Education

Take your passion for learning and teaching to new heights by getting a nationally recognised teaching qualification at UCOL. We'll help you mature into a fantastic teacher!

The New Zealand education system is one of the best in the world. We have achieved this by inspiring individuals to learn, teach and support our tamariki and rangatahi throughout their learning journey. At UCOL, we nurture and motivate our students to become world-class teachers. With us, you will have a wonderful learning experience facilitated and supported by our skilled lecturers, learning advisors and educational institutes in our community. You will learn about teaching, education systems, culture and society, teaching best practices and techniques, and gain practical experience.

With UCOL, you can study towards a certificate, diploma or bachelor’s in adult and early childhood education.

There is no more rewarding job than teaching! So explore what we offer, and feel free to talk to us!

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  Early Childhood

  

  Early Childhood

  • Certificates

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    • New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 4)

      Level 4

      Duration: 19 weeks full-time
      (See Course Hours & Duration for details)

      Start:  Feb & Jul 2025

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Horowhenua in Levin,  UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

       
    • New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care Level 4 (In-work/home based)

      Level 4

      Duration: 19 weeks, full-time
      (See Course Hours & Duration for details)

      Start:  On demand

      Location: Online and through  UCOL partners across New Zealand.

       
    • New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 3)

      Level 3

      Duration: 19 weeks full-time
      (See Course Hours & Duration for details)

      Start:  Feb & Jul 2025

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North

       

  • Diplomas

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    • New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)

      Level 5

      Duration: Full time.
      (See Course Hours & Duration for more details)

      Start:  Feb 2025

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

       

  • Degrees

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    • Te Tohu Paetahi Akoranga: Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

      Level 7

      Duration: 3 years

      Start:  Feb 2025

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Whanganui

       

  • In School (programmes for current secondary school students)

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    • Academy 2 Day New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care

      Level 3

      Duration: 

      Start:  Feb 2025

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton, UCOL Whanganui

       
    • Academy Introduction to Early Childhood

      Level 2

      Duration: 

      Start:  Feb 2025

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton

       
    • STAR Early Childhood Education & Care

      Level 2

      Duration: One day per week over five weeks (Mondays, 9am - 3pm).

      Start:  Jul 2025

      Location: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Wairarapa in Masterton