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

Summary

Learn the skills to work in an early childcare centre with the UCOL New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

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Level: 5

Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

Duration: Full time.
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Dates:
Palmerston North
17 Feb 2025 – 21 Nov 2025

Whanganui
17 Feb 2025 – 21 Nov 2025

Masterton
17 Feb 2025 – 21 Nov 2025

Domestic Fees: *
$7,454.00

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International Fees:*
$26,614.00

Additional Fees

Compulsory course costs may apply.

* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.

Need Some Advice?Apply NowPDFEnrolment Guide and Form - Domestic StudentsDownload the Enrolment Guide and Form - Domestic Students.The aim of this programme is to provide ākonga with the skills to become proficient early childhood support educators of infants, toddlers, and young children in a range of early childhood contexts. 
You will attend classes on-campus two days a week and undertake a minimum of 12 hours per week in a licensed early childhood education service, including a block placement within another early childhood setting. 
Ākonga will engage in early childhood education practices which reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi and the place of Māori as tangata whenua. Ākonga will develop knowledge of key early childhood teaching/learning and development theories, and the principles embodied in Te Whāriki to inform and guide practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care Level 5 is structured to mirror the first year of Te Tohu Paetahi Akoranga Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) Level 7. Successful completion of the Diploma may provide transition opportunities into the second year of the degree through recognition of prior learning and an ability to satisfy the degree entry requirements.