Quality Early Childhood Education Courses: Work in Early Childhood Centres
NZ Certificate in Early Learning and Care (Level 2) Next intake: Takapuna: 25 November
NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) Next intake: Royal Oak: TBC, Takapuna: TBC
NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) (In employment) Next intake: TBC
For information phone 0800 550 410
Disclaimer: The NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) programme is designed and owned by Ashton Warner Academy and marketed by Future Skills Academy. Students enrolled in this programme are students of the Ashton Warner Academy and, upon successful completion, will graduate as students of the Ashton Warner Academy.
Qualify as an educator for a rewarding early childhood career.
More about the Academy
+ Great Reputation & Small Friendly Classes
The Ashton Warner Academy started more than 30 years ago and throughout that time has gained a great reputation with students and childcare centres. NZQA rate us Category One, Top Quality. NZQA Report of External Evaluation & Review. Small classes and face to face teaching means you make new friends and get lots of tutor support.
+ Great Jobs for Graduates in NZ & Overseas
In 2022 there’s huge demand for trained educators in early childhood centres in NZ, where pay starts at $28 and sometimes up to $45 ph. We have strong links with employment agencies in Auckland, London, and Australia to make sure you get the perfect job when you graduate.
+ Two Great Locations
We offer a choice of two great locations – Takapuna and Royal Oak. Our Takapuna campus is close to public transport, local amenities, and the beach. Royal Oak is a close-knit campus with colourful student activities, right next to one of Auckland’s most treasured locations, Cornwall Park. Students come to us from all over New Zealand and we have boarding nearby. Local families are keen to offer our students part-time employment before and after class.
Why Choose Ashton Warner Academy
Employment Prospects
Get the skills, knowledge & varied practical childcare & education experience you need to be an educator in an Early Childhood Centre with a focus on infant care. Last year, about 90% of our level 5 graduates got employment with infants and children or went on to university.
Diploma Course
If you want to become a fully qualified early childhood teacher our Level 5 Diploma programme credits you with the 1st year of an early childhood teaching degree at NZ Tertiary College.
It lasts just 34 weeks and you don’t need a University Entrance qualification to get in.
Level 3 Course
We also offer a Level 3 programme towards the New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood. Gain credits to NCEA Level 3 – great if you are returning to study after a break or don’t yet feel confident to take on more academic study.
Diploma Graduate Employment Stats 2020
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Graduates Went On To Get Jobs Working With Children
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Gone on to Complete an Early Childhood Teaching Degree
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Graduates Who Are Now Employed In Early Childhood Centres
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Gone On To Work in New Zealand as Professional Nannies
Diploma Graduate Employment Stats 2020
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Graduates Went On To Get Jobs Working With Children
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Gone on to Complete an Early Childhood Teaching Degree
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Graduates Are Now Employed In Early Childhood Centres
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Gone On To Work in New Zealand as Professional Nannies
What our students are saying…
Your course makes such a difference finding the best placements anywhere they want with a higher pay. Every applicant we’ve had from Ashton Warner has been amazing
