TOPICS YOU'LL COVER Ritenga Mātanga Tuatahi: Professional Practice 1 Tauwhitiwhiti mō ngā kaiako kōhungahunga: Communication for ECE Teachers Tīmatanga Marautanga: Introduction to Curriculum Ngā Kōhungahunga: Infants and Toddlers Ngā Rereketanga-Ahurea: Diversity Te Reo me ōna Piringa: Language and Literacy Ritenga Mātanga Tuarua: Professional Practice 2 Te Puawai

If you are under 20 years of age or an international students you must have: NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori, OR New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3), OR New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4), OR evidence of ability to meet academic requirements. Standard Entry Criteria Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations. Other Considerations General Two satisfactory character references are required which address the Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Good Character and Fit to be a Teacher Policy 2007. These should be from persons in positions of trust or responsibility such as an employer, pastor, kaumātua or kuia. References from family, friends or work colleagues will not be accepted. Due to the requirements of the placement component of the course, you will need to be 17 years or older at the time of course commencement Police Vetting You'll be required to provide a signed consent form which allows Toi Ohomai to check your record of convictions on entry, during and prior to completing the course. You'll be accepted only after the Police check is satisfactorily completed. ALL candidates with ANY convictions will be required to attend an interview with the Programme Manager or staff member from the Education teaching team and may be declined entry depending on the severity, recency, age at offending and pattern of offending. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS IELTS academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 6.0