The NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (NZDipECE&C) is a one year programme that will give you the opportunity to gain a qualification that will support the practice-based education and care of infants, toddlers, and young children in a range of early childhood contexts.

 

This is a field-based programme which provides a balance between theory, research and practice. You will attend campus two days a week and undertake a minimum of 12 hours per week in a licensed early childhood education service.

 

The level 5 NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care is equivalent to the first-year courses in the Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education).

 

Subject areas include:

• Child development

• How children learn

• Supporting children’s learning

• Reflecting on your practice

• Communication

• Te Reo M?ori

• Artistic languages of children

 

You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities.