New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)

New Zealand Tertiary College

Domestic applicants need to be a minimum of 16 years old prior to starting the programme. International applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age prior to starting the programme. Applicants for the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) who are under the age of 20, must have one of the following: a) A minimum of 48 NCEA credits at level 2 or higher, with the literacy credits required for University Entrance as per Universities New Zealand b) International high school equivalency. Applicants for the Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) over the age of 20 may receive special admission. Special admission is applied for, and granted, at the discretion of the College. All applicants must declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on their performance as a student. Blended learning mode Applicants must: Provide at least one written professional reference. Demonstrate their ability to meet the expectations of the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand in terms of personal and professional qualities, based on the Code of Professional Responsibility and Standards for the Teaching Profession (2017), through a personal visual interview. Be assessed for their te reo Māori competency at Level 1 in the Te Aho Arataki Marau. Have attained a New Zealand Police vetting report.