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Qualification Title NZQF Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Level 4) with optional strand in Practice-based Care
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 90 - 120
Subject Area
  • Society and Culture » Human Welfare Studies and Services » Nannying and Early Childhood Care
Strategic Purpose Statement
This qualification is for exclusive delivery outside of Aotearoa New Zealand.

This qualification is intended to provide individuals outside of Aotearoa New Zealand with the skills and knowledge to provide and/or support the education and care of infants, toddlers, and young children in a range of offshore early childhood contexts, including those underpinned by specific philosophies.

The graduates will be able to work independently or as part of a team in a range of early childhood contexts, including those underpinned by specific philosophies, to support the education and care of infants, toddlers and young children.

Graduates of the optional strand in Practice-based care will have the additional skills required to apply practical-based care to work as educators outside of Aotearoa New Zealand in an early childhood context.

This qualification does not lead to teacher certification, entry to further early childhood education study or to employment in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Explore key early childhood teaching, learning and development theories, approaches and influences to inform own understanding of child development.
- Apply knowledge of the philosophy, principles and practices embodied in an early childhood curriculum framework, such as Te Whāriki, to promote learning. This includes assessment for learning of young children, to inform planning, implementation and evaluation of an holistic teaching and learning environment.
- Apply knowledge of the local regulatory context to determine how to provide a healthy, safe and inclusive environment for the protection, care, wellbeing and education of young children.
- Apply knowledge of effective communication approaches to develop and maintain collaborative relationships, reflecting inclusive practice, diversity, cultural protocols and concepts, in an early childhood education and care community.
- Apply knowledge of cultural competencies to support children's language, culture and identity.
- Apply knowledge of philosophies, perspectives and contexts of early childhood education to inform an emerging personal philosophy of practice.

Graduates of the Practice-based Care strand will also be able to:
- Plan, implement and evaluate learning experiences safely in an early childhood education (ECE) setting.
- Engage in the professional, ethical and reflective practices required of an early childhood educator.
Education pathways
This qualification may lead to further study at a higher level. This is not expected to be undertaken in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This qualification does not lead to teacher certification nor entry to further early childhood education study in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This qualification is not intended for use as a prerequisite or pathway to the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5) [Ref: 2851].
Entry Requirements
The Practice-based care optional strand of this qualification requires practical experience (placement) within an early childhood setting. These placements will require the candidate to meet the local regulatory requirements.

Relevant supporting resources:
- Action Plan for Pacific Education 2020-2030 - available at www.education.govt.nz/our-work/overall-strategies-and-policies/action-plan-for-pacific-education-2020-2030/
- Early Learning Action Plan (ELAP) - available at https://conversation.education.govt.nz/assets/ELSP/ELAP/ELAP-dashboard-20.08.20-FINAL.pdf
- Ka Hikitia and Tau Mai Te Reo - available at www.education.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Ministry/Strategies-and-policies/Ka-Hikitia/TauMaiTeReoFullStrategyEnglish.pdf
- Kei Tua o te Pae - Assessment for learning - Early Childhood - available at www.education.govt.nz/early-childhood/teaching-and-learning/assessment-for-learning/kei-tua-o-te-pae-2/
- Tapasā - Cultural competencies framework for teachers of Pacific learners - available at https://teachingcouncil.nz/resource-centre/tapasa/
- Tātaiako - Cultural competencies framework for teachers of Māori learners - available at https://teachingcouncil.nz/resource-centre/tataiako-cultural-competencies-for-teachers-of-maori-learners/
- Te Kete Ipurangi (TKI) - Te Whāriki online resources, which can be accessed at tewhariki.tki.org.nz/, including - He Māpuna te Tamaiti - supporting Social and Emotional Competence in Early Learning; Talking together, Te kōrerorero
- Te Whare Tapa Whā - available at www.health.govt.nz/our-work/populations/maori-health/maori-health-models/maori-health-models-te-whare-tapa-wha
- Te whatu pōkeka - available at www.education.govt.nz/early-childhood/teaching-and-learning/assessment-for-learning/te-whatu-pokeka-english/
- Teaching Council Our Code Our Standards - available at https://teachingcouncil.nz/professional-practice/our-code-our-standards/
- The New Zealand Curriculum - available at https://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/The-New-Zealand-Curriculum
Education Organisation No organisations currently offer this qualification.
Developed By Toitu te Waiora Community, Health, Education and Social Services Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 4348
Status Current
Created 2021-05-10 09:16:37.257
Next Review 2026-04-30 00:00:00.0

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