Certificate in Early Childhood and Care
If you are already involved in the care and education of young children at home, or want to gain a recognised qualification, then this new programme will give you the flexibility to work while you study towards a formal qualification in home based early childhood care.
Enjoy face to face learning with only 10 class hours per week, learn about child development and get the skills you need to deliver quality early childhood education in a home based setting.
You’ll learn how to develop communication skills and how to build relationships with children, parents, family and colleagues.
This programme also provides a pathway into our Diploma in Early Childhood Level 5 programme.
Graduates may be able to work as:
a nanny or au-pair
an educator in home based, centre-based and hospital-based services
as an ECE play-group coordinator
You will learn:
The context of Early Childhood Education in Aotearoa
How to create and use age-appropriate resources for the development of young children.
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.”
