National Certificate Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)
Do you love interacting with children?
Pursue that passion as your career! With strong industry links and a clear focus on equipping you with relevant skills for the workplace, Vision College offers you a unique opportunity to study Early Childhood Education in a friendly, nurturing environment.
You could become an Early Childhood Teacher
Study full-time on campus and gain a Level 5 National Certificate in only one year. If you can’t get into a teaching degree programme directly, this course is an excellent first step towards becoming a qualified and registered teacher.
You will develop a strong foundational grounding in essential Early Childhood knowledge. Plus throughout the year you will complete 210 hours of placement time in early childhood centres – giving you real hands-on experience in the workplace. Vision College offers small classes (up to 25 students), which creates a nicer learning environment, with more focused teacher time.
Course Snapshot
| Qualification: | National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) |
| Level: | 5 |
| Length: | 1 year |
| Start Dates: | February or July
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2012 Semester Dates: | |
| Auckland | Semester A: 7th Feb - 29th June |
| Hamilton | Semester A: 6th February - 13th July |
| Christchurch | Semester A: 6th February - 13th July |
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| Domestic Students | $5,190 |
| International Students | $15,995 |
Download fees and course related costs - 2012
Study Options
| Christchurch Campus: | On-campus. Full-time. 1 year. |
| Hamilton Campus: | On-campus. Full-time. 1 year. |
| Auckland Campus: | On-campus. Full-time. 1 year. (Our Auckland campus is called "Vision College Nanny Centre" located in Papatoetoe. |
What does the qualification level mean?
Where exactly is the campus?
Can I get a student loan?
Papers
- Learning for young children
- Te Whariki
- Observation techniques
- Programme planning
- Safe supervision
- Guiding children’s behaviour
- Emergency plans and procedures
- Young children's health
- Young children's play
- Child/Human development
- Family/Whanau
- Education and care
- Early childhood services
- Parenthood
- Effective communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Maori human development theory
- Education legislation
- Philosophy of professional practice
- Safety as an early childhood practitioner
- Ethical behaviour
- Early intervention programmes
- Communication process theory
- Age-related nutrition
Availability of subjects listed may vary.
Entry Requirements
- Be a minimum age of 17 years old and have four years secondary education (NCEA2) 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 have an IELTS score of 5.5 (academic) with no individual band lower than 5.0, or equivalent. If the student has completed a qualification in English at New Zealand Diploma level or above, the IELTS requirement may be waived.
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
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Teaching Diploma
- Bachelor of Education
How do I Enrol?
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!
Download ECE Application Booklet
International Students: Use the International Enrolment Form as well as this Application Booklet.
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!