You’re already working in Early Childhood care and education so we don’t need to tell you what a rewarding job it is. But no matter how long you’ve been working in this area, if you don’t have formal qualifications already you’ll need them soon.

The Diploma of Teaching in Early Childhood Education Level 7 is the minimum required qualification for working in an early childhood centre.

With the NZCECE you can study for your Diploma while you work. Our Field based Learning option means you study from home, at your own pace, while working in teaching part-time (minimum of 15 hours per week) at a licenced Early Childhood Centre. And if you already have a relevant qualification, you may qualify to enter directly into Year Two or Year Three by applying for RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).

Centre based training can be challenging – but at the NZCECE we do everything we can to make the experience work for you. It’s easy to keep in contact and college staff will be available to help you. We also help you to form a support network with other Field based students. Our Field based programme has been streamlined so you get maximum learning out of minimum time. 
 
Getting started with Field Based Learning is easy. You can print an application form online or telephone the College on 0800 CHILDHOOD (244534) to receive information by mail. It’s as easy as that!

Click here for an Application to enrol.