New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4)
- NZQA approved
- 18 weeks (Full time)
- Level 4
- 60 Credits
- 60 hours
This programme empowers home-based educators to provide practice-based care and education.
What you will learn:
- Plan and apply learning for children to support their growth and development through play.
- Provide an inclusive environment that protects children’s health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Develop your personal philosophy and authentic approach to caring and educating.
- Respect and celebrate children’s diversity and cultural identities.
- Build on your own holistic wellbeing and foster empowering relationships.
Achieving this qualification will help you to:
- Plan and apply learning for children to support their growth and development through play.
- Provide an inclusive environment that protects children’s health, safety, and wellbeing.
- Develop your personal philosophy and authentic approach to caring and educating.
- Respect and celebrate children’s diversity and cultural identities.
- Build on your own holistic wellbeing and foster empowering relationships.
Why study with Cavalli College?
Learn from leading experts
Engage with passionate, experienced educators who are recognised leaders in the ECE sector.
Cutting-edge curriculum
Newly developed programmes, connecting theory to real-world teaching through practical, relevant assessments and a strong focus on intentional teaching.
Designed with the sector, for the sector
Programmes are shaped through deep consultation with trusted ECE organisations and leaders across New Zealand.
Wrap-around support
Personalised academic and pastoral support every step of the way. Your success is our priority!
More information:
Entry criteria
Academic entry
Applicants must demonstrate potential to study at Level 4 with adequate literacy and numeracy skills.
Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years old to commence the programme.
All applicants must meet the requirements of the Children’s Act 2014 and its subsequent amendments, including:
- Providing verified identification.
- Providing evidence of previous education and work history in the selection process.
- Providing at least one written reference.
- Succeeding in a personal visual interview.
- Attaining a New Zealand Police vetting report.
Cavalli College undertakes a risk assessment in accordance with the Children’s Act 2014 including the above information in order to select the applicants for the program.
English language entry
All international applicants and domestic applicants for whom English is an additional language and te reo Māori is not the first language evidence of meeting English language requirements according to Rule 22 of the NZQA Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2025 for the level of the programme.
Fees
For information about programme fees contact us.
Courses
- E401 – Your Role as a Home-based Educator
- E402 – Being Culturally Inclusive
- E403 – Development and Learning in a Home-based Setting
- E404 – Learning through Play
Total credits: 60
Pathways
- Meet the licensing requirements for home-based educators
- Be a more informed practice-based carer/educator of mokopuna/children
- Work in a home-based care and education service
- Open your own home-based service
Study dates
Flexible monthly start dates
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