Early Childhood Education - Youth Guarantee
Vision College is proud to be selected for the Youth Guarantee scheme and has 30 places in Hamilton for 2010. If you’re 16 or 17 years old and have left school, this could be for you. Study in our Early Childhood Education (Level 3) course for FREE. Full eligibility criteria are listed below.
Study Early Childhood Education
Vision College’s Early Childhood Education Youth Guarantee course is for full-time students and combines the National Certificate in Early Childhood Education & Care (Level 3) with preparation for employment and further study. The course will equip you with strong foundations for working with children.
Personal Development Topics That Will Equip You For Life!
The course also includes life-changing personal development topics such as life planning, vision and goal setting, personal leadership, confidence and motivation, study skills, memory techniques, personal presentation, communication skills, problem solving and teamwork, time and stress management, job hunting, interview skills and customer service.
You can expect to uncover your areas of passion and interest and use these areas of self-awareness to map out life and career goals for your future.
When you have completed the course you will be able to apply to study the National Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Level 5), if you wish. This course is another step along the journey towards becoming an Early Childhood Education teacher.
Who is eligible for Youth Guarantee?
- Students must be NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents
- Students must be 16-17 years old, and not have achieved NCEA Level 2.
- Students must not turn 18 within three months of starting studying under the Youth Guarantee
- Students must have either completed year 11, or have withdrawn from year 11 in the year prior to entering a Youth Guarantee programme. (Students cannot enter Youth Guarantee part-way through year 11).
- Students can't have studied at Tertiary Institution before (STAR, GATEWAY and Youth Training courses not included)
- Students must be prepared to study full-time for 1 year.
Course Snapshot
| Qualification: | National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) and Preparation for Employment |
| Level: | 3 |
| Length: | 1 year |
| Start Dates: | March and July |
| Fee Guidelines 2010: | Domestic Student: FREE Tuition Fees |
| Some Course Related Costs may apply |
Study Options
| Hamilton Campus: | On-campus. Full-time. 1 year. |
How do I Enrol?
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Download Youth Guarantee Eligibility Form 
Download Health and Ethical Form
