The NZ Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) recognises basic introductory skills and knowledge involved in the education and care of infants, toddlers, and young children.
The programme is FREE for those aged 16 to 19 and offers the opportunity to complete NCEA Level 1 and 2. This is perfectly suited to school leavers or students who want to complete their NCEA Level 1 and 2 and gain skills towards a career qualification. You will develop a strong foundational grounding in essential Early Childhood knowledge. Plus throughout the 18 weeks, you will complete a minimum of 70 hours of placement time in Early Childhood Education Centres - giving you real hands-on experience in the workplace. Vision College offers small class sizes, and supportive staff, which creates a personal and productive learning environment. Graduates can progress onto the Level 5 programme, or go to work in an Early Childhood Centre or many choose to work as an Au Pair or nanny overseas.
Click HERE to download the Application Booklet. This will give you a clear understanding of all of the required documents and the process to follow to enable you to enrol.
| Campus | Start Date | Domestic | International * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 18 February 2019 | $2100.00 | $8045.00 |
| Hamilton | 18 February 2019 | $2100.00 | $8045.00 |
| Christchurch | 22 July 2019 | $2100.00 | $8045.00 |
| Hamilton | 22 July 2019 | $2100.00 | $8045.00 |
Fees listed are indicative only and may vary with course selection. Exact
fees can be confirmed when you enquire or apply.
* International
learners are required to pay additional costs to attend one of our courses
or programmes. These additional costs include medical and travel insurance
cover.
The hours are 9am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday. We break for morning tea and for lunch during the day.
There is a February intake and a July intake.
No. This is a face to face course where attendance is required. This helps tutors to best support the students in a friendly and supportive group learning environment.
Students make resources for children, learn fun play recipes eg. Playdough and slime.
Yes, the level 3 course has one placement that runs over 5 weeks.
