Education & Support Services
Interested in working with children, young people or in education? Our range of programmes can help you develop the practical skills, knowledge and confidence you need to take the next step towards a rewarding career.
Whether you’re passionate about early childhood education, supporting and leading young people, or helping students succeed in the classroom, we have programmes designed to prepare you for meaningful work in these areas.
Our programmes are designed to give you practical, relevant learning that can help you move towards employment, further study or a new career working with children and young people.
Check out the following pages to find out more about what each course can offer you:
Early Childhood Education Level 2
Set the stage for your career in Early Childhood Education. Develop your confidence and skills in preschool teaching. Motivate and encourage young students to be curious about the world
Early Childhood Education Level 3
Caring for our tamariki can be quite the rewarding challenge. Build your knowledge and skills today and further your training in early childhood education.
Early Childhood Education Level 4
Make a difference in the lives of young kids in Whangarei. This course offers the advanced knowledge needed to teach and care for infants, toddlers and young children in an early school setting. Take your teaching skills to a whole other level!
Youth Leadership Level 3
Build the skills and confidence to support, empower and lead young people. Explore our Youth Leadership programme and take the next step towards a rewarding career working with youth.
Education Support Level 3 | Teacher Aide
Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to support students and teachers and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.
ENTRY CRITERIA
- These programmes are open to all people who are aged 16 years and over and have left school.
- You need to be eligible to study in New Zealand
- Participants need to have a desire to gain qualifications in the relevant industry and progress to higher level training or employment.
- You will also need to have an appropriate level of literacy and numeracy skills to study at the relevant programme level and this will be assessed during the selection interview process. The selection interview process is completed to ensure the best possible chance of student success.
- For programmes at Level 3 or below Literacy & Numeracy test is required.
- Students may require a placement in relevant sectors to the qualification being completed.
- Pass a safety check for the Vulnerable Children’s Act 2014