New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
This program lays a strong foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of early childhood education, and equips students to become resourceful and reflective professionals, competent in the key areas of learning: professional studies, development and learning, and early years pedagogy.
AT A GLANCE
Method of learning:
Full-time
Level:
5
Duration:
1 year
Credits:
120
| Code | Course |
|---|---|
| EC501C | Becoming a Professional Early Childhood Teacher |
| EC502C | Holistic Development in the Early Years |
| EC503C | Early Years Pedagogy |
| EC505C | Assessment, Planning and Teaching |
| EC506C | Social Competence in Early Childhood |
| EC512C | Wellbeing of the Child 1 |
| EC513C | Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education |
| EC514C | Child Study 1 |
All students will be required to:
- Engage in online discussions
Online
For more information on our online mode of learning, refer to the Mode of learning page
Refer to the Study dates page
Upon completion of the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) you may be eligible to apply for the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 6), or Bachelor of Education (ECE). Entry criteria applies.
Please contact the International Team at international@nztertiarycollege.ac.nz to discuss the entry criteria for your country.