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±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care Level 5

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±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care Level 5
NZQF Level 5

About the course

The ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) is designed for people considering a career in early childhood education and care, or contemplating further tertiary study towards completing a teaching qualification recognised by the ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Teachers Council for the purposes of becoming a registered ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ teacher. It recognises the knowledge, skills, and attributes required for early childhood education and care across centre-based, hospital-based, home-based, or the child's family environment within the sociocultural context of Aotearoa/±¬×ߺÚÁÏ. This allows holders of the qualification to choose the service in which they wish to work as a supervised assistant in an ECE service or as an unqualified ECE educator.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

  • Apply knowledge of key early childhood teaching, learning and development theories an approaches to inform and guide practice in Aotearoa ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ.
  • Promote learning by implementing the philosophy, principles, and practices embodied in the bicultural ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ early childhood curriculum framework, Te Whariki.
  • Provide a healthy, safe, and inclusive environment for the protection, care, and education of diverse learners.
  • Communicate effectively to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with a wide range of people in an early childhood education and care community.
  • Engage in reflective practice in an early childhood setting.
  • Apply professional standards, legal requirements, and ethical principles in a socially and culturally responsive manner to guide and support practice in an early childhood setting.
  • Engage in bicultural ECE practice which reflects an understanding of the principles inherent in te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi and the place of Maori as tangata whenua.
  • Use knowledge of the history of early childhood education in Aotearoa ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ to inform a developing personal philosophy of early childhood education practice.
  • Practice in a culturally responsive manner that is informed by children’s language, culture and identity.

Entry requirements

Entry to the ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) programme, including English language and academic requirements, will be in accordance the criteria specified in ICL Education Group’s QMS.

You must meet the following key Information Set (KIS) Requirements:

Brief Entry Requirements: NCEA Level 2 plus 42 credits at Level 3 or equivalent; or ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3) or ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4); or evidence of ability to meet academic requirements.
Additional Requirements: NCEA Level 2 includes passes in English or Te Reo Maori. For international applicants who come from non English speaking backgrounds, an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or an equivalent relevance English Proficiency Outcome as outlined in NZQF-related rules (Rule 18). See here for the equivalent NZQA recognised English Proficiency outcomes.
International students must hold a valid study visa to enrol in this programme.

Before enrolment students are required to fulfil the requirements of the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014, safety checks which includes:

Two forms of identity: Passport, New  Zealand certificate of Identity, Birth Certificate, Inland Revenue Number etc.
Two satisfactory character reference are required
Satisfactory performance in an interview
A short statement of intent
Police vetting: All applicants will be required to provide a signed consent form allowing ICL Education to check the applicant’s record of convictions on entry, during and prior to completing the programme. Applicants will be accepted only after the Police Check is processed. Applicants will be allowed to go on practicum after the Police Check is processed.
All applicants with ANY convictions will be required to attend an interview with the Programme Leader or staff member from the teaching team and may be declined entry depending on the severity, recency, age at offending and pattern of offending.

About the provider

ICL Graduate Business School is a private tertiary institution situated in the heart of Auckland City, ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ. It offers practical programmes in Business, Business Informatics, and Early Childhood Education across various levels of study, including Bachelor's degrees, Graduate and Postgraduate diplomas, and Master's degrees.

Recognised as a ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Category 1 Education Provider, ICL Graduate Business School is committed to delivering high-quality education. The institution prides itself on its diverse student body, with over 80 nationalities represented, and offers flexible study options to cater to a wide range of learners.

ICL's programmes are designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's competitive business environment. The school also provides pathway services for students planning further education or seeking employment opportunities, both within ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ and internationally.

Located in Auckland's central business district, ICL Graduate Business School offers students access to a vibrant city life, robust infrastructure, and a diverse cultural environment, enhancing both their academic and personal experiences.

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