Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

Become a confident and competent early childhood teacher with a good understanding of our social context in New Zealand. This programme includes three social/cultural perspectives: Māori, Pacific and general.

A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher made up of:

14 credits in an approved Level 3 or higher subject 14 credits in a second approved Level 3 or higher subject 14 credits in no more than two other approved Level 3 subjects or domains PLUS

8 credits at Level 2 or higher in English or te reo M-üori with at least 4 credits in reading and 4 credits in writing 14 credits at Level 1 or higher in mathematics/p-üngarau Discretionary Entrance for students under 20 years of age

Students under 20 who have NCEA credits at Level 2 or higher but who do not meet the undergraduate degree requirements may apply for discretionary entrance. Each application will be assessed on its merits and entrance granted at the Dean's discretion:

A minimum of 56 NCEA credits at Level 2 from no more than four subjects, including 8 credits at Level 2 in English or te reo M-üori (4 credits reading and 4 credits writing) 14 credits at Level 1 in mathematics/p-üngarau Supporting recommendation from the applicant's school or workplace Entry requirements for students 20 years of age and over

Meet the academic undergraduate degree requirements or equivalent or provide evidence of success in recent tertiary level study at Level 4 or above Previous work and life experience will be taken into account for mature students Other New Zealand Career College (NZCC) is an approved ECC foundation course provider offering a six month programme at Level 3. This programme prepares students for degree study.

Whitireia and WelTec have a history of over 100 years of vocational education delivery. We are proud stewards of our whakapapa, owning our collective histories and aspirations for the future through acknowledging people, place, culture, and values. 

Whitireia and WelTec is known for our high student success rates and culturally diverse ākonga. Every year we train over 8,000 ākonga who study at one of our campuses across Porirua and Petone. Our highly skilled staff will be with you every step of your journey, providing the best possible learning environment. We enable learners from every stage of life – school leavers, university graduates, those preparing to reenter the workforce and those wanting to retrain or upskill. Our learning environments are open and ready to welcome you all. 

More and more New Zealanders are choosing a local study pathway through dedicated vocational education providers to gain the qualifications they need to get ahead and into their dream job.  We offer a range of programmes of study at certificates, diplomas, degrees, and postgraduate qualifications. Our programmes have been developed in conjunction with industry to offer excellent vocational qualifications that are future-focused and provide ākonga with practical skills to pursue their career goals. 

We are known for our Ahureitanga (distinctiveness), and we have special relationships with Iwi mana whenua as our campuses are in their rohe: Te Āti Awa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Together, we are more than the sum of our parts.

Mā tātou, mō tātou ko WelTec ki Te Āti Awa, ko Whitireia ki Ngāti Toa Rangatira. E haere kōtui nei me kura-takahi-puni tātou. Together, we will lead and illuminate our communities through vocational education.