Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Language, Literacy and the Creative Arts
Infants and Toddlers
Mathematics, Science and Technology
Families, Community and Society
Growing Teachers and Leaders
Wellbeing of the Child 
International Perspectives in Early Childhood Education
Child Study 
Field Practice 
Tiriti-Based Early Childhood Education

- New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care level 5 or equivalent;

- demonstrate your ability to meet the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Good Character and Fit to be Teacher Policy (2007) criteria;

- provide written referee report(s);

- satisfy New Zealand Police Clearance conditions;

- declare any physical or learning disability, or diverse needs that may impact on their performance as a student;

- applicants may be required to succeed in a personal interview.

Please note:
- any student who will reach the age of 20 by the commencement of the program and who does not meet the requirement for admission to the program may be granted special admission. Applicants may need to demonstrate academic ability to study at the level required to complete the program successfully;

- other special admission categories may be applied for and granted at the discretion of the College;

- credit for prior formal learning may be awarded towards this qualification at the discretion of the College.