Certificate in Early Childhood and Care
This programme is designed for people who are involved in the care and education of children in a variety of Early Childhood Education (ECE) settings including care centres and playgroups.
In this course, you’ll gain real industry experience with 4 weeks of practical experience in an Early Childhood setting.
You’ll gain life skills including CV and interview preparation that will you ready for work. Learn how to create and use age-appropriate resources for the development of infants, toddlers, and or young children.
This qualification is recognised internationally for those who would like to travel and work as a nanny or au-pair. This programme also provides a pathway into our Diploma in Early Childhood Level 5 programme.
You will learn:
The context of Early Childhood Education in Aotearoa
Confidence and understanding of child learning and development
The early childhood curriculum Te Whariki
Assessment for learning and teaching practice in an early childhood setting
Professional practice informed by learning and development theories, government strategies and policy
Human development and learning
Health and safety policies and procedures in practice; plans and evaluation
Course start dates
"I was a stay-at-home mum, and I was looking for a career, not just a job. I wanted to make a difference within my community and impact young children’s lives."
“I really enjoyed becoming part of a family and learning how to communicate with children, develop a relationship with them, and build trust. After the course finished I continued working with my training families and even now I still spend one night a week with one of my families.”
