This qualification prepares students for a rewarding career in the field of early childhood teaching.

NZTC students gain the skills and knowledge needed to practice with confidence in a diverse socio-cultural context and are eligible to apply for New Zealand teacher registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

 

All students will be required to:

• Attend two Block Courses each year. Block Courses are an opportunity for networking, teaching and learning. They are conducted by NZTC lecturers, and focus on topics relevant to the field of early childhood education.
• In addition to Field Practice, students are required to undertake work experience (paid or voluntary) in a licensed early childhood centre for a minimum of 16 hours per week throughout the program.
• Engage in online discussions.

International students are also required to attend compulsory tutorials throughout the program

 

Field Practice

All students will be required to complete 20 weeks of full-time Field Practice placements during the course of the degree program.

This will consist of one four-week block in Stage 1 and two four-week blocks in Stage 2 and Stage 3.

A total of 12 weeks can be carried out in a Home Centre (the main centre at which a student may already be employed) and eight weeks in a different centre.

 

Mode of learning

Blended Learning
This mode of learning blends the flexibility of online learning with workplace learning and practical experience.

All students have access to NZTC Online for learning including course materials, research and support materials, and assessment submission and return, while learning in their workplace.