Certificate in Introduction to Early Childhood Education - AUT University

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Designed to equip the student with skills, abilities and the confidence needed for further tertiary study, this introduction to early childhood education covers child development, observations and play, Tikanga Māori, communication studies and professional development. The student will also gain valuable practical experience in a range of early childhood centres.

Programme Code: AK3466
Level: 3
Points: 60
Duration: One semester full time / Equivalent part time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007 / 27 June 2008

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full. (Please note that there is only a march intake for the Early Childhood Education, Pasifika Specialty)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Open entry or completion of Year 11
• Interview, CV, reference, police clearance

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

The programme aims to develop capable early childhood staff who are knowledgeable and skilled in the philosophy and practices of teaching, and who have developed personal and professional qualities that demonstrate positive dispositions for the wellbeing of children, family/whānau and colleagues, especially within Pasifika contexts.

This programme not only introduces you to the practical and communication skills required for teaching young children, but also develops academic and interpersonal skills.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Early childhood educator in an early childhood centre
• Nanny

FURTHER STUDIES

Certificate in Education
National Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education, Pasifika)

PAPERS

293992 Introduction to Early Childhood Education