New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Academic admission requirements Applicants under 20 years of age: NCEA level 2 or equivalent Entry over 20 years of age: Applicants who are 20 years of age at the commencement of the programme and have relevant life and/or work experience do not have to meet the minimum academic requirements (with the exception of English Language criteria). Safety checks To satisfy the risk assessment and safety check required in compliance with the Vulnerable Children Act (2014) the following requirements are in place: Provide a New Zealand Police Check (using the NZ Police and Vetting Consent to Disclosure of Information form) that demonstrates that the applicant has no criminal record and thus meets the requirements to work with at-risk and vulnerable children as required by the Vulnerable Children Act (2014) 2. Interviews will be conducted in person. Skype or other electronic means as outlined in the Vulnerable Children Act (2014) will be used where distance is an issue 3. Sign a statement agreeing to the release of pertinent information relevant to the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 that a Childcare centre may request 4. Provide two satisfactory written referee reports 5. Provide one photograph that meets the criteria defined by the New Zealand passport office NOTE : As this programme requires practical experience with children, you will be vetted and safety checked according to the Children’s Act (2014) and the Children’s (Requirements for Safety Checks of Children’s Workers) Regulations