AUT - Certificate in Introduction to Early Childhood Education
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Certificate in Introduction to Early Childhood Education
Programme code: AK1030
Level: 4
Points: 60
Duration: 1/2 year full time
Venue: North Shore Campus
Starting date: July 2012 (North Shore Campus only)
AUT encourages early application. This programme will remain open until all places have been filled.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of Year 11.
- Applicants must be at least 17
- Interview, reference, police clearance
The Certificate in Introduction to Early Childhood Education is designed to equip students with the skills, abilities and confidence needed for further tertiary study. This qualification covers child development, observation and play, tikanga Māori, communication studies and professional development. The students will also gain valuable practical experience in a range of early childhood centres.
WHAT THIS PROGRAMME COVERS
In this programme students will be introduced to early childhood education in the New Zealand setting and gain practical experience observing in early childhood centres.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Further study, especially in early childhood education
Papers
294001 Introduction to Curriculum
294002 Introduction to Child Development and Observation
294003 Introduction to Professional Practice
294004 Introduction to Mātauranga Māori