1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate certificate, an applicant must have:
a (i) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Education (Teaching) from this University, or have equivalent prior study
or
(ii) completed the requirements for an Advanced Diploma in Teaching
or
(iii) completed a professional qualification in teaching or relevant other profession
and
b at least two years of prior professional experience in a New Zealand early childhood education centre, primary or secondary school.
2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.
3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.
Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Education and Social Work.