NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)

Would you love to work with young children? Want to help them reach their full potential?

Launch a rewarding career educating and caring for infants, toddlers and young children with this hands-on programme. Learn in-demand skills to work in an early childhood setting or as a professional nanny in Aotearoa New Zealand or overseas.

Our Diploma graduates have further studied their Level 6 Early Childhood Education at Unitec, AUT, NZ Tertiary College and other reputable providers. Our employment rates are high and students are well respected in the early childhood sector.

Demand is soaring for professional educators in Aotearoa New Zealand. Enrol in this programme and make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Highlights

Taught by experienced early childhood professionals

Small class sizes

Sector-aligned programme

Strong student support

Enhance your employment opportunities

YOUR EXCITING NEW CAREER AWAITS

This programme can lead to successful careers as an Early Childhood Educator, Reliever, Teacher Aide, home-based care provider and professional nanny.

Entry information

If you’re under 20, you’ll need to have NZCE L2 or to have completed four years of secondary schooling.

All applicants will be interviewed as part of our entry processes to establish if this is the right programme for you and if there is any support you may require us to put in place.

NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (In employment) (Level 5)

Are you working at an ECE centre and keen to get a qualification without taking time off?

Learn in-demand skills relating to the education and care of infants, toddlers and young children in an early childhood setting in Aotearoa New Zealand or overseas.

Our Diploma graduates have further studied their Level 6 Early Childhood Education at Unitec, AUT, NZ Tertiary College and other reputable providers. Our employment rates are high and students are well respected in the early childhood sector.

HIGHLIGHTS

Study while you work in Early Childhood Education

Convenient online evening classes

Taught by experienced early childhood professionals

Sector-aligned programme

Enhance your employment opportunities

YOUR EXCITING NEW CAREER AWAITS

This programme can lead to successful careers as an Early Childhood Educator, Reliever, Teacher Aide, home-based care provider and professional nanny.