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New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

New Zealand Tertiary College Limited

Subject area

Nannying and Early Childhood Care

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$6,464

over 1 Year - details

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with proficient early childhood educators who can work professionally and collaboratively to provide practice-based education and care of mokopuna - infants, toddlers, and young children in a range of early childhood contexts, and to proceed to further study.

This qualification is intended for people who intend to work as early childhood educators or proceed to further study. This qualification does not lead to teacher registration.

Graduates may work independently or as part of a team in a range of early childhood contexts, including those underpinned by specific philosophies. It is also intended to enhance community outcomes.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Applicants for the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 6) must have achieved the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) [Ref: 2851], or an equivalent qualification. International students are required to provide proof of their English language competency by meeting the language criteria defined in Rule 18 of the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2021 for a level 6 qualification. All applicants to the program undertaking the workplace (Blended) learning mode of delivery are required to be police vetted through the New Zealand Police, to ascertain their character under the Children's Act 2014. Applicants may be required to succeed in a personal interview. Applicants will be required to provide written referee reports as part of the application process and must also declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on their performance as a student.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

1 Year


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$6,464 $6,464
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$4,957 $4,957
Total $11,421 $11,421

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

91%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Phone: (09) 520 4000
Fax: (09) 520 4020
Email: info@nztertiarycollege.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nztertiarycollege.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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