Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary, School-based)
Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust
Subject area
Teacher Education: Secondary (Pre-Service)
Qualification
Duration
1 Year
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The postgraduate diploma in teaching (Secondary, School-Based) leads to teacher registration in Aotearoa New Zealand and aims to develop knowledgeable and skilful teachers who have the expertise to be effective and to continue to develop their practice.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
? Provide evidence of competence in one of the languages of the national curriculum English or Maori (acceptable evidence is outlined by the Teaching Council | Matatu Aotearoa at https://teachingcouncil.nz/content/language-competency-requirements) (TC Req 6.2) ? Hold a Bachelor s degree at level 7 (or above) on the New Zealand Qualification Framework (NZQF), or recognised equivalent (TC Req 6.1) ? Provide evidence of holding a body of knowledge at NZQCF Level 5 to 7 in the subject they are applying to train to teach in. Policy and procedure for assessment and administration of this is included in the relevant policy (TC Req 6.1) ? Prior to entry, provide evidence of literacy and numeracy at UE level or above OR successfully pass an assessment of literacy and numeracy with a passing grade no lower than the equivalent to UE in literacy and numeracy (TC Req 6.2) ? Be assessed for their disposition and fitness to teach, prior to entry (TC Req 6.4) ? Complete an assessment in Te Reo Maori, and make a commitment to developing their proficiency in Te Reo Maori throughout the programme (TC Req 6.3) ? Complete a safety check, including (but not limited to) a New Zealand Police vet and an assessment of the risk, if any, that the applicant would pose to the safety of children if employed or engaged as a children s worker (under the Children s Act 2014 (previously Vulnerable Children Act 2014)) (TC Req 6.5) ? Be accepted by a home school within the TTI community which has attested that they are willing and able to support the candidate to complete the programme.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
1 Year
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Student Success
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National Graduate Outcomes
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Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: (0800) 437 687
Phone: (0800) 437 687
Email: info@teachersinstitute.org.nz
Web: http://www.teachersinstitute.org.nz
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