National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
The National 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 that are required to go onto further study in the education and care of children or the teaching of children; infants, toddlers, and young children in Aotearoa/New Zealand. It recognises basic knowledge, skills, and attributes required for early childhood education and care services across all early childhood contexts.
Holders of the National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) are able to:
. demonstrate knowledge, describe, conduct, implement, and analyse aspects of educational theory relevant to early childhood education
. demonstrate knowledge of organisations, cultural diversity, and communication within the context of ECE services in Aotearoa/New Zealand
. demonstrate knowledge of ethics in ECE services
. describe professional image and demonstrate professional behaviours required of early childhood educators.
The requirements are all compulsory as the basic principles of early childhood education and care apply across all types of services. There are no electives in the level 3 qualification as basic principles of early childhood education and care apply across different settings.
This qualification leads to the National Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) [Ref: 0430].
Entry requirements
Completion of this qualification requires placements in early childhood services. These placements will require the candidate to pass a safety check consistent with the requirements of the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. For more information on the Vulnerable Children Act 2014, safety checking regulations and guidelines see http://childrensactionplan.govt.nz/. Candidate entry will be provisional until the above checks or documentation have been completed.
About the provider
Qualify for well-paid Professional Nanny & Early Childhood Educator Careers – NZ & Overseas
NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care L5 (plus L3 and L4 Certificates)
Our programmes give you the skills, knowledge and varied practical childcare and education experience you need to get a great job as a Professional Nanny or Educator in an Early Childhood Centre Our programme has a special focus on infant care skills so we’re your first choice if you’re serious about professional nannying as a career. Our Level 5 Diploma programme credits you with the whole first year of an early childhood teaching degree at NZ Tertiary College if you want to become a fully qualified early childhood teacher. Our Diploma programme lasts one year and you don’t need a University Entrance qualification to get in Last year about 9 out of every 10 of our level 5 graduates got employment with infants and children or went on to university To make sure you get the perfect job we have strong links with employment agencies in NZ, London, Australia and America We are handy to Auckland, North Shore, Hibiscus Coast, Warkworth & Northland Students come to us from all over New Zealand and we have friendly boarding nearby. The Academy started nearly 30 years ago and has a great reputation with students, nanny agencies and childcare centres We have small classes and a friendly family atmosphere We also offer Level 3 and Level 4 programmes towards the New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood. Great if you are returning to study after a break or don’t yet feel confident to take on more academic study NZQA rate us category one, top quality.- NZQA Report of External Evaluation & Review