Certificate in Adult Teaching (Level 5)

Graduates will be able to demonstrate the competencies required in order to meet the administrative, delivery and assessment standards demanded of teachers in the New Zealand tertiary education sector. Successful graduates of the Certificate in Adult Teaching (Level 5) programme will be expected to demonstrate appropriate attitudes towards, and knowledge and skills in: Effective communication, facilitation and active listening; Reflective practice; Good practice in effective learning and teaching; The partnership intent of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi in the context of learning and teaching. Graduates of this programme may be eligible to apply for entry into a variety of further tertiary education and training programmes relating to this field of study offered by a number of tertiary education providers, for example: Northland Polytechnic Diploma in Tertiary Teaching (Level 5), Bachelor of Education (Massey University).

Applicants must: Hold an appropriate qualification and/or experience in an occupation or discipline area in which they currently teach, or are seeking to be appointed to teach, adult learners. Be working as adult educators in some capacity.

NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.

As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.

NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia. 

We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.