National Certificate Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3)
Take your first steps towards teacher training
The National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) is an introduction to the education and care of young children. It provides a foundation for employment and further studies in this area.
The programme is designed for people wishing to become early childhood educators, for parents, potential parents or any adult caring for young people.
The qualification includes a selection of unit standards from the fields of health, children and play, understanding parenting, child development and professional studies.
This course can be a stepping stone to the Level 5 National Certificate and will enable students to grow in confidence and knowledge. At the completion of this course students may apply for entry into the Level 5 National Certificate thus enabling them to continue towards the goal of becoming a qualified early childhood teacher.
Course Snapshot
| Qualification: | National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) |
| Level: | 3 |
| Length: | 24 weeks |
| Start Dates: | February or July |
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| Domestic Students | $2,695 |
| International Students | $7,850 |
Study Options
| Auckland Campus: | On-campus. Full-time. 6 months. Our Auckland Campus is called "The Nanny Centre". OR |
| Auckland, Hamilton or Christchurch | On-campus. Full-time 1 year - on the Youth Guarantee course. Must be 16 or 17 years old. FREE. Click here for more info |
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Papers
- Communication with young children
- Te Whariki
- Young children's play
- Interact with young children
- Observation skills
- Play resources
- Guide young children's behaviour
- Provide a safe environment
- Hygiene practices
- Basic needs of young children
- Attachment behaviour
- Settling young children
- Promoting young children's health
- Child development
- Ethical behaviour
- Early childhood services
- Knowledge of parenthood and child rearing practices
- Planning programmes for young children in a home based setting
Availability of subjects listed may vary.
Entry Requirements
- Be a minimum age of 16 years old and have three years secondary education (NCEA1) or be 20 years or over
- Be interviewed
- Complete a Ministry of Justice check**
- Produce a statement of personal interest in the qualification
- Supply two confidential referee reports
- Students for whom English is a second language must also have an IELTS score of 5.5 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.0, or equivalent.
Provisional Entry
Provisional Entry may be granted to applicants who do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed and are able to show they are well prepared to study the programme.
**International students are required to obtain a police certificate from their country of origin.
Graduate Oppurtunities
- Early Childhood Education Centres
- Home based care
Further Study
- National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Teaching Diploma
- Bachelor of Education
How do I Enrol?
Contact our Nanny Centre branch for an enquiry pack, our fill in the form below.
Last Chance for Applications!
We only have places available in a few courses, but are taking waiting list applications for most courses. If you're still thinking of studying, apply now!