This application pack is for students with a Diploma of Teaching (ECE) who wish to upgrade to a Bachelor of Teaching (ECE).

The EIT Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) upgrade pathway offers students the opportunity to gain a quality professional qualification as an Early Childhood Teacher. This is a field-based teacher education programme which provides a balance between theory, research and practice.

It is possible to complete the upgrade pathway in one year if you are able to come to EIT for classes during the day. Alternatively, you can also complete the pathway by completing up to two evening classes each year.

You are welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to view our facilities.

February

A person is eligible to apply for entry to this pathway who:

Has graduated with a Level 7, 360 credit Diploma of Teaching (ECE) that has been approved by the New Zealand Teachers Council for the entitlement of teacher registration.

The suitability of any Diploma awarded prior to the establishment of the New Zealand Teachers Council in 2002 will be confirmed by the NZTC Manager of Teacher Registration. EIT can assist with the process of confirmation. If your Diploma was awarded prior to 2002 please ensure that you apply for entry to the programme early so that consultation with the NZTC can occur prior to the beginning of teaching.

Interviews are not required.

Students must also meet the following requirements:

Professional requirements

• Have no criminal convictions which would preclude them from working with children.
• Provide evidence of personal and professional qualities appropriate for undertaking a Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) by furnishing two references from persons who are not related to the applicant, using prescribed Referee Forms. One of the referees must be someone who has observed the applicant working with children.
• Sign a declaration and a request for personal information held on the Police computer.
• Sign a declaration that they are in good health (having no medical, physical or psychological conditions that would preclude working with children).

Centre requirements
Prior to the beginning of the academic year all enrolled students must:

• Be able to access a licensed and chartered early childhood setting, during the EIT term to fulfil field-based requirements.
• Be supported by the centre where they are working or volunteering to undertake field-based requirements.