About New Zealand Certificate In Early Childhood Education And Care (level 4) in Manukau Institute of Technology
Programme highlights
- Help give young children the best start in their education.
- Become an early childhood educator.
- You will learn how to care for children and support them to reach their next milestone.
- This qualification is the best place to start if you want to get a job as an early learning centre educator, home-based educator, teacher aide, education support worker, kaimahi or nanny. Or, you could already be working in the industry and want to get your skills recognised.
- You will also learn the fundamentals in early childhood development.
- Get real-world experience working or volunteering in an early childhood centre or home-based care setting.
You will need to complete all three of the below (16-22 credit) courses:
902.434 Learning and Development Theory (22 credits)
902.435 Curriculum in ECE (22 credits)
902.436 Cultural Partnerships in ECE (16 credits)
Career Opportunities
Entry-level early childhood educator (centre or home-based), teacher aide, education support worker, nanny.
Academic qualification equivalents
- All India Senior School Certificate (10+2) or equivalent with passes of 70% in 4 academic subjects
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
TOEFL : Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)
PTE : Academic) score of 42
Manukau Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Hospitality & Tourism (3 Courses) |
1 Year - 2 Year |
NZD 18400 - NZD 19500 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19500 |
| Management (4 Courses) |
8 Month - 1 Year |
NZD 18400 - NZD 19500 |
Manukau Institute of Technology Highlights
| Establishment Year |
1970 |
| No. of Students |
15000 |
| Cost of Attendance |
21,807-24,052 NZD (annually) |
| Applications Accepted |
Online/Offline |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
New Zealand Living Expenses
You'll require between $20,000 and $25,000 a year ($380–480 per week) for housing/rent, food, transportation, phone bills, internet usage, and entertainment, in addition to your tuition and insurance fees. The average living expense will be the same for everyone, regardless of their tuition or course price. Please keep in mind that these are only suggestions; the Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year including return travel or an additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
