Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 4)
NZQF Level 4

About the course

Through this qualification you'll gain a solid grasp of contemporary pedagogical techniques to foster meaningful learning experiences tailored to diverse cultural contexts. By the end of the programme, you'll be able to:Design learning to meet specified learning outcomes, using a range of pedagogical principles and cultural practices.Use learner-centred teaching strategies that respect the mana and diverse backgrounds of adult learners.Select and use facilitation and learning strategies, using resources and technologies to meet specific outcomes.Use assessment, feedback and moderation processes.Seek, reflect on, and respond to feedback from learners and other stakeholders in own context to improve learner outcomes.For new students to this programme of study:You will need to complete all four EDUC courses (40 credits) – details in the ‘Course Content’ tab.For returning students who have previously started this programme of study:You will be enrolling in the new version of this qualification; however, your previous study may be credited towards this version. Please see the table below and course information under the ‘Course Content’ tab before selecting courses.Version 1 (2020 - 2023) Version 2 (2024) 29690 v. 1 (6 cr)EDUC4101 Principles and Practices of Adult Learning (6 cr)7093 v. 5 (10 cr) or7108 v. 5 (8 credits) plus 4098 v.8 (6 cr)EDUC4102 Plan to Facilitate Adult Learning (10 cr)Any of the following that equals at least 14 credits (and not already used for EDUC4102):25779 v. 3 (10 cr)7108 v. 5 (8 cr)4098 v. 8 (6 cr)7091 v. 6 (4 cr)EDUC4103 Facilitate Adult Learning (14 cr)7110 v. 5 (8 cr) plus either:4098 v. 8 (6 cr) or 7091 v. 6 (4 cr) (if not already used for EDUC4102 or EDUC4103)EDUC4104 Reflection on Practice (10 cr)If you have any questions, please contact the Programme Operations Manager, Melissa James; or, the Programme Administrator at SIT Online Admin.

About the provider

Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.

We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.

We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.

We also have a specialised faculty in rural education at Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.

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