped classroom methodology
- Adapting teaching to workplace contexts
What you need to know first
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy credits
Relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Training
Future employment opportunities might be
Industry or workplace trainer
Community educator